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Feb 14, 2022 · Are you looking for an easy way to keep your class under control? This 15-minute classroom management strategy only requires a whiteboard, an EXPO marker, and seconds of your time.
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- EB Academics for Middle School ELA Teachers
Find out about a fun way to teach percents for sixth grade students with help from a professional private tutor in this free video clip. Expert: Rachel Kaplove Filmmaker: Alexis Guerreros...
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A lesson in the order of operations for a 6th grade class, demonstrating Whole Brain Teaching classroom management system. More information about Whole Brai...
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1. Introduce yourself creatively
There’s nothing quite like the very first moment of the first day of school when you’re teaching sixth grade. You stand at the front of the classroom looking at all those expectant faces for the very first time. Then you have your chance to introduce yourself to your students, to let them know who you are and what they can expect over the year to come. We love these creative ways to introduce yourself.
2. Start the year with an icebreaker
Get to know your students right away—they’re likely new to the school as well as your class. Check out our icebreakers for middle school students.
3. Ask thoughtful questions
Sixth graders (and most middle schoolers, for that matter) aren’t known for offering up their opinions or thoughts as readily as younger students. Come prepared with questions that are easy for kids to answer. Check out our favorite introduction questions for middle schoolers.
Sixth graders are nothing if not squirrelly. But they will fall in line and will enjoy helping you manage the classroom. Here’s how to manage your gaggle of sixth graders.
ELA is a sweet spot for sixth graders, who are young enough to enjoy read-alouds and old enough to have deep discussions.
Sixth graders need as much math connected to their actual lives as possible. Use these strategies to reactivate their math knowledge and keep them engaged.
Sixth graders are budding scientists—curious about everything and just starting to work on more advanced experiments. Just keep a close eye on them when the Bunsen burners are out.
Sixth graders are all about self-expression. They’re at the start of that middle school journey. Use art to help them understand and express themselves.
- Show Them, Don’t Tell Them. For 6 grade students structure is everything. During the first week or two of school you have to teach them routines and how to learn.
- You’ll Get More Respect (typically) 6 grade students typically don’t have as much attitude and will respect you more than older middle school students.
- Teach Organization. Up until 6 grade most of the students are coming from an elementary school where they were pretty much in one classroom for all their core subjects like math, science, language arts, and social science/studies.
- Teach Note Taking. Hear this: 6 graders don’t know what note taking is. If you want to have them take notes in your class you have to show them how to do it.
The wide range of sixth grade interests, abilities, and skills can be tricky to navigate, so we’ve gathered tips and ideas from our teacher community and around the web. Whether you’re a newbie to sixth grade or a longtime veteran, we think you’ll love these ideas.
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Aug 30, 2023 · For this post, I want to share some of the wisdom I have gathered over the years from my AMAZING 6th graders, many of whom still send me updates from time to time. As you change grade levels, placements, or tackle teaching for the first time, I wanted to share some tips….
