Why this Play is Important to Your Students

Students will quickly connect with eight-year old Sheyann Webb. When African-Americans were being denied the right to vote, she became … More

Grow Some Neurons!

Many kids begin school already knowing how to read. They haven’t had formal lessons. Their parents haven’t been trained in … More

Admit it. You’re using one of those big fat textbooks to teach reading, one of those monstrosities brought to you … More

This time last year I admitted to a high degree of frustration when it comes to standardized testing. It drives … More

What can you do when your character gets questioned but you’re unable to defend yourself? In my new play in … More

“Johnny” has a big personality. Though it sometimes gets him in trouble, it translates well to the stage. While playing … More

I’m willing to admit to a high degree of frustration when it comes to standardized testing. In fact, during the … More

If you’ve never heard one of your students attempt a southern accent you must give Box Brown’s Freedom Crate a … More

How engaging are read aloud plays? Consider this bit of anecdotal evidence: In December my students were working on my … More

Admit it. You’re using one of those big fat textbooks to teach reading, one of those monstrosities brought to you … More