Vocabulary: A New Approach to Teaching
We’ve always disliked giving students a list of vocabulary words, having them look up the definition, and then immediately use the word in a sentence.
End of the Year Student Gifts
A look at the contents. As my first year teaching 8th graders began to wind down, I kept thinking about what I could give them
Preparing for Next School Year
Yes, you read that right. It’s time to start thinking about next year. It’s really quite hard to believe that the end of the year
Huckleberry Finn Bulletin Board
I’m thrilled about this awesome bulletin board I made for our study of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Yes, I know it is a controversial novel, but
Two Poetry Activities Your Students Will Love
I understand some people DO NOT like poetry – abhor it in fact. I, however, am absolutely head over heels in love with poetry. It
Christmas Bucket List for the Classroom
There’s nothing quite like the Christmas and holiday season! And with it quickly approaching us, what better thing to do than round up some of
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