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Lit with Lyns

3 Writing Challenges to Jumpstart Writing the First Week of School

3 Writing Challenges to Jumpstart Writing the First Week of School

AI· Back to School Ideas & Resources· edtech· Educational Websites· Writing Activities

  I learn all about my students with 3 writing challenges that they choose from the first week of school….
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Empower Students by Using Tract

Empower Students by Using Tract

blended learning· differentiation· digital activities for middle school ELA· digital learning· digital resources· edtech· Educational Websites· flipped classroom· technology in the classroom

Teachers, including myself, constantly feel as though our hands are tied when it comes to promoting students’ creativity in the…
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Among Us in the Classroom – Incorporating Topics Students LOVE

Among Us in the Classroom – Incorporating Topics Students LOVE

differentiation· digital activities for middle school ELA· digital learning· edtech· ELA

  Like many of you, my school district was 100% virtual the first couple of months of school. I didn’t…
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Get Lit with Commonlit.org- WeAreTeachers.com

Get Lit with Commonlit.org- WeAreTeachers.com

digital activities for middle school ELA· edtech· Uncategorized

I recently had the opportunity to do a blog post for the amazing WeAreTeachers! My blog post discussed 8 ways…
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4 Ways NoRedInk Can be Used to Improve Student Writing

4 Ways NoRedInk Can be Used to Improve Student Writing

edtech· Uncategorized

NoRedInk is an ed-tech website for grades 4-12 that has tons of lessons to help students improve grammar and writing skills. …
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Keeping Students Engaged Before the Holidays

Keeping Students Engaged Before the Holidays

edtech· Uncategorized

Every teacher knows that feeling when you have only a couple weeks left before the long-awaited holiday break.  We would like…
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8 Reasons CommonLit is a MUST for ALL Subject Areas

8 Reasons CommonLit is a MUST for ALL Subject Areas

blended learning· differentiation· edtech· Uncategorized

If you haven’t been using this amazing edtech tool, here are 8 reasons why you should use Commonlit in the…
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Using Edpuzzle in the Classroom Can Change Your Teacher Life

Using Edpuzzle in the Classroom Can Change Your Teacher Life

Common Core· differentiation· digital activities for middle school ELA· edtech· Reading Comprehension· technology in the classroom

When I discovered Edpuzzle back in 2015, I couldn’t contain my excitement!  Not only was I thrilled, but my students…
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Promote Classroom Engagement with Technology

Promote Classroom Engagement with Technology

digital learning· digital resources· edtech

  These days, we’re always looking at ways to promote classroom engagement with technology. When I discovered the video lesson…
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Looking for a fun, engaging way to kick off the school year? This Back to School Digital Escape Room is the perfect first-week activity for grades 5–8!

🔐 Students will:
✅ Complete a student interest survey
✅ Learn tips for being successful this school year
✅ Set meaningful SMART goals
✅ Work through 3 interactive digital escape rooms
✅ Practice technology skills while having fun

💻 NO PREP! Simply share the Google Forms link and let the adventure begin. No locks, cutting, or extra supplies needed!

This high-engagement activity helps you get to know your students, build classroom community, and set the tone for a successful year—all while students think they’re just having fun!

Tell me below: What’s your favorite first-week-of-school activity? 👇

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Teachers and students can stay organized with plan Teachers and students can stay organized with planners and agendas! This digital and print resource comes with multiple formats of both! Comment 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 and have a link sent directly to your messages. 

You will get your own link to this resource on Canva where you can duplicate slides for the year, add text, and more. 

What’s included:
* 9 daily agenda templates to choose from
* 5 weekly agenda/planner templates
* 1 monthly planner template
* 1 yearly planner template (more of a calendar with room for notes)
* Planner template for each month of the year (12)
📚 Secondary ELA teachers, this is your sign to ear 📚 Secondary ELA teachers, this is your sign to earn professional development from anywhere! 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐄𝐓 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 the 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐧𝐛𝐨𝐱! Whether you’re on the couch, in your classroom, or enjoying summer break, you can learn new strategies and connect with educators without the travel. ✨

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🚨 If your ELA classroom needs a reset… this is for 🚨 If your ELA classroom needs a reset… this is for you.
I’m so excited to share that I’ll be speaking at the ELA Reset Summit—a free, virtual event designed to help secondary ELA teachers start the year clear, confident, and not already exhausted.

🎟️𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐛 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭 by clicking link in my bio. 

📅 June 23–25, 2026
This isn’t just another PD event. It’s where you:
✔️ Reset your systems (without rewriting your entire life)
✔️ Rebuild reading + writing instruction so it actually sticks
✔️ Walk away with strategies you can use immediately

I’ll be presenting on AI That Will Reclaim Your Nights where you’ll learn how to create engaging lessons without the extra prep. 
If you’ve been craving a fresh start without the overwhelm… this is it.

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