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Lit with Lyns

5 Steps to Creating Student Documentaries in Middle School

middle school· Uncategorized

This year my students read books about the impact of Hurricane Katrina using digital lit circles.  Upon completion of their books/lit circles, students worked together to make documentaries on how the storm impacted different groups of people that experienced this ... Read More about 5 Steps to Creating Student Documentaries in Middle School

10 Ways to Use Flipgrid in the Classroom

differentiation· digital activities for middle school ELA· flipped classroom· Reading Comprehension

I'm constantly on the lookout for new ways to incorporate technology and other digital resources.  You can read about some of my favorites here.  With the start of each school year, I find myself searching for digital tools that I haven't tried before.  This year, I feel like I hit the jackpot!  For ... Read More about 10 Ways to Use Flipgrid in the Classroom

Bonus Sale on Lit with Lyns Resources

Back to School Ideas & Resources· Uncategorized

I wanted to let you know that for today only, you can get 25% off of all of my resources using the code BTSBONUS at checkout! This is a great time to stock up and make your life a little easier as you head back to school. I have added several new activities that will help you out as you get ... Read More about Bonus Sale on Lit with Lyns Resources

ELA Live Series- August, 2017

Back to School Ideas & Resources· ELA test prep· Uncategorized

Want to make this year your BEST YEAR EVER!?!  Let us help you make that happen!  We have 15 experienced ELA teachers who will be coming to you LIVE each night on Facebook, beginning August 1- August 15th!  We will share our tried and true tips and teaching strategies to help make ... Read More about ELA Live Series- August, 2017

Prepare Students for a FANTASTIC Year with Back to School- Digital Escape Room

Back to School Ideas & Resources· Uncategorized

You all know it's coming....wait for it...BACK TO SCHOOL time is just around the corner!  All good things must come to an end, right??  That being said, I started thinking about important items that I wanted to cover with my students over the first couple weeks of school.  My ... Read More about Prepare Students for a FANTASTIC Year with Back to School- Digital Escape Room

Google Classroom- Showing Students How to Access & Use

Back to School Ideas & Resources· Google Classroom· Uncategorized

A while back I blogged about how to add assignments in Google Classroom.  Today I posted a video that I plan to show my students at the beginning of the school year on how to access and submit assignments on Google Classroom.  I thought I would share with you, so that you'll have it to use ... Read More about Google Classroom- Showing Students How to Access & Use

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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!

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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)
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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.

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📅 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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