Act-Aloud Plays

“Johnny” has a big personality. Though it sometimes gets him in trouble, it translates well to the stage. While playing … More

State Testing Linked to Premature Baldness

I’m willing to admit to a high degree of frustration when it comes to standardized testing. In fact, during the … More

Okay, that’s not a squirrel, but a mongoose, as in Rikki Tikki Tavi from The Jungle Book. My students are … More

If you’ve never heard one of your students attempt a southern accent you must give Box Brown’s Freedom Crate a … More

How engaging are read aloud plays? Consider this bit of anecdotal evidence: In December my students were working on my … More

Admit it. You’re using one of those big fat textbooks to teach reading, one of those monstrosities brought to you … More