Get students back from winter break with fun new year classroom activities! Find 5 creative and easy ideas for celebrating the new year, from escape rooms to vision boards. You
Keeping middle school students engaged before a holiday requires fun and educational holiday classroom activities. These holiday lesson ideas require minimal prep and deliver reading, writing, and critical thinking skills!
A scope and sequence is a detailed framework that outlines what will be taught (the scope) and the order in which it will be taught (the sequence). An ELA scope and sequence serves as a
Transform your middle school ELA classroom with creative, functional, budget-friendly classroom decor ideas that actually get your students excited to learn. No magic wand—or big spending spree—needed, just a few
If you love having a classroom full of kids who are so engaged in learning that they never consider it "work," you're in the right place. And if your goal is to teach top-notch lessons without spending your weekends planning and grading, I've got you covered. I'm a real-life middle school ELA teacher, just like you. Why don't you grab a cup of coffee and sit down for a bit? I'll share some ideas that will help you thrive inside the classroom—and reclaim your life outside of the classroom!