Middle school advisory

Promoting self-esteem in the classroom can be beneficial for all students, especially the period in which preteens and teens experience their most formative years. Here's what you can do in the classroom to help your middle school students feel more comfortable about who they are. #CultofPedagogyPin

Morning meetings (a.k.a. tutor time / form time / advisory period - it has many names!) is an extremely powerful way to start the school day with your students. It sets your students off on the right foot. It gives them a routine that is safe and predict

A few years ago, I teamed up with my friend Noelle from Maneuvering the Middle to put together our favorite teaching strategies and class management ideas as

I love Morning Meetings with my sixth graders. Our typical Morning Meetings follow the structure from Responsive Classroom, but there are some days that we spend a lot longer on activities than oth…

The pencils are sharpened, your classroom is clean and the bell rings…gulp…here they come! My feelings on the first week of school are conflicted. On one hand, it’s one of the most important weeks. Explaining and practicing the class procedures and expectations sets the tone for the rest of the school year. Success is vital. On the other hand, I’m so excited to start teaching my historical content that waiting until all the expectations are explained requires a lot of patience! Every teacher…

Everything I ever needed to know about middle school I learned in advisory!

Funny, free printable would you rather questions for middle school kids. The kids will have a blast debating these hilarious questions!

: A fun and interactive way for students to explore different career paths. Includes videos, quizzes, and

Middle School Mayhem: Analyzing TED Talks

Use SPARK and mindset to improve goals and strategies for the future August: Million Words or Fewer Parent Letter Career Cruising Matchmaker Interest Inventory SEPTEMBER: team building/belonging...