From Page to Stage: Hosting a Poetry Cafe for Poem in Your Pocket Day

Poem in Your Pocket Day is celebrated annually as one of the culminating events of National Poetry Month. Observing this day is an excellent time to teach about and celebrate poetry. The premise is simple, carry a poem with you throughout the day and share your poem with others. This TeachersFirst collection of poetry resources … read more »

Coming Soon to Netflix: Your Students’ Series about the Founding Fathers!

James Madison is often called the Father of the Constitution for his role in writing the Federalist Papers and creating a new form of government following the Continental Congress. He and the rest of the founding fathers—George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay—led the revolution, brought independence to the … read more »

Reimagining Tradition: Ideas for Celebrating World Storytelling Day with Technology

“When we reject the single story, when we realize there is never a single story about any place, we regain a kind of paradise.” Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Storytelling has been an essential part of human communication for thousands of years. We have all probably experienced hearing stories that have been passed down from generation to … read more »

Tech Tool of the Month: Padlet – Part 2

In Part 1 of this blog, we introduced you to Padlet and discussed applying the SAMR Model and the Triple E Framework using Padlet in your instruction. This simple web application allows you to create digital bulletin boards from seven easy layouts. Users can add images, links, videos, texts, drawings, and more to their virtual … read more »

Celebrate Women’s History Month

“We need to encourage girls that their voice matters. I think there are hundreds and thousands of Malalas out there.” – Malala Yousafzai March is a special month for my family and me. I am honored to celebrate my birthday on March 8, International Women’s Day, during International Women’s Month. However, the most memorable part … read more »