How to teach Amanda Gorman’s Inaugural poem “The Hill We Climb”
Amanda Gorman’s poem at President Joe Biden’s inauguration was a show stopper. My thoughts were spinning trying to absorb the…
Free resources for Teachers following the Mob at Capitol Hill
The events that transpired January 6th, 2021 at Capitol Hill are devastating. I was glued to my screen, energy draining…
3 Reasons Why you should use Pigeon Impossible to teach tone, mood, and Pacing
Okay, so what is Pigeon Impossible and why is it so good for teaching tone, mood, and pacing? Well Pigeon…
3 ways For Anyone to combat impostor syndrome
This post goes over mental health, please click away if it’s not your thing. 2020 has been one heck of…
3 Secret Strategies for How to Teach Persuasive Appeals
I don’t know about you, but when I was in school I remember my teachers pulling out the usual MLK…
8 Ridiculously Useful First Year Teacher Must Haves
Homework bin Classwork bins Pass sign in/sign out Bathroom pass/hallpass Calendar Communal utensils Do now routine Exit ticket routine When…
Using Old School Methods to Teach Shakespeare: Graphic Organizers and Close Readings
Escape rooms. Gamified learning. Treasure hunts. Huge project-based learning units. If you are anything like me, you can get overwhelmed…
Real-world Skills and AVID Strategies- How to impress admin with Philosophical Chairs
The first year I was introduced to philosophical chairs, I was amazed. It sounded too good to be true, to…
Essay Revision stations—Set students up with amazing writing habits
I admit I struggle with trying to explain to students why revisions are necessary. I think this is mainly because…
How to manage a classroom—without failing miserably
I failed at classroom management: The scenario There are kids swinging from the rafters. Spitballs and scrunched up worksheets flying…