Why Study History?
July 21, 2017
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As a classroom teacher, you often get hit with that question – usually within the first week of school by a student who “Does Not
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The Intentional Start of a New Year
July 24, 2016
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Guest Post by Loyal Frazier – Without any doubt, the most important time period in a school year is the beginning. Relationships are forged, expectations
Getting your Groups to Work!
July 21, 2016
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Tired of groups not working? As a first year teacher I remember my principal telling me to use Cooperative Group Work – everyone is doing
The Essential First Week of School
August 23, 2015
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The first week of school, before you even begin to teach history, is more important than most teachers realize. It can make or break your
Artifact Introduction
June 21, 2015
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The first day of school can be overwhelming and exhausting – you are getting to know your kids, and your kids are getting to know
Textbook Scavenger Hunt
June 13, 2015
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The beginning of the year is stressful for everyone – you have to get your room ready and your procedures in place, and your
Classroom Scavenger Hunt
May 21, 2015
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The first day of school is always so hard! You rush, rush, rush around trying to set up your classroom in between mandated staff developments
Free Bill of Rights Foldable
Create a mini-book with your students over the Bill of Rights and the Principles of Government. Your students can make this book in under 10 minutes, and then you can use it for review with a variety of games.
