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Zooming!

It has been so long since I’ve had the time to write anything! I feel like the world we all…

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Teaching McCarthy’s, The Road

I have been teaching Cormac McCarthy’s The Road for several years. Every time I read this novel, I learn something…

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Talk, Jot, Rotate!

I love Socratic Seminar! I usually have my students prepare questions and answers ahead of time, and on the day…

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Elf Needs a New House!

I have to tell you about this fun, collaborative, and engaging activity I recently tried with my AP Language and…

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90 Photo Prompts

I’m finally done creating these writing prompts! I’ve been working on this product since last spring. Last summer was a…

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Roll of Dice Poetry

It’s not secret I love teaching poetry. I’m always looking for ways to make the writing of poetry less intimidating…

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National Poetry Month

I love teaching poetry! Poetry writing represents an opportunity for your students to truly exercise their minds. The teaching and…

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A.C.E.S. Squares!

I’m so proud of my AP Language and Composition students! After completing an identity unit I call, “Who Am I?…

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Stay home if you’re sick!

We all worry when we have to stay home because we’re sick. We worry about what’s happening in the classroom.…

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Good News Phone Calls

First week back after Christmas break, and my principal sends us an email reminding us he wants us to make…

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A Christmas Carol–Makerspace Style!

click here to see my latest product!

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It Feels Great to Share With the World

My Quest Bright sunshine! What a perfect symbol to start my first blog post.  This year, I’ve decided to provide…

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EXCITING!!

I am excited to announce I will be venturing into the creation of clipart! Yes, I splurged on an iPad…

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Brave New World??

Well here we are. The world has changed because of Covid 19. I have been distance teaching for 3 weeks,…

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For the First Time in 26 Years…

I will not be starting the school year on time this year. What a weird feeling. The beginning of the…

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Back to School!

Back to school is an exciting time of year, but one that can be fraught with stress and anxiety–for both…

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