Social Studies

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

Easy 4th of July Crafts for 6th Graders

Preparing some easy 4th of July crafts that will make the day fun, festive, and a sight to behold will make your holiday a great

A salt dough map of the landforms of Colorado in four colors with the text above it in black and white, "How to Build a Salt Dough Map."

How to Build a Salt Dough Map from Scratch

I recently made a salt dough map as an example for one of my resources, and I was amazed at how quick and easy it

Colorado Landforms Unit – Interactive Material with Geography in Mind

As I set out to write about Colorado history, I knew I needed to cover Colorado landforms. Little did I know this unit would become

3 Interactive Notebook Rules that yield Success in the Classroom

I have three interactive notebook rules that must be followed in my classroom. They not only bring about calm and strengthen classroom management, but they

Card Sorts: Sorting is the Real Magic

Card sorts are a mental process where educational material is analyzed and categorized based on given or created criteria. Utilized throughout multiple subjects with lots

The Triumph of Interactive Notebooks: Philosophy and Benefits

It’s no secret that interactive notebooks have my unwavering support. I discovered them in my first teaching assignment, and they were our main way of

Digital Interactive Notebooks Feature a New World of Opportunity

Interactive notebooks have been around for years and years, if not several decades. Digital interactive notebooks, on the other hand, have just recently burst onto