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
Tag: middle school
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
No Tech Day
This year I decided to really challenge myself and my students during our school’s Earth Week activities. I decided to… Read more No Tech Day
Fun Internet Meme Activity
A while back I wrote about teachers using humor in the classroom. And, as cool as it is, do you… Read more Fun Internet Meme Activity
Use QR Codes in Teacher Info Posters
My colleague Mike Kaufman and I were sitting around thinking about a better way to introduce ourselves/provide useful info to… Read more Use QR Codes in Teacher Info Posters
Use Student Skill & Interest Surveys
Learning the names of your students is important for a teacher. But, to really bump up engagement and enhance learning,… Read more Use Student Skill & Interest Surveys
Stranger Things – Be a Mr. Clarke
First, this contains some low-key spoilers! Second, Stranger Things is an awesome show! There were so mainly magical moments for… Read more Stranger Things – Be a Mr. Clarke
Board Books – For Students of All Ages
Have you read Stuck by Oliver Jeffers? It is hilarious! My children received it as a gift recently and we… Read more Board Books – For Students of All Ages
Easy Warm Up Routine
I read a great quote from Abraham Lincoln recently: “If you give me 6 hours to chop down a tree, I… Read more Easy Warm Up Routine
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