Girl. Fighter. Hero.

Women soldiers? It’s not so unusual in 2015, but back in the 18th century, the very idea would have drawn … More

You Fancy Me Mad?

Fairies waving candied wands… Goblins drooling chocolate malt… Halloween has such a bizarre place in our classrooms. In my school … More

Old But New Favorites

Imagine saying the Pledge of Allegiance to a bright yellow flag featuring a coiled rattlesnake! The history of the flag … More

How to Counteract the Terrible Test

I can gripe with the best of ‘em, and every year the teaching profession seems to provide plenty of new … More

Are You the Mad Scientist?

Just as all television families seem to live in mini mansions, whenever TV-world students put on plays, the sets are … More

Two New Plays (and Free Comprehension Stuff, Too!)

A guess you can qualify me as a “Vitamin D Addict.” This time of year, the sun is typically obscured … More

Celebrate Your Slow Readers

I recently read an article about how “slow reading” is gaining acceptance as an academic approach. Though the piece was … More

MLK Day Inspiration

I’ve been fortunate to have forged a lasting relationship with Scholastic publishers, particularly the wonderful editors at Storyworks and Scope … More

Thanks!

As we wrap up 2014, I just want to thank you for making this the best year yet for Read … More

Why this Play is Important to Your Students

Students will quickly connect with eight-year old Sheyann Webb. When African-Americans were being denied the right to vote, she became … More