Football season has begun, and we're carrying concepts from the field into the classroom. So this week, we've got a line up of football titles and activities to kick off your school year.
Fall is for Football
Listen, You'll Write Better
We believe children need to be good listeners before they can become great readers. We also believe that listening skills lead to better writing skills - for many of the same reasons.
Sharing Shakespeare
Helping 21st century students appreciate Shakespeare requires relationships and relevance. It can be hard for students to relate to the characters in Shakespeare's plays because the Elizabethan…
Teenagers these days are nearly inseparable from their digital devices. Many students listen to music during every minute of free time from the moment they wake up to the second they fall asleep. If…
The fall decor is already out in craft stores, and pumpkin spice whispers are beginning, so we know Back to School season is officially upon us. Whether you've already successfully navigated your…
** This post was written by Tales2go Summer Intern, Alex, a junior in high school in Washington, DC. The titles pictured throughout the post are his recommendations for other teens.
Every morning…
Presidents Day first became a federal holiday in 1885 to celebrate President George Washington's birthday on the 22nd of February. However, President Lincoln was born on the 12th, so in 1971 the…
The Games of the XXIII Olympiad
Just a few weeks from now, on the 9th of February, fans worldwide will tune in to watch, listen, and follow the 23rd Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. With records dating back to 776…
Today’s post comes from a mom and brain injury advocate, Rose Cole, who is also an administrator in the University of Pennsylvania Hospital System. Her son is a student athlete, plays football and…
High schoolers are busy and their schedules can be stressful. Listening to audiobooks is a great way to relax and enjoy a book for pleasure while leaving hands free. Turn on a good story and…