Even when I’m teaching science or math, my English degree means that I love using poetry and literature to teach every content area. Cinquain poems are one of my favorite things to use to get...
Category: Activities
When I’m looking for vocabulary activities, one of my favorite strategies is what I call phone-a-friend. What I mean by that is that I see what other teachers have already thought of and are...
Sometimes even high school students like to cut and tape stuff. And don’t get me started on how much they like coloring. Luckily, when they’re in the mood for some Kindergarten-like fun,...
Picking a favorite chapter of your book is a lot like choosing a favorite child. Yet when I was writing the chapter on frames in the Depth and Complexity book, I must admit the chapter on frames was...
When Twitter first started, my first thought was, “Oh, friend, I could use you in class.” Since that time, I’ve come up with five ways to use Twitter to teach vocabulary. Students create...
Printing on Post-its is a super useful trick to know how to do. It's not complicated, but these steps and tips (and the free template) will make it super easy! ? Simple Steps to Printing on...