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Heading into Thanksgiving can be a whirlwind in middle school classrooms. Students can sniff out busywork faster than a turkey sandwich, and that’s a surefire recipe for classroom chaos.
There’s a prevailing myth that as students grow older, they outgrow the charm of seasonal resources. However, the truth is quite the opposite. Picture this: It’s October, and a worksheet adorned with a pumpkin captures a student’s attention. Come December, a reindeer graphic does the same. There’s undeniable magic in weaving seasonal themes into educational
Being an interventionist is hard. Harder than many people think. From the outside, an interventionist “has it easy.” You probably have an office instead of a classroom. You work with small groups of students instead of classes of 20 – 30. You go to a lot of meetings instead of spend time in the classroom. You
There’s no better time than the start of the school year to introduce and master the art of implementing stations in your math classroom. The first days of school come with their own set of challenges, primarily with setting the tone with new rules and procedures. Why not make the most of this time by
I am SO very excited to share that I have a FREE webinar available for Making Stations Work in the Middle Grades! The webinar covers : Why stations work in the middle grades How to get started with stations in your classroom Options for station setup Station prep and storage Classroom management Ways to use
