Relationship Building Strategies for the Classroom
Published: Sun, 04/28/19
Strategies to Build a Positive Rapport with Students from the First Day! While engaging, student-centered instruction is critical to my work with…
Mrs. Beers Language Arts
Blog updates and the latest language arts resources from Mrs. Beers ELA Classroom.
Poetry Analysis for Middle School Students
Published: Sun, 03/31/19
POETRY! That one, 6-letter word can send shivers down the spine of an unsuspecting middle Poetry analysis can send shivers down the spine of an…
ELA Test Prep... March Madness Style!
Published: Sun, 03/17/19
It is e citing that spring break is on the horizon and state testing is around the corner With the e citement of March Madness, a quick trip to Dollar…
10 Things Middle School Readers Want You to Know
Published: Sun, 02/24/19
If you have ever wondered what is going on inside the minds of middle school readers... Our middle school readers are pretty cool human beings. Here…
5 ways to prepare for your classroom observation
Published: Sun, 01/27/19
Despite this being my 18th year, classroom observations still make me a little nervous. Despite this being my 18th year, observations still make me a…
The January Classroom Refresh
Published: Thu, 12/27/18
Refreshing your classroom after winter break, and helping students set new goals is... Refreshing your classroom after winter break, and helping…
Student Engagement for BIG KIDS!
Published: Thu, 12/13/18
Keep middle school students inspired, motivated, and enthusiastic to learn... Keep your students inspired, motivated, and enthusiastic to learn…
Thanksgiving ELA Ideas for Middle Grades
Published: Sun, 11/18/18
Here are a few Thanksgiving activities (free and paid) I use for middle school students. Thanksgiving break is almost here, and I've put together a…
Veteran's Day Ideas (with interview freebie)
Published: Wed, 11/07/18
Encourage your students to talk to veterans. Their stories are incredible and Challenge your students to speak to those veterans in their lives. They…
ELA Halloween Fun (and close reading freebie)
Published: Thu, 10/11/18
Halloween is a naturally fun time for students, and that gives teachers plenty of fun ways As the Halloween season draws closer, I wanted to share…