Tired of reinventing the wheel? In this episode, I'm diving into how templates can simplify your planning, reduce decision fatigue, and give you your time (and sanity!) back. Book Study Information: <a href='https://www.ebteacher.com/book-study'>https://www.ebteacher.com/book-study</a>Classroom Management Strategy YouTube Video: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=5ZkdeEZL8rw'>https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=5ZkdeEZL8rw</a> Enter to Win a Year in The EB Portal🎉 We’re treating ONE lucky teacher to a FREE 1-year subscription to the EB Teachers’ ELA Portal! Here’s how to enter: Leave a review for the <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teaching-middle-school-ela/id1458448897'>Teaching Middle School ELA Podcast</a> on iTunes. Please send us a quick email at <a href='mailto:hello@ebacademics.com'>hello@ebacademics.com</a> to let us know you did.

Tired of reinventing the wheel? In this episode, I'm diving into how templates can simplify your planning, reduce decision fatigue, and give you your time (and sanity!) back. Book Study Information: https://www.ebteacher.com/book-study Classroom Management Strategy YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=5ZkdeEZL8rw Enter to Win a Year in The EB Portal🎉 We’re treating ONE lucky teacher to a FREE 1-year subscription to the EB Teachers’ ELA Portal! Here’s how to enter: Leave a review for the Teaching Middle School ELA Podcast on iTunes. Please send us a quick email at hello@ebacademics.com to let us know you did.

Tired of reinventing the wheel? In this episode, I'm diving into how templates can simplify your planning, reduce decision fatigue, and give you your time (and sanity!) back.&nbsp;Book Study Information:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ebteacher.com/book-study" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.ebteacher.com/book-study</a>Classroom Management Strategy YouTube Video:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&amp;v=5ZkdeEZL8rw" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&amp;v=5ZkdeEZL8rw</a> Enter to Win a Year in The EB Portal🎉 We’re treating ONE lucky teacher to a FREE 1-year subscription to the EB Teachers’ ELA Portal!&nbsp;Here’s how to enter: Leave a review for the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teaching-middle-school-ela/id1458448897" rel="noopener noreferrer">Teaching Middle School ELA Podcast</a> on iTunes. Please send us a quick email at <a href="mailto:hello@ebacademics.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">hello@ebacademics.com</a> to let us know you did.

Episode 337: Why Templates Are the Key to Teacher Sanity

Welcome to the Teaching Middle School ELA Podcast, where we help English Language Arts teachers create dynamic, engaging lessons while balancing the everyday responsibilities of teaching middle school. I’m Caitlin Mitchell, a longtime ELA educator and curriculum creator, and I know firsthand how challenging it can be to manage grading, planning, and student needs—while still trying to have a life outside the classroom. That’s why every Tuesday and Thursday, I bring you practical strategies, curriculum inspiration, and innovative teaching ideas to help you feel confident, prepared, and energized. Whether you're looking to revamp your writing instruction, streamline your planning process, or engage even the most reluctant readers and writers, you’ll find actionable support here. You'll also hear real classroom stories, fresh lesson ideas, and occasional interviews with other passionate educators. If you teach reading and writing to middle schoolers and want to stay inspired and up-to-date with best practices in ELA education, you’re in the right place. Tune in every week and let’s transform your teaching—together.

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Welcome to the Teaching Middle School ELA Podcast, where we help English Language Arts teachers create dynamic, engaging lessons while balancing the everyday responsibilities of teaching middle school. I’m Caitlin Mitchell, a longtime ELA educator and curriculum creator, and I know firsthand how challenging it can be to manage grading, planning, and student needs—while still trying to have a life outside the classroom. That’s why every Tuesday and Thursday, I bring you practical strategies, curriculum inspiration, and innovative teaching ideas to help you feel confident, prepared, and energized. Whether you're looking to revamp your writing instruction, streamline your planning process, or engage even the most reluctant readers and writers, you’ll find actionable support here. You'll also hear real classroom stories, fresh lesson ideas, and occasional interviews with other passionate educators. If you teach reading and writing to middle schoolers and want to stay inspired and up-to-date with best practices in ELA education, you’re in the right place. Tune in every week and let’s transform your teaching—together.

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