How to Make a Mask Letter: Hands-On American Revolution
Teaching the American Revolution is exciting, and one of my students’ favorite activities is making a mask letter. In my opinion, American Revolution units should…
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George Washington’s 16-Sided Treading Barn: Hands-On Activities
When teaching Colonial America and the American Revolution, it’s fun to include a little hands-on learning for George Washington’s 16-Sided Treading Barn. Washington wanted Colonial…
Hands-On Map Skills Instruction: Grid Systems
If you are preparing to teach latitude and longitude, you need start students off with grid systems practice. Grid systems are less intimidating, more engaging,…
How to Teach Pre-Contact Native American Regions – Guide for 5th Grade Teachers
If you need a little help teaching each Native American Region from a pre-contact perspective, this teacher’s guide was created for you. In my classroom,…
Sticky Note Challenge for Social Studies
Looking for something new and fresh for your social studies class? Try the Sticky Note Challenge for Social Studies! Teaching social studies is always a…