If you’re school is anything like mine, you’re probably gearing up for standardized testing. For many of us and our … More
Tag: Jackie Robinson
There’s Still Time to Commemorate Black History Month
Here are nine compelling paired texts with which to recognize black history month. All the plays are based on the … 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
Plays & Paired Texts for Black History Month
Here are nine compelling paired texts with which to recognize black history month while meeting numerous Language Arts standards. All … More
Trees, Bees, and Centipedes . . .
The clocks have all sprung forward, the turkey vultures have returned, and the sprouts are beginning to pop. Spring has … More
Compelling Reader’s Theater for Black History Month
February is Black History Month. While I encourage you to acknowledge it with some dedicated activities, I’m also reminded that … More
Zoom Aloud Plays!
Like nearly all of us, I’ve had to adjust my teaching methods to suit the current circumstances. Initially, using reader’s … More
Important Events in American History
February is Black History Month. While I encourage you to acknowledge it with some dedicated activities, I’m also reminded that … More
10 Compelling Paired Texts for Black History Month
Here are ten great paired texts with which to recognize black history month while meeting numerous Language Arts standards. All … More
And the Oscar for Best Comedic Performance Goes to…
Yup, the last weeks of the school year can be rough. The end is near, and the kids (and teachers) … More
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