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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The Power of 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…
Inspire and Motivate: 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…
Ultimate Guide: Setting Up a Classroom for New Teachers
The best way to arrange desks and furniture is to create a layout that promotes a sense of community and allows for easy movement and interaction. Don’t worry if you…
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…
Creative Bulletin Boards for High School Students
ELA bulletin boards can help students to understand content and reinforce practice. They can stress your messages, and they can build community. Once, I strove to change bulletin boards monthly,…