What a year. I have no words beyond that, but if you are reading this and shopping for teacher gift ideas , then bless you. We need all the love, feels, and festive-vibes we can get right now! I pride myself in my brainstorming skills and thoroughly enjoy putting teacher gift ideas together each year (See more here: Teacher By Type Gift Guide, Gift Guide for English Teachers). This year has ... Read More about Teacher Gift Ideas from Black-Owned Businesses
Spooky Podcast Episodes for the ELA classroom
Your classroom lights are dimmed, moody ambience plays on the smartboard, and your students are completely silent… not because they're bored, but because they're hanging on every word of a spooky podcast. While I love incorporating podcasts in the classroom all year long, they are especially fun in October! Humans have been telling spooky stories since the beginning of time, and I think ... Read More about Spooky Podcast Episodes for the ELA classroom
Epic List of Podcasts for the Classroom
Just as listening to audiobooks is real reading, listening to podcasts in the classroom is real learning! Whether it’s storytelling, informational text, or a mix of both, podcasts can turn up the volume on your literacy goals! Ready to hit play but need some recommendations? You’re in luck because finding podcasts for the classroom is a passion of mine. It's all about turning episodes into ... Read More about Epic List of Podcasts for the Classroom
Teaching Poetry in Curriculum Context
English teacher confession: I use to avoid teaching poetry like meatloaf day in the cafeteria. Teaching poetry intimidated me because I never fully understood technical things like meter and assonance. I constantly worried that my interpretation of a poem was “wrong.” And because of the classical selections in my textbook, I found teaching poetry as boring as my students did learning it. ... Read More about Teaching Poetry in Curriculum Context
Girl Power Plans for Women’s History Month and Beyond
Girls do not yet see themselves in the White House. Girls do not yet regularly see themselves as CEOs. Girls do not yet see themselves enough in textbooks. Therefore, it’s a valid question to ask: Are girls seeing themselves in your curriculum? Women’s History Month provides an excellent opportunity to explore female history makers and learn how to highlight female leaders and experts in ... Read More about Girl Power Plans for Women’s History Month and Beyond
Literary Black History Activities for ELA
While Black authors should be highlighted in every aspect of an ELA class, I’m going to use Black History Month to showcase some ideas that will make a profound impact on your English literature curriculum all year long. These Black History ELA activities can help you plan an extra special celebration during February while extending representation throughout the year. Host a Black author ... Read More about Literary Black History Activities for ELA
