Year: 2024

10 ChatGPT Hacks Every Teacher Should Know

Teaching is a juggling act, and your time is one of your most precious resources… and thats why I am providing you with 10 ChatGPT Hacks Every Teacher should know! So… here enters ChatGPT—a powerful AI tool that can help you save hours each week while staying on top of lesson planning, grading, and classroom […]

10-Minute Test Prep Tips for ELA Teachers

As ELA teachers, test prep can feel overwhelming—especially when juggling everything else on your plate. But what if I told you that with just 10 minutes a day, you could prep your students for success on state tests and keep them engaged? Let’s dive into some quick and effective test prep strategies that fit seamlessly […]

Creative Ways to Use The Giver Discussion Questions in Your Classroom

As teachers, we’re always looking for versatile and meaningful resources to keep our students engaged. If you’re teaching The Giver by Lois Lowry, you know how much students benefit from rich, thought-provoking discussions. That’s why these The Giver discussion questions are a must-have in your teaching toolkit. Not only are they free, but they’re also […]

5 Creative New Year’s Activities to Kick Off Your ELA Class

Starting the new year strong is all about engaging your students and setting the tone for a productive semester. As an ELA teacher, you know the power of creative, time-saving activities that make your lessons memorable while building essential skills. In this post, I’m sharing 5 Creative New Year’s Activities to help you kick off […]

Engage and Collaborate: 3 Pre-reading Strategies to Energize Your Middle and High School Classrooms

As educators, we know that the key to unlocking a love for reading often begins before students crack open the first page of a text. Dynamic pre-reading strategies can spark curiosity, activate prior knowledge, and set the tone for deep engagement. In this blog post, I’m sharing three actionable pre-reading strategies that foster collaboration and […]

Ring in the New Year with Fun and Engaging ELA Activities! 🎉

The New Year is a perfect time to refresh your classroom routines and engage your middle school students with activities that inspire creativity, critical thinking, and goal-setting. If you’re looking for a way to make your January lessons memorable while meeting ELA standards, look no further! My New Year’s ELA Bundle has everything you need […]

How to Incorporate College and Career Readiness into Your High School Classroom

Preparing high school students for life beyond graduation is one of the most impactful things we can do as educators. College and career readiness isn’t just a trendy buzzword—it’s a critical framework that ensures students develop the skills, confidence, and knowledge needed to succeed in their post-secondary endeavors. Whether your students are bound for college, […]

5 Fun and Engaging Middle School Christmas Activities to Keep Students Learning During the Holidays

Introduction The holiday season brings excitement to the classroom, but it can also make focusing on lessons a challenge. The good news? You can channel that holiday energy into productive and fun learning with Christmas-themed activities designed specifically for middle schoolers. In this post, I’ll share 5 creative Christmas activities that will keep your students […]

Interactive Notebooks: A Game-Changer for SBAC Prep

Preparing middle school students for the SBAC test can feel overwhelming, but interactive notebooks offer a proven solution. These hands-on tools combine creativity with rigorous skill-building, transforming test prep into an engaging and effective process. Why Interactive Notebooks Work for SBAC Prep The Smarter Balanced Summative Assessments (SBAC) measure mastery of Common Core standards, including […]

How Digital Resources Elevate 8th Grade Reading Comprehension

The transition to 8th grade marks a critical point in students’ reading development. They face increasingly complex texts that require not just decoding but deep comprehension and critical analysis. For teachers, finding effective strategies and tools to target these needs can be challenging. That’s where digital resources for 8th grade reading comprehension come in—bridging research-based […]

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