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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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Back to School Reading: 5 Amazing Books for Middle School Students
Join me for season 3!
One podcast a month will focus on 5 books that are perfect for this month/season.
In this episode, we will discuss 5 books that are perfect for the back-to-school season. There are ideas to go...
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5 Engaging Middle School Activities for the First Day of School
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 activities to do...
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Classroom Management- Month 10 (Final Grading)
Join me in this year-long series on classroom management. Each month, we will look at tips and tricks for creating a better classroom management plan. This is the tenth and final episode in the series, with a focus...
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ELA Curriculum Map for Middle School: National Poetry Month (Month 10)
It’s April, and for ELA teachers, that means National Poetry Month! Poetry is the subject that kids think they hate…until they have a skilled teacher who brings passion and creativity to the unit. Listen here for 5...
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Classroom Management- Month 9 (Adjusting Expectations at the End of the Year)
Join me in this year-long series on classroom management. Each month, we will look at tips and tricks for creating a better classroom management plan. This is the ninth in the series, with a focus on adjusting...
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ELA Curriculum Map for Middle School: Creating a Novel Study (Month 9)
If you are struggling with how to plan your year or just need some fresh ideas, then you are in the right place! Join me for a 10-month mini-series on creating an ELA curriculum map for your middle school classes....
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