6-8 Middle School
Explore and share tips, strategies, and resources for helping students develop in grades 6-8.
Ensuring That Math Instruction Provides Opportunities for All
Students bring different combinations of strengths and weaknesses to the math classroom, and teachers can help all of them grow.Getting the Most Out of the Reader’s Notebook
In high school, reading instruction sometimes gets short shrift. Interactive notebooks can increase students’ intrinsic motivation to read.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.6 Foundational Ways to Scaffold Student Learning
A collection of evidence-backed tips to help students cross the bridge from confusion to clarity.Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Using Python Coding to Boost Students’ Interest in Algebra
Using basic coding to check work in math class is fun and introduces students to valuable coding basics.118Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.4 Ways to Boost Students’ Self-Efficacy
These strategies help students see what they have learned so they believe they can be successful in school in the future.5 Research-Backed Strategies to Reduce Students’ Social Anxiety
If your students are hesitant to speak up, you can try these ideas to help them find the confidence they need to engage fully.113Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.Maintaining Students’ Focus in the Spring
Teachers can use these small ‘upgrades’ or tweaks to their regular practices to help keep students focused and involved.7 Ways to Balance Joy With Rigor in Math Class
A few straightforward shifts and strategies can help create math classrooms where even the most reticent learners find their footing.Supporting Middle School Students With Little Formal Education
When English learners lack classroom experience, clear routines and hands-on activities can help them get the hang of things.125Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.5-Minute Film Festival: Pi Day Ideas for Any Subject
Celebrate Pi Day with these videos and activities for any subject.408Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.16 Variations on Think-Pair-Share to Keep Students Engaged
Teachers and students use this classic learning strategy often. To keep it from getting stale, try these tweaks.
Is it Time to Drop ‘Finding the Main Idea’ and Teach Reading in a New Way?
Some schools are changing the way they teach reading—based on research that shows background knowledge is more critical to comprehension than general skills like ‘finding the main idea.’57kYour content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.A Curriculum Supervisor’s Guide to AI-Assisted Lesson Planning
Instructional leaders have a role to play in guiding teachers to use AI effectively in unpacking standards and designing lesson plans.627Your content has been saved!
Go to My Saved Content.54 Excellent, Low-Stakes Writing Prompts
Across grade levels, engaging and creative writing prompts encourage kids to explore their opinions, reflect on experiences, and build strong arguments.
8 Strategies to Improve Participation in Your Virtual Classroom
Educators share their best synchronous and asynchronous strategies to boost student participation during online learning.50.3kYour content has been saved!
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