Today we’re going to discuss one of the MAJOR problems with one-pagers. But more importantly, we’ll also be talking about how to ensure we don’t make this big mistake again! So, as you might all be well aware, the one…
We’re going to take a deep look at 4 powerful results from using a clear writing framework with your students. I’m going to paint a picture for you, and I want you to raise your hand if this is you…
We know constructive criticism and observations from our administrators can be tough. So today is all about growing as a teacher, but more importantly not being AFRAID to grow. In this episode, we’ll be talking about 3 specific ways you…
Today’s episode is all about three mistakes teachers might make when teaching writing – and exactly what to do about it. Mistake #1: Not providing your students with a specific framework to follow. This can be applicable to nearly every…
This episode is all about three strategies to create student buy in and precisely how to do it. We walk you through three specific strategies you can take and implement in your classroom right away. Strategy #1: Popcorn Predictions Activity…
With summer approaching, we wanted to share the best end of the year activity for keeping students engaged. We’re all dreaming of those carefree summer days of sleeping in, binge-watching BRAVO shows, and laying out by the pool, (Who are…
Jessica here with you today to talk all about my The Westing Game Lesson Plans! Each year when I ask my students what the best assignment or unit was in Literature class, the majority of them identify our novel unit for The…
This is a quick and easy post that walks you closely through how I set up my Romeo and Juliet Bulletin Board for our reading of the play. Although I have my bulletin boards set up as three separate ones,…
Classroom transformations are everywhere in education right now, and rightfully so. They are incredibly fun and get students super engaged right from the moment they walk into your classroom! So when Romeo and Juliet’s wedding was approaching in our reading…
As teachers, we love taking a look into other teachers’ classrooms and peeking in at their bulletin boards, seating arrangements, libraries, all of it! And one thing we really love to take a look at are other teachers’ long range…
So I haven’t totally bought into the idea of flexible seating quite yet … I seem to see a lot of teachers struggle with various aspects of it (discipline, students being too chatty, lack of respect for furniture, and admins…
Hi there! We're two middle school ELA teachers with a mission to share ideas, tips, and tricks for effectively teaching reading and writing in the secondary classroom. We're so happy you stopped by!
Caitlin + Jessica
