favorite bits
Each week I think it’s fun to round up some of my favorite bits. It’s a chance to reflect and celebrate the small moments that make life sweet. The Nester… Read more favorite bits →
Favorite Bits
I loved Literacy Connection on Saturday. Loved it! There were so many wise and passionate educators packed into the media center of an elementary school. Then to top it off,… Read more Favorite Bits →
favorite bits
I’m all ready for The Literacy Connection next week in Dublin, Ohio. I can hardly wait to see some favorite friends + meet some new friends. Are you going to… Read more favorite bits →
favorite bits
{words to start the week} Paul W. Hankins wrote “We Have a Code Situation: When the Heart of a Reader is in Arrest” for the Nerdy Book Club blog last… Read more favorite bits →
favorite bits
One of the ways I felt spoiled at the Choice Literacy Writing Retreat was that I could go for a walk whenever I wanted. This is a luxury. My exercise… Read more favorite bits →
my colleagues: one take-away from a writing retreat
A writing retreat from Brenda Power is a gift. I still have a hard time believing I’m the kind of person who gets to write and finds herself at a… Read more my colleagues: one take-away from a writing retreat →
favorite bits
I didn’t officially join Teachers Write this summer. Still, I’m a junkie for teachers writing and love the inspiration, encouragement, and fun-stuff in this community. Here’s a link to see… Read more favorite bits →
{secure} #allwrite13 reflection
There was a theme of risking and failing; succeeding and doubting; creating and producing throughout the All-Write 2013 Conference last week. It was almost eerie the way each session and… Read more {secure} #allwrite13 reflection →
sevenly
A few months ago my friends told me about Sevenly. It went something like this: “Ruth Ayres! You don’t know about Sevenly?” Their tagline is People Matter. I love this.… Read more sevenly →
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