If you’re like me, you put a bow on the holidays and then breathed a sigh of relief as you … More
Category: Teaching Strategies
The Miracle of Public Education
People like to talk about how there’s a Starbucks on every corner. Whether true or not, the Starbucks brand is … More
Laugh Out Loud Plays
Today I’m releasing two new ones, both crafted with student enjoyment foremost on my mind. The Goldilocks story has no doubt been done nearly to death, but I think my version is unique. Imagine Goldi as a television home renovation expert. With the help of her three little pig contractors, she dares to turn the bears’ dreary, worn out space into their “forever home.” If only the bears were in on it!
Why Your Students Can’t Pay Attention
When LeBron James drains a three-pointer, he gets more than a big chunk of change. He also gets a hit … More
Testing Absurdity
When I first started teaching thirty years ago, the state test was a pencil and paper bubble test. It was … More
Plays: A Series of Good Times
My colleague popped in my room the other day to share his experience using my Sleepy Hollow play. His hope … More
Build better Readers, Writers, and Math Masters from Day One
My Fact Car Rally program is overdue for an update, but that doesn’t mean you can’t snag a copy right … More
Greatness Isn’t Born
I don’t usually do reviews, but I just finished an awesome book called The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle (2009, … More
Monster Fun for Spring
I recently surveyed my fifth graders about what they’d like more of. It probably won’t surprise you that “more Zoom” … More
How to Create that Interactive Vibe
I’ve heard many teachers lament that this online instruction deal isn’t what they signed-up for, yet here we are. What … More