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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

Make your social studies lessons fun and exciting with these country research projects your students will love.

Country Research Projects Explored: Unveiling Hidden Treasures Of The World

In today’s super-connected world, raising kids who are aware of the bigger picture is more crucial than ever. We want them to embrace different cultures

Ready to rock the year? Check out my top recommendations for amazing teacher planners for back to school!

Organize and Excel: The Ultimate Teacher Planners for Back-to-School

Can you feel the excitement in the air as the back-to-school season approaches? It’s time to kickstart another amazing academic year with all our organizational

$An open green task card box, a coffee mug with markers, a blue pencil, and a stack of probability task cards are creatively arranged around the words Make Math Fun By Using Task Cards and Word Problems$

Make Math Fun By Using Task Cards and Word Problems

Task cards are great classroom devices to help in the teaching and practice of mathematical concepts. When presented with open-ended word problems, these task cards

An ancient Mesopotamian ziggurat rises above the desert floor with a blue sky. Surrounding it is a baby blue frame and the words "Civilizations of Ancient Mesopotamia Through Fun Activities" lies above and below it.

Teaching the Civilizations of Ancient Mesopotamia through Fun Activities

Do your students learn about the civilizations of ancient Mesopotamia in school? You can teach them about this fascinating time period through fun activities. With

Gratitude Journal Prompts Your Students Will Love

Upper elementary students are just starting to figure out who they are and what they want in life. They are also starting to feel grateful

A bright blue backpack spilling out its contents, halfway covered by a torn white paper image. On top of the torn white paper is the text "The Best Back to School Activities for Kids"

The Best Back to School Activities for Kids

I’ve put together some back to school activities for kids that will get everyone in the school spirit! It’s that time of year again! Time