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Back to SearchEpisode 364: Make Writing Feel Easy Again: 3 Simple Systems That Actually Work
Season 2 Episode 364
Today, on the Teaching Middle School ELA podcast, Caitlin breaks down exactly why writing feels overwhelming — and how the problem isn’t you, it’s th…
7 months, 1 week ago
Episode 363: Monday Mindset: What Courage Looks Like in the Classroom (Hint: It’s Not Loud)
Season 2 Episode 363
When we think of courage, we often picture grand, dramatic moments — standing up to someone, taking a huge leap, or making a bold change. But in toda…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 362: The Mystery Basket Game That Turns Any Lesson Into a Competition
Season 2 Episode 362
Ready to turn ordinary review time into pure excitement? In today’s episode of The Teaching Middle School ELA Podcast, we’re bringing you another hit…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 361: How to Fix Classroom Culture Fast (Without Starting Over)
Season 2 Episode 361
Your classroom culture starts with you. 💛 In this week’s episode, Caitlin shares three powerful mindset shifts that can completely transform how you …
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Episode 360: The Knockout Game That Makes Review Days 10x More Fun
Season 2 Episode 360
Welcome back to our Games Series! Today, we’re bringing the energy with one of the most exciting review games you’ll ever play in your ELA classroom—…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
The Free Halloween Escape Room Your Students Will Freak Out Over
Halloween week in middle school can feel like complete chaos—costumes, candy, and zero focus. But what if you could channel that energy into somethin…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Episode 359: The Treasure Hunt Review Game That Keeps Students Begging for More
Season 2 Episode 359
Welcome back to our Games Series! Today’s episode is all about Digging for Treasure — a review game that brings all the excitement of Battleship stra…
8 months ago
Episode 358: How to Stop Comparing Yourself to Other Teachers
Season 2 Episode 358
In this episode, we’re tackling something every teacher faces — comparison. Whether it’s classroom decor, lesson ideas, or student success stories, i…
8 months ago
Episode 357: The Game That Turns Vocabulary, Grammar, and More Into Student Obsessions
In this episode, Caitlin breaks down exactly how to bring this hilarious, energy-packed game into your ELA classroom — from simple icebreakers and vo…
8 months, 1 week ago
Episode 356: Stop Staring at the Mountain in Front of You: Do This Instead
Season 2 Episode 356
Feeling overwhelmed by everything on your plate—lesson planning, grading, or just making it through the week? You’re not alone. In this Tuesday episo…
8 months, 1 week ago