Category Archives: Middle School

It’s been awhile…

Posted on July 3, 2018 by resourcefulresourceteacher

Yup, this blog has been dormant for a season. I am coming to the end of a one year sabbatical. It has been a time of self -reflecting, healing, and refreshment.

I have tried on this blog to keep the writing short and the resources free. I’m ready to start sharing again!

If you instruct groups of people, in any kind of setting, this will be helpful to you. Because of the type of learner I often encounter, I compiled a downloadable list of ‘easy ways to engage your students’. Students that are engaged pay attention, learn more, remember more, are more likely to enjoy learning, and are less likely to have behavioural issues. Hope you find these helpful!

Easy Ways to Engage Your Students

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Authentic Writing Assignment

Posted on November 16, 2016 by resourcefulresourceteacher

Good old fashioned letter writing… I asked my students to send something inspirational to themselves or write a letter to their parents. They practiced writing an address then we walked to the mailbox and sent out the letters. This is what one student sent to his parents – I think he’s a genius 😄

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Having Trouble Handling an Angry Child

Posted on May 17, 2016 by resourcefulresourceteacher

I created Loving Through the Anger as a reference for parents and teachers. It is a short version of things that have ‘stuck with me’ and really ‘struck a chord with me’ through the years of coming alongside children that struggle with strong emotions. Each reference given, points to so much more information. This is one of my passions right now. I truly believe that behaviour from a child is communication and our behaviour can communicate so much back to the child. There are times [weird, I know] when I am glad to catch moments of anger, etc. because these become teachable moments and times when I can congratulate self regulation and efforts towards self control. Of course, ask my own children if I always handle these issues ‘properly’…. on second thought, probably better not to ask my own children – just read the reference sheet instead.