Most teachers treat middle school lab safety like the boring thing you have to get through before the "real science" starts. You know the drill. Hand out the safety contract. Review the rules. Show the PowerPoint. Give the quiz. Check the box and move on. But what if lab safety is actually one of the most valuable units you'll teach all year? Most middle school science teachers don't ... Read More about Ditch First Week Chaos with This Middle School Lab Safety Plan
15 Teacher Burnout Prevention Strategies That Actually Work
Somewhere along the way, it feels like teaching became a competition to see who could survive on the least amount of sleep while creating the prettiest classroom. If you’re leaving at contract time, reusing lesson plans, using the same warm-up routine every day, or buying resources instead of making everything from scratch, social media might make you feel like you’re doing something wrong. But ... Read More about 15 Teacher Burnout Prevention Strategies That Actually Work
Why I Swear By Middle School Daily Agenda Slides
Middle school students love structure. Will they ever admit it? Absolutely not. However, after teaching middle school science for years, I can confidently say that students thrive when they know exactly what to expect. One of the best classroom management changes I ever made was consistently using middle school daily agenda slides. And honestly? I wish I had started sooner. When I first ... Read More about Why I Swear By Middle School Daily Agenda Slides
Classroom Procedures for Middle School Science That Saved My Sanity
Middle school science is one of the most fun subjects to teach...and also one of the easiest classes to lose control of if you don't have strong classroom procedures for middle school science in place. Think about it. We ask students to participate in labs, move through stations, collaborate with partners, use supplies, complete notebook activities, transition between tasks, and somehow ... Read More about Classroom Procedures for Middle School Science That Saved My Sanity
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