Engaging Students with Mystery Action Figures

Could we make Mystery Action Figure packages of notable people from history?

Once Upon a Picture

Ignite the interest of students for writing and discussion with the fantastical images of Once Upon a Picture.

Crowd-Sourced Poetry from Joseph Fasano

Poem based on Fasano Prompts

Joseph Fasano is a writer and educator whose Twitter threads will delight and move you with their poetry.

More Hexagonal Thinking Ideas

There are endless ways to use Hexagonal Thinking in your classroom! Here are some examples, and even a time-saving suggestion for using AI!

Clint Smith to Stephen Colbert: Poetry is the Act of Paying Attention

Clint Smith quote about joy

Watch Stephen Colbert talk to Clint Smith about Smith’s new book of poetry, Above Ground, and the inspiration of a teacher.

Hexagonal Thinking and Poetry

Hexagonal Tile

Here are some ideas for using Hexagonal Thinking during April, National Poetry Month.