Check out these 5 Short Stories for Valentine's Day for upper middle and high school students (with a twist)!

I encourage my students to step out of their comfort zone when selecting books ... but when was the last time I stepped out of mine?

Sometimes students want to be silly just for the sake of having fun, other times, they actually NEED an opportunity to be silly.

I have a mental checklist I use while searching for new short stories to read with my students, and it looks a little something like this!

Here are three middle school ELA activities that will help you get you and your students through the last few days before the break!

Today, I'm sharing three reasons you should always write reviews for your TPT purchases!

Teaching mythology is SO much fun, but it can come with a few challenges. Here are 3 common challenges and how to address them!

As students get older, society says they should be outgrowing things like playing classroom games. Don't listen. Keep playing and celebrate!

Help your students get creative and plan fun, fictional heists while refining their narrative writing skills in the process!

You've planned a fun game for your students, but time is being wasted as your students try to choose team names. Sound familiar? I can help!

It's Friday the 13th, and I can't think of a more perfect day to share my top 5 favorite spooky short stories for middle-grade ELA students!

Reading The Westing Game with your students? Check out these teacher tips and resources, and help your students get the most out the novel!

The following reactions are all reactions I've received in response to one statement, and they just might surprise you!

Back-to-school time can be stressful for teachers, students, and parents. Here's how to keep back-to-school paperwork simple & stress-free!

Summertime is brainstorming time for many teachers, and a question we often ask ourselves while brainstorming ideas for next year is, "How can I make my classroom more cozy for my students?" That's why I'm sharing the four simple things I would buy again for my classroom that have made it feel more warm and inviting.

I started First Chapter Fridays in my classroom last year. I'm sharing how I do First Chapter Fridays and the reasons you'll love FCF too!

Today I'm sharing how I make independent reading relaxing and fun in my middle school ELA classroom!

The top of my classroom computer desk has been screwed on the wrong way for a year. I should fix it, but I won't because it makes me happy!

When I think about my classroom, one of my main concerns is whether or not I'm creating a classroom environment that works for everyone.

When we realize we need something for our classroom, we tend to hop online and purchase it right then.