Would you agree that we're all thinking the same thing when it comes to going back to school? If you have any of the following questions, you're in the right place:What distance learning resources can I implement that will NOT overwhelm my students or me as their teacher?How do I keep my students ... Read More about Integrating Technology Without Being Overwhelmed
10 Teacher Must Haves for Back to School
It's that time again.... back to school! If you're like me, you've already started; however, I know many don't go back until the end of August or beginning of September. Either way...it's coming! That being said, I thought I would share 10 of my absolute Back to School MUST HAVES ... Read More about 10 Teacher Must Haves for Back to School
FREE Middle School ELA Digital Resources
FREE middle school ELA digital resources that will help in this uncharted territory as we're all scrambling to figure out how to handle digital learning... on top of the coronavirus pandemic. Fortunately for us, this happened during the 21st century when most students depend technology to get ... Read More about FREE Middle School ELA Digital Resources
5 Reasons to Use Lit Circles in the Classroom
In the past, students often complained when I mentioned anything about reading in class. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but middle school ELA is going to have quite a bit of reading! This is where lit circles came in. They're student-centered, collaborative, and students love them! My love of ... Read More about 5 Reasons to Use Lit Circles in the Classroom
New Year’s FREEBIE- Student Reflection & Goal Setting
Happy New Year!!! Going back to school after the long awaited Christmas and New Year break is never easy. Although it may be hard to believe, our students are dreading it just as much as we are. After years of dealing with this horrible dread, I decided to look for ways to make the blow of going ... Read More about New Year’s FREEBIE- Student Reflection & Goal Setting
Go Digital with Lesson Plans Using This FREE Platform
For the last few years, I have been doing my lesson plans online using Planboard, and the best part... it's totally FREE!!! Planboard is a digital lesson planning website and app that can be used to plan multiple subject areas and can be used year after year. Teachers can also integrate state ... Read More about Go Digital with Lesson Plans Using This FREE Platform
