Would you like a list of all of the lessons that your students will need this year during writing? This free guide is packed with specific lesson ideas for narrative, opinion and informational writing.
Writing workshop is my jam! Teaching writing shouldn’t feel like a chore. In these articles, you will find helpful strategies for mini lessons, writing conferences, editing, grading, and so much more.
So many students struggle with learning math, but math can be so much fun! In many cases, students have developed a strong number sense. Just like any other skill, the more you practice, the better you get. If your students struggles with math, avoid the temptation...
It is a truth known by teachers all over the world that the days before a break don’t follow the rules of time. ⏰ I don’t know how it works, but don’t the days leading up to a break just move at a sloth-like pace? You certainly aren’t in the state of mind to cover...
Although teachers always look for new books to read with their students, many of us have a shortlist of favorites they pull out year after year. Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson is on the must-read list of many middle school teachers. Moreover, students often...
Students always want to know why they need to learn something (especially if it is difficult.) and showing them math “in the wild” is the perfect way to teach them.
What can we do in our classroom that isn’t another animated film or “filler”? I found that boring activities led to behavior problems in the classroom.
Although teachers always look for new books to read with their students, many of us have a shortlist of favorites they pull out year after year. Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson is on the must-read list of many middle school teachers.
Please also make sure to check out the rest of the "Teaching Research Skills in Grades 3-8" series. Teaching Research Skills in Upper Elementary and Middle School Grades How to Select Effective Research Topics Easily Teach Students how to Take Research Notes Research...
Please also make sure to check out the rest of the "Teaching Research Skills" series. Teaching Research Skills in Upper Elementary and Middle School Grades How to Select Effective Research Topics Research Note Taking Research Outlining Research Paper Writing Research...
Please also make sure to check out the rest of the "Teaching Research Skills" series. Teaching Research Skills in Upper Elementary and Middle School Grades Research Topic Selection Research Note Taking Research Outlining Research Paper Writing Research Bibliography...
The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora by Pablo Cartaya has won a number of book awards since it was published. The story revolves around Arturo and his attempt to save his family’s restaurant. Readers will enjoy learning about Arturo’s Cuban family and how they built their...
As teachers are expected to cover more and more standards, time always becomes an issue. For example, a lot of people complain that cursive writing isn’t stressed as much as it was in the past, but there isn’t time to teach everything. New standards, such as...
Most teachers assign reading at home to their students, often in the form of reading logs. Studies have shown that reading for pleasure is one of the most important things a child can do to improve academically. The million dollar question is how can teachers and...
Are you looking for my Youtube "How To" video? Click Here to scroll to it on this page, or go to my YouTube channel. If you are like me, you have tried all the teacher ideas for organizing paper: cubbies, mailboxes, hanging file organizer, magazine files, etc. All of...
Middle grades teachers and students will both enjoy reading Restart by Gordon Korman. This story deals with extreme bullying and theft by students and how it affects both other students and people in the community. However, Restart is a story of redemption and second...
If you enjoy "Teaching High School Grades", please make sure to check out the rest of the "Changing Grade Levels" series. Teaching a New Grade Curriculum Teaching Primary School Grades (Lower Elementary) Teaching Elementary School Grades Teaching Middle School Grades...
If you enjoy “Teaching Middle School Grades", please make sure to check out the rest of the “Changing Grade Levels” series. Teaching a New Grade Curriculum Teaching Primary School Grades (Lower Elementary) Teaching Elementary School Grades Teaching Middle School...
If you enjoy "Teaching Primary School Grades (Lower Elementary)", please make sure to check out the rest of the "Changing Grade Levels" series. Teaching a New Grade Curriculum Teaching Primary School Grades (Lower Elementary) Teaching Elementary School Grades Teaching...
If you enjoy "Teaching Primary School Grades (Lower Elementary)", please make sure to check out the rest of the "Changing Grade Levels" series. Teaching a New Grade Curriculum Teaching Primary School Grades (Lower Elementary) Teaching Elementary School Grades Teaching...
