Summertime and the Reading Is Easy

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Last Updated on 04/05/2019 by Karen Streeter “Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” Henry James. Ah, summertime and the reading is easy. Finally, time for teachers to read something just for fun. Nothing is more enjoyable than sitting under a tree with a … read more »


Celebrate Great Outdoors Month

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Last Updated on 06/02/2022 by Ruth Okoye In all of nature there is something of the marvelous. Aristotle What is your favorite outdoor activity? Perhaps you enjoy swimming, hiking, boating, or another way to enjoy Mother Nature. Many others share your enthusiasm, in fact, June is Great Outdoors Month. Started in 1998, this celebration of … read more »


Using Primary Sources to Teach Thanksgiving

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Last Updated on 11/08/2016 by Ruth Okoye There is one day that is ours. Thanksgiving Day is the one day that is purely American. O. Henry A recent TeachersFirst blog post by Paula Deal discussed the use of primary sources and suggested several resources for finding primary sources for all grade levels. What better time … read more »