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Fun Halloween Activities for Middle School

Fun Halloween Activities for Middle School: Creative & Easy Ideas

Digital Escape Rooms· Escape Rooms· middle school· Reading Comprehension· Writing Activities

Fun Halloween Activities for Middle School are a MUST this time of year! In October, it's almost like clockwork when students start to get a little too comfortable. This is when the behaviors begin to show... until I realized that you have to do things a little different. I created some great spooky ... Read More about Fun Halloween Activities for Middle School: Creative & Easy Ideas

4 AI Platforms to Use in the ELA Classroom

4 AI Platforms to Use in the ELA Classroom

AI· differentiation· digital activities for middle school ELA· ELA test prep· technology in the classroom

  The ELA Classroom and AI (or any class for that matter) can seem scary. This is because it's not in our normal teacher wheelhouse. Isn't using AI cheating? That's what we tell our students NOT to do! Actually, using AI or Artificial Intelligence can give you your life back. That means more ... Read More about 4 AI Platforms to Use in the ELA Classroom

Middle School End of Year Test Prep

Middle School End of Year Test Prep

Digital Escape Rooms· ELA test prep· Reading Comprehension· test prep

Middle School end of year test prep is a combination of the skills and knowledge acquired throughout the academic year. It typically covers a wide range of reading comprehension, critical thinking, and analytical skills. Students may encounter various text types, including fiction, nonfiction, and ... Read More about Middle School End of Year Test Prep

The Power of Short Films in the ELA Classroom

The Power of Short Films in the ELA Classroom

blended learning· Common Core· differentiation· digital resources· ELA test prep· Reading Comprehension

The power of short films in the ELA Classroom has become apparent when looking for ways to engage students. In the ever-evolving door of education, innovative approaches to enhance learning experiences are crucial. While traditional teaching methods are still beneficial, incorporating short films ... Read More about The Power of Short Films in the ELA Classroom

Purple Flowers for Middle School Spring ELA Activities

4 Engaging Middle School Language Arts Activities For Spring

Reading Comprehension· Secondary ELA· Writing Activities· writing, ELA, Digital Escape Room, Christmas

Engaging Middle School Language Arts Activities for Spring can be hard to find. This is the time of year when students (and teachers) are ready to be done, and it's hard to keep their focus. Fortunately, I have found fun ELA activities that will keep students engaged while working on important, ... Read More about 4 Engaging Middle School Language Arts Activities For Spring

Teaching Author's Craft

Author’s Craft: 3 Ways to Teach in Middle School

ELA test prep· Reading· Reading Comprehension· test prep

Author's craft can be a tough standard to teach. After seeing my students struggle with this, I decided to figure out a way to break this down in a way that would make more sense. Here are 3 ways to help your students master this skill. Author's Craft Anchor Chart I made the anchor ... Read More about Author’s Craft: 3 Ways to Teach in Middle School

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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 5โ€“8!

๐Ÿ” Students will:
โœ… Complete a student interest survey
โœ… Learn tips for being successful this school year
โœ… Set meaningful SMART goals
โœ… Work through 3 interactive digital escape rooms
โœ… Practice technology skills while having fun

๐Ÿ’ป 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 yearโ€”all while students think theyโ€™re just having fun!

Tell me below: Whatโ€™s your favorite first-week-of-school activity? ๐Ÿ‘‡

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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 ๐๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ง๐ž๐ซ 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. 

Whatโ€™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)
๐Ÿ“š Secondary ELA teachers, this is your sign to ear ๐Ÿ“š Secondary ELA teachers, this is your sign to earn professional development from anywhere! ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐‘๐„๐’๐„๐“ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ก๐š๐ฏ๐ž the ๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ค ๐ฌ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐ข๐ง๐›๐จ๐ฑ! Whether youโ€™re on the couch, in your classroom, or enjoying summer break, you can learn new strategies and connect with educators without the travel. โœจ

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Iโ€™m so excited to share that Iโ€™ll be speaking at the ELA Reset Summitโ€”a free, virtual event designed to help secondary ELA teachers start the year clear, confident, and not already exhausted.

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๐Ÿ“… June 23โ€“25, 2026
This isnโ€™t just another PD event. Itโ€™s where you:
โœ”๏ธ Reset your systems (without rewriting your entire life)
โœ”๏ธ Rebuild reading + writing instruction so it actually sticks
โœ”๏ธ Walk away with strategies you can use immediately

Iโ€™ll be presenting on AI That Will Reclaim Your Nights where youโ€™ll learn how to create engaging lessons without the extra prep. 
If youโ€™ve been craving a fresh start without the overwhelmโ€ฆ this is it.

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