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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29.12.25

It’s My Birthday — So, Here’s a Special Post

I feel like I have good people I love and know scattered across this crazy world. I’m scattered. So it works. Today is my birthday. It’s a...

11.12.25

The People Who Take You There

I think people carry with them certain memories—especially from early childhood into adolescence—that surface later in adult life, unbidden ...

6.12.25

Teaching on the Edge of “Goodbye, Mr. Chips”

I used to think teaching looked like a scene out of the novel-made-classic movie — the musical version I like is Goodbye, Mr. Chips , with ...

21.11.25

3 Things I Love About Teaching ❤️📚

Hey, y’all. I know social media is full of teachers talking about how tough this job is (and honestly … they’re not wrong). But today I’m fl...

14.11.25

Gratitude Friday from a Middle School English Language Arts Teacher

This video captures me at my most exuberant. Commuting, Teaching, and the Strange Existential Quie...

26.10.25

Finding Purpose: How I Stay Creative Without Burning Out

Hey y’all 💭 Feeling the Sunday scaries and thinking about what keeps me grounded lately. Erik Erikson talks about generativity— that stage ...

23.9.25

Heracles the Lion-Hearted: Homeric Hymn Reading & Classroom Activity

Heracles (Hercules) as a constellation in the night sky Hercules (or, in Greek, Heracles ) is one of those mythological figures who never s...

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