Podcast Episodes
Back to Search326: Writing Engagement Starts Day One—Here’s How I Hook Them
Season 2 Episode 326
In this episode of Teaching Middle School ELA, Caitlin flips the script on traditional first-day activities by making the case for launching your wri…
1 year ago
Episode 325: Why Planning Ahead Saves You Time (and Sanity) in the Long Run
Season 2 Episode 325
In this episode of Teaching Middle School ELA, Caitlin tackles a topic many teachers may feel tempted to brush off—planning ahead. With the end-of-ye…
1 year ago
Episode 324: Mini Lessons That Actually Stick (and Take Less Than 10 Minutes)
Season 2 Episode 324
In this upbeat episode of the Teaching Middle School ELA podcast, Caitlin shares how short and sweet can still be powerful! Discover how mini lessons…
1 year ago
Episode 323: What to Focus On This Summer to Set Yourself Up for a Stress-Free Fall
Season 2 Episode 323
In this episode of the Teaching Middle School ELA podcast, Caitlin shares how you can make the most of your summer without letting school take over. …
1 year ago
Episode 322: Mic Drop Moments: 3-Sentence Speeches for the Last Day of School
Season 2 Episode 322
In this short but powerful episode of the Teaching Middle School ELA podcast, Caitlin shares a meaningful, low-prep activity to help students reflect…
1 year ago
Bonus Episode: How to Turn a Mystery into a Full-Class Mock Trial
How to Turn a Mystery into a Full-Class Mock Trial
Want to teach argument writing in a way your students will actually love? In this episode, I'm walk…
1 year ago
Episode 321: Closing Time: End-of-Year Routines to Wrap Up Your Classroom, Grades, and Sanity
In today’s episode of the Teaching Middle School ELA podcast, Caitlin shares simple, effective end-of-year routines to help you wrap up the school ye…
1 year ago
Episode 320: Creative End-of-Year Reflections That Stick
Season 2 Episode 320
The final weeks of school don't have to be a countdown to summer filled with movies and worksheets. This pivotal time offers a golden opportunity to …
1 year, 1 month ago
Episode 319: How Prepping on Fridays Can Change Your Life
Imagine this: It’s Friday afternoon, the classroom is finally quiet, and you’re standing at a crossroads—do you take a little extra time to prep for …
1 year, 1 month ago
Episode 318: Low-Prep Ways to End the Year with Deep Thinking
In this episode, you’ll discover simple yet powerful strategies to spark curiosity and connection in your classroom—all while keeping things manageab…
1 year, 1 month ago