i flopped.

by Ruth Ayres

Big Time.  Seriously.  It wasn’t pretty.  But it was a good experience.  Here’s the scenario – A classroom of first graders + Exploding folders filled with stories + Each story is written across… Read More →

Checking Drafts BEFORE Publishing

by Stacey Shubitz

I just began an e-discussion with someone about whether or not teachers should check their students’ drafts (i.e., EACH STUDENT’S DRAFT) prior to allowing the kids to move forward and publish their work.… Read More →

Take a look around you

by Stacey Shubitz

When I taught in NYC, I was fortunate enough to work one block away from Central Park. Therefore, when the urge struck me, I’d take my students out to Central Park with their… Read More →