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Teaching Ancient Greece: A Middle School Adventure in History

Prepare to surprise your students by transforming history into an entertaining and immersive adventure. Teaching ancient Greece is not just a lesson for me. It’s

Celebrate Pi Day with fun and exciting hands on activities your students will love!

Sensational Ideas for Celebrating Pi Day in the Classroom

As Pi Day approaches, the excitement in the air is palpable. There’s something genuinely thrilling about witnessing students of all ages, from the wide-eyed curiosity

Ready to start a classroom economy system with your students this year? Use these helpful tips and tricks to get your started.

Classroom Economy System: How Money Talks in the Classroom

Have you ever felt like getting students excited about meeting expectations is a bit like herding cats? Trust me, I get it. There are many

Up your geography game with these fun and exciting Ancient China resources to teach all about the history and geography of China.

Ancient China Activities: Exciting Interactive Learning

Prepare to step into the vibrant tapestry of Ancient China, where history isn’t confined to dusty textbooks but comes alive in a symphony of color,

Use this incredible resource to teach your students all about the 50 states and capitals this year.

The Ultimate Guide to Teaching U.S. States and Capitals

We all have that one unit that might not light up our excitement radar when we open our curriculum maps to see what’s next. The

Find out about the power of using simulations to help bring history to life for your students.

3 Powerful Simulations That Get Kids Hooked On History

Simulations engage students by bringing to life historical events. Students take on experiential learning and learn in a memorable way from different perspectives.

Use this amazing resource to teach map skills to your 6th graders using helpful no prep activities you can use with your social studies units.

Basic Map Skills 101: A Simple Guide for 6th Graders

If you’ve ever tried teaching basic map skills to 6th graders, you know it can be a bit like navigating uncharted territory. Those directions, scales,

Use these fun and informative activities to engage your students in learning all about the rich history of Colorado.

History of Colorado: Forging a Rich Tapestry with Diverse Groups

If you’re anything like me, you’re fascinated by the stories and people that have shaped the great state of Colorado. We’re talking about the breathtaking

History interactive notebooks are a great way to get your students excited about learning about different countries, cultures, and peoples from the past in a fun way they will love.

History Interactive Notebooks in the Modern Classroom

One of my favorite parts about teaching history is showing my historians how it’s a big story separated into chapters! We all know that history

Learn about the possibilities and benefits of clubs in school.

Clubs in School: Nurturing Student Development and Unleashing Hidden Talents

Being a middle or high school teacher is about more than just delivering classroom lessons. It’s about nurturing young minds, sparking that passion for learning,

Empower your students for success with student-led conference tips and tricks like these.

Student-Led Conferences in the Spotlight

Think back to that first day of school when your students walked into the classroom, filled with nervous energy and uncertain smiles. As the weeks

Building and following through with routines in your classroom will be the key to the overall success of your school year.

Embracing the Magic of Teaching Routines

Psst! Come here! Let me share with you one of my classroom secrets that has worked wonders for me: teaching routines! Think of our classrooms