You know the feeling – you’ve just explained a perfectly curated activity to your classroom full of students. You lay out all of the instructions, address common misconceptions you think may arise, and finally release students to work. Phew! Then, approximately three minutes later, IT happens. You have a line of students at your desk […]
Discover effective classroom management strategies tailored for middle school science teachers. From engagement techniques to fostering a positive learning environment, enhance your teaching skills with practical tips and insights in our latest blog post.
Looking for a fun way to start each class period? These unique ways to start each science class will grab your students’ attention and help with classroom management.
How to teach your students to take good notes
“What can I do for extra credit?!” I’m pretty sure there isn’t a middle or high school teacher that hasn’t heard these exact words coming from a student’s mouth. Students are HUGE fans of the concept, and honestly, who can blame them? Another way to boost their grades? Most students will leap at the opportunity (especially […]
It’s that time of year again. The new school year is just around the corner and teachers everywhere are heading back into the school building with boxes of classroom supplies and a list of last minute classroom “to-do’s.” When it comes to back to school resources every middle school teacher needs, everyone has their own […]
great books every teacher should read
lesson ideas when can’t start a new unit
Science movies to show your middle schooelrs
Tips for using bell ringers in your science classroom
Tips for new science teachers transitioning from other careers
10 effective classroom strategies for new and veteran middle school teachers.
Classroom management isn’t easy, but you CAN improve. Try these 17 easy strategies you can implement tomorrow – all tried and tested in my own classroom.
One of my first times giving explicit classroom management advice that worked!
How I use coloring to promote strong classroom management.
