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Use this incredible resource to teach your students all about the 50 states and capitals this year.

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

Use these fun and informative activities to engage your students in learning all about the rich history of Colorado.

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 are a great way to get your students excited about learning about different countries, cultures, and peoples from the past in a fun way they will love.

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

Empower your students for success with student-led conference tips and tricks like these.

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

Make your social studies lessons fun and exciting with these country research projects your students will love.

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

An open green task card box, a coffee mug with markers, a blue pencil, and a stack of probability task cards are creatively arranged around the words Make Math Fun By Using Task Cards and Word Problems

Make Math Fun By Using Task Cards and Word Problems

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

Gratitude Journal Prompts Your Students Will Love

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

A bright blue backpack spilling out its contents, halfway covered by a torn white paper image. On top of the torn white paper is the text "The Best Back to School Activities for Kids"

The Best Back to School Activities for Kids

I’ve put together some back to school activities for kids that will get everyone in the school spirit! It’s that time of year again! Time

Easy 4th of July Crafts for 6th Graders

Preparing some easy 4th of July crafts that will make the day fun, festive, and a sight to behold will make your holiday a great

A chalkboard and desk scene with an open book and pencil cup full of pencils. Text overlay says, "3 Great Suggestions for Teachers at the End of the Year."

3 Great End of Year Suggestions for Teachers

You might be done or very close to being done for the school year. Still, I wanted to cover 3 great end of year suggestions

A green, brown, and aluminum backyard playset with a slide front and center. Text overlays the image saying, "Prevent the Summer Slide with 40 Powerful Engagement Ideas."

Prevent the Summer Slide with 40 Powerful Engagement Ideas

A major driving force of schools that adopt a year-round calendar is to prevent the Summer slide. The backward step students take in their learning

A salt dough map of the landforms of Colorado in four colors with the text above it in black and white, "How to Build a Salt Dough Map."

How to Build a Salt Dough Map from Scratch

I recently made a salt dough map as an example for one of my resources, and I was amazed at how quick and easy it