Have you ever explored virtual field trips with your students?  I remember watching my students take a virtual trip to Pompeii after reading...

  Do you talk about death and dying in your classroom?  It's a tricky topic, isn't it?  I didn't bring it up unless it touched c...

It's hard to believe that Earth Day is more than 50 years old.  And even harder to admit that I remember the very first one! Do you and ...

This book is growth mindset at its best, with themes like: Failure means you're learning Grit pushes you forward Desperation genera...

  Do you celebrate St. Patrick's Day in your classroom?  Have your students read about the man and have them separate fact from myth. Th...

A Duet for Home is a book that will resonate with many upper elementary and middle school students.  Told from the point of view of two home...

 If you celebrate Black History or Women's History months with your students, you might want to make sure Hidden Figures is on your shel...

Sixth graders are a fun bunch - caught between being kids and being teens.  Some kids still want to celebrate Valentine's Day by exchang...

  "Near the end of September, I'm in my office listening to an eighth-grader tell me how to didn't mean to pull up a girl's...

 You've got to love the optimistic spirit of 6th graders! In the histories of their countries, almost no one has a military.   "The...

  Dates, times, places.  Not always fun stuff for students to remember.  But 1456?  That one's a biggie.  And your students need to know...

January is named after Janus, the ancient Roman god who symbolizes endings, beginnings, and transitions, making these two books perfect for ...

Have you read any teacher books lately that stimulated you to take activities right into your classroom?   A Sea of Troubles   is that kind ...

  If you've been considering a standing desk, read on.  There are many benefits and a few challenges you should know about. I didn't...