Are your students disinterested and tired of the traditional ways of learning characterization? Have you been searching for a really fun, student-centered, interactive way to eliminate their boredom? Well, look no further! I present to you a wonderful student-collaboration activity that will get your students involved and excited for a character analysis for any novel, […]
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Have you been wanting to try stations in your Secondary ELA classroom but aren't sure where to start? Read through this quick post where we share 8 station ideas and how to use them with your ELA students.
Children will practice using context clues as they identify the correct homophone in this grammar and spelling worksheet.
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If you are looking for short films to use in ELA lessons that challenge, inspire, and engage your students, then this blog post is for you!
Teaching essay writing is no simple task: The pressure is on: this is a skill that students need , are tested on, and will need to harness for the next grade level all the way into college. Students somehow forget what they’ve learned in between assignments. I m
Student choice is a cornerstone of student engagement. When students can take charge of their learning and can pursue topics of interest, they will be more engaged and more inclined to do the work, and their work will become more meaningful. This blog post explores different ways to integrate studen
Ok, I get these Q’s frequently from teachers who reach out to me regarding setting up and running stations or centers (same thing, basically) in their middle school English / Language Arts / Reading / Writing classes: How do I make stations work so I can . . . >> teach my students while also
Are your students disinterested and tired of the traditional ways of learning characterization? Have you been searching for a really fun, student-centered, interactive way to eliminate their boredom? Well, look no further! I present to you a wonderful student-collaboration activity that will get your students involved and excited for a character analysis for any novel, […]
This blog post explores innovative and engaging lesson plans for any novel unit... ranging from task cards to book instagram pages to a novel podcast project. Student choice is key here, and students can find something they would like to complete in order to convey their reading, comprehension, and
Are your students disinterested and tired of the traditional ways of learning characterization? Have you been searching for a really fun, student-centered, interactive way to eliminate their boredom? Well, look no further! I present to you a wonderful student-collaboration activity that will get your students involved and excited for a character analysis for any novel, […]
Finding great resources online is the best! In this post (and podcast episode) I’m sharing my favorite sites for free creative lesson plans and teaching ideas online. Listen in below, or read on to learn about my favorite online resources.
The good, the bad, and the ugly of what daily silent reading really looks like in my middle school ELA classroom.
Are you learning about the digestive system in your homeschool? Try this worksheet to help your mid-elementary children learn about and identify the various parts involved in this very important system of the body!
Projetado pelo AGA – Alexandre Gonçalves Arquitetura. A Companhia de Desenvolvimento Habitacional do Distrito Federal (CODHAB/DF) divulgou recentemente o resultado do Concurso Nacional de Projetos de...
Are your students disinterested and tired of the traditional ways of learning characterization? Have you been searching for a really fun, student-centered, interactive way to eliminate their boredom? Well, look no further! I present to you a wonderful student-collaboration activity that will get your students involved and excited for a character analysis for any novel, […]
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Filler Activities for ELA (blog post) What can you do with five extra minutes in secondary ELA? Here are a few ideas to engage students until the bell.
Whether your students are lethargic or super-charged, adding movement to your lesson plans will help to solve both issues. Not only is it healthy to move throughout the day, but it can also help students focus and become more engaged with the content they are trying to master. Due to the nature of English classes, ELA ... Read More about 10 Ways to Add Movement in the ELA Classroom
Wondering how to sequence grammar instruction? You'll want this list that scaffolds grammar lessons so that one skill builds upon the next.
Finding engaging TED Talks for middle school students is important task in inspiring and motivating your students. Find them right here!
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Looking to find Social Skills Worksheets for Kids to help you incorporate social emotional learning (SEL) in your curriculum? Get 15+ fantastic hands-on materials which will help engage and motivate your students with SEL!
Motivate students with independent reading by adding engaging reading sprints...turn the traditional reading log upside down!
Use Escape Rooms in ELA to promote collaboration and critical thinking. Here's how to develop and set up a successful escape room for your students.
Wouldn’t it be so great if you can eat what you love without ruining your weight loss? You can! Here's a 16: 8 fasting plan for weight loss
This blog post explores innovative and engaging lesson plans for any novel unit... ranging from task cards to book instagram pages to a novel podcast project. Student choice is key here, and students can find something they would like to complete in order to convey their reading, comprehension, and
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These visual tools allow students to synthesize learning, but some kids don't think they're talented enough to make them. A bit of creative constraint helps.
Make your absences easier for your sub and for you with this substitute report notes template! Simply leave a blank copy of it with your lesson plans, and find out how things went during your time away from the classroom. There are entries for student absences; individual & class behavior; what was accomplished; what wasn’t ... Read More about Sub Report Notes
I love learning about arrays because they are so visual which allows for a lot of really fun rectangular arrays activities and practice! I l...
I recently assigned a one pager final project to my sophomores for their culminating Night project. I wanted to combine as many rigorous ELA content ideas as possible, while also designing a fun project for students that provided them with a bit of choice. This Night one pager project was the perfect way to finish the memoir!
When you think about it, intelligence is a fairly broad term. Most of us are completely sharp in some areas but dull in others. Psychologist Howard Gardner asserted that we actually have “multiple intelligences,” and this infographic sums them up. Intelligence tree image from Shutterstock In his book, Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple […]
So the other day, I was looking at bathing suits for my kids at Target online. I put a few in my virtual cart, but then decided on buying from Lands End instead. Well, since
Most people get so hung-up with their physical bodies, the chakras, etc. within this body, that they are not aware that this just forms one single entity, within a much vaster whole. First of …
How has your summer vacation been going? Mine has been both relaxing and busy at the same time. I have been working like a busy bee planning for my mid-August nuptials! If you follow me on Instagram, then you’re definitely up to date on all things wedding! I’ve also been making more of an effort...
40 idées pour animer la kermesse ou la fête de l'école.Des ateliers originaux et les plus grands classiques dans cet article.
Welcome to 31 Days of Homemade Music! Today we will be continuing to make a case for why anyone can benefit from studying music. To find other posts in this series, click here. Ever wondered if music is just as effective a brain developer as, say, math or science? If you remember my post from […]
