Plays & Paired Texts for Black History Month

Here are nine compelling paired texts with which to recognize black history month while meeting numerous Language Arts standards. All …

MLK Day & Black History Month

If you’re like me, you put a bow on the holidays and then breathed a sigh of relief as you …

A Special Pooh Event!

Back in the days of the big three networks, a television special like Charlie Brown, Winnie-the-Pooh, or the Little Drummer …

Plays: A Series of Good Times

My colleague popped in my room the other day to share his experience using my Sleepy Hollow play. His hope …

Build better Readers, Writers, and Math Masters from Day One

My Fact Car Rally program is overdue for an update, but that doesn’t mean you can’t snag a copy right …

Greatness Isn’t Born

I don’t usually do reviews, but I just finished an awesome book called The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle (2009, …

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 …

War Stories

Both my parents served in the military. My mom had a short stint as a WAC in DC before landing …

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 …

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 …