Because I love etymology, I’ve always introduced philosophy to my gifted students as a “love of wisdom” (Greek ~philos and sophos). We spent some time exploring words related to those roots. My students especially loved the origin of the word “sophomore!” (see also “A Greek Root is Worth 1,000 Words”) If you work with intellectually … Read more
Did you know that if you learn just 14 Greek and Latin roots, you can unlock the meanings of hundreds of words? Clearly, students of all ages benefit from vocabulary instruction that includes an introduction to Greek and Latin roots, and there are so many great resources and methods. I’ve tried different approaches over the … Read more
Of all the BIG IDEAS my students and I have had, there’s one that stands out as the craziest, most fulfilling, most educational, and the most fun! It was the creation of a three-room, hands-on mini-museum for our school, complete with scheduled tours and docents, and inspired by San Antonio’s Doseum. Students always seem to … Read more
