How to Hold a Mock Election In Your Elementary Class This 2024
Civic education is an important aspect of teaching social studies, and right now during the 2024 election season is a great opportunity...
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Michelle McDonald
Mar 14, 2023
10 Resources for Celebrating Women's History Month in Your Classroom
As we celebrate Women's History Month during the month of March, here are 10 helpful resources to help you uplift and celebrate the...
Michelle McDonald
Sep 6, 2022
Observing Constitution Day 2022 in Your Classroom with a Collaborative Poster
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is a civic holiday that is observed annually on September 17 in the United States. This day was set...
Michelle McDonald
Dec 28, 2021
New Years Resolutions No Prep Activities to Get Ready for 2022
When my students return from winter break, I like to take class time to reflect and set New Years Resolutions. The start of a new year is...
Michelle McDonald
Jan 8, 2021
The Road to the White House: 4 Activities
With the inauguration of President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris just days away, you might be looking for some kid-friendly...
Michelle McDonald
Nov 17, 2020
The Election is Over, Now What Do I Teach?
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....
Michelle McDonald
Nov 6, 2020
Veterans Day Service Learning Opportunities in 2020
Your school may be canceling the annual Veterans Day assembly this year due to COVID and distance learning. But that doesn't mean your...
Michelle McDonald
Oct 6, 2020
5 Tips for Holding an In-Class Election
If you have never held a mock election with your students, I encourage you to add this simulation to your civics lessons. I get it---with...
Michelle McDonald
Sep 22, 2020
Teaching the 2020 Election in Elementary
The election is around the corner, and if you are on the fence about whether or not to discuss the election with your elementary...
Michelle McDonald
Jun 22, 2020
Mentor Texts about Voting and the Election Process
Mentor texts are a great way to expose our students to a variety of experiences and voices. If you are covering democratic processes and...
Michelle McDonald
Jun 6, 2020
Anti-Racism Resources for Teachers
It's been a heartbreaking time in America. The death of George Floyd and the many other tragedies of BIPOC leaves me feeling angry,...
Michelle McDonald
May 6, 2020
Branches of Military Lesson for Memorial Day
If you are looking for a way to include Memorial Day in your distance learning lessons, this resource will provide your students with an...
Michelle McDonald
Apr 14, 2020
Political Systems and Forms of Government Posters
Are you looking for a way to easily display the different political systems and types of government? Or a quick printable option for...
Michelle McDonald
Feb 14, 2020
Engage your Students with a Women's Suffrage Scavenger Hunt Activity
Are you looking for an engaging and meaningful activity to add to your Women's Suffrage or 19th Amendment unit? I've put together a...
Michelle McDonald
Feb 3, 2020
Use Primary Sources to Engage Students in Learning about the Civil Rights Movement
As educators, we should be teaching Black history throughout the year—not just during the month of February. Black History Month should...
Michelle McDonald
Nov 4, 2019
Veterans Day: Ways Students Can Honor Veterans
If you are looking for a meaningful way for your students to honor our military veterans, this post is for you. While it is important for...
Michelle McDonald
Jul 22, 2019
5 Learning Game Websites for Your Social Studies Class
I'm always on the lookout for ways to utilize technology in my classroom in a meaningful way. Today, classrooms are moving into more tech...
Michelle McDonald
Jun 17, 2019
How to Hold a Voting Simulation in Your Classroom
Proven Practices of Civic Education: The future voters and decision-makers are in our classrooms. Civic education is an important aspect...
Michelle McDonald
May 25, 2019
Tips for an Effective Gallery Walk in your Social Studies Class
Are you looking for a new way to get your students out of their seats and engaged with your social studies content? Gallery Walks are a...
Michelle McDonald
Feb 26, 2019
5 Components to Teaching Financial Literacy in Elementary
With the swipe of the card, kids today may rarely see adults hand over physical money at a register. Kids learn how to count money in...
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