
Teaching Theme with Rock, Paper, Scissors
In order to grow more comfortable and confident when discussing theme, students need lots of practice. Early in the year,

In order to grow more comfortable and confident when discussing theme, students need lots of practice. Early in the year,

Today’s post is a question I received via email this week from a student teacher feeling “ill-prepared” for her first

Need to freshen up a neglected classroom bulletin board or library display? Grab your students’ attention and inspire them to

This week, the U.S. Senate surprised everyone by unanimously passing a bill that would eliminate our switching of clocks back-and-forth

Are you in on the joke? You are now. Based on the suggestion of a teacher friend (thanks, Darby!), I

Last week, a shortened version of Langston Hughes’ beautiful poem was featured in an ad to promote Bel Air, a

We all know education is a house on fire right now, but my brain has only with squirt gun-sized solutions.

Did you know chart-topping singer Billie Eilish has Tourette Syndrome?Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles takes medication for ADHD? Kristi Yamaguchi, Olympic

I was resistant, but I changed my mind when I realized TikToks are just itty-bitty YouTube videos. Here’s what I’ve

Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes, convicted yesterday of four fraud counts in federal court, is a modern Jay Gatsby. Stay with

Literary analysis is tough. • “Explain how the author uses setting to establish the mood of this short story.”• “Determine

Need to keep early finishers busy while the rest of the class catches up? Model a healthy stress reduction technique

How am I? Surprisingly good. What’ve I been doing? Making stuff, of course.

Ready or not, November is here! Need a fast print-and-post bulletin board to replace your October/Halloween stuff? I’ve got you