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
Middle School
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
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
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
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,
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,
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,
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
Effectively Using Response Cards for Formative Assessment
Formative assessment is one of the most valuable tools we have as teachers because it gives us real-time insight into how our students are doing.