Objective: Reinforce subject matter in a fun, competitive format. How to Run:
With my yearbook and journalism classes, I want to make sure that all of my staffers and editors feel like an equal, important part of our little classroom
Choosing the right games can turn a regular graduation party into a memorable event that everyone will be talking about for years. From classic outdoor games
You might think that STEM activities for high school students are difficult to come by but if you're willing to look a little deeper, there are plenty of fun STEM activities for you to choose from.
Perfect for getting older kids to know each other when the new school year begins.
Hands-on learning isn't just for younger students! These hands-on activities for middle and high schoolers will help older students enjoy learning and stay actively engaged in the process.
Getting to know you activities for middle school and high school students. These get to know you games are fun ice breakers for back to school and a new semester.
Try one of these free engineering design challenges and engineering projects for high school students to use the engineering design process.
These engaging, science-backed activity ideas are a must for you high school social studies classroom. - Let's Cultivate Greatness
5 creative first day of school activities for high school English so you can ditch the syllabus and start getting to know your students!
This post includes 5 back-to-school activities to establish procedures, build relationships, and set the tone for the rest of the year.
If you're interested in STEAM activities for kids but you have a high school student, these STEM games for high school students might be just what you're looking for.
Peak into Room 213's lesson plans: her kids are learning about prewriting & are brainstorming with candy. They are also working on speaking & listening.
You understand that STEM activities are extremely popular for kids, but what about STEM projects for high school? If you have a high schooler, you're probably looking for STEM projects and challenges.
Teaching Literary Analysis Through Archetypes A few years ago I found myself beginning my journey into teaching World Literature to 10th graders. The first 2 weeks of school can be challenging. You…
How many times do we skip over the "career development" aspect of our roles as high school counselors because it seems too tedious, or we feel like we don't
Valentine’s Day can be chaotic in the classroom, especially with teenagers and all their drama. But with a little creativity, you can channel that energy into something productive. Here are a few of my favorite Valentine’s Day activities—thank you note writing, argument debates, and fun writing prompts—that keep the mood light and engaged!
The Unfair Game is a totally unfair twist on Jeopardy that your students will LOVE to hate! Learn how to play and find sample game boards in this post.
Check our these 10 social skills activities for high school students that are fun, interactive, and help build those important skills!
First Day of School Activities to Get to Know Your Students Back-to-school time can be fun and exciting for middle and high school students. Getting off on the right foot at the start of a new scho…
Movement in the classroom is beneficial for many reasons. First and foremost, getting up to move in the classroom might help anxious students relieve stress.
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Life skills are a never ending set of tasks to learn. Even if you don't have a class specifically on life skills, you can weave them into your Family and
Discover 55 hilarious and creative punishments for losing a game in class with friends. From silly challenges to embarrassing dares! Read on!
These trendy and easy indoor youth group games for teens are fun for building connections and engagement with your church group.
Teens can be a tough group to please. They are often too cool for school and view anything remotely related to “team building” as corny and lame. However, there are some fun activities that even the most skeptical teen will enjoy. These team building activities for teens that are sure to get them engaged and excited.
Check out this 12 Pi Day activities for 6th-12th grade math! These activities are fun, engaging, and a great way to make Pi Day fun for your students!
Much like students who spend more hours on the hook of an essay than they do the bulk of an essay, I often found myself with a case of English teacher writing block when it came to planning my first day of school activities. Though I have ten years (x two semesters each) of ... Read More about First Day of School Activities for High School and Middle School English
From elementary school to middle school to high school, we've rounded up 41 STEM projects and activities for kids of all ages!
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Help the learning process with these simple strategies for making studennt thinking visible. Perfect for middle and high school English classes.
End of the year? Your students are blah and disengaged? Check out these end of the year activities for high school students.
This past school year was a great one. With every school year that passes, I like to take a moment and reflect on activities that were successful in the
Why I don't review the syllabus on the first day of class in high school and what I do instead. Fun first day of school activities and icebreakers!
The best "icebreaker" activity for high school students (who hate icebreaker activities). Get a jump start on creating a bond with your students.
At the end of each novel I teach, I like to have my students participate in some sort of culminating literary analysis project that allows me to assess their
Kids and young adults need extensive practice in strengthening their executive functioning skills. Executive functions are the processes in our brains that help us accomplish all tasks from beginning to end. We use them when we plan our day, organize our materials, begin a chore, focus on important
Discover fresh, fun, new writing games and use them to help students improve their writing skills while also enjoying themselves!
School clubs help students learn how to work with others and help them acquire social skills. But what are the different types of school clubs? Here are 34 school clubs that students can join.