Classroom Management Strategies That Work
The beginning of the school year is well underway, and your knowledge about each of your students is growing. If you have not done so already, now is the time to begin instilling clear expectations for your students about how you want your class to run. Whether you’re a veteran teacher or this is your first year, aside from building strong relationships with your students, classroom management is the most important thing you can do to keep your classroom running smoothly for the rest of the school year.
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Building a Supportive Community: The Importance of Teacher Networks
Let’s dive into something that can elevate your teaching experience from solitary confinement to a vibrant, collaborative adventure: building a supportive teacher network. Imagine a space where you can swap lesson plans, vent about the challenges of integrating new technology like AI in the classroom, and celebrate the small wins that only fellow teachers truly understand. Ready to make that a reality? Let's go!
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Teaching Conceptual Note Taking Skills
Conceptualizing includes practicing the skills of using information to understand important relationships and concepts. It encourages students to think bigger. Students learn deeper when they are taught how to conceptualize.
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Go Vote!
Seriously, go vote. Every vote matters.
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Bringing History to Life: Using Humy.ai to Engage Students with Historical Figures
Imagine transforming your classroom into a dynamic stage where historical figures come to life, engaging your students in realistic and meaningful conversations. With Humy.ai, this vision becomes a reality, offering an innovative way to enhance your teaching and captivate your students' imaginations.
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Unmasking the Mysteries of Student Writing: A Teacher's Guide to the Chrome Extension Revision History
Ever wonder if your students are wizards of words or if there's some digital magic afoot in their writing? As teachers, we strive to nurture genuine creativity and honest effort. But in the age of AI, how do we ensure that the essays and reports we receive are truly the fruits of our students' labor?
Enter the Chrome Extension: Revision History. This handy tool doesn't just track changes—it reveals the story behind every keystroke. Let’s delve into how this can be your new favorite classroom assistant.
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How to Engage Middle Schoolers with Spooky Podcasts : A Perfect Halloween Lesson
As Halloween approaches, finding engaging, educational activities that capture the spirit of the season can be a challenge. This year, I’ve designed a lesson that taps into middle school students' love for spooky stories through podcasts, paired with a deep dive into the psychology of fear. It’s a blend of literature, science, and, of course, a whole lot of chills—perfect for the Halloween season.
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Spooky Fun Middle School Writing Activities for the Month of October
If you’re looking for some spooky fun writing activities for the month of October, look no further. These two activities are a sure fire way to get even your most reluctant writers excited about writing.
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The Article of the Week: Middle School Lesson Ideas
AOW stands for article of the week. We have been doing AOW’s for years, ever since we read about them in Kelly Gallagher’s book, Deeper Reading. If you haven’t read that book or any of his books for that matter, they are must reads.
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Spooky Halloween Books for Middle School Students
You can never have enough scary books on your shelf especially the closer you get to Halloween. Varying in scare factor, these titles will keep all horror fans busy until spooky season arrives.
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Using Bloom's Taxonomy to Help Guide Your Teaching
Bloom’s Taxonomy, in simple terms, is a classification system used to define and distinguish different levels of human cognition—i.e., thinking, learning, and understanding. Its original purpose was to give educators a common language to talk about curriculum design and assessment. The belief is that when students learn the basic foundational skills first, they can then progress to more complex types of thinking such as analysis and evaluation.
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Boost Classroom Energy: Engage Students with a Personalized Class Mood Pin Board!
Building a vibrant classroom community hinges on embracing the unique energy and spirit of each group of students. One creative way to cultivate this is through a class mood pin board. This visual representation not only captures the dynamic mood and humor of your class but also strengthens bonds and fosters a sense of belonging. Here’s how you can harness class energy with a personalized mood pin board:
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