Marc and I are eagerly awaiting our wedding. We've started writing a speech to our guests and parents. I decided to mentor myself after the way Lucy Calkins, my former professor and advisor, opens up each summer institute for the TCRWP. I think it's powerful. Thoughts? You’ve come from as near as New Jersey, Connecticut,… Continue reading Mentoring A Toast
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.
Poetry Friday: A Tribute to My Co-Blogger Ruth
Ruth: I found this poem and thought I'd post it... so glad you're my co-blogger AND my friend! Warmest wishes for the holidays! --Stacey Standing by, All the way. Here to help you through your day. Holding you up, When you are weak, Helping you find what it is you seek. Catching your tears, When… Continue reading Poetry Friday: A Tribute to My Co-Blogger Ruth
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A look at some of the writing gifts my students created…
...for parents, friends, Santa, sisters, and more!
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Daily Something: A Real-Life Auction In My Classroom!
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WNW Updated Logo
What do you think of our new Writer's Notebook Wednesday Logo? Please drop us a comment and let us know if this is an improvement over the blue one we've been using.
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WNW: Join Us!
"What are you going to do today, this week, this month, this year, to take yourself seriously? For the sake of your dream?" --HipWriterMama Use Mr. Linky to share your writing on this topic and/or post a comment.
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Jump into the new year… seriously
HipWriterMama wrote a very inspiring post last year, which she reposted yesterday. Click here to read it. The line that resonated with me the most was: Take yourself seriously. Treat your dream seriously. And by the way, it is totally okay to allow people to treat you and your work with respect. It's important for… Continue reading Jump into the new year… seriously
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Publishing before a vacation
I was talking with one of my former student teachers tonight. We were discussing the fact that it's hard to get kids to publish before a big school vacation (like the one we have coming up next week). We're both trying to cruise through the end of the personal essay unit of study, but it's… Continue reading Publishing before a vacation
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Daily Something
Daily Something Ebubbey 121807 Originally uploaded by teachergal I think the words in this jpg say it all...
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DAILY SOMETHING: Cards or Written Messages That Convey Sentiments?
I spent yesterday afternoon creating "cards" for my bridesmaids. I didn't want to attach an impersonal card to each of their gifts, so I decided to dig up old pictures, use my scanner and my "Creative Delights Companion" to create some written messages. This is what I came up with: I hope they're worth the… Continue reading DAILY SOMETHING: Cards or Written Messages That Convey Sentiments?
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Family Trees Provide Us With A Way To Write About Our Family
Some kids have a really easy time writing about their families, but I've also seen many kids struggle with the idea of writing about their family. Hence, as I was playing around on Lettering Delights tonight, I came across a bundle of Family Tree graphics and fonts and put it to work soon thereafter. As… Continue reading Family Trees Provide Us With A Way To Write About Our Family
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Just like Peter H. Johnston says, “You should be proud of yourself.” Today I Am!
Just like Peter H. Johnston says, "You should be proud of yourself." Today I Am! Originally uploaded by teachergal
