Remember the days of playing the classic Oregon Trail simulation game? With advances in technology, we can take our students on a virtual...

Can your students name any famous Arab Americans? What comes to mind? Maybe the Disney movie Aladdin? The U.S. State Department just...

There are so many amazing ways that we can integrate technology in the classroom to spark curiosity and bring history to life. I recently...

With the inauguration of President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris just days away, you might be looking for some kid-friendly...

If you held a mock election with your class this year, please do me a favor and promise me you'll hold a class election next year too....

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If you are looking for a meaningful and age appropriate lesson for Patriot Day, this reading passage and comprehension set with photo...

If you hear the complaint "history is so boring," or "who cares about history?" Then this lesson can help. If students don't yet...

One social studies question I get quite often at the start of the year is: "Where do I begin?" I believe that before we dive into our...

Mentor texts are a great way to expose our students to a variety of experiences and voices. If you are covering democratic processes and...

It's been a heartbreaking time in America. The death of George Floyd and the many other tragedies of BIPOC leaves me feeling angry,...

If you are looking for a way to include Memorial Day in your distance learning lessons, this resource will provide your students with an...

Have your heard of virtual field trips? With distance learning in place, maybe your end of school year field trips have been canceled....

While we often teach history thematically, chronology of events is imperative to understanding history. One skill that I realized my...

Teaching American Indian history, is AMERICAN history. Did you know that a recent report found that 87% of state history standards...

If you are teaching US symbols or are covering immigration in your elementary classroom, this printable mini book is a great addition to...

Are you looking for blended or remote learning activities that are educational and will keep your students engaged? Take your students on...

Providing students with a high-quality social studies education is non-negotiable. You may have just a textbook or maybe without a...

Do you use mini book readers in your classroom? I love informational mini books. They are easy to print and assemble and you can easily...

Are you teaching World War I, and looking for ways to have your students analyze primary sources? Maybe you're hoping to have your...