Getting Through to the Rebellious Student: Abandon the Us vs Them Mentality
As the saying goes, “If you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem.” I believe this should be said in reference to …
Continue ReadingThe Life of Sylvia Plath & Struggle with Bipolar Disorder
Sylvia Plath is a famous American poet who is thought to have suffered from bipolar disorder. Learn more about her interesting life, and the poetry …
Continue ReadingUsing Your Smartphone to Take Reference Photos for Art: Smart Tips for a High School Art Project
If you’ve got a phone that takes pictures, you can capture your sources of inspiration anywhere you go!
Continue ReadingAbout the Life of E.E. Cummings: Famous American Poet with a Distinct Style
When EE Cummings died in 1962, he was one of the world’s most popular poets and certainly among the most original. Read more about his …
Continue ReadingTeaching Ricky Bobby Style: 3 Ways to Pick Up the Pace and Hook Your Students' Interest
If you are familiar with the movie Talladega Nights then you remember the mantra of Ricky Bobby who had one focus - “I wanna go fast.” Boredom is the …
Continue ReadingSummer Art: Fireworks Display on Black Paper with Pastels
Using just a few simple materials, your students can create an image similar to the beauty of a fireworks display against a night sky!
Continue ReadingThe Secret to Behavior Management in your Classroom: Genuine Caring
Behavioral theories and psychology will help you gain a lot of ideas and insights in understanding your students. However, the best way to reach them …
Continue ReadingThree Strategies to Implement a Summer Routine to Keep Learning a Focus
Believe it or not, kids love routine! Implementing a summer structure will save yourself a lot of drama and to save your kids from loosing the …
Continue ReadingHow to Write a Villanelle: 19 Line Poem with a Repeating Pattern
The villanelle is a nineteen line poem with a strict pattern of repetition. This form of poetry can be a great way to explore a repeated thought or …
Continue ReadingLesson on the Legend of Mercy Brown: A Vampire in Rhode Island - for Middle School Students
Back in the late 19th century, belief in vampires was still common. What else could be the explanation for diseases such as consumption? Learn the …
Continue ReadingUsing a Viewfinder to Paint Outdoors: Beginner Plein Air Painting Lesson
Using a simple tool to identify a composition, students can create their own unique paintings from any view they see outside!
Continue ReadingAmerican Folktales: Henry Hudson & the Lost Colony of Virginia
Students will love this lesson on American legends. First, travel up the Hudson river in New York with Henry Hudson. Then, we’ll visit the first …
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