Even in middle school, classroom jobs play an important role in building a sense of community. I am a big advocate of including my students in as many classroom procedures as possible. This is OUR classroom, and I want them to take ownership of it. …
Have you read this book by Gail Boushey and Joan Moser?The Daily 5: Fostering Literacy in the Elementary Grades I can promise that it will transform the way you teach in your ELA classroom. The premise of this must-read resource is that “students select from …
I have to admit that, as a 7th grade language arts teacher, I LOVE a quiet classroom. I do not like CHAOS, I do not like LOUD, and while I am in complete confession mode, I can’t stand when things are not organized and out of …
If you are like me, you are always in search of the BEST novels to share with your classroom. Nurturing a love of reading is a passion of mine, but every school year brings a new mix of reading interests and appetites. One of the …
This Ultimate ELA Bundle deal is the perfect way to expand your ELA teacher toolbox without spending a lot of money. A common challenge for many educators is having a wide range of teaching resources to utilize across different levels of learners and time blocks. …
While back to school in 2025 will be infinitely more “normal” compared to the COVID years, many of the digital learning practices we implemented during that time now have an established role in our classroom instruction. Whether you teach in a traditional classroom setting or …
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