I headed into my classroom today after two weeks away. I know that is not every teacher’s choice during a break, but it brings me peace of mind. I am one of those teachers who prefers a gentle transition with a bit of preparation as …
I LOVE January! Not the blustery, freezing cold that has me heavily considering a Hawaiian move or hibernation, but the opportunity for a classroom refresh and the promise that the new year offers each one of us. Even though we are only halfway through the …
The first days back after winter break can be tricky. Students are filled with energy and excited to see their friends, but their enthusiasm for reading and writing is rarely at that same high level. I’ve found that New Year’s writing activities work really well …
Crash by Jerry Spinelli is one of my favorite novels to teach in middle school, especially at the 5th and 6th grade levels. If you are teaching this book to your class, here are a few activities to include in your Crash novel study that …
Happy New Year! The return from winter break in January offers the perfect backdrop to get students thinking about their academic and personal goals for the year. I like to challenge my students to think about their work so far and visualize where they hope …
Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix is a high-interest science fiction novel that will capture the attention of your middle school readers right from the start! This is a great novel study to use with 5th and 6th grade or intervention-level 7th and 8th …
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