7 Strategies of Highly Effective Readers
According to the Institute of Reading Development, "When skilled readers open up a new book, they jump into reading with confidence and a sense of curiosity. They move through the…
Why Technology in the Classroom is Necessary
For many years, technology in the classroom was taboo. Teachers, parents, and administrators didn't want technology to interfere with students' learning. They felt that integrating technology into the classroom would…
Best and Worst Reading Apps for Struggling Readers
Parents and teachers alike have been frustrated at times when every effort to help along a struggling reader has failed.The student knows all of the rules, knows how to put…
How Teachers Can Encourage Introverted Students
We all know introverted people. They come from all walks of life and all ages. And we know that some people are extremely introverted while others are only mildly introverted.So…
How to Identify and Help Students With Eating Disorders: A Guest Post
IntroductionMy friend Chloe (known as Nyxie online) writes an excellent blog that addresses issues with mental health and eating disorders. The reason why her blog is so good is because she has…
How to Organize a Saturday Teacher Spa Day
What if, after a super long week, you could transform your teacher's lounge (or a fellow teacher's living room) into a luxurious spa for the day?And what if I told…
10 Perfect Picture Books to Teach Middle Schoolers Emotional Intelligence: Some are Free!
We tend to think that middle schoolers are too old to be read to. Even more, we tend to believe that middle schoolers don't care about picture books anymore. Both…
Conflict Resolution in the Middle School Classroom
Middle schoolers like to fight. They like to argue. And they especially like to prove themselves right. Conflict resolution is certainly not on their mind, although conflict surely is. But…
Classroom Culture: How Do Your Students Feel?
Table of ContentsThe RealityThe SolutionTen Ways To Create a Positive Classroom CultureWhat the Surveys SaidConcerning BullyingBack to That List!1. Show them that you love your job.2. Give your students enough…
How to Choose Perfect Middle School Art Projects
Most students in middle school love art projects. They love discovering artistic techniques and trying their hand at it. Sometimes it's great. Other times it is pretty bad. But they…