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Engaging and inspiring decor can play an essential role in creating an environment that is conducive to learning. For middle school teachers, the classroom is not just a space for instruction but an opportunity to foster creativity, stimulate curiosity, and provide a sense of comfort and safety. As middle school students transition from their elementary […]

The first week of school can be daunting for any middle school teacher. After all, you’ve been away from your students and lesson planning all summer long! Even though it can be overwhelming and something you’re not necessarily counting down the minutes for, there is something magical about the start of a new school year. […]

As much as teachers and students don’t want to think about it, testing season is quickly approaching! While teachers would prefer to focus on engaging lessons, the reality is that testing matters. It is how states hold schools and teachers accountable for student learning. However, testing does not need to take over the classroom! With […]

Now that the sun is shining again and the weather is warming up, students are ready to head back outside! While this is great, they still have to spend several hours in school. So, they often daydream by looking out the window and being a bit grumpy that they are stuck inside. Middle schoolers never […]

Whether or not they like to admit it, many students still love Valentine’s Day! They may be past handing out cards and gifts to everyone in their class, but your middle schoolers will still enjoy some fun Valentine’s Day reading comprehension activities and worksheets! These Valentine’s Day ELA & reading comprehension activities for middle school […]