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After announcing the approach of my first grandchild via Facebook, I received a message from a former student thanking me … More

Why You Need a Cardboard Box for Black History Month

If you’ve never heard one of your students attempt a southern accent you must give Box Brown’s Freedom Crate a … More

How engaging are read aloud plays? Consider this bit of anecdotal evidence: In December my students were working on my … More

With Martin Luther King Day just around the corner, I’ve frequently been asked of late, “How do you get kids … More

Merry Christmas! For a look at how much can be done with read aloud plays, a Flip camera, and simple … More

Okay, so maybe not an actual diamond necklace, but you can get a free electronic version of my play adaption, … More

Fortunately, fifth graders bounce. And because kids have a natural enthusiasm for acting out, the play always seems to go … More

Yup, it’s a fact. Or at least it’s what researchers from the Pew Internet & American Life Project are saying. … More

Admit it. You’re using one of those big fat textbooks to teach reading, one of those monstrosities brought to you … More

Due to a hardware malfunction, we’re experiencing some tech issues. Instead of trying to negotiate around those dead links and … More