Even if your students won't be blogging in March, you can still dip-in & dip-out of the Classroom Challenge in one of two ways.
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.
It’s okay to say “no.”
People are always going to want a piece of your time. It’s up to you to find a way to balance it while maintaining happiness. Therefore, it’s okay to say “no.”
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Q&A About the Upcoming Classroom SOLSC
Watch a video call I had with elementary school students from Julie Johnson's school about the upcoming Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge.
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A Slicer Data Form
After you link your slice of life story, please fill out the form if you're planning to participate in the Sixth Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge. It will help us keep track of who's participating in the Challenge AND will assist with prize distribution in April.
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Introducing Our SOLSC Support Team
Last month I asked for assistance with the upcoming Slice of Life Story Challenge from fellow slicers. The response was tremendous! We now have a team of volunteers who are committed to making this year's March Challenge run smoothly. It's a great group! Allow me to introduce them to you. Concierges: Four members of our… Continue reading Introducing Our SOLSC Support Team
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Essential Info About the First-Ever Slice of Life Classroom Challenge
The nuts and bolts you need to know to participate in our first-ever online Classroom Slice of Life Story Challenge with your students.
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Friendship recharges our spirit.
Recharge your spirit by connecting with a dear friend. If you can't physically meet up, then pick up the phone or Skype with him/her.
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Q&A with Patricia MacLachlan + a Giveaway
Like you, I read lots of books. One of my favorite authors has long been Patricia MacLachlan, who I believe is one of the most exquisite writers of our time. Her newest book, Nora's Chicks, with illustrations by Kathryn Brown is yet another book filled with the kind of writer's craft we'd like young writers… Continue reading Q&A with Patricia MacLachlan + a Giveaway
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Prizes for the 6th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge
The Sixth Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge runs from Friday, March 1st – Sunday, March 31st. Anyone who participates in the adult challenge (not the classroom challenge) for all 31 days of the month will be eligible for a prize. In order to be in the running, you have to do a little more… Continue reading Prizes for the 6th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge
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Why bother with a hashtag when you post your slice?
I'm nearing 1,000 Tweets. This is shocking to me since I was resistant to signing up for a Twitter account. I had a-go with it and got into a groove with it in December. I follow other educators, writers, publishers, chefs, news organizations, etc. While I could spend hours clicking on links I find on… Continue reading Why bother with a hashtag when you post your slice?
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Behind the Scenes of I Haiku You + a Giveaway
Betsy Snyder shares a behind-the-scenes process for writing and illustrating I Haiku You, her newest picture book published by Random House. Read through her post and then leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of this book.
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ALL students have something to teach their classmates about writing.
There are lots of things to keep top-of-mind when you're leading a writing workshop. Are all students engaged? Are they crafting pieces that hold meaning and value to them? Are kids constantly adding writing strategies to their writing toolboxes? The list could go on and on. There is another question I want teachers I work… Continue reading ALL students have something to teach their classmates about writing.
