Are you looking for a fun activity to try at your next holiday classroom party? This saran wrap ball game is an absolute blast for all ages. Your student will love furiously unwrapping the ball to unlock the candy and prizes you have hidden inside. …
Thanksgiving is always an exciting time in the classroom. The students are buzzing with excitement for the upcoming 5-day break, fall conferences have ended, and the winter holidays are right around the corner. As much as it is essential to keep everything “business as usual,” …
Looking for a fun and purposeful idea to practice reading comprehension and fluency? Reader’s theater is a great way to cover multiple reading standards with your middle grade students. Giving them the opportunity to get lost in a character, read aloud, and take on a …
I am always on the hunt for picture books to read aloud with my middle school students. I look for texts that enhance student understanding of standards and stories that my BIG KIDS will connect with. I love the book The Little Yellow Leaf by …
If you are looking for an engaging Thanksgiving activity to try with your middle school ELA class, my Thanksgiving reader’s theater script and comprehension activities are a great option. Depending on the level of your readers, this script can be used from 4th grade through …
November is here, and this post features some fresh ideas and activities to try in your middle school language arts classroom. November offers plenty of seasonal themes you can utilize to boost student engagement. Veterans Day, Election Day, and Thanksgiving all offer excellent opportunities to …
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