I’ve heard many teachers lament that this online instruction deal isn’t what they signed-up for, yet here we are. What…
Has “Patriotism” Become a Dirty Word?
When I started working on Read Aloud Plays: Symbols of America for Scholastic back in 2001, the September 11th attacks…
John Lewis
In memoriam: John Lewis. If we’re to judge a person based on the content of their character, as Dr. King…
Free Play for the Fourth
When I wrote Read Aloud Plays: Symbols of America for Scholastic back in 2002, it was supposed to be a…
How to Commemorate Juneteenth
Here’s my most poignant play—and it’s perfect for celebrating Juneteenth. Based on actual slave narratives, Freedom for the First Time…
Another Great Zoom-Aloud Play!
The Necklace is a cautionary tale written in 1884 by French writer Guy de Maupassant. It tells about a young…
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…
How to Use Super Sentences in Google Classroom
It’s easy to make the transition to remote instruction with Super Sentences. Here’s how: Assign a specific time for your…
Here’s Help for Your Online Instruction
At my school we’re expecting to be “teaching remotely” until the end of April. What that means remains to be…
If The President Did His Own Taxes…
If the President had to prepare his own taxes, I’d bet our tax code would be a lot simpler. If…
