End of Year Celebrations to Engage Your Middle Schoolers
As the year ends, it’s time to plan activities that celebrate students’ accomplishments and the progress made over the past nine months. Recognizing their hard
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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
The Ultimate Guide to Teaching U.S. States and Capitals
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
History of Colorado: Forging a Rich Tapestry with Diverse Groups
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
History Interactive Notebooks in the Modern Classroom
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
Student-Led Conferences in the Spotlight
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
Country Research Projects Explored: Unveiling Hidden Treasures Of The World
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