Teaching About 18th Century Colonial Money
Pounds, shillings, and pence… oh my! I like to give my students a deep dive into the 18th Century, and teaching about colonial money is…
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How to Teach the Lost Colony of Roanoke
The Lost Colony of Roanoke is an enduring mystery that fascinates students year after year. After learning about Roanoke in class, students often use their…
Before yelling at your students, read this!
We’ve all been where you’re at. Your students are difficult to manage, they won’t stop talking… it’s all just too much! Your blood pressure starts…
Making the Bill of Rights Applicable to Students’ Lives
I love, like really love, teaching the Bill of Rights. Our 5th grade study of the Bill of Rights leads to the most amazing, thought-provoking…
Take Your Fifth & Sixth Grade Writers From “Blah” to BRILLIANT!
Did you think teaching students to write would be a snap? I mean, you are a college-educated, certified individual. How hard could it possibly be?…
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