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Create a Digital Escape in Minutes!

ELA test prep· state testing· test prep· Uncategorized

With it being testing season, I'm always looking for fun ways to review important standards that my students will also enjoy. During my brief planning period, I started brainstorming and decided I would use the ready-made quizzes on Quizizz to create a digital escape room. My students LOVE escape ... Read More about Create a Digital Escape in Minutes!

4 Ways NoRedInk Can be Used to Improve Student Writing

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NoRedInk is an ed-tech website for grades 4-12 that has tons of lessons to help students improve grammar and writing skills.  As a middle school ELA teacher, I'm constantly on the lookout for engaging tools to help my students become more proficient writers. Digital tools, in ... Read More about 4 Ways NoRedInk Can be Used to Improve Student Writing

FREE Test Prep for End of Year

ELA test prep· state testing· test prep

It's that time again... state testing season is upon us which means... test prep time.  Doesn't it feel like the year just started?!?  To be honest, no!  Yesterday as I was looking at the calendar (to determine how many days we had left before spring break) I realized that we only had 3.5 weeks ... Read More about FREE Test Prep for End of Year

New Middle School Book Series That Your Students Will LOVE

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I am always so excited when I come across a book series that I KNOW my middle schoolers will LOVE!  I hit the jackpot when I had the opportunity to review the book, Thomas Wildus and the Book of Sorrows by J.M. Bergen.  It is exactly the type of book my students are always interested in! ... Read More about New Middle School Book Series That Your Students Will LOVE

Paperless Post Digital Cards & Flyers- Classroom and Personal Use

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I recently discovered Paperless Post when I was asked if I would review their products.  Paperless Post is a company that designs customizable online stationery and flyers. It actually came at just the right time when I realized that the Christmas Cards I had ordered from another vendor ... Read More about Paperless Post Digital Cards & Flyers- Classroom and Personal Use

Tailwind Hashtag Finder Tool- Work Smarter, Not Harder!

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This post contains affiliate links, which means I will make a commission at no extra cost to you should you click through and make a purchase. I have a confession... I have an addiction to Pinterest.  This is especially the case when it comes to searching for teaching resources.  ... Read More about Tailwind Hashtag Finder Tool- Work Smarter, Not Harder!

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🎒✨ BACK TO SCHOOL DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM ✨🎒Comment 𝐁𝐓 🎒✨ BACK TO SCHOOL DIGITAL ESCAPE ROOM ✨🎒Comment 𝐁𝐓𝐒, and I’ll send the link straight to your inbox. 

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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