Monster Fun for Spring

I recently surveyed my fifth graders about what they’d like more of. It probably won’t surprise you that “more Zoom” … More

So Bad, It’s Funny

Call them flops, bombs, fiascos. Read Aloud Plays have turned out to be pretty ideal for the Covid classroom because … More

February is Black History Month. While I encourage you to acknowledge it with some dedicated activities, I’m also reminded that … More

MLK Day feels especially important this year. Let’s face it, we have a lot of work to do if we’re … More

Let’s start with Sybil Ludington. She’s known as the “female Paul Revere.” Although her story is less well known, her … More

If after you hear my 5th graders perform this Dickens’ holiday classic, I’d be shocked if you didn’t want to … More

One of the department stores in my area pushed out their holiday inventory well before Halloween, which seem mighty early … More

As a way to honor America’s veterans, I’m offering my play “War Stories” for free through Veteran’s Day. All you … More

Ugh! If you’re at all like me, trying to READ with a group of students online is a nightmare worthy … More

I’ve heard many teachers lament that this online instruction deal isn’t what they signed-up for, yet here we are. What … More