Middle School Archives - Page 9 of 20

That transitional period between elementary school to middle school can be one of the most vital for students. It represents a transition from essential learning to serious study, where school becomes more about succeeding and learning more about subjects and less about knowing the basics. As such, middle school teachers face difficulty in providing their […]

Curriculum

Plans for Substitute Teachers

Maybe you’re a specialist or have something specific in mind when teaching your students. Either way, passing their education to another teacher can be a challenge. But we’re humans, just like everyone else " and sometimes we need a little time off. Whether it’s medical reasons, vacation, or anything else, creating plans for a substitute […]

Classroom

How I Use Improv in My Classroom

Many methods and techniques are designed to add a little bit more excitement and interest to the classroom. Improv is one of those skills. Not just suitable for comedy acts or drama class, improv can be a valuable tool for students when it comes to a whole host of skills, including: Creative thinking Problem-solving Empathetic […]

Well-being

Keep Yourself Healthy When Students Are Sick

Schools are places of learning and discovery. But let’s be realistic — they’re also germ factories. When you have a bunch of little kids who might not yet have learned how to reduce cold and flu transmission, you are at high risk of catching whatever is happening around the classroom. Even teachers of older students […]

Administration

How Principals Can Improve Teacher Observation

While they are a regular and necessary part of teaching, observations can be challenging for any teacher. As such, it’s down to the administration " and principals " to provide a process that’s efficient, practical, and fair. Anyone rarely behaves the same when they’re closely scrutinized as when they’re alone with their class. So, by […]

Inspirational

How Parents Could Help Me as a Teacher

Teachers worldwide are finding that more and more of their students are turning up to school without the essential foundation they need to get ahead. A study in Illinois has suggested 1-in-4 children are starting kindergarten without meeting the basic skills needed, let alone having a head start on the motor and emotional skills they […]

Classroom

The Last 15 Minutes of the Day as a Teacher

Isn’t it always amazing when you wrap up your lesson for the day and glance at the clock to see that dismissal will be in a minute or so? What about on those other days when you’re all set with your lesson, and there are still 10 or 15 minutes left until the bell rings? […]

Classroom

Try this to Keep Your Students Stress Free!

School can be just as stressful for students as it is for teachers. With so many expectations, responsibilities, and rules placed on their shoulders, it's no wonder education can be a serious source of stress. But as any good teacher should, helping students navigate stressful times to succeed can be incredibly rewarding. There are a […]

Behavior

Upset Parents

No matter how wonderful of a teacher you may be, there will be times when you have to deal with angry or upset parents. Let’s review a few pointers that can help you make the most out of a bad situation. If you stay calm to listen to their concerns and work to find a […]

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