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).

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27.2.21

Paint Night: We Did Van Gogh's Sunflowers

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I’m no Van Gogh. I have both 👂. But I love a good communal 🎨. With my collegial krewe, we paint and pass the time.
12.2.21

It’s Lunar New Year 2021 — Drink a Bubble Tea and Rejoice

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Me, vibing, with bubble tea — a New Year's gift from a fellow teacher. It's a new year in the Lunar East Asian Calendar. Shout out t...
6.2.21

Teach Plato’s Allegory of the Cave with a Digital Educational Download from Stones of Erasmus

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If you want to teach philosophy to young people, start with some of Plato's myths, as recounted in his book The Republic . The most pote...

That Time My Mother Mailed Me a Mardi Gras King Cake from New Orleans

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Fedex delivered a king cake in a box from Gambino's Bakery in New Orleans. King Cake Before Its Frosted With Green, Purple, and Gold Tod...
2.2.21

Teaching the Anatolian Tale of King Midas to Middle and High School Student: Graeco-Roman Mythology Series

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In this post, I discuss the story of Midas, the foolish king of Phrygia who turned everything he touched into gold, grew a pair of ass's...
30.1.21

FREEBIE! 3-Box Note-Taking Template from Stones of Erasmus

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Use Google Apps in the Classroom? Do you need a note-taking template for students? Look no further. Go Digital With a Note-Taking Template C...
21.1.21

Going Digital in the Classroom: Pros and Cons (And Notes on Teaching During a Global Pandemic)

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The Covid-19 pandemic has turned the education world upside down in so many ways. Schools have had to shut down, parents have had to take on...
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