Puppy Love in the Classroom: Teacher Dos and Don’ts of Student Relationships
Ah, young love. Thereโs something so sweet about the way students start navigating relationships, especially in the sixth grade. Itโs a time of major transitions,
Student Engagement
6 Fun and Engaging Activities for Teaching Colorado Symbols
Iโve always been fascinated with state symbols! Growing up, I loved discovering thereโs a symbol for just about everything. Trees, flowers, birds, you name it.
The Perfect Sub Plans: Everything You Need to Get Prepared
Ah, itโs that time of year when germs seem to be lurking around every corner. One minute, youโre feeling fine. The next, youโre waking up
Vocabulary Strategies for Sixth Grade
Learning and building vocabulary in sixth grade is such a game-changer! At this level, the words get more complex. Weโre not just talking about names
How to Effectively Use Color in the Classroom
If you asked my first year teaching self about the impact of color on my students’ learning, I probably would have given you a generic
6 Engaging Fall Activities to Use in Your Classroom
As the crisp air starts to settle in and the leaves begin their colorful transformation, it’s the perfect time to embrace fall in our classroom.
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 weโre 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
Famous People Who Made Colorado What It Is Today
Do you ever find yourself wondering how Colorado came to be? Who were the key players? How did they make it all happen? Whenever I
