I turned the knob of the first door of Room 256. It didn't budge. Therefore, I walked further down the hall to see if there was another door. There was, but it said that the alarm would sound if it was opened. How often does that happen? NOT THAT OFTEN! Besides, I need to get… Continue reading Day 8: Stacey’s Slice of Life Story
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.
Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 8
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Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day 7 (Teddy Bear Overload)
Ever since I shared my Slice of Life Story from Day 5 with my students, I've noticed more and more teddy bears appearing every day. The bears stay in the girls' backpacks nearly all day, except for lunchtime. Today, at lunchtime, I had all of my female students up for recess and lunch for a… Continue reading Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day 7 (Teddy Bear Overload)
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Peek Into My Classroom
Some images that represent the writing-related things going on in my classroom. Enjoy the "tour!" (Many of these photos were taken by my students with my camera.) News & Announcement Chart Originally uploaded by teachergal
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Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 7
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Plan Book
Someone queried me last month asking me, "What does your plan book look like?" I scanned-in my plan book and emailed them back. However, in the past week, I've gotten a few more requests for the same thing. Honestly, it's nothing that special, but I'm posting what one week's plan looks like. (Everything is subject… Continue reading Plan Book
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POETRY FRIDAY: This sheet is for my class’s Morning Meeting
Poetry Friday 030708 Originally uploaded by teachergal Every Friday we read a poem together. I found this one in a poetry book I just got and thought I'd share it with my kids since it's written by another child. Additionally, I thought it would be neat to see who would take-on the weekend challenge. Poetry… Continue reading POETRY FRIDAY: This sheet is for my class’s Morning Meeting
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Slice of Life Story Challenge: Day 6
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Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day 6 (The Price of Gasoline)
I considered going on the weekend, but after having to do a four gallon fill-up on Tuesday night to get-by, I decided to fill-up my tank on my way home this evening. I get no joy out of pumping my own gas, something I didn't have to do as a teenager in NJ, where it's… Continue reading Stacey’s Slice of Life Story: Day 6 (The Price of Gasoline)
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Literary Essay Texts
During our common planning time today, my colleagues and I brainstormed a list of texts we're going to have students select from for their literary essays. Many people think that kids should pick whatever book they're reading, I've come to believe that having children select from a pre-selected set of short texts is better. A… Continue reading Literary Essay Texts
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Passion Quilt Meme
Giving the Gift of Poetry Originally uploaded by teachergal I was tagged by Megan for the Passion Quilt Meme. Essentially one needs to think about what they're passionate with regard to education and their students. Naturally, one of my biggest passions is writing (Hence this blog!), but I wanted to zoom-in closer and really create… Continue reading Passion Quilt Meme
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They’re publishing their books! They’re publishing their books!
My room was essentially controlled chaos today since my students began publishing their picture books. Paper cuttings were everywhere by the end of the day, as were markers, pens, pencils, and a myriad of other art supplies. I'm still at work (5:55 p.m.) since it took me awhile to straighten-up for tomorrow since there's two… Continue reading They’re publishing their books! They’re publishing their books!
