class meetings: ideas and activities for middle school

Class Meetings for BIG KIDS

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 …

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Replacing parent teacher conferences with student led conferences

Student Led Conferences Made Easy! (For PARENTS and TEACHERS)

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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Teacher Tips for Classroom Observations

5-Ways to Prepare for your Classroom Observation

Now that the first weeks of school are in the books, principals will begin scheduling classroom observations. On a full-cycle evaluation year, I am observed three times throughout the school year. This includes two scheduled observations and one that is not scheduled in advance. Despite …

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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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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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