Teaching Problem Solving in the Middle School Classroom
I love teaching problem solving to my middle schoolers! By this stage in their math journey, they’ve already laid a foundation. Now, I get to
New Middle School Teacher Guide to the First Days of School
When I first started my teaching career, I felt a loss at what to do with the first weeks of school. I had ideas and
Middle School Icebreakers for the Start of the School Year
The first week of the school year at the middle school level is always fascinating to witness. I’m busy trying to learn all of my
Probability Games and Activities for the Middle School Classroom
One of the trickiest math concepts I remember learning growing up was probability. Now, as a teacher, I find it just as tricky to teach.
How to Help Easily Distracted Students by Using Math Wheels
As a teacher, you already know just how fast-paced the curriculum is. The demands placed on teachers and students seem to grow every year. With
5 Ways to Practice Problem Solving Skills in Middle School
If you’ve been teaching or around middle schoolers very long then it will not surprise you to hear that their brains are still developing. I’m
How to Make End of Year Math Activities Unforgettable
You are almost at the finish line! The school year is winding down and you’ve got check marks next to all those standards you were
Preventing the Summer Slide: How to Keep Middle School Students Sharp in Math
Summer break can be an excellent opportunity for middle school students to rest and recharge. However, it can also lead to a phenomenon known as
End of the School Year Activities
End of Year Activities for Upper Elementary and Middle School Are you approaching the end of the school year? Does it feel like the
Word Wheel Challenge: A Middle School Game
An Engaging Word Game for ANY Subject I love to play thinking games with middle school students, don’t you? (Especially when they don’t really view
Six Quick and Easy Winter Activities for Middle School Math
You’ve only got a week or so with your middle school math students before the winter break begins….and schedule changes mean you’ll miss a couple
Engaging Fall Activities for Middle School
Fall Activities Found! Middle school students still like those fun seasonal activities:-) Many years ago (I have no idea how many) I used a graph
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