Mrs. Beers Language Arts Classroom

The ELA Teacher Toolbox

Erin Beers — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 18:18:30 +0000

As ELA teachers, we are constantly looking for new tools and resources to help our students improve their reading, writing, and fluency. While textbooks and other traditional teaching methods hold an important role, the internet has expanded our options for unique teaching tools. From teacher-created ...

My ELA Classroom Setup Essentials

Erin Beers — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:02:39 +0000

As teachers begin planning for back to school, I see an abundance of creative classrooms filling my social media feeds. I love seeing how other teachers organize their classroom spaces because it gives me inspiration on the best way to set up my class to ...

Middle School Syllabus MADE EASY: Templates + Examples

Erin Beers — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:41:21 +0000

Creating a middle school syllabus should be a simple task, but I know from experience how hard it is to condense all of your classroom guidelines and expectations onto a single page. One way I was able to streamline the process was to build my ...

25 Must-Haves for Your ELA Classroom

Erin Beers — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:46:45 +0000

As a teacher, I am always on the hunt for the perfect tools at the lowest prices for my ELA classroom. Taking care of our students and keeping our learning centers stocked and ready is just ingrained in our brains. Whether you are beginning your ...

50 Best Books for Middle School

Erin Beers — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 03:32:12 +0000

Every summer, my inbox fills with the same happy request: parents and students asking me for book recommendations. Because I know these readers well, I can usually fire off five or ten titles I know their middle schooler will love. In hindsight, though, I should ...

Bulletin Board Letters Made Easy (SIMPLE Steps)

Erin Beers — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:18:40 +0000

My classroom is the home away from home for my students and me, so I try to make it as welcoming, inviting, and inspiring as possible. A few years ago, I decided to change things up and try DIY bulletin board ideas to get my ...