Secondary ela classroom decor

As a teacher, I am always on the hunt for the perfect tools at the cheapest prices for my ELA classroom. Taking care of our students and keeping our learning

There are so many positive classroom ideas for high school that high school teachers should steal from the elementary world...

Sixteen secondary classroom decoration ideas from middle and high school teachers. Decorating middle and high school classrooms can be challenging, but with these tips, you're sure to find something new to add to your existing decor.

Light Academia middle school ELA classroom ideas

Learn about the 5 steps to great classroom design, decor, and set up for middle school and high school students!

As secondary teachers, when it comes to decorating we often don’t know where to start. Sometimes, we just don’t have the time or energy to devote to another long project with possible m…

Looking for first day ELA ideas? Try these fun get to know you activities in your middle school or high school English class!

By Presto Plans I first realized the power of bell ringers years ago, thanks to a particularly unruly class that would bounce off my walls after lunch. After consistently wasting the first ten minutes of class getting students seated, settled, and ready to learn, I decided to give bell-ringers a try. They were immediately a classroom game-changer. Bell-ringers—sometimes referred to as “warm ups” or “do nows”— are questions, tasks, or other warm up activities that students complete at the…

Much like students who spend more hours on the hook of an essay than they do the bulk of an essay, I often found myself with a case of English teacher writing block when it came to planning my first day of school activities. Though I have ten years (x two semesters each) of ... Read More about First Day of School Activities for High School and Middle School English

Download this free, no prep yet meaningful lesson that's perfect for the secondary ELA classroom! Help students to analyze their author's writing and inspire them to strengthen their own!