Teaching Latitude and Longitude with Games
I always get a kick out of teaching latitude and longitude! It feels like we’re embarking on a treasure hunt every time we use coordinates
How to Use Scavenger Hunt Games with Your Middle Schoolers
Teaching older students really inspires me to get creative with my lessons and activities. They’ve been in school long enough to know the usual routines.
9 Engaging Social Studies Activities for Students
Sometimes, I feel like social studies gets an unfair reputation for being boring. So many students think it’s just a class where they’re forced to
The Best First Week of School Lesson Plans for Middle School
The first week of school is such an important time. It lays the foundation for the rest of the school year. It is during this
Including National Park Research Reports in Your Curriculum
We often find ourselves juggling an array of standards. It can be overwhelming. However, once I started looking at the standards like tools in a
Famous People Who Made Colorado What It Is Today
Do you ever find yourself wondering how Colorado came to be? Who were the key players? How did they make it all happen? Whenever I
10 Engaging Activities to Teach Colorado Government to Students
If you know me at all, you know I’m a big fan of my home state, Colorado! I enjoy any chance to bring the rich
Podcast for Teachers: The Teaching Toolbox Podcast
I’m excited to take you on a journey into the world of teacher podcasts. I stumbled upon podcasts quite unexpectedly. You see, I’ve always been
End of Year Celebrations to Engage Your Middle Schoolers
As the end of the year approaches, it is time to start planning some awesome activities to celebrate all our students have accomplished. It’s incredible
Cross-Curricular Activities for Social Studies and Literature
Have you ever tried cross-curricular teaching in your classroom? It’s a teaching method with a lot of benefits for students. I loved using cross-curricular teaching
Teaching Ancient Rome to Your Middle Schoolers
Ever find yourself knee-deep in a project, pouring your heart into it, and then eagerly anticipating that sweet moment when it finally hits the real
Engaging and Inspiring Ancient Egypt Teaching Resources for 5th-8th Grade
One of my absolute favorite units to teach to my middle schoolers is the Ancient Egypt unit. The time period of the ancient Egyptian civilization
