My Fact Car Rally program is overdue for an update, but that doesn’t mean you can’t snag a copy right … More
Tag: Super Sentences & Perfect Paragraphs
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, … 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
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 … More
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 … More
How to Host an “Old School” Writers’ Festival
When seven-year-old Kelsey Drake stepped to the microphone, she hesitated. Perhaps she felt nervous about presenting her writing before such … More
Tongue In, Mouth Closed
McKenna, one of my most “with-it” fourth graders, came up with a new concept I think is worth sharing here. … More
Would This Guy Pass the New Test?
Am I wrong, or is the title of the nation’s new standardized test grammatically incorrect? Did the benevolent creators of … More
Save Five Bucks!
Save $5 on any of my Scholastic titles at teacherexpress.com. Symbols of America and Classic Short Stories gives you a … More
Expert: Common Core May Be Too Complex for Your Students
I recently attended a presentation by a University of Oregon professor discussing the challenges of revamping the curriculum to satisfy … More