Looking for last minute, low-prep Valentine's Day activity ideas for middle school ELA, Teacher Bestie? I've got you! Try these! 1. Use whatever current vocabulary you're teaching to have students write a love letter (or a story, or a poem-- see #2). It doesn't have to be…
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…
Looking for low-prep Thanksgiving-themed writing activities for your Middle School ELA classes? I've got SIX for you! In my previous blog post, Surviving the Holiday Hustle: Five Teacher Tips for a Smooth End to the Year! , I recommended really planning to take it easy on yourself at…
You made it, Teacher Bestie! Once the Halloween shenanigans are behind you, you are officially in the countdown to Thanksgiving and Christmas breaks! While that sounds exciting, we have actually entered one of the most difficult parts of the school year. Your personal and/or family life i…
