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I want you to take a minute and think about your favorite class in school. Your favorite teacher. Remember what it felt like to be in that classroom. Remember what is looked like. What it sounded like. Now, grab a pen. List all of the things about that class that caused you to pick it
Hey there, middle school educators! Let’s dive into a topic that might make you think of your college days: syllabi. You know, those lengthy documents that listed every assignment and due date for the semester? Yeah, those. But do we really need something that detailed for middle school math? I’m leaning towards a nope. Honestly,
Play has slowly disappeared from classrooms. We understand how important play is for young children. It is talked about constantly in early childhood education. But once students hit upper elementary or middle school, it’s often treated like something they should have outgrown. The problem is, they haven’t. A fourth, sixth, or eighth grader is still
Have you been contemplating incorporating stations into your classroom but feel overwhelmed about where to begin? Wondering if your older students can navigate stations successfully? Puzzled about the difference between stations and math centers? Concerned about potential behavior issues and chatter? Fear not, because I’m here to equip you with all the necessary tools and
The end of the year is approaching and not only are your students getting restless, but chances are you are too! In the upper grades it can sometimes be difficult to keep control in a classroom where students have checked out and many think school is over since testing is over (for the most
