Thanksgiving is always an exciting time. The school is buzzing with excitement for various reasons...mainly a 5-day break. Fall conferences have ended, the second quarter is in full swing, and the ...
ELA Classroom Ideas
Organizing your language arts classroom to optimize learning and minimize distractions is a delicate practice. This section contains my favorite ideas and resources that I use in my own classroom. Find tips for classroom layout, schedule structure, seasonal learning activities, and more!
November ELA Favorites for Middle School
November can be a bit of a wild ride--voting has taken place, conferences are in full swing, modified Veteran's Day programs are being planned and prepped, and the holidays are on the horizon. To ...
Remembering Our Veterans: ELA Lesson Plan Ideas
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Reader’s Theater for the Middle Grades
One of my favorite things to do with my 6th grade students is Reader's Theater. They "hoot" and "whoop" every time they know they have the opportunity to perform. Something about having the chance ...
Halloween Classroom Resources for BIG KIDS!
Halloween is my very FAVORITE holiday! Nothing beats fall weather, the colors of the season, and the anticipation of costumes and candy. Halloween is a naturally fun time for students, and that ...
October ELA Favorites for Middle School
October is one of my favorite months of the school year...students have made the shift into a new grade level routine, with cooler temps learning can take place outside, and the excitement of fall ...
