Start your school year with laughter, connection, and classroom community! In this episode of Two Middle School ELA Teachers by ELA Core Plans, we’re sharing engaging icebreakers that are perfect for Day 1 in your ELA classroom. From team-building challenges to creative communication games, you’ll find activities that help students bond—and make your first day fun and memorable. Plus, don’t miss our giveaway! Go take a look at our newest product - ELA Core Club and use the discount code to save today!

Mentioned in this episode:

• Freebie + Giveaway: bit.ly/ELAFreeWeek

• Discount Code: ELAInsiders (good through Sept 8)

Want to start the school year strong with a classroom full of motivated, respectful, and engaged middle schoolers? In this episode of Two Middle School ELA Teachers, we dive into one of the most important (yet often overlooked) ingredients for classroom success: classroom climate.

You’ll walk away with ideas you can use right away to create a space your students will love walking into—and that you’ll love teaching in.

Don’t forget to grab your free week of ELA lessons to kick off the year with confidence! Get entered into the ELA Core Club giveaway when you download. Link below.

💬 Mentioned in this episode:

• TikTok Teacher: Misty Brock, and us ~ ELA Core Plans!

• Freebie + Giveaway: bit.ly/ELAFreeWeek

• Discount Code: ELAInsiders (good through Sept 8)

Prime Day is here, and we’re sharing some of our favorite classroom tools, organizational must-haves, and a few fun teacher splurges that make the school year smoother. In this episode, we’re walking you through our top Amazon picks—things we use (and love!) in our middle school ELA classrooms to stay calm, collected, and ready to teach.

From color-coded folders and dry erase boards to our dream ice maker and a pencil dispenser that actually works, we’re talking practical meets fun—and we’ve got a full wish list you can browse!

PLUS: Don’t forget—every teacher who downloads a free week of plans from the ELA Core Club is automatically entered to win a complete Core Club for their grade level (6th, 7th, or 8th). One-time purchase, lifetime calm.

Links from the Episode:

• Our Amazon Prime Day Wish List
  
  

• Free Week + Giveaway Entry: bit.ly/elafreeweek
  
  

• Use code ELAINSIDERS for 25% off the Core Club through Sept 8!
  
  

Take what helps, skip what doesn’t, and treat yourself to something that makes teaching a little easier. You deserve it!