Helping Teachers Get Their Lives Back
When I was in elementary school, I discovered a series of books called Great Illustrated Classics. My first Great Illustrated Classic was The Time Machine by H.G. Wells, adapted by Shirley Bogart. I was drawn into the futuristic story, the interesting adventures, and the wild idea of a time machine. I imagined where I would… Continue reading Abridged Books in the Classroom
April is one of my favorite months. My tulips start to bud, the weather is warmer, the grass is greener, and the air is fresher. My daughter was also born in April, which really tipped the scales to being one of my top three favorite months. In addition, April is National Poetry Month! Spring is such… Continue reading 5 Easy Ways to Teach Poem Analysis
Poetry and spring go together like fresh flowers and rich soil. April is National Poetry Month and as the school year tends to wind down in the spring, it is an excellent time to dive into poetry. I have enjoyed teaching poetry to elementary students all the way to high school seniors during my career. I… Continue reading 9 Ways to Help Students Love Poetry
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