Author: Betsy Hubbard

Daughter, sister, mother, teacher, and writer.
Ten Possible Minutes: Sacred Writing
greenbelt writing · hopes and dreams · independence · independent writing · independent writing projects · informal writing · motivation · publishing · student engagement · Student ownership · writer's notebook · writing workshop

Ten Possible Minutes: Sacred Writing

Betsy Hubbard2 Comments

Every year brings with it new surprises. I was delightfully surprised by just ten minutes this year. Ten minutes made a big difference.

Strategies for Reading a Professional Text: Strengthening Professional Learning Blog Series
Strengthening professional learning blog series · writing workshop

Strategies for Reading a Professional Text: Strengthening Professional Learning Blog Series

Betsy Hubbard24 Comments

If you're like me, your to-be-read pile feels big and impossible! Let me share with you how I tackle my professional learning before, during, and after I've read a professional text.

SOLSC 2019 Prize Winners Revealed!
giveaway · Slice of Life Story Challenge

SOLSC 2019 Prize Winners Revealed!

Betsy Hubbard24 Comments

If you were fueled by the 12th Annual SOLSC this month your day might get a little sweeter! Prize winners are revealed today and were all donated by generous authors, publishers, and individuals.

Disguising Engagement
engagement · writing workshop

Disguising Engagement

Betsy Hubbard7 Comments

True engagement is hard to miss. However, there are several look-a-likes out there. Some are called compliance and participation.

Who Inspires You? A Challenge for First-Time Slicers
commenting · Slice of Life Story Challenge

Who Inspires You? A Challenge for First-Time Slicers

Betsy Hubbard14 Comments

This weekend, we have a special challenge for first-year slicers! We are beyond grateful to NCTE for a generous and swag-a-riffic prize for two lucky winners!

Staying on the Rails: Structuring Fictional Stories
bulletin boards · fiction · writing workshop

Staying on the Rails: Structuring Fictional Stories

Betsy Hubbard4 Comments

How do you broaden creativity while fostering story structure?

Slice of Life Tuesday Image: an orange with the text "Slice of Life" DAY 11 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL19
Slice of Life Story Challenge

DAY 11 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL19

Betsy Hubbard272 Comments

Do you find yourself seeing stories around every corner?

DAY 10 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL19
Slice of Life Story Challenge

DAY 10 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL19

Betsy Hubbard277 Comments

Remember, today all slicers get 23 hours to slice due to Daylight Savings Time.

Slice of Life Tuesday Image: an orange with the text "Slice of Life" DAY 9 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL19
Slice of Life Story Challenge

DAY 9 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL19

Betsy Hubbard275 Comments

Time zones and time changes! It can all get pretty confusing. Take a look at the announcement section on today's post to get clarity.

Slice of Life Tuesday Image: an orange with the text "Slice of Life" DAY 8 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL19
Slice of Life Story Challenge

DAY 8 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL19

Betsy Hubbard280 Comments

Comments are a slicers treat! Visit some new-to-you slicers today.

Slice of Life Tuesday Image: an orange with the text "Slice of Life" DAY 7 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL19
Slice of Life Story Challenge

DAY 7 OF THE MARCH SOLSC! #SOL19

Betsy Hubbard289 Comments

Seven days into a daily writing habit. Congratulations!

Teaching Writers to Reflect + Giveaway
reflections · Reflective Practice · writing workshop

Teaching Writers to Reflect + Giveaway

Betsy Hubbard54 Comments

For the past two weeks, I've been immersing myself in some reflection. This book, TEACHING WRITERS TO REFLECT, has been an excellent tool as I pass along reflective practices to my students.