This book is worth the hype! THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY by @mattzhaig made me laugh, cry, and constantly turning the page to find out what happens. I think everyone can relate to many of the things Nora feels. I could not help but root for her throughout the book. Definitely 5 ⭐️. And YES I got a Kindle! I never thought I would get one and I never expected to love it! But traveling a lot this year and it’s so nice to have books at my fingertips without the weight. Now, I am debating joining Kindle Unlimited. Thoughts!? #goodreads #newbook #bookstagram #teacherswhoread #classroomlibrary #midnightlibrary #englishteacher #literatureteacher #kindle (at Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpBrEi2OMsF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

So much fun in the sun watching my son and his college ⚾️ team play in Arizona. 🌞 I don’t want to go back to the cold in the Midwest! @kaleorman #gomustangs #stanggang #mtmercyuniversity (at Phoenix, Arizona) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co1CGKSLnzI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Who needs an activity for Valentine’s Day? Grab these fun word search puzzles with differentiated levels via the link in my profile! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Valentine-Word-Find-Word-Search-Puzzles-7645421 #valentinesday #wordfind #wordsearch #teachersoftgegram #teachersfollowteachers #iteachtoo #teachersofinstagram (at Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CooCZbyO1rv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

EVERYTHING in my store is on sale today and tomorrow! Use code FEBSALE23 at check out to get 25% off! Link in my profile! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Tracee-Orman #tptsale #englishteacher #elateacher #teachersofinstagram #instateacher #teachersofig #highschoolteacher #middleschoolteacher (at Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoYB82rucYs/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Are you staring at a sea of unmotivated students every day? Looking for some strategies you can try? Check out our latest post where Jackie from @room213tpt shares strategies to break through the apathy and get your students engaged and learning. You can access all her ideas and freebies through the link in our bio. https://secondaryenglishcoffeeshop.blogspot.com/2023/01/3-strategies-to-motivate-students.html #secondaryenglishcoffeeshop #secondaryela #2ndaryela #englishteacher #teachersofinstagram (at Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoUvaf7uGOf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

This book…wow. ALL MY RAGE by @sabaatahir is sooo good in a very heart-wrenching way. (Which I love; any book that makes me cry is definitely going to be a favorite and boy did this one!) It has three unique narrators and I love the different perspectives. It covers so many themes: love, loss, racism, abuse, bullying, immigration, poverty…I could go on. If you find you can’t get into it, stick with it. It’s worth it. 5⭐️. Perfect for your #classroomlibrary! #goodreads #newreads #bookstagram #teacherswhoread #yalit #yabooks #highschoolteacher #englishteacher #elateacher (at Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CncWhAOuVdk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Check out these great lessons to kick off your second semester from all of us at the @secondaryenglishcoffeeshop! Link in my profile! https://secondaryenglishcoffeeshop.blogspot.com/2023/01/teaching-recommendations-for-second.html #teachersofinstagram #secondaryenglishcoffeeshop #secondaryenglishteacher #2ndaryela #elateacher #englishteacher (at Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnIFzLoOr3l/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Check out these great lessons to kick off your second semester from all of us at the @secondaryenglishcoffeeshop! Link in my profile! https://secondaryenglishcoffeeshop.blogspot.com/2023/01/teaching-recommendations-for-second.html #teachersofinstagram #secondaryenglishcoffeeshop #secondaryenglishteacher #2ndaryela #elateacher #englishteacher (at Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnIFzLoOr3l/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Do you have your plans for your first day back? Check out my New Year activities bundle that will set you up for one (or two, or three) days! Link in my profile. #newyearactivities #teachergram #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #2023 #iteachtoo #middleschoolteacher #highschoolteacher #elateacher https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/New-Year-Activities-2023-Resolution-Goals-Growth-Mindset-Digital-2885520 (at Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm7psDDOuw2/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Happy New Year! Swipe to see all 45 of the books I read in 2022. Are you on Good Reads? I love tracking the books I read and setting a yearly goal. It’s also a great place to get book recommendations. I joined two book clubs in 2022, which definitely helped me read outside of my normal young adult lit genre. (Even though it’s still my favorite 🤷🏻‍♀️) What was your favorite book from 2022? I would have to say THE WINNERS by @backmansk or TOMORROW AND TOMORROW AND TOMORROW by @gabriellezevin. (at Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm4ThUIOgyn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

I am a total Challenge junkie so I’m loving this book from my hubby! Are there any other Challenge fans out there? Who’s your favorite? (Please don’t say #JohnnyBananas 😂) #TheChallenge #MTV #MTVChallenge #newbook #bookstagram #challengenerd (at Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmnaQGkOkId/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

🎄One of my favorite crafts! I printed lines from all the Christmas chapters in Harry Potter onto card stock paper. Cut into squares. Use a skinny dowel in a mini pot. I used white rocks and glue to secure the dowel. Punch a tiny hole into each square then begin to layer them, making sure to stagger each layer. I used two sided foam tape in between each layer. Hope that makes sense! #diy #christmastree #craft #christmascraft #bookstagram #harrypotter #teachercrafts #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram (at Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cmap_7KuABN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Who can relate!? 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣 #teacherproblems #teacherhumor #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #iteachtoo #endofsemester #iteachela #iteachhighschool (at Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmNyjYNOo1P/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Need a quick filler in class after students finish a test or assignment? Or just want to do something fun? Try some word finds! They are differentiated for all ages! Check them out here (winter-themed): https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Winter-Word-Find-Word-Search-Puzzles-7507609 #wordfind #wordsearch #teachersfollowteachers #teachersofinstagram #teacher #winter #christmas (at Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/CmIKRdjuK8Q/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

🎁Need a fun lesson that will have your students truly engaged? Try my Regifting Argument Analysis! There are so many activities to pick and choose from and it includes a digital version, as well. This is perfect for a sub plan! Check it out via the link in my profile! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Argument-Analysis-Regifting-for-Distance-Learning-2259920 #secondaryela #elateacher #englishteacher #teachersofthegram #middleschoolteacher #highschoolteacher #iteachela #2ndaryela (at Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl4vczgOSg6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

For fans of @writerkmc’s books, here’s a new one! NOTHING MORE TO TELL would make a great gift for the teen in your life or perfect for your #classroomlibrary! #newbook #goodreads #yalit #elateacher #englishteacher (at Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cl2G3uQuzzr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Looking for some fun and fresh ideas for poetry? @addiewilliams_tpt has you covered with some creative ways to encourage students to write their own poems. Check out her post and grab a fantastic freebie too! Link in profile! #iteachpoetry #poetryresources #iteachenglish #englishteacher #iteachtoo https://secondaryenglishcoffeeshop.blogspot.com/2020/08/4-fresh-poetry-ideas-for-digital-or.html (at Illinois) https://www.instagram.com/p/ClwDy9iOHWS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=