Engaging Kids for MLK Day

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

How Much Can Kids Get From a Read Aloud Play?

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

Ever wonder what it looks like to see a fifth grade Cyclops chomp on his classmates? Probably not, but if … More

Mack’s new play based on the life of Revolutionary War soldier Deborah Sampson appears in the November/December 2012 issue of … More

What would you do with three wishes? Readers of The Monkey’s Paw learn that those who meddle with fate do … More

Who’s this hideous-looking dude? It’s Polyphemus, the cannibalistic antagonist from Mack’s new play based on the 9th Book of The … More

So it’s the beginning of another school year and you’re expected to teach Columbus, Magellan, and a bunch of other … More