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​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.
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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 ​
  • 5 Tips for Grading Student Papers 
  • How to Organize Student Papers 
  • The Best Classroom Routine You Didn’t Know You Needed
  • Bell Ringers for Middle School Made EASY 
  • No Voice? No Problem! 
  • 7 Surefire Strategies that will Engage Students
  • How to Handle Extra Credit Requests

​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
  • Resources for Homeschoolers 
  • How to Set Up Notebooks with Students for Any Class 
  • An Easy Approach to Technology Integration in the Classroom
  • 5 Gifts Teachers Will Appreciate
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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