Two Writing Teachers Podcast

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Since 2007, Two Writing Teachers has been a vibrant community of reflective writers. We're excited to take our passion for teaching writing to new heights in the second season of our podcast. Join us as we explore ways to create, lead, and sustain joyful and productive writing workshops, empowering educators to help their students become competent, brave, and confident writers. Let's make writing instruction engaging and rewarding for everyone involved!Would your company like to sponsor an episode of the Two Writing Teachers Podcast? Click here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

  1. 9 HRS AGO

    Introduce Summer Writing Bingo Boards: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie

    Melanie introduces customizable writing bingo boards to keep students writing over summer. These boards combine playful activities with purposeful skill-building, like fine motor and oral language development, while encouraging writing for real audiences. The approach is flexible for primary and upper elementary students and easy to adapt. Families can support writing at home, making summer a time for growth instead of regression. Summer is a great time for young writers to build foundational skills, explore topics, and share their work with the world. These BINGO boards provide inspiration and ideas. One board is for primary students, the other for older writers. Both focus on play, purpose, and audience. Enjoy! Thanks to our affiliate, Zencastr. Use our special link (https://zen.ai/mqsr2kHXSP2YaA1nAh2EpHl-bWR9QNvFyAQlDC3CiEk) to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Send us Fan Mail Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us ratings/reviews on your favorite listening platform. You may contact us directly if you want us to consult with your school district.  Melanie Meehan: meehanmelanie@gmail.com Stacey Shubitz: stacey@staceyshubitz.comEmail us at contact@twowritingteachers.org for affiliate or sponsorship opportunities. For more about teaching writing, head to the Two Writing Teachers blog.

    8 min

  2. MAY 3

    Turn Authors Into Mentors for Your Students: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey

    ​This year’s 11th Annual Author Spotlight Series transforms professional creators into accessible mentors to help you inspire the next generation of writers and artists. We dive into the diverse creative processes of Gabbie Benda, Lauren Castillo, R. Gregory Christie, Julie Leung, Orit Magia, Àlàbá Ònájìn, and Mel Rosenberg. From demystifying graphic novel drafts to mastering the synergy between words and images, these experts share the practical "how-to" behind their craft. To bring this magic directly to your students, we share how you can enter to win exciting book giveaways and exclusive virtual author visits. Tune in to find the tools and inspiration needed to integrate professional artistry into your classroom writing time. Preview the series on Two Writing Teachers. Learn more and follow this year’s authors and illustrators on Instagram: Gabbie Benda: @patchysourkids Lauren Castillo: @studiocastillo R. Gregory Christie: @rgregorychristie Julie Leung: @jleungbooks Orit Magia: @oritmagia Àlàbá Ònájìn: @alabaonajin Mel Rosenberg: @writer_inventor_musician  Send us Fan Mail Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us ratings/reviews on your favorite listening platform. You may contact us directly if you want us to consult with your school district.  Melanie Meehan: meehanmelanie@gmail.com Stacey Shubitz: stacey@staceyshubitz.comEmail us at contact@twowritingteachers.org for affiliate or sponsorship opportunities. For more about teaching writing, head to the Two Writing Teachers blog.

    7 min

  3. APR 26

    Shaping Writerly Identities with Joyful Teaching: A Writing Roundtable

    Stacey is joined by beloved authors and educators Lily Howard Scott and Ralph Fletcher to explore how teacher language shapes students’ writerly identities. They examine what it means to make writing personal and joyful, even amid standards, rubrics, and formulaic structures like the five-paragraph essay. Lily and Ralph offer practical tips for using inclusive, encouraging language that welcomes every child and keeps their voices at the center. The conversation also explores the impact of AI, asking important questions about creativity, authenticity, and how we help young writers distinguish real writing from AI-generated text. This episode will leave you rethinking how your words as a teacher can help build or limit students’ confidence and independence as writers. Ralph Fletcher has written over fifty books for writing teachers and young readers. His books include Fig Pudding, Flying Solo, Marshfield Dreams: When I Was a Kid, Joy Write, Craft Lessons, and Writing Workshop: The Essential Guide. His most recent book for writing teachers is Tapping the Writer Within: Practical Ways to Help All Students Claim Their Wri-dentity (published by Corwin).  Ralph visits schools and frequently speaks at educational conferences around the world, helping teachers find wiser ways of teaching writing. Check out his website, or follow him on Facebook or Instagram. Lily Howard Scott, MSEd is an educator and author. She teaches graduate school at Bank Street College of Education and supports school leaders, teachers, and caregivers around the country with literacy learning and social and emotional learning.  For nearly 10 years, Lily taught elementary school in both independent and public settings. She is the author of The Words That Shape Us (Scholastic), selected by UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center as a Top Book for Educators in 2025. Learn more about Lily from her website or follow her on Instagram. Go Deeper More Than Words: How to Think About Writing in the Age of AI by John Warner + a related podcastThe Mind-Expanding Ideas of Andy ClarkThanks to Zencastr: Use our special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.  Send us Fan Mail Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us ratings/reviews on your favorite listening platform. You may contact us directly if you want us to consult with your school district.  Melanie Meehan: meehanmelanie@gmail.com Stacey Shubitz: stacey@staceyshubitz.comEmail us at contact@twowritingteachers.org for affiliate or sponsorship opportunities. For more about teaching writing, head to the Two Writing Teachers blog.

    47 min

  4. APR 19

    Teach, Don't Just Tell: A Tip for Tomorrow from Stacey

    Stacey spotlights a foundational principle of writing instruction: "Teach, don’t just tell." Inspired by Sarah Valter’s insights and rooted in educational research, she explores the impact of modeling: making the invisible processes of writing visible for our students. You’ll hear about the difference between simply giving directions and authentically showing your thinking and writing moves, and why this distinction matters so much for young writers. Stacey also discusses practical ways to shift from telling to teaching and offers reflective questions to help you examine your own classroom practices. GO DEEPER: Read “Teachers Model and Think Aloud: Practices of Great Writing Teachers” by Sarah ValterUse these reflective questions: 1) Do you mostly give directions, or do you model your thinking and writing? 2) In one-on-one conferences, do your questions and feedback help students try new strategies, or do you just tell them what to do next? 3) When you use mentor texts, are they published works, curriculum samples, or your own writing? 4) If you use your own writing, do you show your process? That is, do you let students see your thinking, mistakes, revisions, and decisions? 5) Are you only sharing the finished product, or also the rough drafts and your thoughts about them? 6) What chances do you give students to see your real process, and do you invite their questions or encourage them to notice your writing moves? Send us Fan Mail Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us ratings/reviews on your favorite listening platform. You may contact us directly if you want us to consult with your school district.  Melanie Meehan: meehanmelanie@gmail.com Stacey Shubitz: stacey@staceyshubitz.comEmail us at contact@twowritingteachers.org for affiliate or sponsorship opportunities. For more about teaching writing, head to the Two Writing Teachers blog.

    6 min

  5. APR 12

    Partnering with AI to Make Test Prep More Engaging: A Conversation with a Colleague

    In this episode, we talk with Two Writing Teachers Contributing Writer Jess Mazzone about using AI to scaffold and gamify test prep. By generating model responses, encouraging analysis, and adding elements of play, AI can help shift test prep from routine practice to more engaging, meaningful learning for students. Go Deeper Scaffold and Gamify Test Prep With AISend us Fan Mail Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us ratings/reviews on your favorite listening platform. You may contact us directly if you want us to consult with your school district.  Melanie Meehan: meehanmelanie@gmail.com Stacey Shubitz: stacey@staceyshubitz.comEmail us at contact@twowritingteachers.org for affiliate or sponsorship opportunities. For more about teaching writing, head to the Two Writing Teachers blog.

    36 min

  6. APR 5

    The Power of a Completed Written Work: A Tip for Tomorrow from Melanie

    In this episode, Melanie shares three ways to inspire and scaffold students with exemplar and mentor pieces of writing.  Go Deeper:  Reimagining ImmersionImmersion in Writing Workshop is Always Worth the TimeSend us Fan Mail Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us ratings/reviews on your favorite listening platform. You may contact us directly if you want us to consult with your school district.  Melanie Meehan: meehanmelanie@gmail.com Stacey Shubitz: stacey@staceyshubitz.comEmail us at contact@twowritingteachers.org for affiliate or sponsorship opportunities. For more about teaching writing, head to the Two Writing Teachers blog.

    6 min

  7. MAR 29

    Activism in Writing: A Writing Roundtable

    This episode features Doug Kaufman and Tracey-Ann Lafayette talking about student activism, voice, and writing as a tool for social change. They explore how students move from personal concerns to purposeful action through inquiry, research, and dialogue.  Books mentioned in the podcastArticle by Doug KaufmanThanks to our affiliate, Zencastr! Use our special link (https://zen.ai/mqsr2kHXSP2YaA1nAh2EpHl-bWR9QNvFyAQlDC3CiEk) to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.  Send us Fan Mail Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us ratings/reviews on your favorite listening platform. You may contact us directly if you want us to consult with your school district.  Melanie Meehan: meehanmelanie@gmail.com Stacey Shubitz: stacey@staceyshubitz.comEmail us at contact@twowritingteachers.org for affiliate or sponsorship opportunities. For more about teaching writing, head to the Two Writing Teachers blog.

    43 min

  8. MAR 22

    The Power of Read Alouds: A Conversation With a Colleague

    Two Writing Teacher Co-author Jessica Carey joins Melanie to talk about the power of read alouds with tips and strategies that you can use right away in literacy instruction. Jess is a literacy coordinator in Westport, CT, and she is inspirational in the work she does every day with young learners.  Go Deeper:  Owen DaveyNo More Chairs by Dan GillTeachers Read Professionally- a blog post from Jess CareySend us Fan Mail Please subscribe to our podcast and leave us ratings/reviews on your favorite listening platform. You may contact us directly if you want us to consult with your school district.  Melanie Meehan: meehanmelanie@gmail.com Stacey Shubitz: stacey@staceyshubitz.comEmail us at contact@twowritingteachers.org for affiliate or sponsorship opportunities. For more about teaching writing, head to the Two Writing Teachers blog.

    28 min
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Since 2007, Two Writing Teachers has been a vibrant community of reflective writers. We're excited to take our passion for teaching writing to new heights in the second season of our podcast. Join us as we explore ways to create, lead, and sustain joyful and productive writing workshops, empowering educators to help their students become competent, brave, and confident writers. Let's make writing instruction engaging and rewarding for everyone involved!Would your company like to sponsor an episode of the Two Writing Teachers Podcast? Click here to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.

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    Two Writing Teachers
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
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