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- First Day Read Alouds for Middle GradesI am one of those teachers that LOVES reading aloud to my students. I read aloud for a multitude of reasons, but mostly, I LOVE …
- Back to School Favorites for ELA Teachers2025 is my 25th back to school season! While I began my teaching career in 1998 (with a few years off staying home with …
- 10+Amazon Essentials for Middle School“Your classroom environment speaks to your students before you utter a single word. What is your classroom saying?” These thoughts from Megan Dredge resonate with …
- ELA Word Wall (Made Easy!) for Middle SchoolIf you haven't yet added an ELA word wall to your classroom, then definitely do it today! It is the easiest way to transform classroom …
- The ELA Teacher ToolboxAs ELA teachers, we are constantly looking for new tools and resources to help our students improve their reading, writing, and fluency. While textbooks and …