In honor of Shakespeare's birthday I thought I would share a really great resource for teaching the bard's timeless classic Romeo and Juliet. The teacher-created volume, Shakespeare Set Free, was published by the Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, the country's leading authority on all things Shakespeare. This handy resource book is jam-packed with practical, specific activities that even the most recalcitrant student can not resist. There are two guiding principles behind these experiential activities: the first is that the best way to learn Shakespeare is by doing Shakespeare, and the second is that everyone at all ages and ability levels can access, appreciate, and have fun with Shakespeare. Also included in this particular volume, the first of three, are activities for Macbeth and A Midsummer Night's Dream. You can easily and affordably find  Shakespeare Set Free at amazon.