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There are many challenges that face Middle School teachers. There are also some serious benefits to teaching older students. The main benefit {in my opinion} is that the students are on their way to becoming young adults. They can be given more responsibility and be held accountable for things that teachers need to take care
Say Hello to Bullet Notes: A Flexible Alternative to Traditional Guided Notes For many years, most of the notes I created for my math curriculum followed a very structured, scaffolded format. Guided notes with clear steps and fill-in sections can be incredibly helpful for students who benefit from organization and clear direction, and they continue
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
Welcome, fellow educators, to a candid exploration of the adventures and challenges that come with teaching middle school. If you’ve just discovered that I devoted eight years of my career to educating this unique age group, you might be wondering how I navigated through it. Even fellow teachers often express their astonishment and admiration, aware
