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Today in class something funny happened. Students had been working in groups and creating planning sheets for a new project. The work time was winding down and I was struggling to get the class to clean up and transition into independent reading. After a few minutes of organizing, the students were settling down and I began summarizing what we just completed and where we will take the project tomorrow. That's when it happened. I started to hear giggles. One student. Then another. Finally, all of them were laughing. I had no idea what they were laughing about until one student pointed out the pile of papers I was holding in my left hand. She said, "Look, Ms. Haseltine." One student had sketched on the back of her sheet and I was holding the sketch next to the face. When I saw it, I had to laugh too. Someone yelled out, "It kind of looks like you!" I had to agree.

The BEST part is what I heard next..."There's your blog post for tomorrow." They are paying attention to these moments and noticing them. They are looking for those slices during the day and writing about them. We are writers!


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  1. AnonymousMarch 10, 2017 at 3:59 AM

    So funny! I love when students draw impressions of teachers. It is interesting to see things from their perspective

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  2. Terje March 10, 2017 at 4:46 AM

    Funny and sunny. Laughter and smiles and inspiration all in one.

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  3. Amy WarntzMarch 10, 2017 at 5:03 AM

    And just when we think they aren't watching or they aren't paying attention, bam, they surprise us. I'm a sucker for kids' artwork. Too funny!

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  4. Molly HoganMarch 10, 2017 at 5:11 AM

    Funny! I love that they recognized the story idea in the moment!

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  5. CarolMarch 10, 2017 at 5:19 AM

    While this is funny, I love that they know that their teacher is a writer! That's big stuff, in my mind!

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  6. Kristi LonheimMarch 10, 2017 at 5:20 AM

    During Morning Meeting this week the shift has happened in my room as well. They start to share and then the lightbulb, almost visibly goes off. "You'll have to read my slice to find out the rest!" is their new favorite closing.

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  7. DogtraxMarch 10, 2017 at 5:32 AM

    "There's your blog post for tomorrow ..." funny. And here it is! Great post. Had me smiling. Maybe even giggling a bit.
    Kevin

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  8. UnknownMarch 10, 2017 at 8:57 AM

    I love small moments like this in the class. It is great when the know what you'll say or do next.

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  9. Linda BMarch 10, 2017 at 9:27 AM

    Very funny, Michelle! You never know where those posts will emerge! Love your students!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 10, 2017 at 3:36 PM

    If I squint really hard, I think I can see the resemblance. I think it's the hair! :)

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  11. Leigh Anne EckMarch 10, 2017 at 9:37 PM

    They have learned what a true slice is all about!

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  12. drferreriblogspot.comMarch 10, 2017 at 9:43 PM

    They are writers...having been SHOWN the way...what a happy day.

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