Reflections – That is Evil

Monsters in the Classroom: Why Gothic Pedagogy Works (+ 13 No-Prep Activities)

October 1, 2026

It's October, it's dark, it's academic... it’s all about the gothic!

Care Less, Teach Better: The Art of Low-Energy Authority

September 1, 2026

Stop trying to be the hero. Heroes carry everything, and eventually, they collapse under it. Now, be the Overlord instead.

This Lesson Is Dead. Now What? An Academic Postmortem & 10 Teaching Spells

June 1, 2026

A dead lesson in June does not mean you are a bad teacher. It means it is June.

Storytelling Is Not Improvisation (And Teachers Need to Hear That)

May 2, 2026

Stop the "creative chaos". Here are 7 structured storytelling activities for EFL teachers who prefer logic over improvisation. Perfect for hesitant students!

Villains Teach Better: A Wickedly Practical Guide

March 2, 2026

Let's embrace our inner villain... for educational purposes, obviously!

Slightly Evil Self-Care Tips for Overachieving Teachers

January 20, 2026

So here’s to the new year, same chaos, same you, just slightly wiser and marginally better hydrated.

First Day, First Mistakes: Why Messing Up Is the Start of Learning

September 16, 2025

Your classroom doesn’t need to be flawless. It needs to be brave.

End of Year Activities in November: Why Wait for December?

November 19, 2024

What if November, not December, was the perfect time to wrap up our year’s reflections and test out some possible resolutions? Imagine making November your December and using December as a pilot for the new year — trying out various ideas for resolutions and sticking with those that seem the most sensible (and achievable).