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Tag: Read aloud plays
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
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
You Say It’s a Merry Christmas? Be Forewarned!
Christmas can be terrifying . . . especially if you don’t believe. That’s the theme-defining line from Gabriel Grub, Charles … 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
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
Commemorating Juneteenth
My most poignant play—and it’s perfect for celebrating Juneteenth! Based on actual slave narratives, Freedom for the First Time is historically-accurate, kid-friendly, and … More
Testing Absurdity
When I first started teaching thirty years ago, the state test was a pencil and paper bubble test. It was … More
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