Stones of Erasmus — for Teachers, Writers, & Philosophy Sprinkles Makers!

Hi, I’m Greig — welcome! Here you’ll find sharp writing, creative ideas, and standout resources for teaching, thinking, making, and dreaming in the middle and high school ELA and Humanities classroom (Grades 6–12).

▼

▼

Showing posts with label fathers. Show all posts

Showing posts with label fathers. Show all posts

19.5.25

The Tragic Genius of Daedalus: Greek Myth for Teens

I’ve always had a conflicted relationship with stories about fathers and sons, which is why the myth of Daedalus has always spoken to me...

10.12.20

On the Pleasure of Silence: Remarks from a Modern Human (and Apologies to Alluding to Chevy Chase in Christmas Vacation)

In this post, I reflect on the importance of silence and reading in forming ideas. Reading allows for a more immersive and contemplative exp...

14.9.10

"Are you a Dad?" and other Stories from Summer Camp

image credit: remarkk While working at a summer camp in Louisiana when I was a Benedictine Brother, I got stuck with the task of ...

2.6.10

Poem: Evolutionary Biology

Stefan clung, like a primate, to his mother when he was a kid, a little thing; I would sometimes take him in my arms, pat his b...

View web version

Powered by Blogger.