Misty

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 […]

Students are learning in so many different ways! Whether they’re taking courses online or in-person, it is important for our middle schoolers to see how reading connects to their own lives. Keeping reading relevant for online learners requires connecting to other texts students have read, current events, and of course, their own personal lives! Here […]