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3 Classroom Systems That Saved My Sanity in Science

If you’ve ever stood in front of your middle schoolers and heard the dreaded “Wait… we had homework?” or “What are we doing today?”, this one’s for you. Middle school science is a beautiful mess of labs, curious brains, and way too many missing pencils. Over the years, I’ve tried a lot of systems, some…
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Welcome to the Chaos: How to Create a Classroom Where Middle Schoolers Feel Safe (and Maybe Even Learn Something)

Let’s be honest: The first week of school smells like pencil shavings, nervous sweat, and the faint odor of “I forgot how to human over the summer.” Middle schoolers walk in with brand-new sneakers, questionable confidence, and roughly 300 emotions tucked under their hoodie sleeves. If you want learning to happen (and not just fire…
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3 Things You Are Doing Wrong with Your Classroom Escape Room

1. Not setting expectations/ roles If you are planning a classroom escape, it is wise to spend some time prior to the escape going over expectations and roles. The last thing you want to do is throw students in a group for a high stress activity and expect it to go smoothly. There is always…
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3 Classroom Systems That Saved My Sanity in Science