Back in February, a new teacher asked me for ideas for teaching from a cart. She would be rotating rooms and needed to figure out a way to do this. We used our best resource -- the teachers in our FB group -- to think tank a solution. Little did we know that many teachers would be going back to the classroom this fall with plans to work from a cart. TIPS for Teaching FROM A ...
The Flipped Classroom and Hybrid Learning
Hybrid learning - I had never heard this term until about a month ago, and now, it seems to be the type of learning environment that thousands, if not millions of teachers (and their students), are trying to navigate. The hybrid model functions both online and in the physical classroom. Students will be expected to complete some of their learning at home, some of their learning at ...
20 Must Have Teacher Supplies
If I had to draw one very broad generalization about teachers, it would be that teachers love school supplies. To this day, I am exhilarated by walking down the school supply aisle. I have compiled a list of my favorite teacher supplies, all priced under $20. These are all supplies that I have found useful in my classroom, along with some great ideas for incorporating them. Some ...
Back-to-School Round Up
If you are already thinking about your classroom and gathering ideas on Pinterest for a classroom management system, this post is for you. We have rounded up some of our favorite back-to-school blog posts and put them in one spot for your ease and enjoyment. Back-to-School Round Up On Preparing your Mindset Prepare yourself to lead your classroom confidently and effectively. Back ...
20 Must Teach Middle School Routines
With almost 30 years in the middle and high school classroom between the Maneuvering the Middle team, we have many thoughts on the routines and procedures necessary to run a successful classroom. This list is not exhaustive but will hopefully provide you with a place to start. One recommendation is to think backwards. Start by thinking about how you want your classroom to look and ...
20 Technology Gadgets for Teachers
Teachers love school supplies! And we love technology gadgets. Basically, school supplies for the 21st century. When compiling this list, I asked myself, “What would make my job as a teacher easier?” If it runs on electricity and I answered “yes” to the above question, then on the list it went. 1. Hue Doc Cam Crystal clear picture and super easy to use. One cord to plug into your ...
Online Courses for Middle School Math
Even without the historical end to the 2019-2020 school year, I think teachers can agree that most students experience the ‘summer slide’ when they return to school in the fall which means there is a need for online math courses this summer. If you are not familiar with the term summer slide, here is Scholastic’s explanation: “The concept of the summer slide has been on researchers’ ...
Free Math Performance Tasks for Middle School
Middle School Math Teachers, we would love to give you THREE math tasks that you can use for the next school year! They are designed to be used in the classroom or with distance learning! Click the link below, enter your email address and we send these right over to your email. Then, read below for different ways to incorporate them into your classroom! This is a thank you for all ...
Why You Should Use Exit Tickets
“You can’t correct what you can’t detect.” Have you ever been shocked by the results after a quiz or test? Was this also the first time you had gathered data from students on the given topic? Usually, that was the case for me. Teachers need to monitor how students are progressing daily to have a real understanding of whether or not they are ready to move on. I would fall into the ...
Teacher Desk Supplies You Need at Your Desk
Teachers love Post-it Notes and fun colored pens. We can always be counted on to have the latest and greatest of school supplies. But what else does a teacher need at their desk? Teachers practically live in their classrooms, so what supplies will come to the rescue over and over again? Here is our comprehensive list of teacher desk supplies you will not regret having in your ...