Creative English Teacher

Social Media Post Project

October 26, 2023 • Mythology • Teaching Ideas

Use Google Slides to design social media posts from fictional characters!

5 Reasons Jason and the Argonauts are the Original Marvel Avengers

October 25, 2023 • Five Reasons To Teach Series • Mythology

Although 2012's film The Avengers was a revolutionary movie event, the idea of having your biggest heroes unite to make an even-cooler team isn’t new. It’s actually ancient! This idea got its start in Greek mythology with Jason and the Argonauts.

My Co-Illustrator, My Son: Luke

October 25, 2023 • Mythology • Writing

How my son, Luke, became my co-illustrator for our new book: Merlin's Guide to Mythical Creatures from Many Lands

Create Your Own Escape Room or Puzzle Challenge To Get Your Students Up and Moving

October 17, 2023 • Mythology • Teaching Ideas

Escape rooms (or as I like to call mine, “puzzle challenges”) are an exciting way to engage students in your content through gamification. To create one, follow the steps listed below.

5 Reasons to Teach the Salem Witch Trials

October 08, 2023 • American Literature • Five Reasons To Teach Series

The weather is cooling down, the leaves are changing colors–it’s the perfect time to harness this Halloween vibe and study one of history’s most haunting episodes: The Salem Witch Trials. As an English teacher, I combine this with The Crucible for a double dose of toil and trouble for my students. I find the combo of real-life events and the fictional play to be a powerful teaching tool. That being said, here are five reasons to teach the Salem Witch Trials: The Salem Witch Trials are an example of real-life horror. I remember, as a youngster, when I first learned...