Has anyone else ever noticed that fun lesson plan ideas seem to come to a screeching halt when a child transitions from elementary to middle school? I think that is a big mistake! Kids learn when they are engaged . . . and they are engaged when they are having fun. These Halloween lesson plans for middle school students are fun yet educational. I am a big fan of working with a child's excitement rather than against it. Halloween is one of those times that many kids are just … [Read More...]
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