by Kristin | Jun 18, 2025 | Back To School, End of Year, Poetry
Getting to know your students is a significant element of every new school year. Instead of filling out a survey or information sheet, I prefer to include some creative writing opportunities! My favorite activities include writing poetry and using an I Am Poem Sample...
by Kristin | Jan 1, 2025 | Back To School, Poetry, Writing
At the start of the New Year, making resolutions can be a fun way to develop critical thinking skills and teach life skills, both of which are important, especially in middle and high school. The start of January is a fantastic time as students are acclimating to a...
by Kristin | Aug 27, 2024 | Back To School, Poetry, Reading Comprehension
Ever since I was a little kid, I have loved to write poetry! It probably started with reading nursery rhymes and then transcended into angsty teen poetry. Now, as an English teacher, I enjoy teaching and analyzing various types of poetry! I also try to make my lessons...
by Kristin | May 14, 2024 | Back To School, End of Year
19 Worthwhile End of Year Reflection Questions for ANY Classroom-The last days and weeks of school are usually very chaotic, exhausting, and nerve-wracking, especially for teachers. Students are itching to do ANYTHING except work, and I get it. Who wants to work when...
by Kristin | Jan 3, 2024 | Back To School, End of Year, Writing
Using goal setting worksheet printable activities might be just the ticket to start this January with some fun! Coming back after winter break can be a VERY difficult time for teachers, administrators, parents, and students alike. I mean, we finally had a moment to...
by Kristin | Oct 31, 2023 | Back To School, Teaching the Standards, Writing
When it comes to teaching about adjectives, knowing the parts of speech is key. I don’t know about you, but when I was growing up, grammar was a very important part of the curriculum. We had whole books dedicated to learning about the structure of the English...
