A blog about writing, teaching, and thinking about writing and teaching. What Works in Writing Instruction. A Shower for the Birds. On the eve of my demonstration. On the technical side of things, this was my first time making a video with the intent to edit and share.

From Combat to the Classroom.

Bird By Bird by Anne Lamott. What Works in Writing Instruction by Deborah Dean. Nothing is as important as a li.

Shadows dance across my face. Wind blowing through the treetops. Snack time is a big deal during the Writing Project. I tried making bruchetta for our snack at the UIWP Summer Institute and I have to say it was a big hit! Beach Boys of Summer.

Laura had us write down our definition of a good parent and here is mine. A good parent is when you show your child how much you love them in the best possible way you know how at that time. I believe parenting is a learning process. This actually went well with what I was writing during our hour writing time. Last Friday I was trying to think of all the ways my life as changed since having my child and these are just a few.