Back to School
Let’s be honest— “Do Now” notebooks can be a nightmare. Pages get torn, lost, or mysteriously vanish into lockers. Trying to grade them? That’s a whole different headache. Flipping through spiral-bound chaos or collecting stacks of papers just to check […]
At the beginning of a school year in middle school, it’s important to get to know your students on a deeper level than just asking what is their favorite color or favorite animal. I designed this activity for when I […]
As a middle school teacher, you know that it’s important to keep track of your students’ academic performance, as well as any behaviors, incidents, and other important details about them. This can help you tailor your teaching style and activities […]
If you’re like me, you want to have engaging activities during the first days and weeks of your science class that will set the stage for a great year. In this blog post, I’ve rounded up a handful of my […]
Someone recently reached out to me asking about my top lab equipment essentials for teaching middle school science. I thought this would be a good blog post! I know that I used to struggle every year when it came time […]
Even when you end one school year with exhaustion, inevitably the beginning of a new school year brings rejuvenation. You take out your beloved boxes of classroom decor and materials. You pop them open and feel the welling of […]
There is so much in this Gummy Bear Sacrifice demonstration! No fail, it is a memorable way to grab your students’ attention during the first or second week of school! It also fulfills the following important goals: students learn how […]