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Author: Stacey Shubitz
Stacey Shubitz is a K-6 literacy consultant and former elementary teacher. She is the author of CRAFT MOVES and other professional books on writing workshop. Her new book, MAKE THE SCHOOL SYSTEM WORK FOR YOUR CHILD WITH DISABILITIES (Guilford Press, 2026), empowers parents to navigate the special education system.
Day 5 of the March SOLSC #SOL26
Join us for day five of our month-long writing challenge!
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Day 4 of the March SOLSC #SOL26
We're four days into the SOLSC. Write. Share. Give.
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Day 3 of the March SOLSC #SOL26
It’s day 3 of our 31-day writing challenge! Write your slice of life story, share your link in the comments, and comment on at least three other Slicers’ stories.
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Day 2 of the March SOLSC #SOL26
Day 2 of our 31-day writing challenge! Join us by writing your slice of life story, sharing the link in the comments, and commenting on at least three other Slicers’ stories. Let's keep the momentum going!
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Day 1 of the March SOLSC #SOL26
WELCOME! Use this post to share your link for the first day of the 19th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge. Please read the whole post, especially the announcements, before adding your slice-of-life story link.
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Slice of Life Tuesday
With just five days and a wakeup until our March challenge, connect with fellow writers by sharing your story today.
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Slice of Life Tuesday
With less than two weeks until our March challenge, spark your creativity and join our writing community today.
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Essential FAQs for First-Time Slice of Life Story Challenge Participants
Curious about the upcoming Slice of Life Story Challenge? Find clear answers to the most common questions in this updated FAQ. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, reach out to a co-author (contact details are at the end of the post).
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Slice of Life Tuesday
We have less than three weeks until our March challenge begins! Our March challenge is just around the corner. Get your creativity flowing and connect with other Slicers by sharing your slice-of-life story now.
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Slice of Life Tuesday
With less than a month until our March challenge, warm up your writing muscles and share your story with our global community today.
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Trust Teachers to Choose the Right Mentor Texts: Practices of Great Writing Teachers
In today’s classrooms, too many writing lessons begin with a script and a preselected book, leaving teachers little room to draw on their expertise or deep knowledge of their students. It's time to reclaim professional choice in selecting mentor texts. When teachers choose mentor texts for their students, they nurture stronger, more confident writers who see themselves reflected in the texts they study.
