Imagine seeing the words “Whites Only” at your favorite restaurant! We can be thankful that it’s unthinkable today. But when … More
Category: Read-Aloud Plays
Collection of posts related to Readers Theater or Read-Aloud Plays
Happy Holidays
Here’s both a holiday treat and an example of how Read Aloud Plays can be adapted to be recorded as … More
When Your Character Gets Questioned
What can you do when your character gets questioned but you’re unable to defend yourself? In my new play in … More
Common Core Wearing on Ya Yet?
Like most of you, the start of the new school year has left me scrambling to keep up. Fortunately, Read … More
Act-Aloud Plays
“Johnny” has a big personality. Though it sometimes gets him in trouble, it translates well to the stage. While playing … More
State Testing Linked to Premature Baldness
I’m willing to admit to a high degree of frustration when it comes to standardized testing. In fact, during the … 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
With a hey, and a ho, and a hey nonino
It’s spring, and aside from being that glorious time of year when we can finally start replenishing our supply of … More
April 15th is Jackie Robinson Day
The Major League Baseball season is underway, which seems a trivial point in the broad scheme of academics. Yet were … More
Are You Among the 39%?
According to an annual survey performed by Met Life, job satisfaction among teachers is just 39%–the lowest level in twenty-five … More