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Preparing students for middle school?

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When subbing for a regular classroom teacher in an elementary school one would expect to have the same class for at least most of the day, granting of course switching for math which is common in the intermediate grades. Aside from the start of the day and a very short time in the morning for […]

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Middle school

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Middle school is an interesting age. Not quite child anymore, but not completely adolescent either. It is a transition state. Many teachers stay away from this age, but I don’t mind it so much, depending on the class. They can range of course from not-a-problem to watch-your-back depending usually on the area. It is my

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