Need a New Bellringer? Try These 4 Warm Up Activities
We both made a lot of mistakes our first year teaching (who doesn’t?). But Steph is really glad that her…
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10 YA Stories about Friendship for First Chapter Friday
Steph’s been rewatching Grey’s Anatomy lately (yes, Netflix, I would like to continue watching, thank you), and despite all the…
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Not Another Syllabus! First Day of Class Activities to Engage Students
We’ve never really loved the first day of school. In theory, it sounds great. First day of class activities are…
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10 Inspirational Books for Teens
When we think about high-interest books for students, we often jump straight to fiction: murder mysteries, fantasy, over-the-top drama, science…
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A Full Year Plan for Teaching AP Literature
It’s no secret that we love all things planning. And a full year plan for teachers is the dream: no…
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11 YA Sports Books That Belong in Your Classroom Library
Sports were incredibly popular on our campus. Our teams weren’t necessarily great or even in a particularly competitive division, but…
