Media Literacy Lessons (April 2023)
This evening I participated in a wonderful (monthly) webinar hosted by “Teachers for an Informed Public” (@TIPteachers) over Zoom. As participants we shared some experiences we’ve...
This evening I participated in a wonderful (monthly) webinar hosted by “Teachers for an Informed Public” (@TIPteachers) over Zoom. As participants we shared some experiences we’ve...
Celebrate Poetry Month, or any time, by creating blackout poetry, poetry you write by taking previously written text and blacking out words and phrases so… The...
My wife and I derive considerable pleasure these days from watching a variety of old family photos on our living room TV, thanks to the “Ambient...
Are you looking for the best books for 8th graders? Do you have a reluctant reader in 8th grade or upper middle school? Sometimes these kids… The...
written by Bob Raczka, poet, and author of Guyku, A Year of Haiku for Boys, who shares how to write a haiku. Haiku poems are short. They… The...
Thank you for patience! Every year after Storystorm, I vow that I will get to the prizes right away, but every year I take a loooong...
Help kids create found poetry from the words and phrases you discover in magazines, advertisements, and other sources. Borrow (cut out, write down) those words… The...
Poetry month is often the time we remember to teach and read poems with kids and help our children write poetry. But you can read… The...
These kindergarten books make the best read alouds for teachers and parents! These picture books aren’t just entertaining but also offer learning opportunities for your… The...
Want to know kids’ favorite preschool books? Good books for 4- and 5-year-olds? And don’t you love reading aloud picture books to your preschoolers? Because… The...