Unpacking the New 2023 Mathematics VA Standards Every 7 years, the Virginia Standards of Learning undergo a facelift. This year is no different! And now, Virginia’s public schools must prepare! The plan is for the new standards to be fully implemented for the 2024-2025 school year and school divisions are scrambling to prepare! Why? Because […]
February is a special time to celebrate and educate about the rich history and achievements of African Americans. Black History Month gives us a great opportunity to engage our middle school students in learning about the incredible contributions of black people in the United States and beyond. I’ve got some exciting activities lined up that […]
Ready for your introduction to slope lesson? Have you ever tried explaining the concept of slope to a middle school or high school class and watched their eyes glaze over? Trust me, I’ve been there. But what if I told you that teaching slope could actually be… fun? Let me share some tips and tricks […]
5 Engaging Math Review Games for Middle School Flashback to middle school math class: the same old review drills to practice important math skills, day in and day out. As a former teacher, I get it. Traditional math review can be a snooze-fest. Older students need a little more encouragement. There are many different ways to review. Sometimes you just need a […]
8 Thanksgiving Math Activities that Students will LOVE These are a few of my favorite fun Thanksgiving math activities to use in middle school this time of year. There are so many different ways to incorporate a little holiday fun into your classroom. Plus, your students will be impressed that you took the time to […]
Are you in search of some exciting class prize ideas to spice up your prize box? Look no further! In this blog post, I’m thrilled to share my top six picks that will surely delight your students. I’ll be sharing Amazon affiliate links, which means I will receive a small commission if you choose to […]
Ah, the month of October. The fall season is in full swing, leaves are changing colors, and pumpkin-spiced everything fills the grocery store. It’s a time of year when the best part is— you guessed it— Halloween! But how can you bring the Halloween spirit into your classroom? You’re in the right place! We’ve got […]
Are you on the hunt for fun order of operations activities that will help your 7th and 8th grade students not only understand but also master the order of operations? Well, your quest ends here! In this blog post, I’m giving you the *TEA* on my four most popular order of operations activities that will […]
Supercharge Your Classroom: 5 Reasons to Embrace Daily Agenda Slides! I start each class with a daily agenda slide because it helps me and the students stay on track! If I’m being honest, I do 99% of my planning through my slides. Hopefully, by the end of this blog post, I will have convinced you […]
10 Fun and Engaging First Week Activities for Middle School Back to school season is my favorite!! I like to kick off the new school year with a bang! Middle school can be an exciting but challenging time for students, so I like to make the first week fun but also take advantage of the […]
