Teach Vocabulary in 7 EASY Ways
When it comes to teaching vocabulary, people have many different perspectives. Some like a scripted program. Others prefer a more organic approach. I am kind of a combination of the two. At this point in my life, my most important students are my little girls. I am...
25 High School English Teaching Tips
There are so many reasons people become teachers. Some of the most common I know of include people wanting to make a difference or share their passion for a certain subject. During your teacher training, do you remember being asked (probably repeatedly) why you wanted...
Powerful Poetry About Anxiety For Kids
In a world of uncertainty, trepidation, and fear, it seems as if everyone suffers at one time or another from worry and anxiety. Our students, unfortunately, are no different! The following poetry about anxiety is inspired by my own personal fears and worries,...
6 Famous Historic Speeches Students Should Read Before Graduating
You know the saying that “those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it?" This quote is often paraphrased and attributed to different philosophers including Edmund Burke; however, the line is originally from Spanish-American philosopher George...
6 Practical Poems for Kids with Alliteration
Poetry is play, just with words rather than toys. The joy of play exists in poetry through its stories, structure, and use of rhyme, rhythm, and figurative language devices. And play (through poetry) can be a powerful learning tool! Poems for kids with alliteration...
10 Thematic Statement Examples for High School Students
Think of the last book you read… what was it about? When you go to answer this question, do you focus on a summary of the plot or do you boil it down to a statement that focuses on the overall message of the book? The answer to that question may depend on whether...
Playful Poem About a Frog
Who doesn't like to see a frog hopping along? Eating bugs? Doing its thing? In the below poem about a frog, you will see a different side of a frog. This poem is inspired by a neighborhood walk with my little girls. We walk pretty much every day. And we see a ton of...
Poem about the Moon and 5 Fun Poetry Activities
I don't know about you, but I love looking at the moon! And I am not the only one. My kiddos love seeing the moon in all of its variant glory. My 3-year-old likes to find the moon. Where will it be tonight? How big is it? What colors do we see in and around the moon?...
5 Elements of an Effective Outline for Rhetorical Analysis Essay Writing
When students hear "Rhetorical Analysis" for the very first time, they usually have NO idea what these words mean. And don't even try introducing an Outline for Rhetorical Analysis Essay Writing until you review the meaning of this phrase... Heck, we as teachers may...
20 Simple Strategies for Teaching Literature
What do you remember reading in high school? Maybe it’s Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet? Or perhaps it’s “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Poe? I’m guessing that whatever you remember, it was good literature and you enjoyed it because your teacher utilized various strategies...
Hi, I’m KRISTIN!
I primarily focus on integrating multiple disciplines and subjects. The goal is to make teaching simplified and effective!