Teaching Middle School
10 Critical Thinking Skills Middle School Students Should Master
Adaptability is more than just a buzzword; it’s a crucial skill that empowers middle school students to navigate the complexities of their rapidly changing environment. Think of adaptability… learn more
Share My Lessons: Free Middle School Lesson Plans & Resources
The American Federation of Teachers’ Share My Lesson is a free, award-winning community-based site that brings together educators, parents and caregivers, paraprofessionals and school-related personnel, specialized instructional support… learn more
New Year's Choice Board for Middle School
These New Year's student choice cross-curricular activities for middle school students are perfect for celebrating and learning about the world's New Year's traditions in your classroom! They are great… learn more
2 Peas & a Dog: Free Middle School Lessons
These free middle school lesson plans are great for teaching English Language Arts, Social Studies, or Science. This list also includes free professional development resources for educators. learn more
TES: Middle school teaching resources
Inspire your students with a range of middle school and high school teaching resources. Whether you’re teaching Grade 6 or Grade 8, keeping your class engaged with new… learn more
19 Memes Capturing the Reality of Teaching Middle School
Middle school is such an interesting and fun place, but it is not for the faint of heart. The quirks of middle schoolers can either make you laugh… learn more
MiddeWeb Kids: 5 Things to Know about Middle School
A middle school teacher observes the life of a middle schooler through the eyes of her 6th grader. BY AMBER CHANDLER UPDATED 01/16/2021 learn more
MiddleWeb
MiddleWeb is all about the middle grades — with a sharp focus on teaching and learning in grades 4-8. Topics range from bullying to history lesson redesigns to… learn more
100 Winning Debate Topics for Middle School Students
When students learn to debate, they gain valuable life skills. Debates teach kids to research their topic, make informed choices, and argue effectively using facts instead of emotion.… learn more
50 Tips, Tricks, and Ideas for Teaching 6th Grade
We Are Teachers. Ah, teaching sixth grade. Students fall into that sweet spot of demanding to be taken seriously and yet aren’t too cool to act out stories… learn more
10 Tips for Motivating Reluctant Elementary and Middle School Writers
Students have a natural inclination to tell stories but can freeze up when it comes to writing. These tips help them channel their ideas onto the page. By Cindy… learn more
New Moon - The Magazine For Girls
The NewMoon 'zine and magazine is written and edited by girls, mostly in middle school, and overseen by adult mediators. The subscription price is reasonable. Topics respond to… learn more
10 THINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS WANT YOU TO KNOW
I originally wrote this post a couple years ago after talking with my son about his first year in middle school. The quotes are his…love them or leave… learn more
The Art of Managing Middle School Students
Ben Johnson looks at how a middle school teacher can cope? Two tools: Distraction and Relationship. learn more
15 MORE MUST TEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL ROUTINES
Year five is in the books! Each year I try new things, and learn how to best set students up for success. This year I have found that… learn more
Why Teaching Middle School Is So Hard
We are Teachers Tell people you teach middle school and you’ll get one of two responses. Captain Awesome September 17, 2018 learn more