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I’m excited to spotlight the PEEL Writing Strategy as my go-to pre-writing tool. Discover more about this game-changing pre-writing strategy!
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This post discusses the transformation of education through the use of student data folders to promote goal-setting, tracking progress, and fostering a growth mindset. The process of creating and implementing these folders is described, highlighting the positive impact on student growth, empowerment, and reflection. The benefits of using student data folders are also outlined, emphasizing…
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Ah, the countdown begins! Those weeks after Thanksgiving but before Winter Break? It’s like time hits the slow-motion button for students itching for freedom and teachers hoping for a fast-forward. The struggle is real—students daydreaming of endless days off, while teachers juggle to keep everyone focused without losing their sanity in the process. It’s a…
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Explore 4 empowering Native American Heritage Month research projects for middle school students. This blog post offers a step-by-step guide to integrating Native American culture into ELA lessons. Students choose, research, and present informative projects on notable Native American individuals, fostering ownership, self-assessment, and critical thinking. From banners to social media templates, trading cards, and…
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Are you looking for Native American Heritage Month Bulletin Board ideas and other activities for your middle and high school students? Each November, we commemorate Native American Heritage Month to honor the accomplishments and valuable contributions of Native Americans. The tradition began in 1990 when President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution, officially…
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The blog post discusses a strategy for teaching students to analyze writing samples and identify strong writing characteristics. The author offers a three-step activity involving grouping students into pairs or small groups, demonstrating the process by analyzing a sample, and encouraging students to do the same. Post-analysis activities include student presentations and a gallery walk…
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In the realm of education, the battle against censorship and book banning is an age-old challenge. Yet, in today’s climate, it’s hard not to feel disheartened due to the state of affairs. That’s precisely why now, more than ever, we must stand firm against those who seek to banish books from our classrooms and libraries…
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Have you ever planned the perfect writing activity that you knew would engage students and get them excited to write awesome compositions? You included multiple writing strategies to help your students. You were so excited to read those compositions until you actually read them and discovered off topic compositions and compositions lacking basic components…been there,…
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Hi y’all! Welcome to my blog, The Creative Classroom! My name is Stephanie Icenogle! I am a middle school teacher from South Louisiana who just finished her seventh year of teaching. My teaching certification includes 6th-12th grade Social Studies Education and English Education. I began my undergraduate degree at River Parish Community College where I…
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Maya Angelou once said, “How important it is for use to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!” Since 1987, we have celebrated the immense contributions and achievements of women throughout the month of March. Women’s History Month is a chance to not only celebrate a diverse group of women but to also educate others,…
