Wondering how to save time grading? Read this post for time-saving grading tips that will give you the gift of a better work-life balance. Instead of dreading grading, these time-saving grading tips will help you… Read More »Time-Saving Grading Tips for ELA Teachers: Learn How to Save Time When Grading Student Work
More and more teachers are battling teacher burnout. If you suspect you might be one of them, I’m glad you’re here. Learn nine effective tips for battling teacher burnout. Battling teacher burnout or feeling like… Read More »Nine Effective Tips for Battling Teacher Burnout
Are you considering implementing independent reading in the secondary classroom? Maybe you’re wondering how to get started—or if it’s even worth doing. Either way, you’ve come to the right place. At first glance, it might… Read More »Independent Reading in the Secondary Classroom
If you’re here looking for festive ELA activities to teach the week(s) before holiday break, I got you. I know the days (let’s be real—weeks) before holiday break can be some of the most challenging… Read More »8 Festive ELA Activities to Teach the Week(s) Before Holiday Break
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