Middle school bulletin boards can be low-prep and meaningful. When I taught middle school English, I wanted to change the bulletin board for every season. I justified that this change…
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A Literacy-Rich Secondary Classroom
We all want a literacy-rich secondary classroom. You can build a literacy-rich classroom environment with intentional actions and purposeful discussions. Literacy includes so much more than reading and writing that…
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
Quotes as classroom decor make inexpensive yet meaningful displays. Quotes for classroom decoration can also be easily rotated. Classroom decor is tricky for older students. Secondary students do not want…
Tips for New Teachers: Setting Up a Classroom
Setting up a classroom for the first time is a large undertaking. Don’t overly stress or spend too much money, though! You’ve researched the influence of classroom decorations to keep students…
Secondary Classroom Decorating Ideas
Secondary classroom decorating ideas can (and should be) simple. Don’t overwhelm yourself or students with high school English classroom decor. Middle and high school classrooms must acknowledge the desires and…
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 young adults. Since we…