Teachers Pay Teachers Building Classroom Rapport: Start 2024 on a Positive Note! As educators, we understand the importance of starting each school year on the right foot, especially when it comes to Read More » January 1, 2024 No Comments
Teachers Pay Teachers Cheers to A New Year: Empowering Student Voice through Writing Workshop Welcome back to school! As we step into the New Year, it’s time to rejuvenate our classrooms with activities that Read More » January 1, 2024 No Comments
Teachers Pay Teachers Unlock Character and Conflict: Six Captivating Songs to Analyze with Disney’s Hamilton As someone who had the incredible opportunity to see “Hamilton” on tour this summer, I can attest that the musical’s Read More » January 2, 2024 1 Comment
Teachers Pay Teachers How to Use a Novel as a Tool for Standards-Based Teaching in ELA As a seasoned middle school ELA teacher, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of novels in the classroom. When we Read More » January 2, 2024 3 Comments
Teachers Pay Teachers Ringing in Learning: New Year’s Insights with Text Structures 3…2…1… Happy New Year! As educators, we’re always searching for ways to illuminate the path of learning for our students, Read More » January 2, 2024 No Comments
Teachers Pay Teachers Classroom Synergy: Resetting Expectations in the New Year with Four Engaging Activities Are you thinking about how to reset expectations this January? Some of the most prevalent questions I see teachers asking Read More » January 2, 2024 1 Comment
Teachers Pay Teachers Global Bites: New Year’s Celebrations and Food Traditions Inquiry Based Learning Are you a foodie like me? I try to find any and all reasons to bring food into the classroom Read More » January 2, 2024 No Comments
Teachers Pay Teachers 5 Key Activities to Explore Identity in the Middle School Classroom through Project Based Learning! Middle school is a critical time for identity development. As students navigate these formative years, they grapple with questions of Read More » January 2, 2024 3 Comments
Project Based Learning Capturing Beautiful Moments Through Lenses: Middle Schoolers, Technology, and the Power of Photo Essays In an era where smartphones are almost an extension of our bodies, middle school students are especially adept at navigating Read More » January 2, 2024 1 Comment