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
Social Studies
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
4 Ancient Greece Activities that are Fabulous & Free
Are you looking for some fabulous Ancient Greece activities? With approximately 1000 years of history to choose from, there is just so much to learn
3 Engaging Activities for Thanksgiving Students Will Love
Fall is a busy time of the year, but that never stopped me from trying to find activities for Thanksgiving for my students. Finding materials
Hands – On Learning Isn’t Lost With Digital Instruction
I love hands-on learning! So when the pandemic first hit and schools shut down, I panicked. I felt like my love of hands-on learning was
5 Engaging Ways to Explore and Teach Ancient Mesopotamia
When teaching ancient Mesopotamia, it can be hard to make it relatable for the students. By showing them how it connects to and affects their
3 Captivating Ways to Practice Map Skills and Geography
Map skills and basic geography seem to bore other people, but not me. I can look at maps for a long time and be entranced
Are You a Genius When it Comes to Geography?
GeoGenius is a new line of geography magazines that allow you and your students to become experts in the field of geography. With maps, interactive
Starting Interactive Notebooks with Success in Mind
If you are getting started with Interactive Notebooks, then this blog post is just for you. With information on choosing the right book, page numbering, envelopes, bookmarks, and tables of contents, this post has it all to help you get started on the right foot. Help your upper elementary and middle school students shine with interactive notebooks that scream organization, structure, knowledge, & fun. Ideal for social studies, history, math, science, and ela, interactive notebooks are the best.
History Minutes: Quick Ways to Diversify Social Studies Units
Each of these moments is covered in “History Minutes,” a brief look at a time, place, or person in history. What’s the Purpose of History
