As a teacher, October is one of my favorite months of the school year. Students have settled into their classroom routines, cooler temps mean learning can take place outside, and the bright colors of fall bring new sources of inspiration for all of us. The …
If you are looking for an engaging Halloween activity to use with middle school students, then check out my Halloween reader’s theater script and toolkit. Depending on the level of your readers, this script can be used for grades 4 through 8. It offers an …
The Halloween season is almost here, and if you are looking for a few free printable lesson plans to share with your middle school classroom, then you are in the right place! Fall is my favorite season, and I have created several ELA resources you …
When I had the good fortune of teaching 75 fourth graders every day, we started every day with a class meeting. It is an excellent strategy when you have minimal class transitions, but it is not something I can utilize with my current 7th graders …
Emergency sub plans are one of those must-have resources for your ELA teacher toolbox. This is especially true if you are also a parent, because, as teachers, we know better than anyone how quickly unexpected events can unfold! Here are the emergency substitute strategies and …
Are you looking for a new way to host parent-teacher conferences? One option to consider is switching to student-led conferences as a way to boost both parent participation and student engagement. The Case for Student-Led Conferences I first utilized student-led conferences several years ago with …
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