The hero is a teacher? Totally believable. I just finished writing an adventure novel about a Social Studies teacher (and… Read more Of Course a Teacher Would…
Tag: middle school
Four Advisory Activities
I know it can be challenging to pull together good advisory activities, especially at the beginning of the school year,… Read more Four Advisory Activities
End of Year Awards Activity
Hi, if you’re like me, you might struggle to fill in (in a meaningful way) time on the last day… Read more End of Year Awards Activity
Teaching the Internet Generation to Create, Not Just Consume
There’s a line from the The Dark Knight Rises film circulating around online: “You merely adopted the dark; I was… Read more Teaching the Internet Generation to Create, Not Just Consume
Teaching International Organizations? Here Are Some Google Doc Resources
This year I created a mini unit for my 8th grade Social Studies class exploring a number of international organizations… Read more Teaching International Organizations? Here Are Some Google Doc Resources
Beyond Honor Roll: Recognition Ideas for Students Who Go Above & Beyond
When we think about recognizing students, the first groups that usually come to mind are our high achievers and athletes.… Read more Beyond Honor Roll: Recognition Ideas for Students Who Go Above & Beyond
After the Compassion Summit: How Students Are Building a More Compassionate School Community
When students return from a transformative experience like the 2025 Compassion Summit, the real work begins. This year, my students… Read more After the Compassion Summit: How Students Are Building a More Compassionate School Community
My New Teaching Partner: AI
I’ll never forget the start of the school year: I was determined to make collaboration a priority. My grade-level teammates… Read more My New Teaching Partner: AI
Authority Unpacked: Classroom Resources on Protests, Psychology, Adulthood, and Technology
In my classroom, extending student thinking beyond surface-level understanding is always a priority, and one concept that invites deeper exploration… Read more Authority Unpacked: Classroom Resources on Protests, Psychology, Adulthood, and Technology
Come Sit With Us: Fostering Belonging in Schools (Presentation and Activity)
My middle school colleagues and I have been busy this year developing an advisory program, and focusing on the concept… Read more Come Sit With Us: Fostering Belonging in Schools (Presentation and Activity)
Educational Exploits 