Articles written by Kellie Hayden

The holidays are coming and middle school students still enjoy celebrating the holidays. These ideas can be used in the language arts classroom.

Nov 5, 2011 - Kellie Hayden

In middle school, jackets, falling leaves and fall sports mean that the season has started. Students can use the leaves to inspire great poetry.

Oct 8, 2011 - Kellie Hayden

The first days of middle school was great. The honeymoon will soon be over, but there are tips that teachers can follow to have a great year.

Aug 31, 2011 - Kellie Hayden

This lesson plan to start the school year directs students to think creatively. They will write stories from writing prompts and photos.

Jul 30, 2011 - Kellie Hayden

Need ideas for the first day of school? Students can complete interviews and then introduce each other to the class.

Jun 28, 2011 - Kellie Hayden

Does the drama club or class need to produce a play on a very small budget? Find creative ways to fund this wonderful activity.

May 25, 2011 - Kellie Hayden

The integrated middle school ancient Egyptian project allows language arts and social studies teachers to collaborate on a research paper and presentation.

Mar 19, 2011 - Kellie Hayden

This Lord of the Flies article is a resource for the "Surviving Game." The article provides additional details of the needed materials.

Feb 6, 2011 - Kellie Hayden

Teachers can instruct students to write poetry and to make a bulletin board at the same time. The end result will be a lovely themed display.

Jan 31, 2011 - Kellie Hayden

Middle school teachers can go beyond the cute hearts and can make interesting Valentine's Day bulletin boards.

Jan 16, 2011 - Kellie Hayden

The writing prompts for cold weather will bring creativity to the classroom when the weather is frigid outside and students are stuck inside.

Dec 31, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

Teachers can start off the New Year with new bulletin boards in the classroom by having students set goals for the New Year.

Dec 12, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

Do you need lesson ideas for the Christmas or holiday season? Teachers can try these activities that help members in the community.

Nov 21, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

To review a great deal of content before a test or quiz, teachers can try this review game.

Nov 1, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

If a teacher has an unplanned absence, he or she can try this language arts character substitute lesson to keep students busy and learning.

Oct 17, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

Teaching middle school students how to write a comparison and contrast paragraph requires a review of how to properly organize this type of paragraph.

Oct 10, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

At the middle school level, teachers need to prepare for the parent teacher conferences. This article offers tips and ideas for the teacher.

Sep 25, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

It's time to change the bulletin boards again. Teachers can try the Fall Leaves of Change or the Extracurricular Activities bulletin board.

Sep 7, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

For Mockingjay, teachers can use the questions in the lesson to discuss the topics of government and dystopia, propaganda and the love triangle in class.

Sep 6, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

Middle school students who help make their classroom rules through consensus will be more likely to follow the rules.

Aug 25, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

Time and effort are two things that a classroom bulletin board take. Try these time saving tips to create classroom decoration that students help make.

Aug 4, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

If a teacher evaluation is coming up, teachers can try these tips to prepare appropriately for an observation or evaluation.

Jul 6, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

The Hunger Games is a relatively new novel that is clearly popular and worthy of many great class discussions. This book could indeed replace a classic.

Jun 30, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

Ride a four-wheeler and find an RV hookup in a small Southeastern Ohio town that includes access to the Wayne National Forest and its trails.

Jun 22, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

Middle school teachers can add to their teaching repertoire by obtaining an additional technology license or an instructional technology masters degree.

Jun 6, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

Teachers can try these three ideas to finish out the year with their sanity intact: pop music unit, persuasive animal presentation or plays with a twist.

May 31, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

Parents of college freshmen are sometimes unaware of all the things students need to do over the summer. These tips help for a smooth start.

May 31, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

At the middle school level, good sub plans are a must when a teacher needs to be absent from school. This cooperative note activity is fun and easy.

May 22, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

When a teacher must miss school, simple yet effective lessons are a must. Language arts teachers can try this plot booklet activity with any fiction story.

May 9, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

When a teacher will need to miss school at the last minute, this student interview activity is a quick lesson plan one can leave for a sub.

Apr 25, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

Many middle school teachers must have a formal observation each year as per their contract. Teachers can try these tips to have successful principal visit.

Apr 18, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

Teachers can help middle school students begin writing narratives by providing writing prompts and by teaching students how to write good dialogue.

Apr 4, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

Use the spring weather, a few included photos and a mini lesson on imagery to help middle school students to write better narrative pieces.

Mar 30, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

Middle school teachers can use this lesson to help students to understand the plot, point of view, theme and traits of a hero when small groups read the same novel.

Mar 28, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

When a teacher is sick or needs to miss work, these activities are easy to make for the substitute. Teachers can rest and know that students are learning.

Mar 15, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

Middle school students have short attention spans and quite a bit of energy. One way to harness it is to include more activities that promote school spirit.

Mar 6, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

Middle school students may be tempted to watch the movie instead of reading the book. Teach them to do both and then make a great poster to compare them.

Feb 21, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

Middle school students tend to write run-on sentences in their essays. Teachers can show them how to fix and to avoid writing run-on sentences in the future.

Feb 15, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

These writing prompts focus on winter and will add some creativity to the middle school classroom. Digital photos are included to help students with imagery.

Feb 6, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

Middle school teachers can use modernized novels to teach Greek mythology. First, hook students with the contemporary Lightning Thief and then lead them to the classics.

Jan 30, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

Most middle schools don't offer many elective classes. Drama is a great addition to any course list. However, finding funding is difficult but possible.

Jan 18, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

Let the community know about the great things that are happening in the classroom. It just takes a digital photo and a short news story.

Jan 17, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

Try these middle school winter bulletin board ideas to add pizzazz to any classroom and to display student work. The three designs showcase: snowmen, snowflakes & hearts.

Jan 1, 2010 - Kellie Hayden

Middle school students need to plan early to make good choices for their future. There are several sources to help students in the planning.

Dec 27, 2009 - Kellie Hayden

Teach middle school students how to write an organized speech. To improve delivery, practice the art of eye contact and the use of volume, speed, and gestures.

Dec 20, 2009 - Kellie Hayden

In this lesson, students complete a Venn-diagram to report research, make a timeline of the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and/or compete in an oratory contest.

Dec 20, 2009 - Kellie Hayden

It can be difficult to keep students learning and working right before a holiday break. Try these three ideas to keep students engaged with hands-on activities.

Dec 6, 2009 - Kellie Hayden

Instead of writing a book report, teachers can ask students to make a newsletter or newspaper that focuses on their novel of choice.

Dec 5, 2009 - Kellie Hayden

Teach students how to write and to illustrate a family holiday traditions scrapbook. It is a fun activity that connects home and school beautifully.

Nov 22, 2009 - Kellie Hayden

These tips can assist teachers to help students to write quality essays and poems for writing contests and to steer clear of scams.

Nov 14, 2009 - Kellie Hayden