These five ways to use hexagonal thinking during the first few weeks of school will get the school year off to a great start! This
Hexagonal Thinking is a perfect activity for multilingual learners. One of the best parts of Hexagonal Thinking is its adaptability to any content area. Whether
Teachers have been freaking out about students using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the classroom, but have we thought about the power of AI for teachers? We
The end of the school year is near and I know these end of the year activities for secondary classrooms are going to come in
These effective strategies for teaching language learners are essential for dual language, co-taught, SIOP classes…honestly any classroom! I say this because ALL students are language
Secondary teachers are reading teachers no matter what content area they teach! There. I said it. I also want to shout it from the top
Creating a culturally inclusive classroom may seem like a big challenge at first, but these simple tips for fostering inclusivity will get you on the
These fun alternatives to math worksheets will ensure students are engaged! These activities are promised to get students excited about the work they are completing
These ready-to-go task card games for any classroom are great for all content areas and grade levels/ My favorite days are when students are working
Secondary back-to-school nights can come up fast during a busy time of the year which is why these quick and low-pre ideas are going to
These modern history classroom simulations are going to be a hit in your class. Sometimes I struggle with making history content more exciting outside of
Executing a meaningful and successful simulation in the classroom is a wonderful feeling. Let me tell you why… Most of my education was the old
Teaching students with different reading levels can be a challenge, but it is not impossible. These five free leveled text resources for junior high teachers are bound to save you time and make a great addition to your lesson planning.
Have you heard how amazing sentence frames and starters are for language students? If not, you are about to! They are such a great tool
Frontloading vocabulary has a place in every classroom, whether you teach elementary or secondary. You know when a student is reading out loud and they
Reading strategies that engage middle-grade students are hard to come by so that is why these reading strategies for comprehension are gold! Do you ever
You know when you have a student who is “acting” up in class, and you decide it’s time to call home? It’s time for that
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As the start of the school year rolls around, it’s time to start thinking of how we as teachers can connect with multilingual families. the
Whether it is the end of the year or the end of the unit, playing a review game is always engaging for students. After virtual
These easy vocabulary strategies will be a breeze to implement in all content areas no matter what grade you teach. Imagine this: you tell your
Where are my dual language teachers at?! Please tell me I am not alone when it comes to motivating and keeping students in the target
My first blog post ever, EEEEKKKK!!! I have seriously dreamed of having a blog since I was a student teacher back in 2016 (so 5
