Teaching Ancient Rome to Your Middle Schoolers
Ever find yourself knee-deep in a project, pouring your heart into it, and then eagerly anticipating that sweet moment when it finally hits the real
Ever find yourself knee-deep in a project, pouring your heart into it, and then eagerly anticipating that sweet moment when it finally hits the real
One of my absolute favorite units to teach to my middle schoolers is the Ancient Egypt unit. The time period of the ancient Egyptian civilization
Prepare to surprise your students by transforming history into an entertaining and immersive adventure. Teaching ancient Greece is not just a lesson for me. It’s
As Pi Day approaches, the excitement in the air is palpable. There’s something genuinely thrilling about witnessing students of all ages, from the wide-eyed curiosity
Have you ever felt like getting students excited about meeting expectations is a bit like herding cats? Trust me, I get it. There are many
We all have that one unit that might not light up our excitement radar when we open our curriculum maps to see what’s next. The
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
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
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
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
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
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