4 Ancient Greece Activities that are Fabulous & Free
Are you looking for some fabulous Ancient Greece activities? With approximately 1000 years of history to choose from, there is just so much to learn
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10 Outstanding Warm Up Activities for Upper Elementary Classrooms
We’ve all had them…days when we’re planned out, on top of things, and ready to take on the world, and days when we’re flying into
3 Engaging Activities for Thanksgiving Students Will Love
Fall is a busy time of the year, but that never stopped me from trying to find activities for Thanksgiving for my students. Finding materials
Hands – On Learning Isn’t Lost With Digital Instruction
I love hands-on learning! So when the pandemic first hit and schools shut down, I panicked. I felt like my love of hands-on learning was
5 Engaging Ways to Explore and Teach Ancient Mesopotamia
When teaching ancient Mesopotamia, it can be hard to make it relatable for the students. By showing them how it connects to and affects their
3 Captivating Ways to Practice Map Skills and Geography
Map skills and basic geography seem to bore other people, but not me. I can look at maps for a long time and be entranced
10 Fabulous End of Year Activities for Upper Elementary
End of year activities are a great way to celebrate the best time of the year. The class is gelling, the memories are abundant, and
Starting a New Semester off Right
As you are starting a new semester off and heading back to school after a long winter break, you want to make sure it’s done
Teachers with Depression – Start to Live Your Life Again!
It’s taken me a long time to write about teachers with depression and my journey as one of those survivors. It is not something easy
Starting Interactive Notebooks with Success in Mind
If you are getting started with Interactive Notebooks, then this blog post is just for you. With information on choosing the right book, page numbering, envelopes, bookmarks, and tables of contents, this post has it all to help you get started on the right foot. Help your upper elementary and middle school students shine with interactive notebooks that scream organization, structure, knowledge, & fun. Ideal for social studies, history, math, science, and ela, interactive notebooks are the best.
Mindfulness in My Classroom: A 6th Grade Teacher’s Story
As my school year started, I knew I wanted to make mindset play a key role in my student’s day. Each day a bell ringer
History Minutes: Quick Ways to Diversify Social Studies Units
Each of these moments is covered in “History Minutes,” a brief look at a time, place, or person in history. What’s the Purpose of History