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 ELA classroom.
November is here, and this post features some fresh ideas and activities to try in your middle school language arts classroom. November offers plenty of seasonal themes you can utilize to boost student engagement. Veterans Day, Election Day, and Thanksgiving all offer excellent opportunities to …
Veterans Day not only highlights the importance of thanking those who protect our country, but it also gives teachers the chance to help students connect with the veterans in their lives. Understanding perspectives and learning from the experiences of others is essential for us to …
Halloween is the best “in-school” holiday! Nothing beats fall weather, the colors of the season, and the anticipation of costumes and candy. As a teacher, I’ve found that Halloween drives extraordinary engagement with students. Because of this, I try to maximize the opportunity by adding as …
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 …
Are you looking for ways to motivate your reluctant readers? One strategy I use with my young sports fans and student athletes is to incorporate sports reading passages into our text-based lessons. As teachers, we know that high-interest content improves reading comprehension and makes it …
Teachers and students have certainly learned a lot about remote learning and Zoom video instruction over the past few years. And although 2024 has been more predictable, teachers must be able to adjust and deliver so our children can grow as learners. Whether your school …
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