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.
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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
10 Engaging Activities to Teach Colorado Government to Students
If you know me at all, you know I’m a big fan of my home state, Colorado! I enjoy any chance to bring the rich
Podcast for Teachers: The Teaching Toolbox Podcast
I’m excited to take you on a journey into the world of teacher podcasts. I stumbled upon podcasts quite unexpectedly. You see, I’ve always been
End of Year Celebrations to Engage Your Middle Schoolers
As the end of the year approaches, it is time to start planning some awesome activities to celebrate all our students have accomplished. It’s incredible
Cross-Curricular Activities for Social Studies and Literature
Have you ever tried cross-curricular teaching in your classroom? It’s a teaching method with a lot of benefits for students. I loved using cross-curricular teaching
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
Engaging and Inspiring Ancient Egypt Teaching Resources for 5th-8th Grade
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
Teaching Ancient Greece: A Middle School Adventure in History
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
Sensational Ideas for Celebrating Pi Day in the Classroom
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
Classroom Economy System: How Money Talks in the Classroom
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
