Real Talk for New Upper Elementary Teachers
I love the excitement and enthusiasm I see when I meet a new teacher. You guys can’t wait to get into your classrooms and start…
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Encouraging Students to Become “UP”standers!
What is an UPstander? It’s an individual, young or old, who sees wrongdoing or injustice and does something. UPstanders speak up and take action. UPstander…
How to Teach About Jamestown Settlement
If you’re looking for ideas on how to teach about Jamestown, you’re in the right place! Jamestown is a story that fascinates adults and children…
How to Assign a Family Interview Project
Primary sources are vital to include in our study of history. But usually, we don’t consider the primary source history available in our students’ families.…
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…