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Why I love teaching with lap books (Plus: How to make your own!)

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

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Andrew Jackson: Villain or Hero? 5 Strategies for Teaching Point of View

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

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Using Word Walls Successfully in Social Studies

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

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5 Hands on Ideas for Teaching the US Constitution

December 17, 2016 No Comments

Do your students’ eyes start to glaze over when you’re teaching them about the US Constitution, almost like they’re about to doze off? Try switching

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5 Tips for Working with ELL’s in Social Studies

November 10, 2016 No Comments

Social Studies is so important for all of our students – but our ELL students can often struggle with the amount of content and vocabulary

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Top 10ish Strategies for Success on the US History STAAR

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

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Open House Do’s and Don’ts

September 19, 2016 No Comments

For years I was the one in the front of the classroom – reviewing my syllabus, conference time, and classroom rules at Open House.  Now

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American Colonization Review Games

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

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Professional Development by Social Studies Success

September 5, 2016 No Comments

Are you interested in Professional Development from Social Studies Success? Meet our two national trainers! Dawn Vinas has worked in the field of education for 23

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American Revolution Task Cards

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

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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.

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Vocabulary is the key to content! Vocabulary is the key to content!
Reviewing with Boom cards. Reviewing with Boom cards.
Did you know that you can use Google translate to Did you know that you can use Google translate to change your Boom Cards into Spanish?
Western Expansion Logic Boxes Western Expansion Logic Boxes
Teaching a boring topic? Jazz it up with Play Doug Teaching a boring topic? Jazz it up with Play Dough. Have your students create a tiny model of what they are reading and write a brief summary.
Use a sort as a pre reading activity - pass out th Use a sort as a pre reading activity - pass out the templates and manipulatives and ask you students to make an educated prediction. The can then read the information, make any changes, then copy the chart for notes.
Having fun with our artifact boxes! I love a good Having fun with our artifact boxes! I love a good day of PD 🥰
Use task cards to review content with fun games. Use task cards to review content with fun games.
Build engagement in Social Studies. Build engagement in Social Studies.
Vocabulary is the key to content. Vocabulary is the key to content.
Sketch Notes are so effective! Students have to re Sketch Notes are so effective! Students have to reread the information several times as they creating their own graphic. Learn more in my Active Notes Online PD.  Link in bio. 

 

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First step in vocabulary instruction? PRONOUNCE th First step in vocabulary instruction? PRONOUNCE the term! Too many students struggle with phonics - don’t forget to share what the word should sound like.
Resources to engage students! Resources to engage students!
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