But How do I Teach Writing?

Monday June 10, 2019Sunday June 9, 2019 Betsy Hubbard2 Comments

Even with all we know. Even with resources, colleagues, and advice all around. The question still looms in our minds--But How Do I Teach Writing?

preschool · writing · writing workshop

Preschool Down the Hall: An End of Year Cure

Monday May 27, 2019Monday May 27, 2019 Betsy Hubbard4 Comments

Sometimes we are learning more than we are teaching, and that makes us better teachers.

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

Monday May 13, 2019Monday May 13, 2019 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.

Strengthening professional learning blog series · writing workshop

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

Thursday May 2, 2019Wednesday May 1, 2019 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.

giveaway · Slice of Life Story Challenge

SOLSC 2019 Prize Winners Revealed!

Friday April 12, 2019Saturday April 13, 2019 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.

engagement · writing workshop

Disguising Engagement

Monday April 1, 2019Sunday March 31, 2019 Betsy Hubbard7 Comments

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

commenting · Slice of Life Story Challenge

Who Inspires You? A Challenge for First-Time Slicers

Saturday March 23, 2019Monday March 25, 2019 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!