I don’t usually do reviews, but I just finished an awesome book called The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle (2009, … More
Tag: readers theater
Promoting the Words and Work of Dr, King
At the height of Covid restrictions, the Palace Theatre in New Hampshire crafted this wonderful pairing of my Ruby Bridges … More
War Stories
Both my parents served in the military. My mom had a short stint as a WAC in DC before landing … More
Commemorating Juneteenth
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
Compelling Reader’s Theater for Black History Month
February is Black History Month. While I encourage you to acknowledge it with some dedicated activities, I’m also reminded that … More
Girl Power!
Let’s start with Sybil Ludington. She’s known as the “female Paul Revere.” Although her story is less well known, her … More
Time to Deck the Halls
One of the department stores in my area pushed out their holiday inventory well before Halloween, which seem mighty early … More
Honoring our Veterans
As a way to honor America’s veterans, I’m offering my play “War Stories” for free through Veteran’s Day. All you … More
How to Create that Interactive Vibe
I’ve heard many teachers lament that this online instruction deal isn’t what they signed-up for, yet here we are. What … More
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 … More