Erin Beers from Mrs. Beers' Language Arts Classroom

09/04/2026

26 years in the classroom and I still can't get it together for a first-day-of-school picture. 😅 That (and a lot of tips on back-to-school routines, when to scrap the lesson plans, and knowing when nerves are more than just nerves) came up when I sat down with Time Timer - Make Every Moment Count for their Rethink Time podcast.

Check it out on YouTube; link's in the comments. 🎥

Ready for a smoother back-to-school transition? 🎒

In our newest Rethink Time episode, middle school teacher Erin Beard shares practical strategies for helping students adjust to new routines, manage their time, build independence, and navigate back-to-school anxiety.

Plus, Erin shares how she uses Time Timer in her classroom to support focus and transitions.

🎧 Listen now! https://youtu.be/CfsnAdEYHLk?si=RdeYulbqpRqzF2Ue

09/01/2026

I just refreshed this Book Projects of the Month resource, and I forgot how much fun it is! It is best suited for Grades 4-6, so I can't use it with my 7th graders, but check it out if you are looking for an alternative to traditional book reports.

It offers students TWO different project options each month. Students pick the concept they are most interested in. Each month features a checklist and rubric, so grading is a breeze!

08/25/2026

⏱ Fill your sub binder in a flash with this bundle of ELA sub plans. 6 units for under $13 during the TPT sale!
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08/24/2026

✅ First Day of ELA!

08/21/2026

🙌 First Friday of the school year!
This is another Walgreens banner from the new design pack I made. Check out the comments for more info!

08/19/2026

Picture books for BIG KIDS? If you haven't tried this idea, you will be amazed at how much your students love them!

First Day Jitters is one of my favorites for 4th-6th grade because students rarely consider that their teachers are a little nervous too! I created a reader's theater script with comprehension activities to turn this fun picture book into a purposeful first-day resource.

👉 Check out the comments to learn more.

08/15/2026

First time using Walgreens to make printable banners, and they turned out great! I designed mine in Canva and used the Walgreens app to send them for printing!

08/11/2026

Tired of hearing "Are we doing anything fun today?" 😅

My middle school students walk in every day to a Daily Agenda already on the board. They know the date, what we're learning, what supplies they need, and today's Question of the Day before I start the class.

These Daily Agenda Slides are fully editable in Google Slides or Canva (11 unique slides), plus 185 Question-of-the-Day prompts, so you have plenty of options to get your kids thinking and chatting.

Link in comments!

08/07/2026

Every time I see a back-to-school post!

08/07/2026

📨 Don't forget to join my email list for a free set of my ELA Sub Plans!
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Join my email list to get this Emergency ELA Sub Plans freebie! It is the perfect resource to use with a sub, or even to fill gaps on modified days!