1. Don’t! Ignore that cough. Cancel that meeting. Show up to class with a box of Kleenex and a bottle … More
Author: Mackowiecki
13 Signs Your Zombie is Addicted to Formaldehyde
The use of zombies for the completion of otherwise mundane household chores, not to mention recreational use, is becoming increasingly … More
Grow Some Neurons!
Many kids begin school already knowing how to read. They haven’t had formal lessons. Their parents haven’t been trained in … More
Text Books vs Read Aloud Plays
Admit it. You’re using one of those big fat textbooks to teach reading, one of those monstrosities brought to you … More
Why You Should End the Year with Algebra
I think much of what I know about teaching, about kids, about life itself, I learned from Spanky and Our … More
High Stakes Testing Leads to High Blood Pressure
This time last year I admitted to a high degree of frustration when it comes to standardized testing. It drives … More
Save Five Bucks!
Save $5 on any of my Scholastic titles at teacherexpress.com. Symbols of America and Classic Short Stories gives you a … More
Nine Minutes, Two Misconceptions, and One Easy Fix
The good people of America have some misconceptions about teaching. Planning for a lesson, they believe, is as easy as … More
Why You Should Teach Black History on April 15th
The Major League Baseball season is underway, which seems a trivial point in the broad scheme of academics. Yet were … More
Is There an App for That?
I’m told school districts around the country are investing millions of dollars into iPads and other online devices. The idea … More