Alternate title: That one time I taught British Literature online while in FREAKING LONDON (and in Ireland, Scotland, Paris, Belgium, and Italy)!!! This post is a long time coming because when people find out that I teach online while traveling throughout Europe, their immediate question is: HOW? The answer isn't a short one, but I hope to explain how I was able to teach ... Read More about Teaching Secondary ELA Remotely: How to teach English Online
Transcendentalism Projects and Ideas for High School ELA
Because Transcendentalism is one of my favorite American Literature units to teach, it only recently came to my attention that lots of other English teachers (and students) find these texts extremely boring. Since this hasn't been my experience, I thought I would share some ways to make your Transcendentalism unit engaging and meaningful with Transcendentalism projects! Nature ... Read More about Transcendentalism Projects and Ideas for High School ELA
Classroom Design Ideas for Teachers: Planning Classroom Setup & Decor
Did you know that the layout and decor of your classroom can significantly impact student engagement and learning outcomes? Science tells us that our environment can influence our mood, affect our behavior, and improve our productivity. An intentional classroom design isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s a powerful tool to foster an inspiring and engaging learning environment. Let’s dive into some ... Read More about Classroom Design Ideas for Teachers: Planning Classroom Setup & Decor
Paint Chip Poetry Without the Guilt + Literary Paint Names
So absolutely no judgment for teachers who use paint chips for lessons because #itsforthekids , but if you are like me and feel a little sheepish stuffing 100 of these into your bag at the hardware store, I have a solution for you! First, here are my favorite paint chip poetry lesson plans: Paint Name Haiku- Paint names can be a beautiful form of creative ... Read More about Paint Chip Poetry Without the Guilt + Literary Paint Names
High School and Middle School ELA Essay Revision Stations
Ahh, essay revision stations day--the part of the writing process where students reluctantly exchange papers, pretend they are reading a peer's essay, then show off their vocabulary range by writing "good job!" on the essay they didn't read. 😉 After many failed attempts at making traditional peer editing and essay revision effective, I decided to change things up and do essay revision stations ... Read More about High School and Middle School ELA Essay Revision Stations
Ideas for Your Great Gatsby Classroom Party
I recently had a former student share a FB memory of our Great Gatsby classroom party. This picture was from circa 2012, so this was a true throwback! I know that classroom parties can be somewhat controversial in the education world, but in my opinion, a little party never killed nobody! It warmed my teacher's heart to find out years later that our Gatsby party was cool enough for her to ... Read More about Ideas for Your Great Gatsby Classroom Party
