2 Peas and a Dog

Sunny by Jason Reynolds was an exciting surprise I received in my mailbox. I received an Advance Reader’s Copy of this novel as part of a YA Blogger promotion from Simon & Schuster Canada. All opinions are my own, and I was not additionally compensated for this post beyond the complimentary novel. Jason Reynolds’ newest novel Sunny is a great addition to every middle school classroom library. I got access to the novel as an advance reader’s copy and enjoyed every minute. Summary Sunny ... VIEW POST

The end of the year is a busy time of year for teachers and students. Try some of these end of the year activities and lessons listed below to ease the burden of planning new activities and lessons during this time of year. You and your students will enjoy these end of the year activities. Scroll through this article to find the sub-heading that most meets your needs tips and tricks, engaging lesson ideas, no prep lesson plans, classroom management tips, and self-care tips. End of the Year ... VIEW POST

Interactive notebooks rapidly took over classrooms a few years ago and became a staple in many classrooms. In this #2ndaryELA Twitter Chat recap we focus on how teachers use interactive notebooks in their classrooms as well as tips for teachers new to this type of notebook.  We also discussed great hands-on learning ideas for the ELA classroom. Q1: Do you use interactive notebooks in your classroom? What positive impacts have you seen from using them? A1: I use INB but not exclusively - they ... VIEW POST