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Are you feeling anxious about going back to school now that the holiday is winding down? I feel your pain! My head used to swim with thoughts like... **How do I fix all the issues I had first semester with classroom management, student participation, student learning, parent communication…
It's that time of year again! When the hotdogs, fireworks, and family time wind down, I always start to feel a certain restlessness. I feel bored of my lazy summer routine and start thinking about the school year to come. Some feelings are of anxiety, but most feelings at this time of…
Engaging Middle Schoolers with A Christmas Carol: Ideas to Make Dickens Relatable and Relevant
When you introduce your middle schoolers to A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, you’re…
10 Engaging Writing Activities for Middle School ELA After Thanksgiving Break
The stretch between Thanksgiving and winter break can be tricky in the middle school ELA…
Planning for Back-to-School: Essential Middle School ELA Classroom Procedures for the 2024-2025 School Year
As we gear up for the new school year, establishing clear and consistent classroom…
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Engaging Middle Schoolers with A Christmas Carol: Ideas to Make Dickens Relatable and Relevant
When you introduce your middle schoolers to A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, you’re…
10 Engaging Writing Activities for Middle School ELA After Thanksgiving Break
The stretch between Thanksgiving and winter break can be tricky in the middle school ELA…
Planning for Back-to-School: Essential Middle School ELA Classroom Procedures for the 2024-2025 School Year
As we gear up for the new school year, establishing clear and consistent classroom…
Teaching the Holocaust In the Middle School ELA and Social Studies Classroom
“If you want to become a better teacher, become a better teacher of the Holocaust.” Teach…
21 Essential Novels for Middle School ELA Classrooms
As a lifelong reader and educator, I am always on the hunt for books that will engage mid…
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