Incorporating Key Social Emotional Learning Techniques into Middle School Lessons
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by Kristy
1w ago
Social emotional learning can be a natural and essential component of our teaching; this blog post will discuss how you can incorporate it seamlessly into your middle school lessons. The pandemic took a significant toll on our students’ social and emotional learning development as many students had to be participating in online learning for significant parts of their day.  What is Social Emotional Learning (SEL)? Social emotional learning (SEL) is a process that equips students with the skills and understanding to manage emotions, build positive relationships, and make responsible decisi ..read more
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10 Creative Reading Response Activity Ideas to Ignite Classroom Engagement
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by Kristy
1w ago
It can be difficult to develop an engaging reading response activity that your students will enjoy working on. However, the right reading response activity can keep classroom engagement high and foster a genuine connection with class novels.   This month, I’ve teamed up with Melissa from Straight Outta Class to share 10 reading response activity ideas you can use in your classroom next time your students read. These activities go beyond your traditional book summary or comprehension questions. They require students to think critically about the texts they’ve read and demonstrate the ..read more
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Upgrading The Book Report: Try a Book Flatlay Project
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by Kristy
2w ago
The traditional book report has its place in the Language Arts classroom, but it doesn’t have to be the only way students are expected to share or talk about their reading. Some more creative ways – such as a Book Flatlay Project, also known as a Book Bento – can help students share their reading creatively and thoughtfully.  This blog post will review what a book flatlay is and explain how to use this type of project in your middle school classroom.  What is a “book flatlay”? A book flatlay is a popular photography style often used on social media platforms to showcase books in an ..read more
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How to Create a Scatter Plot Graph in Google Sheets
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by Kristy
2w ago
Using Google For Education tools, it is easier than ever to create graphs with your students. But you might wonder if it is necessary to learn this skill and how it might be used in the real world. In this blog post, you will learn how to create a scatter plot in Google Sheets.  What are scatter plots?  Scatter plots are similar to line graphs in plotting points on a graph. The difference is that with a line graph, the data for each point is directly related, whereas on a scatter plot, instead of seeing how points connect, you are looking for trends within the charted data. So, rath ..read more
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10 Fantastic Student Engagement Strategies To Keep Students Focused
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by Kristy
1M ago
Transitional periods can often lead to distractions and decreased focus in students. That’s why it’s important to have student engagement strategies that keep students engaged, focused, and learning – even when they might be excited about an upcoming school holiday or the return to school from a school holiday.  Whenever a school break approaches, Lesa from SmithTeaches9to12 makes sure she has some activities in her back pocket that can capture and keep students’ attention as well as have them practicing skills new and old. Kristy from 2 Peas and a Dog has a similar approach to planning l ..read more
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4 Strategies To Help Improve Student Skills
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by Kristy
1M ago
Are you looking for ways to help improve student skills in your classroom? Having a few students in each class who need more basic skills has always been an issue. For instance, most of a class will turn in A and B essays and be ready to move on, while a couple of students will still need help to form a cohesive paragraph.   Or, a novel is entirely appropriate for the reading level of most of a class, but there are a couple of students whose reading skills are behind enough that you know they will struggle from page one.  In recent years, this issue has been exacerbated. Here a ..read more
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Benefits of Audiobooks for Middle School Students
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by Kristy
1M ago
Between the demands of school and those of extracurricular activities, getting the attention of middle school students can be tricky, especially when it comes to reading. However, incorporating audiobooks for middle school students can be beneficial in this situation.  As adults, we can choose not only what we read or when we read but how we read. Gone are the days of only having the print option of a book available; now there are print, digital, and audio formats, and even then, there are more options – hardcover, paperback, large print, ebook (which can be read on e-readers, tablets, c ..read more
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Teach Gratitude with Thank You Note Writing
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by Kristy
1M ago
Do you teach thank you note writing in your classroom? It is important to find effective ways to teach students gratitude. Developing and maintaining an attitude of appreciation is an invaluable life skill.  One of the best ways to help encourage students to practice gratitude is by incorporating thank you note writing into your middle school ELA curriculum.  I love using lessons about gratitude and thank you note writing during Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day or at the end of the school year. A short lesson on thank you note writing can provide a break for students and teachers from ..read more
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Engaging Grade 6 Science Lessons
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by Kristy
1M ago
Are you looking for Grade 6 Science Lessons for the Ontario Curriculum but don’t know where to start? 2 Peas and a Dog has got you covered.  Grade 6 science has many interesting units that students will find exciting and interesting. With these grade 6 science lessons, you will have no trouble making science fun and engaging.  In the Space unit, students will learn key concepts about space and our solar system; in the Biodiversity unit, students will learn about the variety of life on Earth; in the Flight unit, students will learn all about how things fly – from how air works to wha ..read more
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Help Students Cite Proper Evidence in Argument Writing
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by Kristy
1M ago
Students love to argue – with each other, their parents, teachers, etc. However, teaching argument writing can be a challenge for English teachers. How do we help students cite proper evidence in argument writing?  What exactly backs up their point?  This is an issue that is especially difficult for struggling students and those who are in special education. However, it’s not impossible – this is something that can be taught!  This blog post will go over five things that can make a difference in helping students figure out how to cite the correct evidence in their argument writ ..read more
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