This week I just want to say THANK YOU to all you FANTASTIC teachers who have used Read Aloud Plays … More
Tag: Reading Fluency
Old But New Favorites
Imagine saying the Pledge of Allegiance to a bright yellow flag featuring a coiled rattlesnake! The history of the flag … More
Are You the Mad Scientist?
Just as all television families seem to live in mini mansions, whenever TV-world students put on plays, the sets are … More
Why this Play is Important to Your Students
Students will quickly connect with eight-year old Sheyann Webb. When African-Americans were being denied the right to vote, she became … More
Grow Some Neurons!
Many kids begin school already knowing how to read. They haven’t had formal lessons. Their parents haven’t been trained in … More
Text Books vs Read Aloud Plays
Admit it. You’re using one of those big fat textbooks to teach reading, one of those monstrosities brought to you … More
High Stakes Testing Leads to High Blood Pressure
This time last year I admitted to a high degree of frustration when it comes to standardized testing. It drives … More
When Your Character Gets Questioned
What can you do when your character gets questioned but you’re unable to defend yourself? In my new play in … More
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