"Can I get a drink?" a whiny voice inquires. I sigh. I'm sitting on a picnic table bench outside, feeling lazy. What? I'm 30 weeks pregnant. This Kindergartener asking for a drink means I have to stand up and walk to the school door to unlock it. I lug myself to my feet and lethargically… Continue reading A Refreshing Take
Author: Leah Thomas
Leah Thomas is passionate about honoring student voice and identity through writing workshop and early literacy. She believes that for children to see themselves as writers, they must be trusted with autonomy and supported as they explore their writing processes. By centering intentional identity development, foundational skills instruction, and a brave classroom community, Leah nurtures young writers as they grow in both skill and craft. The Gateway Writing Project strengthens her belief that teachers who write are better writing teachers. Leah slices at leahthomaswrites.wordpress.com, and you can follow her on LinkedIn and BlueSky: @LeahThomasWrites.
Almost Forgot
I almost forgot. A sudden spring out of bed. On day 5! The shame.
Slice of Lunch
Since the 2nd - 5th grade students in our school's Author's Club are participating in the Classroom SOLSC, they have the option for "Wednesday Writers' Lunch" in my classroom this month. It got a little loud, but in the best way.
Handwriting Trial
Trying something new in class after listening to the latest episode of the TWT Pod.
“I would not do that.”
Kindergarten tidbits...
Ferry Surprise
The unexpected "drops in" on my vacation ferry ride.
Writing at the Botanical Garden
I wrote this piece at the Missouri Botanical Garden through a Gateway Writing Project "field trip!" The GWP promotes "Place-Based Writing." It was a fun experience to write and share with others. A worker walks by me with a flaming torch. I look at her in interest and curiosity. She doesn't glance at me, important… Continue reading Writing at the Botanical Garden
Grandma’s Marathon Reflection: Not As Planned
Come along with me for a marathon that didn’t go the way I hoped or planned.
My Writing Life
Yesterday, I created a timeline of my writing life.
A Loud Hallway Celebration
"Eeeeeeeee!!!!" It's 8:25AM, the morning bell just rang, and I'm greeted by a loud shriek down the hallway.
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