Middle school ela classroom

Creative and engaging ways to bring art into your middle school ELA classroom.

There are three kinds of teacher-decorators: those who were born for Pinterest, those who can’t, and all the ones in between (such as the broke, the tired, and the I-have-no-time-to-decorate). However, making a classroom appeal to middle and high school students doesn’t HAVE to involve serious crafting or expensive, time-intensive projects. Check out these tips from me and Bonnie from Presto Plans as you prepare your classroom for the fall (or at any time of year that you want to give it a…

Stations in Middle School ELA that can be taught without constant grading and prepping materials #MiddleSchoolELA

Freaking out over how in the world can you actually use centers and stations in your classroom without being completely overwhelmed? Concerned that you don’t have enough time, don’t know how to enforce student accountability, don’t know what the stations should look like, or panicking that you simply can’t keep up? These are absolutely valid

One of the first things teachers learn in their pre-service teaching classes is the importance of establishing effective classroom routines and procedures for

Fun and educational middle school ELA games for grammar and literacy

As teachers begin planning for back to school, I see an abundance of creative classrooms filling my Instagram and Pinterest feeds. I love seeing how other

Blog Post - 9 English teachers share how they build a classroom community with middle and high school ELA.

This collaborative short story review poster project is a great way to get students thinking about literary elements.

I’m always on the hunt for engaging websites that I can use in my classroom that are free! We, as teachers, spend so much of our own money in our classroom so it’s nice to find resources that we can utilize without spending more! Here are five websites that I use in my own middle school ELA classroom that won’t cost you a dime.

Back to school has always been my favorite time of year as a middle school ELA teacher. There is a buzz of excitement in the air as students enter the hallway for the first time, a little nervous and unsure, but fresh and ready for a new year of learning. I’ve always seen back to school as a huge opportunity for teachers and students. Starting the school year off right provides us with the chance to build a strong community where kids know they’re ideas are valued and their voice matters…

9 valuable lessons I've learned about Classroom Management as a middle school teacher!

Fantastic ideas for setting up a middle school classroom. Ideas are easy to implement and to keep going all year long from 2 Peas and a Dog.

The good, the bad, and the ugly of what daily silent reading really looks like in my middle school ELA classroom.

Implementing bell-ringers into my middle and high school English language arts classroom was a game changer. They jump start student learning, calm classroom chaos, reduce uncertainty, and make transitions smoother, all the while allowing the teacher to maximize their time and maintain their sanity. Learn all the tips and tricks for using them successfully in this post by Presto Plans on The Secondary English Coffee Shop.

Supplies and other essential items for the middle school ELA and high school English classroom. #teachersupplies #classroomsupplies #backtoschoolsupplies #classroomdecor #classroomideas

63: 8 Station Ideas for Secondary ELA - Spark Creativity

There are three kinds of teacher-decorators: those who were born for Pinterest, those who can’t, and all the ones in between (such as the broke, the tired, and the I-have-no-time-to-decorate). However, making a classroom appeal to middle and high school students doesn’t HAVE to involve serious crafting or expensive, time-intensive projects. Check out these tips from me and Bonnie from Presto Plans as you prepare your classroom for the fall (or at any time of year that you want to give it a…

Great ideas and inspiration in this middle school classroom reveal - from decorating to small group areas to hanging posters and anchor charts.