A group of men clustered on the temple floor. In hushed tones they discussed their problem. There was a...
Once upon a time . . . and they all lived happily ever after. Creative writing that uses phrases like these...
Fair and Square First of all, I prefer to grade in a way that is what I call “fair and square.” If there are...
For those in the school setting, New Year’s seems to begin in August rather than January. Here we are,...
Once, long ago and in a faraway place a group of men stood, continuing an argument that had consumed their...
It’s no secret that story time is one of my favorite parts of the school day. Every afternoon, I read to my...
Two former students of mine asked me to fill out a survey for papers they are writing about becoming teachers...
Consider the following scenarios: A student struggles to remain in his seat throughout the day and, as a...
In the land beside the sea, the Great Teacher taught the multitudes. In His teaching he used stories, he...
When English teachers get together, the topic of grading will come up—often with complaints about the time...
I will confess to you that I find it difficult to pay attention to a sermon or lecture. As a primarily visual...
Several years ago, I visited a used book sale in its final hours before closing. The deal was hard to beat -...
What should kindergarten and first grade teachers prioritize in order for their students to have a positive...
A beginning teacher, the first weeks of school, and a common question, “Do you feel like a teacher?” How does...
Ohhh, what a dark and dreary morning. It’s foggy and misting, and not conducive to a cheerful attitude for...
We have likely all had an experience in our lives in which we see a child misbehaving in a grocery store or a...
In my classroom currently, we are working on filling the marble jar. Every time the students score one...
mistake (məˈstāk) n . 1. an action, statement, or opinion that is incorrect, potentially causing unintended...
Abibliophobia. Apricate . Zeugma . What do these words mean? And if you don’t know, how can you figure them...
“Welcome to Camp Read-A-Lot!” Miss F and I greet our students as they enter the “camp.” We hand out name tags...
