Some novels are easy to read through with students. Others give you so much to talk about that you find yourself stopping every few pages ...

  Do you ever read something and think to yourself, "How did I not know about this?"  That's how I felt when I first heard abo...

 I was looking for a good historical fiction book this summer and Impossible Escape  by Steve Sheinkin came onto my radar.  It is good.  Ve...

  Who is Malala Yousafzai? I had heard about Malala Yousafzai for some years before I read her autobiography, which was published more than ...

  What's going on in the picture? She has a smile on her face, but she looks like she's in trouble. Why do you think that? Well, her...

Perfect for Back-to-School or Anytime You Want a Classroom Boost It’s easy to say you’ll let your students get to know each other. Then Sep...

 If you haven't introduced your students to Pony by R. J. Palacio yet, you really need to!  I'm a bit surprised it hasn't taken ...

  "This activity is perfect for a snowy day or for easing back into a routine after a long break. My students were captivated from the ...

  Everyone has their own opinions about Project-based learning.  I loved it, but many respected colleagues wouldn't touch it with a ten-...

  Student:   What are we doing today?  Is it gonna be fun or boring? Teacher:  It is my job to entertain you (eye roll).  Please sit down so...