If you are celebrating Grandparents Day in your elementary classroom and need a fun, but low-prep activity during your celebration, I've...

If this is your first year teaching social studies and you want to get a head start on planning, I've got you covered. Maybe you've...

Did you know that every U.S. state has outlined its own set of social studies standards? And we're not talking about the Common Core...

If you are getting ready to teach a sensitive or tough topic with your students, it can be especially helpful to do some prep work. No...

Since 2012 I've been sharing social studies resources that I've created either for my own classroom or have been the result of teachers...

I don't know about you, but I was one of those teachers who struggled to take my sick days. Creating lesson plans to leave for a...

Are you a new teacher on a rollercoaster ride of emotions? If that resonates with you, I completely understand! Balancing teaching and...

As we get into Back to School season, there are so many things to prep and plan. Maybe this is the year that you will make your lunches...

I'm so excited to share that registration is open for the 2023 First Year Teacher Summit! This is the first virtual event of its kind...

Have you ever considered how much your prep time is really worth (in dollars)? One of my biggest teaching hurdles was figuring out how to...

You have likely seen the recent headlines about pandemic learning loss, and the impacts of remote learning. The data from the National...

Do you have sticky notes covering your computer screen or all around your desk? Maybe you have a long to-do list that feels overwhelming...

If you're looking for a fun and easy bulletin board display, check out this free collaborative poster! If you take your students on my...

Small group discussions are a great concept, but they can quickly get out of hand if we simply release our students without guidance....

As a teacher, we quickly realize that the work is never done. This means that we have to be intentional with our time because it's super...

When I landed my first teaching job, most of my clothing involved jeans, oversized sweatshirts, and tennis shoes that I wore around the...

One of the foundational concepts of a high-quality social studies education is an understanding of geography. When students can make...

If you are looking for a back-to-school activity for your social studies class that is not cheesy or boring, I've got you covered. Set...

Do you struggle to communicate your needs to your admin, or spend hours trying to draft an email? This was me during my first year of...

Are you tired of the same back-to-school ice-breakers and activities? Or maybe you're looking for meaningful classroom decor that is...