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All in One Podcast for Middle School Language Arts Teachers

Linda from "All in One Middle School"

5 New Year’s Activities for Middle School to Kick Off January

DEC 21, 202512 MIN
All in One Podcast for Middle School Language Arts Teachers

5 New Year’s Activities for Middle School to Kick Off January

DEC 21, 202512 MIN

Description

Coming back from winter break can feel a little chaotic — students are excited, routines feel rusty, and everyone needs time to ease back into learning. That’s why planning intentional New Year’s activities is so important for middle school teachers. Listen for a simple, teacher-friendly plan for New Year’s activities for middle school classrooms. These five New Year’s activities work especially well for middle school ELA teachers, but many can easily be adapted for social studies or advisory. Be sure to listen to the end for a free New Year's activity! We will discuss: 1. Your day back from winter break activity 2. Using short stories as great New Year's activities 3. Reflective journaling 4.  New Year's around the world 5.  Creative and collaborative activities Let's connect!  Membership:  Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Full Year Curriculum on TPT Teaching Writing Workshop Course – Available on TPT Subscribe:  Get updates and free products when you subscribe Facebook Group:  Middle School Language Arts Teacher Instagram: @all.in.one.middle.school Info on products:  Follow me on TPT My website:  www.allinonemiddleschool.com My TPT Store:  All in One Middle School – TPT YouTube:  Teach My Class with All in One Middle School – free lessons and First Chapter Fridays Email:  [email protected] Helpful Links: Companion Blog Post Join the All in One Middle School Membership! Free Winter Guided Poetry New Year’s Activities in my TPT Store One-on-One Coaching for Observations and Lessons  Teaching Writing Workshop Course Click here to join the Middle School Language Arts Facebook Group