Lesson Planning
Effective lesson planning is the one of the keys to student success. It provides a sequence of activities and instruction that brings students from a basic understanding to a more complex one. The posts below offer lesson planning ideas including unit planning, templates, engaging classroom activities to incorporate, and even professional learning community tips.
Math TEKS Resources for Middle School Teachers
Using Scholastic Magazines to Reach Reluctant Readers
The Middle School Syllabus
10 Ways to Use Task Cards in Your Classroom
Personal Financial Literacy Activities for Middle School
Student Data Tracking That You Can Keep Up With
A Peek Inside My Test Prep
7 Ways to Make Math Relevant
How to Teach Part, Whole, and Percent
Why You Should Use Exit Tickets
Scholastic Magazines for Middle School
Step-by-Step Vertical Alignment
Math Problem Solving Strategies
Donor’s Choose Ideas for Middle School
Engaging Websites for Middle School Math
Alternative Assessments in Math
Turn Any Worksheet Into an Activity
5 Tips for a Successful STAAR Review
Goal Setting and Test Prep: Helping Students Achieve More
Making Test Prep Fun for Students and Teachers
How To Structure a 100 Minute Class Period
5 Classroom Management Books for Middle School
7 Ways to Use Khan Academy
How to Teach a Multi-Level Class
6 Instructional Strategies for Middle School
