Four of my students took charge of the library problem in my classroom today when my kids purged their desks of everything. Over 50 books were missing and they were not happy. They took charge of the situation and helped me make a list of what books were missing and what books didn't have library… Continue reading A Simple Thank You Note
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 forthcoming book, MAKE THE SCHOOL SYSTEM WORK FOR YOUR CHILD WITH DISABILITIES (Guilford Press, 2026), empowers parents to navigate the special education system.
I can’t believe how well their projects turned out!
Check out the highlights from the "Get a Reading Life" Independent Reading Project Slide Show below. (My kids blew me away today with their creativity.)
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We’re going to Manhattan today!
Not literally, but I'm transporting my kids there through read alouds and through a PowerPoint Presentation I created of various neighborhoods and landmarks in Manhattan. The books we're reading today, as part of Picture Bookpalooza, are: 1. Fireboat: The Heroic Adventures of the John J. Harvey 2. Mr. Belinsky's Bagels 3. The Doorman 4. This… Continue reading We’re going to Manhattan today!
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Time to Share Your Slices of Life Stories
Welcome to the third edition of the Slice of Life Story Challenge for the month of June. Please link your Slice of Life Story here by clicking on the link below.
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SOLSC: The Perfect “Gift”
Last week, on the day I taught my students how to write letter poems by showing them Brod Bagert's Poem "The Poem on My Pillow," one of my students came up to me with a letter poem… to me. I was touched by her words and found myself holding back tears. She brought it to… Continue reading SOLSC: The Perfect “Gift”
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Summer Challenge Packets Go Home W/My Kids Today
My students' Summer Literacy Challenge Packets are sitting in their mailboxes this morning, ready-to-go. I included a notebook, a pencil, a sticker, and two postage-paid, pre-addressed envelopes so that the kids will be able to send some of their responses to me over the summer if they decide to take-on the challenge. Keep your fingers… Continue reading Summer Challenge Packets Go Home W/My Kids Today
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It’s the Memoir Monday this Month. C’mon in!
Click on the image linky to link your memoir-related post to this one. 🙂
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Memoir Mondays – Grandpa – 80th Bday
Memoir Mondays - Grandpa - 80th Bday, originally uploaded by teachergal.
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Tim Russert… White Boards… Respect for Low-Tech Teaching…
Most Sunday mornings, I can be found watching "Meet the Press." This Sunday morning I watched "Meet the Press," but not really, since Russert's chair was empty. As I'm sure you know by now, Tim Russert, the host of "Meet the Press" died of a heart attack this past Friday afternoon. The world of politics,… Continue reading Tim Russert… White Boards… Respect for Low-Tech Teaching…
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M.M. Inspiration/Charge
Grandpa seemed startled when we arrived! Originally uploaded by teachergal I love surprising people, especially family members. Hence, when I looked through my Grandma’s photo album this morning (I’m in the midst of preserving family photos since her albums are not exactly a scrapbookers’ dream at-present.) I discovered photos from the time my parents and… Continue reading M.M. Inspiration/Charge
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Making a List. Checking It Twice.
I created a large checklist, which I'm going to post in the classroom on Monday, to help my students get ready for Tuesday afternoon's Poetry Publishing Party. I realized yesterday, when I saw one of my students walking around with his Poetry Portfolio Guidelines Packet that the kids really needed a list since there's a… Continue reading Making a List. Checking It Twice.
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Basic 411 on the Presidential Candidates and Education
Check out this CNN Overview on McCain and Obama's Stances on Education.
