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Category: Teaching Strategies
Mouse Drowns in Soup, is Saved by Bird!
New Plays for Back to School You probably know the Brothers Grimm for stories like Rapunzel and the Frog Prince, … More
Help for Spring Fever in the Classroom
Trees and flowers aren’t the only things blossoming right now. Your students, having spent much of the year under your … More
Nine Ways to Prep for a Sub
1. Don’t bother! Just ignore that cough. Cancel that meeting. Show up to class with a box of Kleenex and … More
Banned Books, Banned Plays
Censorship always begins with good intentions. Following the George Floyd protests, heightened concern about cultural sensitivity and traumatic events led … More
MLK Day is January 15th
If you’re like me, you put a bow on the holidays and then breathed a sigh of relief as you … More
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
