This is come off as a little crazy, but bear with me… Dress down days at school can be fun,… Read more Valentine’s Day – Another Dress Down Day, Another Opportunity to Take Advantage
Tag: middle school
Movies in the Classroom – 5 Things
It is easy to dismiss movies as a way teachers build in breaks for themselves. But, when used correctly and… Read more Movies in the Classroom – 5 Things
Don’t Put a Holiday Countdown in your Classroom
It’s just a few weeks until my school’s Christmas break. But, if I can help it, my students will never… Read more Don’t Put a Holiday Countdown in your Classroom
JFK Assassination Google Doc Project
Each year, around the 22nd of November, I put my U.S. history class on hold and I introduce my middle… Read more JFK Assassination Google Doc Project
Student Anxiety Survey – Results and Analysis
Maybe it was the first time I actually noticed it, but this year it seemed like more students than normal… Read more Student Anxiety Survey – Results and Analysis
Dealing with an Artful Dodger
I recently stumbled across a new category of student – I call them Artful Dodgers. With apologies (but no royalties)… Read more Dealing with an Artful Dodger
Middle School – A Time to Push Students Forward or Hold Them Back?
Recently I visited my son’s pre-k classroom for the back-to-school night. As I watched my son’s teacher talk about her… Read more Middle School – A Time to Push Students Forward or Hold Them Back?
The First Days – Establish Your Routines
The First Days is a series of blog posts aimed at new teachers, or teachers just looking for ideas or… Read more The First Days – Establish Your Routines
Slammin’ Science Pinball Project
The Science teacher on my 8th grade team, rock-steady rockstar Mary Gamache, put together a great collaborative project you might… Read more Slammin’ Science Pinball Project
Combining Student Council Elections and Our Annual DC Trip
Every year, our 8th Graders go on a trip to Washington DC to explore the nation’s capital. This year’s trip… Read more Combining Student Council Elections and Our Annual DC Trip
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