The Best First Week of School Lesson Plans for Middle School
The first week of school is such an important time. It lays the foundation for the rest of the school year. It is during this
Including National Park Research Reports in Your Curriculum
We often find ourselves juggling an array of standards. It can be overwhelming. However, once I started looking at the standards like tools in a
Famous People Who Made Colorado What It Is Today
Do you ever find yourself wondering how Colorado came to be? Who were the key players? How did they make it all happen? Whenever I
10 Engaging Activities to Teach Colorado Government to Students
If you know me at all, you know I’m a big fan of my home state, Colorado! I enjoy any chance to bring the rich
Podcast for Teachers: The Teaching Toolbox Podcast
I’m excited to take you on a journey into the world of teacher podcasts. I stumbled upon podcasts quite unexpectedly. You see, I’ve always been
End of Year Celebrations to Engage Your Middle Schoolers
As the year ends, it’s time to plan activities that celebrate students’ accomplishments and the progress made over the past nine months. Recognizing their hard
Cross-Curricular Activities for Social Studies and Literature
Have you ever tried cross-curricular teaching in your classroom? It’s a teaching method with a lot of benefits for students. I loved using cross-curricular teaching
Teaching Ancient Rome to Your Middle Schoolers
Ever find yourself knee-deep in a project, pouring your heart into it, and then eagerly anticipating that sweet moment when it finally hits the real
Engaging and Inspiring Ancient Egypt Teaching Resources for 5th-8th Grade
One of my absolute favorite units to teach to my middle schoolers is the Ancient Egypt unit. The time period of the ancient Egyptian civilization
How to Teach Algebraic Expressions to 6th and 7th Graders
Have you ever found yourself pleasantly surprised by something you created for a colleague or friend? That’s exactly how I feel about my Algebraic Expressions
Teaching Ancient Greece: A Middle School Adventure in History
Prepare to surprise your students by transforming history into an entertaining and immersive adventure. Teaching ancient Greece is not just a lesson for me. It’s
Sensational Ideas for Celebrating Pi Day in the Classroom
As Pi Day approaches, the excitement in the air is palpable. There’s something genuinely thrilling about witnessing students of all ages, from the wide-eyed curiosity