7 Dynamic Declaration of Independence Activities
The Declaration of Independence was initially authored by Thomas Jefferson amid ever-increasing tensions between England and colonial America in the mid-1770s. No one could have foreseen the lasting effects of this momentous document over 250 years later. And this is...
11 Growth-Minded Goal Setting Worksheet Printable Activities
Using goal setting worksheet printable activities might be just the ticket to start this January with some fun! Coming back after winter break can be a VERY difficult time for teachers, administrators, parents, and students alike. I mean, we finally had a moment to...
8 Standout Short Stories With Moral Lessons
Sometimes, I want a short story to simply be a moment of escape. I don't want to experience an important life lesson; I just want to be entertained like in Shirley Jackson's "The Lottery" or Edgar Allan Poe's "The Tell-Tale Heart." Other times, however, I want to soak...
8 Teaching Techniques for An Occurrence at Owl Bridge Short Story
If you desire to up your game by teaching higher-level short stories, check out Ambrose Bierce's "An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" (also known as "An Occurrence at Owl Bridge")! A perfect addition to any American Literature class, Civil War lesson, or short story...
5 Painless Steps For Teaching About Adjectives
When it comes to teaching about adjectives, knowing the parts of speech is key. I don't know about you, but when I was growing up, grammar was a very important part of the curriculum. We had whole books dedicated to learning about the structure of the English...
5 Quick Activity Ideas for The Necklace Story by Guy de Maupassant
The Necklace story by Guy de Maupassant is a staple in most middle and/or high school English classrooms. It is a classic piece of literature for many reasons. This story of riches to rags and letting go of one’s pride provides such a marvelous twist at the end,...
9 Scary Short Stories for Middle and High School English
In the midst of the Halloween season, scary short stories are my go-to for teaching fun, rigorous, and engaging literature! I do NOT want to sacrifice learning for the sake of entertainment, but I love the idea of killing two birds with one stone. I mean who really...
The BEST Strategy to Teach Reading & 6 Tips for Implementation
I have been an English teacher for over 17 years in the secondary classroom (middle and high school), and I have also had the awesome pleasure and responsibility of teaching my 1st grader how to read. Throughout my years teaching everything from 6th grade English to...
7 Ways to Teach The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury
If you have not read The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury, get ready to enjoy a fantastic short story! Ray Bradbury’s dystopian story set in 2131 begins with a description of a man who walks through the city while everyone else watches their television screens. This...
Top 3 Short Stories O Henry Lesson Ideas & Activities
Sometimes, you just need a nice, sweet, comforting, easy-to-read short story on certain days...am I right? This situation is where the short stories O Henry has written come into play! If you have not read short stories O Henry has authored like "The Gift of the...
Hi, I’m KRISTIN!
I primarily focus on integrating multiple disciplines and subjects. The goal is to make teaching simplified and effective!