Simply Novel Blog - Teaching Tips and Ideas for Teachers

Calling all teachers who want to have students engaged right away and STAY engaged!  In this post, we'll explore some tips on how you can build str...

I love food. All kinds. I LOVE a good potluck. I love potlucks so much because I get to try various foods and don't have to prepare any of it. I am...

When I first started my middle school teaching journey, I wanted something fun to do with my students around the holidays that wasn’t so elementary...

Oh, maternity leave— as if welcoming a new baby into the world isn’t nerve-wracking enough. Having a baby is a beautiful blessing, but it also brin...

As summer comes to an end, teachers begin to mentally prepare for going back to school. While some teachers may feel excited and eager to get back...

As summer comes to an end, students will soon be heading back to school for the new academic year. After a long break from the classroom, students ...

Socratic Seminar is an effective way to encourage critical thinking and promote meaningful discussions in the classroom. It is an excellent tool fo...

Are you a middle or high school teacher tasked with teaching essay writing to your students? Do you want to ensure that your students become confi...

Summer school provides an excellent opportunity for English teachers to engage with students outside of the traditional school year. While some tea...

  Parent-Teacher Conferences are a time-honored tradition, and for good reason. Conferences are a chance for parent and teacher to reconnect and f...

Summer school programs look different in each school district across the country, but one thing that is almost a constant is that student motivati...

I primarily teach juniors and seniors this year, so I have three primary waves of recommendation writing: junior enrichment opportunities, senior c...