Middle school advisory activities

Middle school minds are truly a work in progress. Kids and teens in middle school need extra support learning and applying social-emotional skills every step of the way. Learn how to use strategies and techniques to build SEL skills with your learners that are fun, engaging, and meaningful.

Promoting self-esteem in the classroom can be beneficial for all students, especially the period in which preteens and teens experience their most formative years. Here's what you can do in the classroom to help your middle school students feel more comfortable about who they are. #CultofPedagogyPin

Discover 101 engaging icebreakers for middle school, including games, activities, worksheets, and questions to help students connect & thrive

Finding engaging TED Talks for middle school students is important task in inspiring and motivating your students. Find them right here!

Middle school teachers, are you heading back to school? These relationship building activities are great ice breakers to help you connect and relate to your students. Read the post for 5 easy activities your students will love!

I love Morning Meetings with my sixth graders. Our typical Morning Meetings follow the structure from Responsive Classroom, but there are some days that we spend a lot longer on activities than oth…

Use SPARK and mindset to improve goals and strategies for the future August: Million Words or Fewer Parent Letter Career Cruising Matchmaker Interest Inventory SEPTEMBER: team building/belonging...

The Unfair Game is a highly competitive review game for any class that your students will love to hate!

Planning last day of school activities that engage students and don't stress you out shouldn't be difficult! These 7 low prep ideas are...

A few years ago, I teamed up with my friend Noelle from Maneuvering the Middle to put together our favorite teaching strategies and class management ideas as

Use strategies and supports to teach your middle school learners how to be stronger planners, time managers, and problem-solvers. These are activities every classroom teacher can try with their students.

Looking for a great back to school team-building activity for your students? Saving Sam is great for team-building and problem solving with your students! It's easy to differentiate by grades and inexpensive. Read more in my post "5 Team Building Activities in the Middle School Classroom Students Love!"

Looking for leadership activities for students? Here is a guide for cool, fun activities for children in middle school. #Teach #Education #Educational

The pencils are sharpened, your classroom is clean and the bell rings…gulp…here they come! My feelings on the first week of school ar...

Fun mind tricks and games to play with older students in a morning meeting or class meeting

Check out these top techniques for employing character building activities for students of all school ages!

My blog which gives so ideas that DO work with teenager groups. Get ready for your new term with some great free ideas of activities that work and are 'not lame'.

Quick and easy middle school brain breaks will help keep your middle schoolers' brains fresh, support emotional regulation, and mental health.

Teaching your students about having a Growth Mindset? Check out this great lesson! Musings from the Middle School: #BestFirstWeekEver