The Power of Creativity: Nurturing Innovation in Students

The Power of Creativity: Nurturing Innovation in Students I worry about our students.  Specifically, as a drama teacher and working with all things theater, I’m concerned about our students’ creativity.  So let’s consider that today–the power of creativity: nurturing innovation in students. In a world increasingly shaped by rapid technological advancements and complex global challenges, […]

The Benefits of Music in Your Classroom: Boosting Learning

A young boy listening to music and seeing the notes in front of him.

The Benefits of Music in Your Classroom: Boosting Learning My piano practicing partner. Today, I want to blog about boosting learning: the benefits of music in your classroom. When I was a child I had a beloved Beagle,  Frisky John, who we discovered loved to sing while I practiced the piano. I don’t know if […]

Creating One-of-a-Kind Plays: Custom Scripts Available Now

Here’s a little story for you concerning this blog post, creating one of a kind plays: custom scripts available now. Creating One-of-a-Kind Plays: Custom Scripts Available Now       Recently, when I was reading Facebook groups posts, a teacher posted asking for a script for a Veterans Day program. Since I have previously experience creating […]

Five Tips for Writing an Engaging Book Review

photo of hands holding a cell phone with 5 stars in front of that--concerning how to write a book review

How to Write an Engaging Book Review Sometimes I select topic for the blog which I know very little about in hope that I can learn something new and share it here with you.  However, I know a lot about this particular subject.  I’ve written two books,  one a fiction–“Bumbling Bea” and a non-fiction, “We’re […]

Discovering Creativity: A Drama Camp Fairy Tale Adventure

A group of students jumping with joy at a summer drama camp

Discovering Creativity: A Drama Camp Fairy Tale Adventure Today let’s talk about discovering creativity: a drama camp fairy tale adventure.  I heartily love summer for many reasons, do you?  Before I retired one of my favorite things to do in the summer, was to run a two week summer drama camp. Since I ran summer […]

Unveiling Reader’s Theater: What You Never Knew

A multicultural group of students facing the camera

Even though I lacked familiarity with Reader’s Theater as a student, once I was a teacher its advantages surpassed any apprehensions I harbored. Let’s talk–unveiling Reader’s Theater: what you never knew. In today’s dynamic educational landscape, teachers are continually exploring innovative methods to engage students and foster deeper understanding. Unveiling Reader’s Theater: What You Never […]