Activities for Teaching Hidden Figures
January 22, 2017
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If you are anything like me, you saw “Hidden Figures” and FELL IN LOVE! I was so excited to see the way Katherine Johnson, Dorothy
Why I love teaching with lap books (Plus: How to make your own!)
January 8, 2017
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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
Andrew Jackson: Villain or Hero? 5 Strategies for Teaching Point of View
December 30, 2016
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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
Using Word Walls Successfully in Social Studies
December 27, 2016
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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
Top 10ish Strategies for Success on the US History STAAR
November 3, 2016
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Teaching 8th grade Social Studies is a tremendous task, now add the difficult STAAR test and it seems overwhelming. Here are my Top 10ish
Open House Do’s and Don’ts
September 19, 2016
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For years I was the one in the front of the classroom – reviewing my syllabus, conference time, and classroom rules at Open House. Now
American Colonization Review Games
September 8, 2016
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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
American Revolution Task Cards
September 5, 2016
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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
Features of a Civilization
August 25, 2016
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Super-Engaging Social Studies Lesson & Activity Set: Features of a Civilization Social studies teachers would agree that our goal is not just to teach
Why Study History?
August 8, 2016
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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