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March 20, 2017 No Comments

Technology in the classroom can be both a blessing and a curse! When technology is used correctly, it can enhance a lesson and provide multiple

March 6, 2017 No Comments

Music. It’s a component in most of our daily lives. On the way to work, in the gym, with friends, on the

February 9, 2017 No Comments

The Holocaust can bring about many emotions in an individual. When teaching this topic, it is important to remember that this lesson should

January 8, 2017 No Comments

When I started using lap books with my students, I noticed a real difference in their engagement. They were connecting with the material on a

December 30, 2016 No Comments

One of my favorite units I do for United States history centers on Andrew Jackson. He’s such a rich historical figure that there is plenty

December 27, 2016 2 Comments

The Importance of Word Walls Using word walls in Social Studies is not a new strategy, but it has become increasingly important as students struggle

November 3, 2016 No Comments

Teaching 8th grade Social Studies is a tremendous task, now add the difficult STAAR test and it seems overwhelming. Here are my Top 10ish

September 8, 2016 No Comments

As a teacher, you know the best way to review for a test is with a game. But as teachers, we also secretly, (or perhaps

September 5, 2016 No Comments

Welcome Back! I’m so you came by to check out part two of my blog series on improving your students’ Social Studies skills! As we

August 8, 2016 5 Comments

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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