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5 Engaging Black History Month Books
Black History Month is an important opportunity for middle school students to engage with stories that highlight Black voices, experiences, resilience, and contributions throughout history and today. The following...
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5 Valetine's Day Activities for Middle School Students
Our middle schoolers love to celebrate special days such as Valentine’s Day, but they need activities appropriate for their age group. Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to celebrate kindness, creativity, and...
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Winter Books for Middle School: Engaging Novels Kids Will Love
Looking for great winter books to share with your middle school students (or to read yourself) this season? Whether you’re cozying up by a fire or tracking themes of resilience and survival through the cold, these...
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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 learning. That’s why planning intentional New Year’s activities is so...
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5 December Novels for Middle School:
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 that are cozy, exciting, and full of holiday spirit. Whether your students or young...
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Teaching in December without the Chaos: 5 Innovative ELA Activities for Middle School
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 your ELA classroom productive is a...
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The Best Native American Heritage Books for Middle School Students
Middle school is a wonderful time for students to explore stories that expand their view of identity, heritage, and culture — while also enjoying strong characters, engaging plots, and thoughtful themes. These five...
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5 Powerful Native American Activities for your Middle School ELA Classes
Bringing Native American activities into the classroom not only honors diverse voices but also helps students explore themes of identity, family, and connection to the natural world. Whether you’re teaching during...
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5 Engaging Autumn Classroom Activities for Middle School ELA - Podcast
Halloween is the perfect time to get students excited about reading—stories with a little creep, mystery, and imagination are ideal for middle schoolers. Listen here for 5 Halloween books that strike just the right...
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5 Engaging Autumn Classroom Activities for Middle School ELA
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, it’s an ideal time to spark creativity and keep...
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5 Inspiring Books for Middle Schoolers: September Reading for Hispanic Heritage Month
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 understanding, and inspiration through...
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5 Best Bell Ringer Ideas for Middle School ELA That Students Will Love
Join me for season 3!
One podcast a month will focus on 5 activities that you can easily implement in your middle school classroom for this month/season.
In this episode, we will discuss 5 engaging bell ringers for...
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