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With the new school year upon us, it’s time to start thinking about the types of activities that you want your kids to get involved with. Every child is different. How do you choose the best activities for your child to get them interested in extracurricular activities?

How Parents Can Ease the Back-to-School Transition for Middle School Kids

Middle School Teaching Strategies

It can be challenging to know what to do to get your middle school child ready for all of the activities, requirements and events that will go on during the school year. Here are a few tips that you can follow that may come in handy as you ready your youngster for yet another academic year.

Is Online School Right for My Middle Schooler?

An increasing number of schools are going online. This method may have its advantages, but is it the best choice for kids in middle school grades?

President Millard Fillmore Webquest: America’s 13th President

This President’s Day encourage your students to learn about some of our nations presidents through a series of webquests! This series covers our nation’s 13th through 16th presidents.

President Franklin Pierce Webquest: America’s 14th President

Learn about our nation’s 14th president, Franklin Pierce, with this webquest.

President James Buchanan Webquest: America’s 15th President

Learn about America’s 15th president, James Buchanan, with this webquest.

President Abraham Lincoln Webquest: America’s 16th President

Middle School Teaching Strategies

President Abraham Lincoln is well known as the president who was in office during the American Civil War. But what else do your students know about the 16th president of the United States? Have them complete this fun webquest to learn more!

Tips to Help Your Child Focus: Tips for Parents

Whether or not your child has been diagnosed with ADD or ADHD, these tips should help your child focus, be healthier, and do better in school.

Five Great Jobs for Pre-Teens

If you have thought about helping your preteen get a job, it’s a great idea! It gives them a sense of responsibility, makes them feel good about themselves by using their skills to make their own money, and helps create confidence in them for future jobs.

Keep Kids Safe When Bringing Mobile Devices to School

With an increasing number of schools utilizing the BYOD policy (“Bring your own device"), some parents and even administrators have concerns about the legal and safety issues. What should you know as a parent to keep your child secure?

STEAM Writing Lesson Plan: Incorporating Film, Music, Tech and Writing Using Into the Woods and Frozen

Perhaps you have seen the article and lessons on the culminating writing experience using Into the Woods. If you liked the idea but do not have enough class time to dedicate to the task, try this quick writing experience instead. Use the download provided for a STEAM-centered lesson they’ll enjoy.

Fairy Tale Culminating Writing Lesson Plan: Using Once Upon a Time and Into the Woods as Teaching Tools

This innovative approach to fairy tales is an ideal culminating writing experience for your students. Use the movie Into the Woods as a guide and show episodes of Once Upon a Time to inspire your students to become excellent creative writers, skilled at creating their own unique fairy tale by blendi

Fairy Tales as Teaching Tools: Downloadable Lesson Plan for Into the Woods

Fairy tales can be an excellent starting point to encourage students to read weightier materials. One way to spur interest is with the popular movie, Into the Woods. Discover how you can use this film with the free download provided.

Quote Analysis Lesson Plan: Using the Film Into the Woods

Quote analysis is certainly not a new idea, but finding a fresh, exciting way to introduce it to your middle school class can be a challenge. Consider using a popular movie to encourage your students to participate.

Superfudge by Judy Blume: Lesson Plan and Activity

Peter and Fudge return in the third book of Judy Blume’s well-loved series. Fudge is no longer the youngest child in the Hatcher family when a new baby sister, quickly nicknamed “Tootsie,” is born. Download the free teaching guide to read along and discuss the book, ending with a fun activity.

Judy Blume’s “Sheila the Great” Lesson Plan and Download

Unlike the other books in the “Fudge” series, the second installment is written from Sheila Tubman’s point of view, giving readers a glimpse into the real life of this seemingly overconfident classmate of Peter Hatcher. Use the guide to read along with your class.

Fudge-a-Mania by Judy Blume Lesson Plan for Middle School Teachers

Third in the ever-popular Judy Blume series, Fudge-a-Mania follows Peter Hatcher and his family as they spend their vacation alongside the dreaded Sheila Tubman and her family. Students who have read the first two “Fudge” books will love this sequel, and this guide will help you make the most of it.

Double Fudge by Judy Blume Lesson Plan, Activities and Vocabulary List

Students who have read the entire “Fudge” book series by Judy Blume have watched Farley Drexel –aka Fudge– grow from a tiny tot to a school-aged boy. Read along and enjoy lively discussions with this helpful teaching guide.

A Teacher’s Guide for Using Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing in the Classroom