Middle school is the time when students start to take more responsibility for their learning. Reflecting on learning is an essential part of helping students take ownership of their education. But what benefits do students get from reflecting on their learning, and how does it help them progress in ...
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5 Ideas for Incorporating Movement in the ELA Classroom
As a middle school teacher, you know that keeping students engaged and focused in the classroom can be a challenge. Some students struggle with sitting still for long periods, while others have difficulty staying focused on the material. Incorporating movement into your ELA lessons can be a ...
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Using Historical Photos to Enhance Social Studies Learning
Historical photos are a great way to help students better understand a time period or event in history. Primary sources can include documents, journal entries, newspapers, or photographs, to name a few. This post will focus on how you can use historical photos in your social studies class to help ...
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Task Cards: An Engaging Tool For Middle Schoolers
As a middle school teacher, you know that finding new and creative ways to engage your students can be a challenge. One powerful tool for building engagement is task cards. Task cards are cards with questions or activities related to a skill or topic. They can be used in any subject and can be ...
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Tips to Ensure a Stress-Free Testing Season
As a teacher, you know just how important it is to ensure your students are performing at their best on state tests – not only for your district and administration but in some parts of the country, student test scores impact teacher pay.
For students, state testing season can be an incredibly ...
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The Value of Short Stories in Middle School
Short stories are a great way for middle school teachers to engage their students in reading and writing. Short stories provide an introduction to literature that is age-appropriate, interesting and easy to understand. They can also introduce students to different genres and themes of literature, ...
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