Author Archives: tjpalumbo

About tjpalumbo

Tom Palumbo is a nationally known and award winning author, teacher, technology designer, administrator, and grant writer. He has taught for thirty-five years in preschool through 12th grade classrooms throughout the quad state area. His ideas have made a difference in the way thousands of teachers, parents, and children read, write, do mathematics, use technology, and think creatively and critically. Tom’s twenty books on reading, writing, critical thinking, and mathematics have won four national book awards. 5,000 teachers and home schooling parents have matriculated through his graduate courses/lectures. 12,000 have signed up for his website. As Director of Pennsylvania’s Parent Information Center and New Jersey’s Citizen’s For Better Schools Resource Center, Tom received over two hundred commendations for his presentations to thousands of teachers, parents, and administrators throughout the Florida, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland area. Workshop participants receive idea loaded CD’s, access to hundreds of videos, PowerPoints, curriculum links, games, and lessons on his website, and an activity booklet filled with common core curriculum in line with local, state, and national standards. Instruction, on each of these resources, is presented during his presentation. Mr. Palumbo has over two hundred learning centers, bulletin boards, and project developers in reading, writing, poetry, literature, and math in make-it/take it item format that can, also, be part of any workshop program. Call or email Tom to set up a workshop for your organization. Tom Palumbo tjpalumbo@aol.com 215-262-9986 aimtjp.wikispaces.com

241. Jennifer Lopez, Judy Blume, The Night Agent, The Barnes Museum, And The Monthly Puzzle!

Posted on May 14, 2023 by tjpalumbo

                        1. Let’s Talk Philadelphia Is A Big Fan Of Jennifer Lopez! Lopez’s The Mother Is A Taut New Thriller! Netflix Scores Again!      Jennifer Lopez’s 24 films have made over $1,500,000,000. Something about Jennifer Lopez’s … Continue reading →

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240. Wednesday’s Addams Family, The Hunger Games, Luca Cottini’s Italy, Grace Chloe Moretz’s Periphereal, Walter Mitty’s Journey, And The WIN…ter Words Puzzle!

Posted on December 25, 2022 by tjpalumbo

                A. Here Are Let’s Talk Philadelphia’s Monthly Quick Notes! Our Family Wishes You And Your Family The Happiest Of Holidays!        Our non-political and non-religious column hoped Ramadan, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and … Continue reading →

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239. Julia Roberts, Viola Davis, George Clooney, Celine Dion and Freddy Mercury, The Devil In Ohio, And Dr. Pankaj Mehrotra

Posted on October 31, 2022 by tjpalumbo

         Go Phillies! Go 7-0 Eagles!     Let’s Talk Philadelphia welcomes its 50,004 readers and 28,302 LinkedIn followers to issue 259’s unique topics and a great fall filled with amazing things to do in Philadelphia and its surrounding … Continue reading →

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238. Oprah, Princess Diana, Olivia Newton John, Vampires, Chaz Austin, And The Monthly Puzzle!

Posted on August 31, 2022 by tjpalumbo

             1. Let’s Talk Philadelphia Is Not Talking About These Things In This Month’s Column! A. Oprah Winfrey And The Keto Controversy! Forbes just reported that Oprah Winfrey’s net worth is 2.3 billion dollars. C’mon! She ranks 23rd … Continue reading →

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237. Stranger Things, The Gray Man, Lil Nas X, And Where The Crawdads Sing!

Posted on July 31, 2022 by tjpalumbo

            A. Philadelphia Is Preparing For Your Real And Virtual Summer Visit!We Are A Must See, Feel, And Experience From Our Food To Our History!               B. A Let’s Talk Philadelphia Column Quick Note!Move … Continue reading →

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236. Adelina, The Lincoln Lawyer, Sunrise Inspiration, Downton Abbey, And Dreamer!

Posted on May 31, 2022 by tjpalumbo

            1. Let’s Talk Philadelphia And A Thank You! Adelina Reaches Out To Last Month’s Article Reviewers! The Search For Eligible Young Men Continues!      Adelina, the newest addition to the Let’s Talk Philadelphia family was featured in … Continue reading →

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235. Adelina, Blake Lively, The Wheel of Time, Putin As Hitler, Jack Reacher, And Beth Wrobel’s New Book

Posted on April 25, 2022 by tjpalumbo

                        A. Let’s Talk Philadelphia Readies For Spring!             Philadelphia Is The It City For History, Music, Museums, Nightlife, Sports, And The Creative Arts.       Plus…We Are An Hour From North America’s … Continue reading →

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234. The 355, Jessica Chastain, The Kingsmen III, Laura Wheeler Waring, And The Two Minute Puzzle!

Posted on January 31, 2022 by tjpalumbo

                       A. Year Thirty Of Let’s Talk Philadelphia Rolls On!     1. Let’s Talk Philadelphia Features The Spy Movie The 355! Jessica Chastain’s Spy Team Numbers Five! The Search For … Continue reading →

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233. Wayne Thiebaud, Detroit Music, Annika Bengtzon, And Sarah Weddington!

Posted on December 29, 2021 by tjpalumbo

          1. Let’s Talk Philadelphia’s Thirty Year Call-Out!What Kind Of Business, Educational, Or Fashion Ideas Can You Contribute?!You Will Reach A Giant Audience! Everything Is FREE! We are zooming into our thirtieth year, so Let’s Talk Philadelphia needs … Continue reading →

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232. Litwa Art, Suicide Prevention, Blue Jeans, Quick Notes, And The Two Minute Puzzle!

Posted on November 26, 2021 by tjpalumbo

                        1. Let’s Talk’s Best Holiday And December Warm Wishes! Our December, New Year, And Holiday Greeting!       Our non-religious column hoped Ramadan, Kwanzaa, Christmas, and Hanukkah fell in December … Continue reading →

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