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. […]
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ELA & Reading Test Prep
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 […]
Spring Reading Activities for Middle School
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 […]
Valentine’s Day Activities for Middle School
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 activities! These Valentine’s Day ELA & reading activities for middle school don’t focus too much […]
End of the Year Activities for Middle School
Teaching middle school is not for the faint of heart, especially at the end of the school year. Students are excited about summer vacation, and that can cause a variety of classroom management issues. I’m always exhausted at the end of the school year and find it is wise to plan engaging activities for my […]
