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Category: Back to School

Meet the Teacher Night Ideas

Meet the teacher night is different everywhere. Some are specifically for students, some for parents/guardians, and some are for both! Meet the teacher nights don’t have to be something you dread – they can actually be fun. We typically know what will entertain our students – so let’s focus on the

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Teaching a split grade class is not an easy feat. Read this list of strategies for teachers to consider when teaching a split grade class.

Best Strategies For Teaching Split Grade Classes

Teaching split grade classes is not an easy feat. There are usually two different curriculums to cover, parental and student expectations, as well as always feeling like you are behind. During my teaching career,  I have taught grade 7/8 a few times. My first time teaching a split grade was

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Free classroom decor ideas for middle school classrooms from 2 Peas and a Dog.

Free Classroom Decor

Accessing free classroom decor is important for all teachers. Money is tight at the end of the summer after not being paid for 2-3 months. Last week a teacher reached out to me and asked if I had any ideas for decorating a classroom on a budget this year. I

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Engaging and relevant digital back to school activities for middle school students from 2 Peas and a Dog.

Fun Digital Back to School Activities for Middle School

It is officially back to school season. This year will look a little different than previous years, given the different health regulations to help prevent the spread of Covid-19. I have compiled a list of digital back to school activities for middle school students in this article. The activities can

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Preparing students for middle school does not have to be challenging. Check out these 10 tips to make the transition from elementary to middle school less stressful from 2 Peas and a Dog.

Preparing Students for Middle School

Preparing students for middle school can be a challenge, but it does not have to be. Check out these middle school prep tips to help students with the transition from elementary school to middle school. These tips are for elementary teachers, middle school teachers and families. It takes a village

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It is important to keep in contact with parents through out the school year. Check out the amazing examples of parent-teacher communication ideas from 2 Peas and a Dog. #classroommanagement #parentcontact #newteachers

Effective Parent-Teacher Communication: Keeping the Lines Open

Parent-teacher communication should not be overlooked. It is important to keep in contact with parents throughout the school year. Check out the amazing examples below of parent-teacher communication ideas. Keeping The Lines Open: Parent-Teacher Communication I start the year with a “sunshine” phone call home to welcome the new family

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