There are many reasons to get to together with family and friends throughout the year. Whether you like to host people at your home or you like to visit, it is always...
Students love stories. Whether they are telling a story or they are listening to a story, students become engaged with the plot line and interested in the characters....
It’s that time of year when the weeks are long, the days are colder (especially if you live where I live), and the students are in their school routine. That routine is great...
Besides dedicated instructional time to learn the skills and strategies necessary to become effective writers, students need time to practice what they learn. Repetition and...
Revising and editing are essential skills for writers at any stage in life. Students as early as third grade can begin to read and recognize errors in writing. This...
Civic education can be taught throughout a student’s time in school. April 22 is Earth Day, and this provides a great time for students to get involved in persevering their...
My mom likes to tell a story about her high school English teacher, who carried a ruler and rapped students’ knuckles when they struggled with grammar exercises. Instruction...