
5 New Year’s Activities for Middle School to Kick Off January
Coming back from winter break can feel a little chaotic — students are excited, routines feel rusty, and everyone needs time to ease back into

Coming back from winter break can feel a little chaotic — students are excited, routines feel rusty, and everyone needs time to ease back into

December is the perfect month to curl up with a good book. The shorter days, crisp air, and festive season set the scene for stories

Teaching in December can feel like trying to herd middle schoolers through a snowstorm. Between early dismissals, holiday excitement, and students’ shorter attention spans, keeping

Middle school is a wonderful time for students to explore stories that expand their view of identity, heritage, and culture — while also enjoying strong

As middle school ELA teachers, we know the power of stories to open minds and build empathy. Bringing Native American literature into the classroom not

Halloween is the perfect time to get students excited about reading—stories with a little creep, mystery, and imagination are ideal for middle schoolers. Here are

September is the perfect time to refresh your classroom reading list, especially as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Middle school students can gain empathy, cultural

Autumn is the perfect season to bring fresh energy into your middle school ELA classroom. With cooler weather, colorful leaves, and plenty of seasonal inspiration,

If I’m being honest, the idea of a bell ringer changed my life. Once I realized that having my kids focused and ready to go

Back to school season is the perfect time to encourage students to dive into some great back to school reading that can inspire, comfort, and

The first day of school can set the tone for the entire year, especially in a middle school classroom. Whether you’re a new teacher or

It’s the end of the year, and there is no type of busy like “teacher-busy” during this time. Your to-do lists both at work and

Coming back from winter break can feel a little chaotic — students are excited, routines feel rusty, and everyone needs time to ease back into

December is the perfect month to curl up with a good book. The shorter days, crisp air, and festive season set the scene for stories

Teaching in December can feel like trying to herd middle schoolers through a snowstorm. Between early dismissals, holiday excitement, and students’ shorter attention spans, keeping

Middle school is a wonderful time for students to explore stories that expand their view of identity, heritage, and culture — while also enjoying strong

As middle school ELA teachers, we know the power of stories to open minds and build empathy. Bringing Native American literature into the classroom not

Halloween is the perfect time to get students excited about reading—stories with a little creep, mystery, and imagination are ideal for middle schoolers. Here are

September is the perfect time to refresh your classroom reading list, especially as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Middle school students can gain empathy, cultural

Autumn is the perfect season to bring fresh energy into your middle school ELA classroom. With cooler weather, colorful leaves, and plenty of seasonal inspiration,

If I’m being honest, the idea of a bell ringer changed my life. Once I realized that having my kids focused and ready to go

Back to school season is the perfect time to encourage students to dive into some great back to school reading that can inspire, comfort, and

The first day of school can set the tone for the entire year, especially in a middle school classroom. Whether you’re a new teacher or

It’s the end of the year, and there is no type of busy like “teacher-busy” during this time. Your to-do lists both at work and