THINK LIKE A WRITER, for better learning and better living

Welcome. I’m Penelope Torribio, known to many as Mrs. T. I believe you will enjoy this site whether you are a teacher, parent, administrator, or someone interested in our educational system.

I spent many years working with students of all ages and all abilities—including the most challenged and most challengings.

I was always searching for techniques to help students discover their voices, their true creative selves, to help them improve academically, and, if necessary, help students replace non-positive behavior choices with positive actions and choices, in and out of school.

Here are the basic principles I learned.

• Never teach one thing when you can teach two or more.
• Help students of all ages Think Like a Writer to improve academic, critical, and creative perspectives, imagination, and their own talents.
• What I call The Cooperative Classes reduces behavioral issues, fosters a positive learning atmosphere, and helps students support one another.
• Keep an Education Journal. These are simple, powerful tools for reflection, growth, experiments, goals, and teacher protection.
• Directive Drawing is a powerful tool for Diagnosis, listening, and creativity.
• Songs, Stories, and the Magic of Puppetry, especially for teens, are powerful tools for learning, behavior transformation, and establishing a Cooperative Classroom.
  

Musicals, Songs and Stories

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My children’s musicals and songs were created in the classroom, often with student participation. Through stories, songs, puppetry, and writing, I share techniques that bring classrooms together and make learning meaningful and fun. It is a great way to help students develop their imagination and learn to work with others.

These songs and musicals led me, Mrs. T., out of the classroom and performing Think Like a Writer, in schools, libraries, universities, museums, festivals, and in countries such as India, Thailand, Bali, and Myanmar. Learn more about Penelope here.

👉 Visit 1 World Store for books, videos, individual songs, and performance packages.