What is the Average Student Teacher Ratio? (And How to Make it Work for You)
For almost as long as I've been in the upper grades of school as well as my adult years, student teacher ratio has always been a topic of discussion. Because…
Relevant Articles Regarding Technology in the Classroom
There are all kinds of opinions on technology in the classroom. And regardless of what our opinions are, technology in the classroom is here to stay.Not only is it here…
Most Relevant Self-Care Books for Middle Schoolers
Just about all of us remember what a difficult time middle school was. Very few of us would ever want to repeat it. And things have not gotten easier or…
Creating a Scavenger Hunt for Your Classroom
Everybody loves a good scavenger hunt! The minute I told my students that we were doing a scavenger hunt to review their material, they were visibly excited. When you create…
Perfect Virtual Field Trips
Right now pretty much the whole country is shut down because of Coronavirus. So finding the perfect virtual field trips from around the world is a great idea right now…
Best Classroom Management Strategies for Middle School
We've all been there. No matter how hard we are trying to rein in an unruly classroom, nothing seems to work. And then, the principal, another teacher, or someone just…
The Madeline Hunter Lesson Plan: Should We Still be Using It?
The Madeline Hunter lesson plan has been functioning in schools since the 1970's. It was very heavily used nationwide throughout the 70's, 80's, and 90's.So what made the Madeline Hunter…
The 5e Lesson Plan: Everything You Need to Know About It
The 5e lesson plan is a very student-centric learning program. that was developed by the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study in 1987. The philosophy behind it maintains that students learn much…
Middle School Block Scheduling: the Pros and Cons
Middle school block scheduling has become a popular alternative to traditional school schedules in many schools across America.Block scheduling is a method that schools use, generally in middle and high…
Problem-Based Learning: Boost Your Students’ Success in the Real World
Problem-based learning may be one of the best techniques to teach your students how to live and thrive once they get out of the classroom and into the real world.So…