first day of school ideas for teachers

It’s the First Day of School! Now What?!

The first day of school always comes with a roller coaster of emotions, from excitement to anxiousness to relief when it is all over!  School supplies and room decor are brand new, teachers are excited to implement what they have been working on, and students …

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literature circles for middle grades

Literature Circles Made Easy

As a veteran teacher, I can share that I am still learning and refining my own practices based on the groups of students that I have the good fortune of working with each year.  As you know, no year or group of students is ever …

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first day read alouds for middle school

First Day Read Alouds for Middle Grades

I am one of those teachers that LOVES reading aloud to my students. I read aloud for a multitude of reasons, but mostly, I LOVE to read to them because they still enjoy being read to. In addition to my love of reading, research shows read alouds …

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classroom jobs for middle grades

Student Helpers and Classroom Jobs

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. …

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daily 5 for the middle grade classroom

Daily 5: Tried and True Resources for Grades 4-6

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 …

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