A Teaching Blog by Suzy Memeo
Students are often excited about the latest TikTok video, fashion trend, or video game. Due to the amount of technology and information readily available, it can be hard to keep students motivated to learn! This is especially true when teaching about aspects that occurred long ago. To counteract this, history
Bell ringers, warm-ups, morning work, brain activators…Whatever you call them, these beginning of class tasks can, in fact, be classroom management game-changers! Bell ringers for 6th-grade history can be used to assess and activate student learning, calm the chaos, establish a predictable routine, and make transitions easier. Not to
Are you on the hunt for engaging and effective Medieval Times activities for middle school? This can certainly be a fun yet challenging time period to teach. However, incorporating a wide variety of activities can definitely help engage your students and increase mastery of these more difficult topics. Luckily, most
Aside from having horrible allergies, spring is my favorite season. I always look forward to the warmer weather and spending more time outdoors. Spring also reminds me of pastel colors; light shades of pinks, violets, blues, and yellows. I also love a spring wardrobe – we get to swap out
Teaching during a never-ending pandemic has been exhausting both mentally and physically. Whether you are a new teacher or a veteran, the last two years have probably been the most challenging of your career. Unfortunately, it does not appear to be coming to an end anytime soon. Therefore, it is
Take a few minutes to think about your classroom decor. What would your dream classroom look and feel like? In addition, how do you want your students to feel when they walk through the door? Of course, we tend to gravitate toward the bright colors and prints that kids love
Whether you’re a new teacher or a veteran and no matter the content you teach, you NEED a lesson plan! Having and using a lesson plan template keeps you focused and gives you a clear, organized outline for your day. Don’t worry! I’m not referring to the elaborate lesson plan
The beginning of 2021 threw educators, parents, and health officials into confusion, especially with the prevalence of the Delta variant at the time. Now, with a few months into the reopening of classes and the roll-out of vaccinations for children ages five to 11, it seems that things are slowly settling into
4 Awesome Stone Age Activities for History Teachers!Today I’m sharing some fun ideas and resources for 6th grade teachers planning their Ancient Civilizations Unit.With these resources for history teachers, you’ll instantly have a complete plan for a fun, engaging, and rigorous Stone Age unit! Stem Activities Use these cross-curricular activities
Are you constantly spending time searching for updated ELA materials? Or, are you always trying to find ways for students to have FUN while learning the content? Is there an anxious feeling while trying to differentiate for each student? Don’t worry, you are not alone! It can be so hard