David Grossman’s Someone to Run With is more than a novel—it’s a powerful journey through friendship, courage, and self-discovery. Follow Assaf and Tamar with your students across Jerusalem as they face impossible challenges, discover the true meaning of love and loyalty, and learn what it means to grow up.
Why Every High School Student Should Read D. Grossman’s “Someone to Run With” Read Post »
Beneath its dragons and gold, The Hobbit is a book about friendship: about unlikely companions, quarrels forgiven, and the discovery that what makes a journey matter is the person beside us. A reading for the middle school classroom.
Walking Beside Bilbo: Insights on Friendship In The Hobbit for Middle School Readers Read Post »
Atticus Finch is remembered as a lawyer and a father—but he is, above all, a teacher. A character analysis of how he educates, and what he learns in return.
Atticus Finch: A Character Analysis Read Post »
For a lot of my students, the Greek gods arrive on a screen before they ever reach a book. Rather than fight that, I use it. Here’s how The Lightning Thief becomes a way into real mythology — every throwaway line about a god a door into the myth underneath.
The Myths Behind the Movie: Teaching with Percy Jackson Read Post »
Ignite your middle schoolers’ curiosity by turning their biggest questions into gateways for exploring Greek mythology. Transform myths into powerful tools for curiosity and critical thinking in your classroom!
Teaching Greek Mythology: Start with the Questions, Not the Gods Read Post »
Starting middle school feels like stepping into a grand adventure — full of new faces, challenges, and discoveries. In this post, explore inspiring quotes from The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter that invite 6th graders (and their teachers!) to embrace the year with wonder, courage, and connection.
“Someone to Share in an Adventure”: 3 Quotes to Open the School Year Read Post »
