Unleash Your Reluctant Readers

Two of my fifth graders recently confided to me that they wish to become actors. This after each starred in … More

So Easy a Squirrel Could Do It

Okay, that’s not a squirrel, but a mongoose, as in Rikki Tikki Tavi from The Jungle Book. My students are … More

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

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

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