When I was a sophomore in high school, the theater department staged Once Upon a Mattress, the silly musical based … More
Category: Teaching Strategies
What We Believe
As you head back to school you may find yourself in long-winded meetings wrestling over your institution’s “mission statement.” I … More
You Deserve a Fun Conclusion!
“I experienced all the emotions. I laughed. I cried. I got angry. It was wonderful!” No, this wasn’t a teacher … More
“Sausage? You’re alive?”
Grimm Fairy Tales are indeed grim. Grandmas get eaten, apples get poisoned, children get fattened up for supper… But it … More
Dragon Poet Trumps State Tests!
What better way to celebrate Spring than to watch evergreens named Bill, Otto, and Luther come to life, . . … More
Save the Kids! Ban Snake Oil Tech!
In a recent court appearance Mark Zuckerberg testified that there isn’t any research to substantiate claims that his “product” is … More
Earth Day + Arbor Day
Nature Talks Back is a great play with which to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day while teaching your kids … More
The Antidote for Spring Fever and the Test-Taking Blues
If you’re school is anything like mine, you’re probably gearing up for standardized testing. For many of us and our … More
Time to Unleash Your Ghouls & Goblins!
Back a hundred years ago, the idea of ghoulishness was captured in short stories rather than comic books. Writers like … More
Your Year Just Got Easier
I strive to publish materials that are kid-centric, easy-to-use, and sustainable. That being the case, the following products will make … More