Middle school lessons

This single classroom procedure has made a HUGE difference in my experience teaching middle school. My first year teaching I didn't do this and I knew that something needed to change. I decided to put into a place a daily bellringer for every one of my classes. I am a Family Consumer Sciences teacher so I teacher 4 different classes!You can call it whatever you want to call it but I call it a bell ringer because my students are expected to be doing it as soon as the bell rings to start…

9 valuable lessons I've learned about Classroom Management as a middle school teacher!

It's the first day of school. Whether you've welcomed students into your classroom for many years or it's your first year ever, it's always exciting (and sometimes a bit terrifying!) to meet so many new students at the start of the year. You know you're going to spend the next year together and making a good first impression is the key to getting started on the right note. Here are 5 ideas to take with you into the new school year: Tip #1: Over Plan In one of my first years as a teacher, I…

Get an outline for teaching all the reading and writing standards in your Middle School ELA class.

Use these Six Minutes podcast lessons and follow up activities to plan engaging and fun lesson plans for your middle school ELA students.

30 social-emotional learning strategies for middle school kids to boost confidence and strengthen SEL skills students need for success.

Grab your copy of FREE ELA Curriculum Maps grades 6th-8th and save yourself a year's worth of planning! Digital maps with a planner, calendar, and more!

Short stories for middle school - a list of the best short stories for your middle school classroom with tips and teaching ideas.

Finding engaging TED Talks for middle school students is important task in inspiring and motivating your students. Find them right here!

My rule #2 for teaching middle school in a series showing teachers how to bring out the best behavior in adolescents.