Secret Sauce:
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If you’re interested in building positive relationships with your students and their parents, check out this awesome lesson!

18 Epic Back to School Activities for Middle School
The first day and first week of school are all about setting expectations, getting to know each other, and building a positive classroom culture. These engaging and interactive ideas will

24 Must Do End of Year Activities Every Middle School Teacher Should Know
The end of the school year is exciting, but it can be tough to find fun end of year plans for the last weeks of school. In this post, we’ll

Mentor Texts for Teaching Writing
Using the right mentor texts has really boosted my success in teaching writing. In this post, we’ll discuss what mentor texts are, why they’re important, and how to use them

Tackle Test Prep Pain with these Creative Solutions
Ditch the test prep pain with some creative solutions! Ask any English Language Arts teacher to identify the absolute worst time of the school year, and I guarantee they’ll give

5 Super Helpful Tips for Teaching Writing in Middle School
5 Game-Changing Writing Tips for Middle School Teachers If you teach writing in middle school, I’ve got some more super helpful, easy-to-use tips to make your life easier! Before long

Lesson Plans for Halloween that are Perfect for Middle School!
The good news is that October is a spooktacular and fun time of year! The not-so-good news is that Halloween falls on a school day. So it’s time to start