Highschool teaching

For real. No cheesy music, no bad acting, and no trick endings where everyone is okay and it was all just a big misunderstanding. Seriously, your students are going to love these and they have just the right amount of horror while still being appropriate for school. Myths and Legends I can't say enough about ...

Some days you just need a break from the monotony! Preparing for exams, transitioning to a new unit, days when half your students are gone for a basketball tour

Don't buy a fancy, expensive teacher planner. See how I save my money and save myself a lot of time in the future with this teacher planner. A daybook with all your classroom routines and procedures. No need to write things over and over again. Perfect for when you have a substitute in your classroom. Any elementary, middle, or high school teacher can use this method for their day plans. This DIY planner is customized to your exact classroom schedule. Cheapest teacher planner you can find!

Be a great social studies teacher with these use-tomorrow, science-backed teaching strategies.

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New to teaching high school? These 5 tips will make your life easier!

A great blog of secondary English teachers helping you find great ideas to enhance your classroom!

A good self-help tool in the classroom. Our kids have a lot going on and don't always have the skills to deal with that. This is an easy way to provide a safe space for them to get things out.

Teacher boundaries are important or you'll end up exhausted, overwhelmed, stressed, and resentful. Here's how I started with one and build on.

Is your student population years behind in essential skills? Maybe you feel pressure to get them to proficient, even though they're high schoolers only reading at a middle school level--or lower! This blog post talks about breaking down those big projects and instead focusing on getting students caught up on necessary skills. #itslitteaching #highschoolenglish #secondaryela #teaching #alternativeeducation #reluctantreaders #title1school #lessonplanning

“It’s them not me.” “Kids today don’t care.” “I’m not their tour guide, I’m their teacher.” There are so many things wrong with the above statements that it would be a whole other post to explain i…

This introduction to poetry gives teachers ideas on teaching poetry minlessons that make a difference in how your students think about poems.

Have you tried project-based learning in your classroom? Both students and teachers find PBL to be an authentic & inclusive learning experience. Students of all ages and abilities enjoy when they can take charge and have ownership of the product they are creating to demonstrate their knowledge. Project-based learning creates an inclusive environment where students can take risks in their learning while developing universal skills that they can apply in and out of school. Check out the blog…

It didn't take long into my teaching career to realize that my students had no idea how to prepare for tests. While many schools are moving away from tests as

Even if you're not a naturally organized person, you can overcome! These organizing tips from a vet are brilliant and time-saving!