First Day Of School: Scared Is Scared
While I look forward to teaching every summer, I still have THOSE nightmares. The ones where I can’t find my classroom. The ones where I’m talking, but no one is […]
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Improve your writing by changing from AM writing to FM writing
On January 31st 1954, Major Edwin Armstrong, leapt from his thirteen story apartment window after writing a final apology letter to his wife of thirty years. Even though Edwin Armstrong […]
The Golden Ticket: How to raise student achievement with three simple words
Teacher confession time: last Monday I did something that I hate doing. I brought my home life to school. More importantly I brought a horrible, no good mood into the […]
Lesson Plan Showcase: THE MYTH OF ME
Last Rites: the sacrament Catholics perform for the dying usually isn’t given to babies. Fortunately for me, I’ve managed to outlive the life expectancy bestowed upon me by the Pasadena city hospital priest and […]
Creating children’s books: a how-to guide to create life-long memories
There is no greater gift a parent can give their child than the love of reading, storytelling, and listening. Writing a great children’s book allows us to practice our professional […]
