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MrsBeers.com is a collection of my experiences as a middle school language arts teacher. I share teaching strategies, classroom ideas, and my product creations to help you find inspiration for your own ELA classroom!
ELA Word Work FUN for BIG KIDS
March 23, 2025
I am always looking for ways to enhance my students’ work with spelling and vocabulary. Whether you focus on a weekly spelling list or vocabulary word work, students get bored doing the same tasks each week. For Reading Street, students are expected to complete a
Middle School Novels for Dog Lovers!
March 21, 2025
One strategy to try with reluctant readers in middle school is to offer novels with dogs as one of the main characters. I have several posts on here about finding high-interest books for middle school because it is a constant challenge throughout the school year.
Big List of Books Recommended by 7th Grade Readers
March 21, 2025
Spring Break has given me a chance to catch up on my reading and take a break from the everyday busyness within my household. With three kids all involved in a variety of activities, our school weeks are filled with homework, sports games, and constant
The Day the Crayons Quit for BIG KIDS
March 18, 2025
Several years ago, my then 4th grade son came home and unloaded his backpack… lunch bag, accordion folder, homework, and library books. I was surprised to find that one of the library books he had chosen was a picture book. It was The Day the Crayons
