middle school

Ding-Dong! My Classroom Management Game-Changer: A Wireless Doorbell

With almost a decade of teaching experience in middle and high school classrooms, I’ve spent a fair amount of time trying to improve my classroom management techniques. But one thing I know for sure is that it IS a work in progress that doesn’t happen overnight! One of the most important aspects of classroom management is […]

Increase Rigor and Engagement: Top 2 Task Card Strategies for the Middle School Classroom

If you haven’t heard… content-related task cards are “all the rage” in education right now, all the way from Kinder to Upper Secondary. I was skeptical of their function and effectiveness a few years ago (when I first stumbled upon a set on a respected teacher’s blog), but since then, I’ve created, tested and improved […]

High School Daily Starter Ideas to Inspire College and Career Readiness

Keeping high school students engaged at the start of class is a challenge that every teacher faces. Enter the high school daily starter — a simple yet powerful tool to set the tone for a productive lesson. Not only do daily starters help establish routines, but they can also spark critical thinking and prepare students […]

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