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
Tag: Black history
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 … More
Why You Need a Cardboard Box for Black History Month
If you’ve never heard one of your students attempt a southern drawl you must give Box Brown’s Freedom Crate a … More
Try These Scripts for Black History Month
In addition to all the MLK plays featured in my last post, here’s more great reader’s theater for Black History … More
April 15 is Jackie Robinson Day
The Major League Baseball season’s Spring Training is underway, which seems a trivial point in the broad scheme of academics. … More
Why You Should Teach Baseball on April 15th
The Major League Baseball season is underway, which seems a trivial point in the broad scheme of academics. Yet were … More
Why You Should Teach Black History on April 15th
The Major League Baseball season is underway, which seems a trivial point in the broad scheme of academics. Yet were … More
April 15th is Jackie Robinson Day
The Major League Baseball season is underway, which seems a trivial point in the broad scheme of academics. Yet were … More
Why You Need a Cardboard Box for Black History Month
If you’ve never heard one of your students attempt a southern accent you must give Box Brown’s Freedom Crate a … More
Engaging Kids for MLK Day
With Martin Luther King Day just around the corner, I’ve frequently been asked of late, “How do you get kids … More
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