by Phil | Oct 29, 2015 | Books, Education, Ideas, Tips
Last week, I went back to high school. When I visit schools these days, more often than not, I’m visiting elementary and middle schools. But every once in awhile, I’ll get the opportunity to visit a high school, and my October visit to Cedar Ridge High...
by Phil | Oct 5, 2015 | Books, Ideas
On Friday, I received a pretty awesome piece of snail mail — the certificate designating MARVELOUS CORNELIUS a Junior Library Guild selection! Hootie-Hooooo!! All this week, we’re going to be celebrating Marvelous Cornelius with a little (big) blog party....
by Phil | Sep 30, 2015 | Books, Ideas
This is Kaylee. She’s holding her new writer’s notebook. During all my school visit presentations, I always hold up my writer’s notebook. I tell kids I take it with me wherever I go because I never know when I’m going to be inspired. I also...
by Phil | Sep 3, 2015 | Basketball, Books, Education, Ideas, Recommendations, Tips
I believe in mentor texts. They are an invaluable teaching tool and an invaluable learning tool. When I visit schools, I always talk about the texts I use to help me with my writing and learning, and I can’t wait for the conversations I’ll get to have this year about...
by Phil | Jul 23, 2015 | Books, Education, Ideas
Sometimes you realize you’re part of something special as it was happening. This was one of those instances. If you have three minutes, please take the time to check out A Guest Post by Teacher-Librarian Jennifer Lucas over on Mr. Schu’s Watch. Connect....
