My school has received COVID funds, and part of those founds has been spent purchasing each teacher a Clear Touch…
Back again!
A new school year has started. We’re back face-to-face just as last year. My school has launched pool testing. It’s…
Sweet Candy Treats
I bought myself an iPad Pro at the beginning of the year, because I wanted to start creating digital art.…
Zooming!
It has been so long since I’ve had the time to write anything! I feel like the world we all…
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…
Talk, Jot, Rotate!
I love Socratic Seminar! I usually have my students prepare questions and answers ahead of time, and on the day…
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…
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…
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…
National Poetry Month
I love teaching poetry! Poetry writing represents an opportunity for your students to truly exercise their minds. The teaching and…
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?…
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.…
Good News Phone Calls
First week back after Christmas break, and my principal sends us an email reminding us he wants us to make…
A Christmas Carol–Makerspace Style!
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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…
EXCITING!!
I am excited to announce I will be venturing into the creation of clipart! Yes, I splurged on an iPad…
Brave New World??
Well here we are. The world has changed because of Covid 19. I have been distance teaching for 3 weeks,…
