Secondary classroom

Need help determining your classroom systems and procedures for middle and high school? Design effective classroom procedures with a classroom procedures checklist printable for secondary teachers.

There are three kinds of teacher-decorators: those who were born for Pinterest, those who can’t, and all the ones in between (such as the broke, the tired, and the I-have-no-time-to-decorate). However, making a classroom appeal to middle and high school students doesn’t HAVE to involve serious crafting or expensive, time-intensive projects. Check out these tips from me and Bonnie from Presto Plans as you prepare your classroom for the fall (or at any time of year that you want to give it a…

If you're a secondary teacher, here are 9 AWESOME tips for managing your students and classroom! For veteran teachers or fresh out of college, these classroom management tips are great advice!

Looking for classroom decor ideas? Try some of these meaningful approaches to freshen up your middle or high school classroom.

Brainstorm inexpensive ways to decorate your classroom walls!

I’ve always been a teacher that likes to make my classroom a bit more homey than most. Even in my first year of teaching, I wanted to add lamps, a couch, and a papasan chair to my room to give it that little something extra. Well, my first year was 20 years ago, and there… Continue reading My Flexible Seating Journey in the Secondary Classroom

In my ‘Organization in the Secondary Classroom’ series, I’ve written about how I manage the paperwork in my classroom (this post has been viewed an incredible 81,000+ times) and how I tackle lesson planning. Today I’m sharing how I manage student absences! *Update: Due to multiple requests, the two forms I use that are mentioned […]

There are so many positive classroom ideas for high school that high school teachers should steal from the elementary world...

During the school year, your classroom is a second home to you and students. You want it to be functional but also comfortable and welcoming. Middle school and high school English Language Arts teachers discussed their classrooms: seating arrangements, decorations, organization of materials and supplies, and student work displays. Teachers also shared pictures of their classrooms and ones that inspire them. Read through the chat for ideas to implement in your own classroom.

this post contains affiliate links For many years, my classroom just didn't look or feel right. While I knew that the actions inside a classroom mattered more than what was on the walls, I also wanted it to look... well, at least clean and organized. Thus began a very gradual, years-long process of taking my room from a color-clashing mess to a comparatively calmer, semi farmhouse look. Some of the materials I bought, and some were reimbursed or bought by the school, but it did not happen…

18 Things to Consider When Decorating Your Secondary Classroom by Blog Contributors Created for Learning, Created by Mr. Hughes,Julie Faulkner, Laura Randazzo, Students of History, The Teacher Team, and Tracee Orman

If you're a secondary pre-service teacher, a newbie hire, or a veteran teacher, check out this post to create a simple, yet effective classroom management plan in your middle school or high school classroom. You'll find tips, strategies, activities, and ideas to create a proactive and positive behavior plan that prevents problems before they start. #iteachhighschool #iteachmiddleschool #secondaryteacher #classroommanagement

A new, modern, open-plan building frames this German secondary school. The interior design creates a welcoming atmosphere, consisting of wide hallways and wooden element. Troldtekt acoustic panels on walls and ceilings ensure a healthy indoor environment with superior acoustics. #goodacoustics #holzwolleplatten #träullsplattor #troldtekt

By setting strong class rules at the start you’ll be setting the tone for the rest of your time. Here are 47 ideas for middle school and high school classrooms.

Over the summer I had time to really think about my classroom and reflect on the things I wanted to (or needed to) change, as well as the things I wanted to keep the same. Below, you will find the …