I have been wanting to write about Northern Maine for a while. So I brainstormed and came up with the … More
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Strong Female Leads!
As you can probably tell, I’ve been enamored with writing Readers Theater scripts! This has grown out of necessity. I … More
“Ophelia Finds Her Voice”
If you’ve read Shakespeare’s tragedy, Hamlet, you know that Ophelia doesn’t have much of a voice. She is manipulated by the … More
“You’re a Mean One” Mr. Grinch!!
I bet you’re singing the song right now! Who can resist the song about the creature we all love to … More
90 Photo Prompts
I’m finally done creating these writing prompts! I’ve been working on this product since last spring. Last summer was a … More
Roll of Dice Poetry
It’s not secret I love teaching poetry. I’m always looking for ways to make the writing of poetry less intimidating … More
National Poetry Month
I love teaching poetry! Poetry writing represents an opportunity for your students to truly exercise their minds. The teaching and … More
Stay home if you’re sick!
We all worry when we have to stay home because we’re sick. We worry about what’s happening in the classroom. … More
My Goals for 2019
After teaching for 25 years, I was in a rut. I have to admit it. But I feel that I … More
Why Are Idioms so Tough for Students to Understand?
I’ve been teaching for over 25 years–7 years at the elementary level, and the rest at the high school level. … More