Classroom Systems & Structures
Reality Check! A classroom without systems isn't just chaotic - it’s exhausting. If you’ve ever spent your Sunday night dreading a "morning date with the copier" or felt like you’re drowning in late work emails, you know exactly what I mean.
I believe that students need structure to thrive. But more importantly, you need systems so you can actually enjoy teaching again.
My approach to classroom management is logical and streamlined - there is no room for extra "fluff" here. Whether it’s managing student absences, setting up a yearly calendar, or finally getting a handle on grading, these are the practical, teacher-tested routines I’ve used to survive and thrive for 15+ years.
Below, you’ll find the tools to:
I believe that students need structure to thrive. But more importantly, you need systems so you can actually enjoy teaching again.
My approach to classroom management is logical and streamlined - there is no room for extra "fluff" here. Whether it’s managing student absences, setting up a yearly calendar, or finally getting a handle on grading, these are the practical, teacher-tested routines I’ve used to survive and thrive for 15+ years.
Below, you’ll find the tools to:
- Streamline your workflow so you can leave school at school.
- Build student accountability through clear, consistent procedures.
- Organize your curriculum so it practically lays itself out on the calendar.
Stop overcomplicating your day and start building a classroom that runs itself. Because your time is valuable, and you deserve your weekends back.
The Management & Accountability Vault
Because you shouldn't have to chase down every missing assignment.
- What is a Classroom Management Plan?
- 5 Tips for Creating an Effective Classroom Management Plan
- Understanding Policies, Rules & Procedures
- Rules and Procedures Explained for Students
- The Ultimate Homework Accountability Tool for Teachers: A Simple System to Track Missing Work
- Track Missing Work with the Homework Slip
- Late Work Policies That Will Work in Your Classroom
- The Easy Solution to Managing Student Absences
The Strategic Planning Suite
Stop the Sunday night lesson plan dread.
- How a Yearly Calendar Saved My Sanity
- Lesson Plan Your Year in No Time
- How to Write Lesson Plans for Excellent Teaching
- How to Create Emergency Lesson Plans that are Effective
- How to Use Your Classroom Website as a Management Tool
- 9 Ways to Manage Test Day That Will Improve Test Scores
- How to Make Grading Student Notebooks Easy
- Must-Have Brilliant Student Survey Hack for Middle Schoolers
- Break Your Morning Date with the Copier
- Lesson Plan Round Up
- What you Need to Buy for your Classroom
- Planning 4th Quarter Around Testing
The Relatable Teacher Corner
Lessons learned from 15+ years in the 6th grade trenches.
- Why Teach Like Midgley
- Defining Your Identity as a Teacher
- Teaching Philosophy
- Start Your First Day Teaching Like a Pro
- 3 Steps to Actually Using the Tips You Get from Veteran Teachers
- Teaching Myths Busted: Does Technology Really Make You a Better Teacher?
- 8 of the Best Professional Books for 6th Grade Teachers
- 16 Things to Ask Before You Start Teaching at a New School
- Why You Should Use Novels in your Classroom
- How to Use Library Books in Your Classroom
- Your Most Important Document
- 3 Classroom Management Tips for Using Class Time Effectively
- 3 Tips for Teachers to Avoid Being Overwhelmed by School Committee Responsibilities
The Teacher's Calendar
Seasonal Resources Just When You Need Them
- Back to School Round Up
- Back to School Night for the Secondary Classroom
- Middle School Round Up
- 3 Things You Must Do at Spring Semester
- How to Survive the End of the Year
- School’s Out for Summer
- For the Parent of a Middle Schooler
- Streamline Your Parent Teacher Conferences with Easy to Use Forms
- Late Work Controversy
The 1:1 & Homeschool Triage
Streamlined Systems for Unique Learning Environments
You don't have to choose between being a great teacher and having a life. Over 20,000 Teach Like Midgley resources have helped educators reclaim their time by replacing classroom chaos with logical, fluff-free systems that actually work.
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