Adding new instructional formats and activities during the holidays is an easy way to boost engagement in your ELA classroom. If you are looking for some fresh ideas, I have included some free Christmas printables below that I use with my own middle school students. …
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. …
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 …
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 some engaging activities for your Manic Magee novel study unit? I’ve taught Jerry Spinelli’s book with several of my middle school classes over the years. The characters and circumstances really draw students into the story, and it is a great book to connect …
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 …
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