When it comes to applying for jobs, resumes often get the spotlight. But here’s a little secret: your cover letter can make all the difference. A strong cover letter is like a handshake before the interview—it introduces you, shows interest, and explains why you’re a great fit. In this cover

Why I Swear by the Rhyme Time Challenge If you’ve ever watched a room full of students transform from Monday-morning zombies into word-slinging poets in under sixty seconds, you already know the magic of a good rhyming game. The Rhyme Time Challenge is my go-to energizer for breaking linguistic ice,

If there’s one thing I adore more than fresh stationery, it’s watching students light up when classwork finally feels “real.” Scenario-based learning does exactly that—it drops learners into authentic situations where their decisions matter. In this lesson I’ll show you how to turn job scenario problem solving into a dynamic

If you’ve ever tried teaching poetry to middle or high school students and been met with groans, sighs, or blank stares, you’re not alone. Poetry can feel intimidating, abstract, or—dare I say it?—boring to students who haven’t found their poetic groove. But what if I told you there’s a way

If you’ve ever fielded the classic “When will we ever use this?” question, a professional timeline lesson delivers the answer in bold, neon letters. By asking students to research and plot the schooling, trainings, and real-world experiences required for a chosen career, you help them connect classroom learning to tangible

I’ve always loved watching students experience that lightning-bolt moment when a text suddenly feels alive in their hands. The Story to Poem activity delivers those moments in bunches. By asking learners to remodel a piece of prose into verse, we press all the right buttons at once: close reading, inference,

I’ve spent two decades watching students zip through pages without really thinking about what they’re reading—like driving on autopilot and missing every landmark. Metacognitive reading strategies switch off that cruise control. They invite students to notice their thinking, steer it intentionally, and arrive at meaning on purpose. In this post,

Harnessing this power in the classroom need not be complicated. With a magnetic board and a thoughtfully selected set of word tiles, you can create a dynamic environment in which students explore poetic structure, refine word choice, and collaborate with ease. The lesson plan below provides clear objectives, materials, and

Choosing a career path can feel overwhelming for students, especially when their knowledge of the working world is limited to what they see around them. One of the most exciting ways to expand their understanding—and spark curiosity—is through an engaging career day role play lesson. This activity not only introduces