Looking to harness the holiday cheer this year in your classroom? Here are 7 festive short stories to teach this holiday season. They’re sure to make the days between Thanksgiving and Christmas break more enjoyable… Read More »Christmas Short Stories For The Secondary Classroom
Finding effective classroom management strategies for middle school might be one of the biggest challenges in the teacher-verse—but it doesn’t have to be. Learn seven effective classroom management strategies for middle school and tips for… Read More »Effective Classroom Management Strategies for Middle School
Culturally responsive teaching is an essential modern teaching practice. Maybe you want a better understanding of what it is or why it’s important. Or perhaps you’re searching for tips for culturally responsive teaching. Regardless, this… Read More »Tips for Culturally Responsive Teaching
Making connections while reading is a vital comprehension skill for secondary students. Unfortunately, it can be a challenging skill to teach, especially to struggling or reluctant readers. This post lays out strategies and tips that… Read More »Teaching How To Making Connections While Reading
Parent-teacher conferences can be intimidating and stress-inducing for veterans and new teachers alike—but they don’t have to be! Read on to learn 9 parent-teacher conference tips to help keep the stress at bay. Parent-teacher conferences… Read More »Parent-Teacher Conference Tips for New Teachers
Dreading teaching informational texts? This post is filled with teacher tips and tricks to help you effectively engage students with informational texts. Additionally, learn my favorite sources for high-interest informational reading material. Interacting with informational… Read More »How to Engage Students with Informational Texts
Teaching nonfiction can be a struggle for students and teachers, but it doesn’t have to be. Read on to learn activities, teaching tips, and student-approved titles that can make teaching nonfiction more engaging and effective… Read More »Teaching Nonfiction in the Secondary Classroom
Student participation and engagement are always hot topics. The question then becomes, how can we increase student participation and engagement? This post covers the strategies and tips you’ve been looking for. We’ve all been there,… Read More »Increasing Student Participation and Engagement in the ELA Classroom
Are you dreading teaching grammar? You’re not alone. Teaching grammar is a challenge. Learn six useful tips for teaching grammar in the secondary classroom so that it won’t be such a drag—for you or your… Read More »Tips for Teaching Grammar in the Secondary Classroom—and Making it Effective and Engaging
Teaching author’s craft with short stories is the perfect way to get students comfortable understanding and analyzing an author’s purpose and message. Read on to learn the best tips and titles for teaching author’s craft… Read More »Teaching Author’s Craft with Short Stories