5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Middle School Teacher

When I tell people I teach middle school, it's usually met with groans and sympathy. While teaching pre-teens has it's challenges, the middle school classroom is actually the place I love to teach the most.

Here are 5 things that I wish I knew before becoming a middle school teaching.

0:00 I teach middle school
0:18 Subbing is the best classroom management training
2:19 Classroom management gets better (with reflection)
4:28 Don't let every explanation turn into a negotiation
5:33 Don't minimize their tween drama
7:18 Middle schoolers are a ton of fun

Teaching 6th Grade vs. 8th Grade | https://youtu.be/VbTQVBT8plQ

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