Special thanks to Chronicle Books for sponsoring a giveaway of Kate Messner's new book. Laura Delgado was commenter #23, which was the random number generated (left). Therefore, she will receive a copy of Over and Under the Snow. If you missed the original post about this book, then click here to read it now.
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.
A Visual Reminder
Wellness was my one little word in 2009. I knew I needed some sort of daily reminder to help me keep myself focused on promoting wellness in my life. Therefore, I turned to Etsy and had someone create an image with a quote about wellness that I could frame and place on the desk in… Continue reading A Visual Reminder
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A Strong Parntership
My father reads The New York Times every morning. By the time he gets to work, I often have the link to an article in my e-mail inbox, which he thinks will pique my interest. This morning was no different. He sent me the link to an op-ed entitled "The Central Falls Success." I liked… Continue reading A Strong Parntership
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SOLSC
Welcome 2012! Today is the first Tuesday of the new year, which means it's time to share your slice of life story here. If you've never done so before, then jump in. Don't be shy! Just follow the simple directions (to the left) and you'll be on your way to joining our community of writers.… Continue reading SOLSC
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2012
Wishing you a very happy, healthy, and writing-filled new year!
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A Wintertime Read Aloud + A Giveaway
One of the little words I've been thinking about adopting as my One Little Word for 2012 is wonder. Wonder, as defined by the Merriam Webster Dictionary, means: 1won·der noun \ˈwən-dər\ Definition of WONDER 1 a : a cause of astonishment or admiration : marvel <it's a wonder you weren't killed> <the pyramid is a… Continue reading A Wintertime Read Aloud + A Giveaway
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Winner of Chanukah Lights
Many thanks to Candlewick Press for sponsoring a giveaway of Chanukah Lights. #14 was the number that came up using Random.org. Jill Schalet was commenter #14 so she'll receive a copy of Chanukah Lights. If you missed the original post about this incredible new book, then click here to read it now.
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One Little Word
We've posted quite a bit about having one little word to live by since we began blogging in 2007. If you're unfamiliar with the idea of one little word, then type "one little word" into the search bar on the top right of this blog and you'll find a bunch of posts that explain it… Continue reading One Little Word
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My Latest Writing Project: A Blessing
Yesterday I read an incredible blog post by Edgar M. Bronfman in The Washington Post's "On Faith" section. I believe Bronfman's article, "Create a holy Hanukkah," was penned with the sole purpose to encourage North American Jews to think more deeply about the gifts we choose to give our children on Chanukah. Rather than summarize… Continue reading My Latest Writing Project: A Blessing
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Happy Chanukah + a Book Giveaway
There are no shortage of books on Chanukah. Despite the fact that Chanukah is not one of the major Jewish holidays, there are lots of books, some of which aren't so good, written about the holiday. I suppose it's because Chanukah almost always begins in December and sometimes overlaps with Christmas (like it does this… Continue reading Happy Chanukah + a Book Giveaway
