" I know what an adjective is...but I can't explain it in words."  Upper elementary and middle school teachers quietly sigh. ...

  "Are we writing today?"   "No, not today.  We write on Fridays, remember? {Insert sad face} How many times do your students...

  "So, how would you describe Melody in Out of My Mind?" "Nice." "Persistent." Sigh. Teaching character traits...

 Have you read Out of My Mind to your students?  I did for several years, and the wonder and indignation they felt on her behalf was palpabl...

  Have I ever told you how much I hated reading logs?  When my kids were little and I was supposed to sign them every day (!) I would get an...