Writer Jordana Horn went into her son's class, filled with seven and eight year-old kids, earlier this month to lead a session on journaling. She asked the students to write what they don't 'get' about adults and what they will definitely do/not do when they are adults. She transcribed part of the conversation she had… Continue reading WN Collecting Idea
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.
Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 2 of 5)
The Day My Mom Came to Kindergarten can be used to help kids find a topic and to teach students a variety of craft moves. Read more about this book and then leave a comment if you'd like a chance to win a copy.
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Preparing a Keynote
The keynote speeches I'm preparing to deliver this summer have been on my mind for weeks. In an effort to craft inspiring speeches, I've been looking for some guidance so I move from outlining to writing the speeches.
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SOLSC
Leave a link to your slice of life stories here.
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Inspiring Independent Writing Project Mentor Text (Part 1 of 5)
Amy Krouse Rosenthal provides insight into her new word play book. Chronicle Books offers a giveaway of the book to one reader who comments on this post.
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Classroom Routines Made Simpler with QR Codes
Find out how to bring two classroom routines into the 21st century with QR Codes.
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Tuesday Slices
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We Write the Slices.
On the final day of the March SOLSC, Amy Rudd crafted a parody of Barry Manilow's "I Write the Songs." (Click here if you are unfamiliar with the song.) She changed it to "I Wrote the Slices." I'll be honest. I've been a Manilow fan ever since I found his records in my parents' house. I've… Continue reading We Write the Slices.
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Are you ready to unplug?
How do we teach kids (and ourselves) to unplug from media in an effort to interact with others, not just screens?
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Conferences are dialogues.
[Conferences] are not mini-lectures but the working talk of fellow writers sharing their experience with the writing process. At times, of course, they will be teacher and student, master and apprentice, if you want, but most of the time they will be remarkably close to peers, because each writer, no matter how experienced, begins again… Continue reading Conferences are dialogues.
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How does writing feel to you?
On the final day of the challenge, Rissa Zimmerman, who was a first-time Slicer this past March, crafted a thank you note to me and Ruth for providing her with a forum to try on her "writer’s outfit". She compared the fit to different styles of jeans. In case you missed Rissa's poem, here it… Continue reading How does writing feel to you?
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Turn off screens and LIVE life.
Screen-Free Week goes from 4/29-5/5. While it might seem drastic and unfeasible to completely unplug, think about what steps you can take to be less connected next week.
