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The British playwright W. Somerset Maugham once said “t he crown of literature is poetry.” For the English teachers out there who have...

When studying the Middle Ages in your homeschool, engage kids by adding some fun medieval activities for middle school to your lesson plans.

I want to provide you with some fun activities for middle school to incorporate in your classroom. Fun activities for middle school help create a sense of community and allow students to form a relationship with you. Crafts and art projects act as fun activities for middle school students. Check out the list of other fun activities for middle school you can try in your classroom!

Tips and tricks to help middle schoolers understand basic stoichiometry including counting atoms and balancing equations.

Make the most of your reading instruction with these engaging reading comprehension activities for middle school!

Spark middle school excitement with a quick STEM challenge: design a cell phone stand! Foster creativity and engineering skills in a flash.

Volleyball drills for middle school. Use this opportunity to learn from experienced coaches and teammates, while also developing a love and appreciation

STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math and it’s really useful to include this in your student’s curriculum. Here are some STEM activities for middle school.

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Being the crazy person that I am, I've been at school the last week and a half setting up my classroom even though I won't be returning until November because of my maternity leave.  In between the hot gluing and book labeling, I met the person who will be filling in for me while I am out.  She's fresh out of college, completed her student teaching, and came to meet me with a list of questions and color-coded notes.  She was prepared ... and I was impressed!We got talking about the big picture: curriculum, routines to establish, units to cover.  Before leaving, she asked me several questions, but one in particular made me pause...What is your behavior plan? I literally stared at her for a few awkward beats and started flipping through my mental rolodex (youngins, look it up lol).  Then it hit me.  I don't have one!  I don't have one because I don't need one, and why don't I need one???I'm sure most veteran teachers feel this way!  Most of us don't have explicit behavior plans, so what do we know, what do we do, that new teachers don't?Tip One:  It starts with the first interaction. The first day of school and every day after, I am at the door greeting the kids when they enter my room.  I make eye contact, say hello, once I learn it, I say their name, and smile!  The first day of school I shake their hands and welcome them into the classroom.  THIS IS KEY.  If a student tries to enter the room in a way that I do not approve of, I do not let them enter.  I literally say these words:  That's not how we come into this classroom.  Let's try that again.  There is no yelling.  I keep a pleasant smile, but my tone is strict.  They try again, and you bet they enter in a more appropriate way and the correct tone is set.  She means business!Tip Two: Loud vs. Quiet My first year teaching I had all these cute call and responses to get the class's attention, but they never worked and I couldn't figure out why.  But after observing master teachers I figured it out.  When students get loud, new teachers get louder.  Master teachers get quieter.I don't know about your house, but in my house if we told our parents something and they were silent, it was WAY worse than if they yelled.  Same thing in the classroom.  Never, NEVER talk over the students.  There are 20+ of them and one of you; they will win every time.  The louder they get, the quieter you get.  Stand completely still and wait.  Wait.  Wait.  Until every student's attention is on you.  It may take a bit, but do it.  I normally watch the clock.  Standing there waiting can feel like a while, but watch the clock - count in your head 30 seconds, 45 seconds, 1 minute if it takes that long.  As soon as you have everyone's attention, glance around the room and move on.  They get it.  EVERYONE'S attention matters.  It's important that they ALL hear what is about to be said.  Once they learn this, they get each other quiet when you call for attention.What to do with the one student who still talks?  Use the power of a dramatic entrance!I wear heels every day (another story lol), so if a student continues to talk while I'm waiting, I walk... slowly... click... click... arms crossed... making my way over... until I'm standing next to them.  I glance down and wait.  No yelling.  No scolding.  No lecturing.  Just waiting.  Once they finish, pause a beat, then move on.  Continue teaching.This quiet waiting game prevents chaos from ensuing!  There is no yelling, no lecturing needed!Tip Three:  Know their priorities... Most likely, it's not you. Having taught for almost ten years in a middle school, I can tell you there is no greater influence on tweens than their peers.  They are so hyper-conscious of how they appear in front of their friends or classmates - keep this in mind!  It can be to your advantage, or if used the wrong way, can be a nightmare.Because of this social awareness, confronting a student's behavior in front of the class is not going to work.  Most of the time, they get embarrassed and act out because everyone is watching.  Corrections need to be discreet.  Walk over to a student's desk.  Tap on the desk and in a low voice tell them in a few words what needs to be done. Student playing with something they shouldn't have?  Walk over, tap the desk, make eye contact:  We're doing xyz now.  Wait until you see action, and then keep walking. If they behavior doesn't improve, I normally give the kids one more chance.  If after I address them twice there is no change, I ask them to step into the hallway.  That is where I will have the conversation about appropriate behavior.  But NEVER in front of their peers!  That is a sure-fire way to start a hostile relationship with a student.Let's Wrap Up... 1.  Set the tone at the start of class2.  Keep your voice calm and strong3.  Redirect students in a discreet manner  I hope these tips help all new teachers or even veteran teachers!  They have worked for me with my 7th graders!  If you have any tips you'd like to add, please comment below!  ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Want more iMrs Hughes? 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It is critical for students to understand expectations and feel comfortable within our class community so they can focus on learning. Here are a few strategies and examples of classroom management activities I implement with my students at the beginning of the school year.

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