We all want a literacy-rich secondary classroom. How can we get there? Literacy includes so much more than reading and writing that defining and articulating that one word can be…
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How To Clean Your Classroom at the End of the School Year
Looking for how to clean your classroom before summer break? Finals are over, reports handed out. You promise to meet your coworkers for tea over summer break. You sigh and…
5 Reasons To Use Quotes As Classroom Decor
Classroom decor is tricky for older students. Secondary students do not want to see the same posters they saw a few years ago. Plus, “fads” that appeal to older students…
Tips for New Teachers: Setting Up a Classroom
You’ve researched the influence of classroom decorations to keep students focused, without being distracting. You have posters and organizational items to keep students engaged but not overwhelmed. You have Pinterest board(s)…
Secondary Classroom Decorating Ideas
Middle and high school classrooms must acknowledge the desires and attitudes of older students. While considering secondary classroom decorating ideas, think away from prepackaged posters and banners. (I’ve never seen prepackaged themes aimed high school…
Bulletin Boards for High School Students
Making useful bulletin boards for high school students can be challenging. High school is a different land than lower grades. Students want to be recognized as almost adults. Since we…