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Get Organized for Standards-Based Learning

How I got organized for standards-based learning

The Common Core standards brought a paradigm shift to my middle school ELA team. We had a great set of thematic units developed over the years: engaging, rigorous, and connected to a broad variety of topics. But when we sat down to map them to the standards, we discovered that some standards were “taught” over […]

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Classroom Decor Tips for Middle School

Decorating your middle school classroom

Middle school students are such a unique group. One minute they act like a bunch of little kids, and the next day they are so grown up. But next week, who knows? They may be sweet children again, or they may be hormonal teens, or they may be both at the same time. Creating a […]

Filed Under: Classroom Organization Tagged With: back to school, classroom decor, classroom organization, middle school

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How to Make Your Own Teacher Toolbox

How to Make Your Own Teacher Toolbox

You have probably seen those super cute teacher toolbox organizers all over Pinterest. I have to admit it took over a year of toolbox envy before I took the plunge and decided to try one for myself. And, guess what? It was so easy that I made three more right away! If you’re intimidated by […]

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Meet Michelle

Hi, there! I’m Michelle, the teacher-author behind Mixed-Up Files.

I love all things middle school, gifted ed, and ELA. When I’m not writing curriculum resources, you can find me puttering in my garden, hiking to a waterfall, or cheering at a college softball game.

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About Mixed-Up Files

After teaching grades 5-8 for 23 years, I retired from the classroom to work full time writing curriculum resources.

Mixed-Up Files is my way of staying connected with the middle school grades that I love!

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