Highschool classroom decor

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…

Blog post - 7 tips for decorating an English classroom for middle or high school, written by Secondary Sara and Presto Plans!

When back to school season rolls around, I always have my guard up when it comes to shopping. There is always SO MUCH that I WANT, and so little that I actually NEED. What I’ve done for the past few years is this: I set a budget and I set a limit on my projects. The point of su

Managing Make-up Work in the Middle School Classroom If there is one thing that we can count on as educators, it is that not every student will be in your classroom, every day, for the entire year. So, how do you manage the work students miss while they were gone? Have you ever had a student come to you and ask, "Did I miss anything when I was gone?" Or, even worse... "Did I miss anything important when I was gone?" These are my LEAST favorite student questions! However, I love that my…

I am one of those people who cannot work in silence. I have always incorporated music into my classroom whether it be just for background noise, or to enhance our lesson plan. A few years ago I sub…

Vinyl bell schedule

Decorating, organizing, and preparing your high school classroom spaces is critical for new and veteran teachers alike. Here are four ideas to get your classroom prepared to support and inspire your students and keep you motivated to deliver incredible lessons!