Monthly Archives: March 2012

If you want to write just write

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Joanne Toft

March 31, 2012 I woke early this morning wondering what  I might write for the last post.  I had spend the end of February planning and thinking of ideas for each post but a month of writing has changed that. … Continue reading →

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Thinking of Mom

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Joanne Toft

March 30, 2012 Traveling on long mid west highways gave me time to think and reflect on how much I have learned from my Mother.    Today I was driving through the Iowa farm land.   Watching for early plowed … Continue reading →

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A student A teacher

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Joanne Toft

March 29, 2012 Together Sounds, letters, blends In youth she tumbles Into a new world Of language and cultures With ease and grace She arrives each day Changing, molding, acquiring The words of America Frightened but quick to learn With … Continue reading →

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Do I need a voice to teach?

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Joanne Toft

March 28, 2012 This is a second post talking about the lack of voice.   The first was the lost of life in our community.    This no voice is a literal one.  I have spent the last two days … Continue reading →

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What does shelter mean?

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Joanne Toft

March 27, 2012 shel·ter/ˈSHeltər/ Noun:  A place giving temporary protection from… danger. Verb:  Protect or shield from something harmful, esp. bad weather. Synonyms:  refuge- haven- harbor- retreat The drive home today was centered on one word – shelter.   What … Continue reading →

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Real writers are people who write everyday

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Joanne Toft

March 26, 2012 OK  – I was so excited that I only have six days and I will have made the challenge.   I am really doing it.  I am writing everyday and so are most of the students in … Continue reading →

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Finding Teachable Moments in Books – a book review

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Joanne Toft

March 25, 2012 Books – it seems that several of us Slicers are sharing books and I decided to join the group today.  How can a book support our learning in many areas?  I look for books that can be … Continue reading →

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Yeah, for test prep sheets !???

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Joanne Toft

March 24, 2012 Friday mid day we had just finished writing our Slice of Life entries for the day and I had pulled the students together to review a test prep sheet they had worked on for homework the night … Continue reading →

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The Keeper of Other Peoples Dreams

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Joanne Toft

March 23, 2012 It’s Friday and that means staff meeting before the school day begins.  It is budget time so the world is up for grabs.   What programs can we keep? What needs to be changed? What changes in … Continue reading →

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Sitting in the seat of our students

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Joanne Toft

March 22, 2012 Tonight was time for me to be a student.  I am completing a year long course from a local electrical museum and our districts science professional development coordinator.  It is always a good thing to remember what … Continue reading →

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