A word prompt to get your creativity flowing this weekend. How you use the prompt is up to you. Write a piece of flash fiction, a poem, a chapter for your novel…anything you like. Or take the challenge below – there are no prizes – it’s not a competition but rather a fun writing exercise. If you want to share what you come up with, please leave a link to it in the comments.
Word Prompt
Thank you, Sammi Cox for this word prompt challenge that keeps sending me down Memory Lane. 😀
My 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Smith, scrawled a big question mark on my report card next to “pays attention.”
“Wool-gathering in class.”
Once upon a time…
I’d retreat to my happy place
and tell myself stories.
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Mrs. Smith was one of my favorite teachers. Although I’m sure I frustrated her with my messy desk and my daydreaming, she never belittled me. I remember her with great fondness. ❤
Rochelle Wisoff-Fields-Addicted to Purple 
Dear Rochelle,
Your Mrs. Smith looks like my Miss Drozdiak – my grades 3 and 4 teacher! I love that big question mark… What would she think today, I wonder?
Shalom and Lotsa love,
Dale
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Dear Dale,
I think she would say, “I knew it.” 😉 And she’s still Messy Bessy.
Shalom and hugs,
Rochelle
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She would be pleased!
And well, a leopard cannot change its spots…
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😀
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Ah, I’m so glad she never belittled you. The best educators do not. They may not be pleased with not knowing where their students’ minds are off to, but they still don’t see the need to squash a child’s soul for not towing arbitrary lines. I’m thinking, woolgathering is good for the heart, excellent for the soul, fantastic for the imagination. Should be part of curriculum!
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Na’ama Y’karah,
She always seemed a little amused when she’d catch me daydreaming. She tried so hard to teach me organization. She even put my desk right next to hers so she could keep a close eye on me. Before class in the morning I would often read. One particular morning I was so into one of the Little House books I forgot everything around me until Mrs. Smith said, “Miss Wisoff, would you care to join us for our spelling lesson?” Thank you for reading and commenting.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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🙂
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Love this. I recognizes you right away. 🙂
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Dear Sascha,
No one ever has trouble recognizing me in my childhood pics. 😉 I consider that a good thing. Thank you. 😀
Shalom,
Rochelle
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What a clear recollection Rochelle. Sounds like your childhood wool-gathering was you creativity showing at an early age.
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Dear Francine,
I was always a daydreamer. Today I say that I’m a daydreamer with permission to do so. 😉 Thank you for your kind words.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I DO THAT ALL THE TIME!
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Dear Nan,
We can own that as writers, can’t we? Thank you for reading and commenting.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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I did a lot of that myself! Never had it on my report card, though.
Shalom,
Ronda
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Dear Ronda,
Pays attention was often in question on all my report cards. From one wool-gatherer to another. Thank you.
Shalom,
Rochelle
PS Isn’t that one of the requirements for writing?
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Seems you you have an elementary teacher story also… lol! I don’t think I have every been accused of “woolgathering” though. Don’t you have to sit still to do that?? 😂
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Mrs Smith sounds like she was a great teacher and not one to stifle creative daydreaming 🙂
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