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Day 11 of the March SOLSC! #SOL15

Wednesday March 11, 2015Thursday March 12, 2015 Betsy Hubbard286 Comments

It's day eleven! Remember to give at least three other slicers some comment love during the day today.

poetry · quick write · Slice of Life Story Challenge

A Slice of Poetry

Thursday March 5, 2015Wednesday March 4, 2015 Betsy Hubbard20 Comments

Slice up a quick write and a poem may emerge!

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#DUBLIT15

Saturday February 28, 2015Saturday February 28, 2015 Betsy Hubbard5 Comments

I am a Michigan girl at heart, but there is something special about the educators in and around the Dublin, Ohio area. I had the privilege of presenting and attending the Dublin Literacy Conference this past weekend. What a great group to share such a wonderful day of learning. The day opened up with Chris… Continue reading #DUBLIT15

Aim Higher Blog Series · writing workshop

Aim Higher: The Rest of the Story

Friday January 30, 2015Friday January 30, 2015 Betsy Hubbard4 Comments

Earlier in the week Anna talked about making goals visible. This is so true. When we make goals visible for students they are able to go back to that visual multiple times and the goal or objective we are aiming for becomes more attainable. With young writers, goals always have to be visible. Young students… Continue reading Aim Higher: The Rest of the Story

listening · silence · Talking · writing workshop

The Art of Listening

Friday January 23, 2015Tuesday January 20, 2015 Betsy Hubbard5 Comments

Silence. It is the other side of talk. It is the back board of listening. When we are silent it opens up our mind to what is going on around us. It allows us to listen and reflect on what others are saying. When we are silent we are able to tap into the art… Continue reading The Art of Listening

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Call For Volunteers: Will You Help?

Friday January 16, 2015Thursday January 15, 2015 Betsy Hubbard2 Comments

Can you believe the March SOLSC is just over a month away? We hope you will join us and if you are feeling extra adventurous consider being a volunteer to help with this endeavor!

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Betsy’s One Little Word of 2015

Thursday January 8, 2015Wednesday January 7, 2015 Betsy Hubbard12 Comments

I thought a lot about my word for 2015. Anyone who is choosing a word to define their year typically does put some weight on the idea. It can mean as much as you want it to mean. If you are committed, you care what you choose. I wasn't always committed to my olw's in… Continue reading Betsy’s One Little Word of 2015

Teachers who write

Awaken the Writer Inside of You

Friday December 19, 2014Friday December 19, 2014 Betsy Hubbard3 Comments

I first heard of the "Heart Map" in 2003 from Nancie Atwell at Walloon Institute in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. I remember thinking it was genius. Then a year later I read the book, Awakening the Heart, by Georgia Heard and was reminded of this idea, "mapping our heart." If you know me, or my writing,… Continue reading Awaken the Writer Inside of You