LABS, EXPERIMENTS, HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES!! As a Science teacher, I'm always looking for ways to make Science come alive for my students. My favorite thing to hear is, "Wow, Science is actually really cool!" or "I used to hate Science, but now I love it!" For me, it's all about showing students how Science is all… Continue reading Ward’s Science Olympiad Kits: A Science Teacher’s Best Friend
Author: marteinthemiddle
Just a middle school science teacher trying to make a difference.
Merge Cube in the Digital World
Well...here we are. It's the 2020-21 school year, and my school is starting completely digital. All of our students will be learning virtually, and the teachers at my school are reporting to the building and teaching from our classrooms. When I heard the news, I was relieved but also disappointed. ~It's okay to be both.~… Continue reading Merge Cube in the Digital World
Connecting With My Students During Digital Learning
Never in a million years would I have imagined this is how I would be ending my 4th year teaching...digital learning. And not JUST digital learning. Digital learning because of a pandemic. I first want to say that teachers are literal heroes. Around the globe, teachers are providing students an education through a screen with… Continue reading Connecting With My Students During Digital Learning
Cosmic Crisp® & My Washington Experience
I have the AMAZING opportunity to partner with Cosmic Crisp® and be an ambassador for the launch of their apple! Cosmic Crisp® is a classically bred apple that is a cross between "Enterprise" and Honey Crisp". This apple will be in stores in DECEMBER! What does it mean to be an ambassador? "Each of our… Continue reading Cosmic Crisp® & My Washington Experience
My Favorite New Accessory | A Unique Wood Watch by JORD
Recently, I received a JORD wood watch, and I instantly became obsessed! I love accessorizing, and this has easily become one of my favorite accessories! My watch’s style is Cassia in Zebra and Ivory. The quality of this watch is superb, and I love how unique it is. Here are some reasons why I… Continue reading My Favorite New Accessory | A Unique Wood Watch by JORD
Home Depot: Maker Corner Activity
This post is sponsored by The Home Depot. “Water and air, the two essentials fluids on which all life depends, have become global garbage cans.” Jacques Cousteau I teamed up with Home Depot to complete one of their activities from the Maker Corner. Home Depot has partnered with Discovery Education and provides tons of hands… Continue reading Home Depot: Maker Corner Activity
It’s Okay Not To Be Okay
As Father's Day is approaching, I wanted to tackle grief on the blog. As many of you know, I lost my dad very unexpectedly when I was in 8th grade. After this loss, I began a journey of ups and downs and mixed emotions...a journey that will honestly never end. Before I jump in, let… Continue reading It’s Okay Not To Be Okay
Giving Pain A Purpose In My Classroom
Every time I tell someone I'm a middle school teacher, I usually get the same exact response...It's either "Oh my goodness! God bless you!" or "You're crazy!" or "I could NEVER do that!" I'm pretty accustomed to all the little phrases or facial expressions I'm going to receive when I tell them what I do.… Continue reading Giving Pain A Purpose In My Classroom
My Journey To The Classroom
If I'm being completely truthful, creating a blog scares the heck out of me. I want my blog to be a platform for honesty and authenticity. A place where people can go and relate, empathize, laugh, and share. No sugar-coating. So...I'm starting my blog with the real truth. Insecurities, doubts, fears, whatever you want to… Continue reading My Journey To The Classroom
