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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 procedures is crucial for creating a productive and comfortable learning environment. This means comfortable for YOU and your students.       Here is a comprehensive guide to help middle school ELA t…

The Stress-Free New Year Reset for Middle School ELA Teachers

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…

Back-to-School: Five Tips for Setting Up Your Classroom!

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…