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
Social Studies
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
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
10 Hands-On Activities for Teaching Colorado Geography
Teaching geography can sometimes feel a little dry. Not just for our students but even for us as teachers! When we take the time to
6 Fun and Engaging Activities for Teaching Colorado Symbols
I’ve always been fascinated with state symbols! Growing up, I loved discovering there’s a symbol for just about everything. Trees, flowers, birds, you name it.
The Perfect Sub Plans: Everything You Need to Get Prepared
Ah, it’s that time of year when germs seem to be lurking around every corner. One minute, you’re feeling fine. The next, you’re waking up
Colorado State History: Authentic Learning By Teaching Timelines
Using timelines to explain Colorado state history is a powerful way to help our students connect the dots between events and see the bigger picture.
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
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