Up to My Eyeballs in Independent Reading Projects Originally uploaded by teachergal My kids filled out their independent reading project proposal forms today. They WOWED me! And now, I have been combing through my bookcases at home trying to find books that will fit the type of work they want to do as they prepare… Continue reading GET A READING LIFE: Independent Reading Projects
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.
Summer Literacy Challenge for Kids
Jen Barney, of A Teacher's Life, posted a comment on a post I wrote a couple months ago about summer writing loss. Jen suggested that I give my students a Summer Adventure Packet. She graciously sent the one she used to me so that I could tweak it for my own use. This is what… Continue reading Summer Literacy Challenge for Kids
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The First SOLSC of June is Here!
Welcome to the first edition of the Slice of Life Story Challenge for the month of June. You may link your Slices of Life here by clicking on the Mr. Linky Widget.
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Stacey’s SOLSC (and it’s food-related… again)
"Stace, we're almost here," I heard Marc say as I opened my eyes. I saw water on both sides of me. Ahead, it said "178th Street," "Henry Hudson Parkway," "Uptown," "Downtown." I knew exactly where I was... The George Washington Bridge, headed into Manhattan. I closed my eyes again. Then, I blinked them back and… Continue reading Stacey’s SOLSC (and it’s food-related… again)
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The First M.M. of June
Thanks for stopping by today. Regardless of whether you took our food charge or wrote a short memoir-like post without our inspiration, we're glad you're here to link your "Memoir Mondays" Post!
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End of the Year Letters from Students to Me
This year will be the third year that I've had my students write me letters right before I do their final report card. I've come to believe that these letters not only help me understand my students better, but they make me a better teacher since I learn what they liked about being a student… Continue reading End of the Year Letters from Students to Me
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Thomas Sweet: The Evolution of My Blend-Ins
My father began taking me to Thomas Sweet Ice Cream Shop when I was around six or seven years old. He introduced me to Blend-Ins, which is ice cream that is blended with candy in a special machine. YUM! I started off with Sweet Cream Ice Cream and blended-in Oreos, Plain M&M's and Reese's Peanut… Continue reading Thomas Sweet: The Evolution of My Blend-Ins
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Teaching Figurative Language with Mentor Poems
I was conferring with one of my students in Writing Workshop yesterday and quickly found, as I researched, my compliment (meaningful line breaks while drafting) and teaching point (using figurative language, specifically similes). I started to demonstrate what similes were by reviewing the concept of comparing two things with the words like or as. However,… Continue reading Teaching Figurative Language with Mentor Poems
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“Memoir Mondays” Inspiration
Is there a place you have been eating at for years… by yourself or with family? Is it a place you come back to for comfort food again and again? Have you celebrated special occasions at this place or is it just a local hangout? Consider indulging your writing (and maybe your palette too) this-coming… Continue reading “Memoir Mondays” Inspiration
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Poetry Friday: An Original
The Climbing Tree Branches sturdy old A deep hole for your foot As you hoist yourself upwards you can see all the buds blossoming --Stacey, May 2008 This week Poetry Friday is being hosted at Wild Rose Reader. (Also, I have the 'narrative makings' of another poem over at Crafty Creations. I'll be writing this… Continue reading Poetry Friday: An Original
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There Isn’t Time… The Gates Are Closing… Teaching ’til the End…
Next Week: Agh!!!!!!!!!!! Originally uploaded by teachergal Farjeon wrote a poem called "There Isn't Time," which has always resonated with me since I try to multi-task all of the time -- sometimes successfully and sometimes I just don't get everything done. At the end of every school year, because I've got this demented idea that… Continue reading There Isn’t Time… The Gates Are Closing… Teaching ’til the End…
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The Queen of Forms Page Led Me to Create This!
elementary school version of the end of the year reflection tool that ruth created Originally uploaded by teachergal I went to Ruth's Queen of Forms Page, as per her earlier post today, to take a look at the Year-End Writing Evaluation that she has for middle school students. I adapted it to my elementary school… Continue reading The Queen of Forms Page Led Me to Create This!
