Misty

I love using Bell Ringers in my middle school ELA classes! Bell ringers do what they imply, help students get started and engaged with class content while you take attendance and get materials ready for the class. That being said, bell ringers don’t just have to be something you do in order to get your class settled. […]

Even as an experienced teacher, the first day of school can be very exciting but also very nerve-wracking. Being in a room of unfamiliar faces who don’t know anything about me, my expectations, or my routines isn’t easy. When you are new to teaching or new to a grade level, it is sometimes hard to […]

After an arduous and stressful school year, the end is in sight! But that also means that testing is just around the corner as well. My students haven’t taken an end of year test since they were in the 5th grade, so I want to make sure I spend time helping them do the best […]

This school year is all about collaboration! You may have students online, in-person, or a combination. Share these collaborative ELA activities for online learning to connect your students wherever they are! Create a Nonfiction Ebook My students love creating books! Share a blank Google Slide presentation or have students create their own text on another […]

With some of your students learning from home this fall, it’s hard to know if they are getting all the support they need! This is true for all your remote students, but your students that struggle with reading need you now more than ever! Help your struggling readers during distance learning with these strategies. Provide […]