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.
Neighborhood Walk
From We had way too much fun today!!! We've all had those "best teaching days." You know, the ones where the children are completely engaged in learning. The ones that are fun. The ones that extend beyond the classroom. For me, one of my best teaching days was on May 1st, 2007. That day is… Continue reading Neighborhood Walk
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Looking for Feedback
Day by Day: Refining Writing Workshop Through 180 Days of Reflective Practice recently came out as an eBook. Therefore, it's now available in print and electronically. That being said, Stenhouse, our publisher, would like to update Day by Day's product page with comments about the book. We would LOVE feedback about Day by Day from… Continue reading Looking for Feedback
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Buglette Blog Tour Giveaway Winners
Did you enter the Buglette, the Messy Sleeper Blog Tour Giveaway? If so, you may have been one of the six lucky people who won a copy of the book or a "DO NOT DISTURB: Messy Sleeping in Progress" Door Hanger. Watch the video to find out if you won. If you did, then please… Continue reading Buglette Blog Tour Giveaway Winners
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Writing Institute
The Summer Institute for the Teaching of Writing at Teachers College begins in just a few short weeks. This year, I've decided to take advanced sessions that focus on the primary grades. I just got my course placements and was thrilled to have received my first choices. I'll be taking: "Assessment-Based Writing Instruction: Use a… Continue reading Writing Institute
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Buglette Blog Tour + A Giveaway
Buglette, the Messy Sleeper arrived at my doorstep about two weeks ago. (Review copy provided by Tricycle Press.) I was immediately drawn to the book for the fact that I was notorious for being a messy sleeper throughout my childhood. Buglette, who is a bug, is a messy sleeper because she has BIG dreams each… Continue reading Buglette Blog Tour + A Giveaway
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C’mon… Kumon?
This past weekend I needed to pick up a few feeding-related items for my daughter at Buy Buy Baby. Since Isabelle was sleeping, I found myself weaving through the brightly-lit aisles of the store a little longer than I had planned. I found my way to the toy section, which was incredible. I found myself… Continue reading C’mon… Kumon?
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Misused Apostrophes
The day I went into labor with my daughter I was transferred from a labor and delivery room to a postpartum patient room back to a labor and delivery room. By the time I returned to the labor & delivery room I had been in labor for over 12 hours. About 14 hours into my… Continue reading Misused Apostrophes
