Author: Betsy Hubbard

Daughter, sister, mother, teacher, and writer.
From Memory to Mastery
executive function · foundational skills · research

From Memory to Mastery

Betsy Hubbard

Writing is a brain-based process that relies on practice, rest, and retrieval to move skills from effortful to automatic. When teachers use simple, consistent strategies, they help students free up brainpower for creativity and deeper expression.

Cream background with a black/gray/red box. A clock is coming out of the box with a checklist on the box’s side face. This is the promo image for Two Writing Teachers’ “Unboxing Fresh Routines” back-to-school blog series. Routines Build Capacity: Unboxing Fresh Routines Blog Series
executive function · Unboxing Fresh Routines Blog Series

Routines Build Capacity: Unboxing Fresh Routines Blog Series

Betsy Hubbard

Intentional routines do more than organize a classroom. They strengthen executive function and empower students as writers. Take a look at what to expect from our August blog series and check out the giveaway information.

a book with flowers and words coming from the pages representing poetry celebratiosn Poetry Month Celebrations: Ready-to-Go-Tip
celebration · poetry

Poetry Month Celebrations: Ready-to-Go-Tip

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Three quick and meaningful poetry celebrations to end the month!

A list of words on one side of a white board with score cards on the other side keeping track of the number of times the word is used in and out of class. Strategic Vocabulary Connections: Straight from the Classroom
adolescent literacy · early childhood · middle school · MTSS · stories · Straight from the Classroom · strategies · tier 1 · vocabulary

Strategic Vocabulary Connections: Straight from the Classroom

Betsy Hubbard

Here are three strategies for integrating intentional vocabulary connections into your reading and writing instruction. While these examples come from a seventh-grade classroom, they can be effortlessly adapted for K-12 learning environments.

Supporting Tone and Mood: Ready-to-Go-Tip
conventions · grammar · Ready-to-Go Tip · word choice

Supporting Tone and Mood: Ready-to-Go-Tip

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During this long stretch of school, sometimes you need a quick idea to add to your unit or switch things up. This is a grab and go!

Day 13 of the March SOLSC #SOL25
Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 13 of the March SOLSC #SOL25

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Another day of writing and sharing. You're doing great!

Day 12 of the March SOLSC #SOL25
Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 12 of the March SOLSC #SOL25

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Remember to engage with other slicers. Get ideas and connect through commenting!

Day 11 of the March SOLSC #SOL25
Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 11 of the March SOLSC #SOL25

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What slices are you connecting with most? Write. Share. Give.

Day 10 of the March SOLSC #SOL25
Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 10 of the March SOLSC #SOL25

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Write. Share. Give. You made it to day ten!

Day 8 of the March SOLSC #SOL25
Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 8 of the March SOLSC #SOL25

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Write. Share. Give. You've made it through the first week! Congratulations.

Day 7 of the March SOLSC #SOL25
Slice of Life Story Challenge

Day 7 of the March SOLSC #SOL25

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Welcome, my slicing friends! It's our first Multi-Lingual Friday of March! #multifri

A student writing with thinking bubbles and a computer thinking about the writing process. Writing Process Mentor: Ready-to-Go-Tip
mentor texts · Ready-to-Go Tip · writing process

Writing Process Mentor: Ready-to-Go-Tip

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Using a tool with a newfound purpose! Teaching middle school writers involves navigating AI challenges and emphasizing the writing process over final drafts.