The Power of Reading and Writing What if reading and writing help us build meaningful skills and deeper understanding? When we teach students to read through mysteries, we can also foster critical thinking and analysis. This leads to the skills we want them to develop and the core values we want them to hold. As we read: We can tread carefully... through the rising darkness of criminal consequences and motivations to find our way to truth with intriguing characters and si

Characters: Great characters resonate with readers - they face the same challenges we all face; they may fight the same fights, or they may be so broken they can't fight anymore. The most interesting characters face challenges that reveal these complexities. Understanding how to create memorable characters begins with comprehending the many ways you can integrate various traditional roles for characterization while adding your own unique style to make each character believabl

What better way to immerse ourselves in the joy of Christmas than through the pages of these timeless tales? The following classic Christmas stories highlight compassion, generosity, and the joy of giving. Check out this List of Classic Christmas Stories! As winter's chill embraces the air and festive lights illuminate the streets, immerse yourself in the warmth of these twelve classic Christmas stories. From the comforting visions of a lonely child on city streets, to the lo

As parents, fostering a love for literature in our children is a gift. But sometimes, it's that gift our kids don't want. In a world dominated by iPads, Netflix, PS4s, and social media, the challenge becomes not just about convincing our children to read but inspiring a genuine interest. How do we compete with the allure of screens and instant entertainment? And perhaps more crucially, why should our children care about the world of classic literature? This guide aims to tack

Writing is evolving. In an ever-changing world where communication dynamics continue to shift, classic skills like critical thinking,...

Mysteries are a captivating genre that not only entertains but also enhances critical thinking, problem-solving, and imagination.

Carol Nelson | September 8, 2023 Charlotte Forten Grimke Introduction Encountering people who are champions of their day, despite suffering, is always encouraging. It's also important to consider how these people became champions. Who were the people and what were the factors that made them such a light during their generation? Charlotte Forten Grimké, a distinguished African American writer, poet, and civil rights activist from the 19th century, is one such luminary. Charl

"My Kid Doesn't Like to Read. What do I do?" It's a great question. It's a question I hear often, because I meet parents who want to the...

by Carol Nelson "Monroe's Motivated Sequence" is a great strategy to use when you want to persuade anyone about anything. Whether you...

I adjusted the light at the top of my computer, signed into Zoom, and waited. It was the last session of class with a tech savvy kid who...