Middle school turn in system

This rule must be followed by middle school teachers! Following this rule #1 for teaching middle school will make everyone happier - teacher and students - because this rule is based on mutual respect and positive feeling tone, yet is also based on being firm and consistent. Read the blog post to find out how to make all of your lives easier in middle school with this simple practice. Also works for K-12, but especially useful in grades 6, 7, and 8. Bring out the best behavior & discipline…

Are you going crazy trying to keep track of who is turning in their work and who isn't? Frustrated about the zeros in the grade book? Implement this easy system to refocus the responsibility on your students. Click to read more...

How to manage student absences for middle school without any of the stress!

9 valuable lessons I've learned about Classroom Management as a middle school teacher!

This single classroom procedure has made a HUGE difference in my experience teaching middle school. My first year teaching I didn't do this and I knew that something needed to change. I decided to put into a place a daily bellringer for every one of my classes. I am a Family Consumer Sciences teacher so I teacher 4 different classes!You can call it whatever you want to call it but I call it a bell ringer because my students are expected to be doing it as soon as the bell rings to start…

Setup your middle school sub binder in minutes!

Fantastic ideas for setting up a middle school classroom. Ideas are easy to implement and to keep going all year long from 2 Peas and a Dog.

A simple, super smart way to motivate your students to turn in their homework.

Do you have multiple classes as an elementary teacher? This post shares how you can keep all the classes organized and well managed.

Middle school teacher shares how to prepare for a great back to school meet the teacher open house!

*Originally posted on E, Myself, and I (4/2011 and updated 8/2013). EDITED TO ADD: My Missing Work Log/ “Yellow Sheet” is an idea I got from a veteran teacher during my field experience in college. I have used it for eight years now with great success. Many of my own colleagues (and lots of you –...Read More »

Engage your middle school students from Day 1 with a unique approach to teaching your policies and procedures. End the monotony by changing your approach to the First Day of School!

I finally have gotten the chance to remember to put pictures up of my classroom! Between jury duty, coaching, conferences, collaborative work, and teaching I have not been able to post much lately. Here's what my classroom looks like. Back of the room The objectives board Supplies cabinet Student supplies and binders My desk Exit slips No name board where I put papers that have no name...they usually go unclaimed Yellow slips are used when students do not have homework to turn in but want to…

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.

You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Find out my top middle school routines & procedures that should be taught on day 1.

Middle School ELA Teacher on Instagram: “Exit ticket system: When students hand in exit tickets, they choose one of these bins 👆🏽to turn in their work. In a matter of seconds, I…”

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Great ideas for early finishers in the middle school Social Studies classroom.