Your Guide to Teaching 6th Grade for the First Time
Picture yourself sitting in a staff meeting near the end of the school year when your principal makes an announcement. Next year, you will be
Bringing Ancient Achievements to Life in the Classroom
When you start teaching about ancient civilizations, it is not unusual to see your students’ eyes glaze over when lessons focus only on timelines, rulers,
The Importance of Teaching Religion in the Ancient World Civilizations
Religion is one of those topics that immediately pulls our students in while teaching ancient civilizations. They’re curious about gods, rituals, rules, and stories. They’re
The Importance of Teaching Timelines Across Civilizations
You’re in the middle of your ancient civilizations unit, and everything seems to be going well… until you ask a simple question like, “Did ancient
Recovering From Teacher Mistakes in the Classroom
Teacher mistakes happen to all of us. Not just new teachers. Not just on bad days. Even when we’ve planned carefully and feel totally in
The Benefits of Using a Social Studies Curriculum
Have you ever looked up to find your planning time quickly slipping away, while you are 12 tabs deep into Google, Pinterest and TPT trying
Why You Should Teach the Geography of Ancient Civilizations First
When diving into a new ancient civilization, it can be tempting to jump straight to kings, inventions, and famous battles. I’ve found that starting with
Teaching River Civilizations: Your Step by Step Guide
Teaching ancient civilizations is one of my favorite parts of the school year. There’s something about diving into the mysteries of pyramids, ancient scripts, and
The Benefits of Using Pre and Post Tests When Teaching Ancient Civilizations
Teaching ancient civilizations in middle school is such an exciting journey. You get to transport your students across time. They get to walk through the
9 Back to School Must Haves for Teachers
Starting a new school year is always a mix of excitement, nerves, and a to-do list a mile long. I remember how overwhelming it could
Easy to Use Homeschool Curriculum Your Kids Will Love
Finding the right homeschool curriculum can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! I know how important it is for homeschooling families to have
Interactive Maps: Bring U.S. Geography to Life in the Classroom
In many of our classrooms, we have pull-down maps on the wall. Let’s be honest about how they rarely see much action. Maybe they get