Middle School

Listen to this inspiring and empowering podcast for teachers full of helpful information and relatable content to help you not only survive but thrive as a teacher.

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 end of the year approaches, it is time to start planning some awesome activities to celebrate all our students have accomplished. It’s incredible

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

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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

Get your students excited to learn everything about ancient Egypt with these engaging ancient Egypt teaching resources.

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

Teaching algebraic expressions is not only fun but easy with these tips and tricks sure to help your 6th and 7th graders master this concept.

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

Celebrate Pi Day with fun and exciting hands on activities your students will love!

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

Ready to start a classroom economy system with your students this year? Use these helpful tips and tricks to get your started.

Classroom Economy System: How Money Talks in the Classroom

Have you ever felt like getting students excited about meeting expectations is a bit like herding cats? Trust me, I get it. There are many

Up your geography game with these fun and exciting Ancient China resources to teach all about the history and geography of China.

Ancient China Activities: Exciting Interactive Learning

Prepare to step into the vibrant tapestry of Ancient China, where history isn’t confined to dusty textbooks but comes alive in a symphony of color,

Use this amazing resource to teach map skills to your 6th graders using helpful no prep activities you can use with your social studies units.

Basic Map Skills 101: A Simple Guide for 6th Graders

If you’ve ever tried teaching basic map skills to 6th graders, you know it can be a bit like navigating uncharted territory. Those directions, scales,

Learn about the possibilities and benefits of clubs in school.

Clubs in School: Nurturing Student Development and Unleashing Hidden Talents

Being a middle or high school teacher is about more than just delivering classroom lessons. It’s about nurturing young minds, sparking that passion for learning,

Empower your students for success with student-led conference tips and tricks like these.

Student-Led Conferences in the Spotlight

Think back to that first day of school when your students walked into the classroom, filled with nervous energy and uncertain smiles. As the weeks