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 looking for meaningful end-of-year social studies activities to keep your students engaged, check out these great ideas!

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...

If you are a new teacher or maybe a teacher working in a new building, having a good rapport with your colleagues might be new waters to...

Are you tired of assigning tests for your social studies units? I want to share an easy-to-implement end-of-unit project that gets...

Preparing for your first interview can be nerve-wracking and it's one of the most commonly asked questions within the First Year Teacher...

I’m sure you’ve heard the phrase, “teachers do it for the outcome, not for the income.” I want to take a moment to dismantle this concept...

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...

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...

Are you a first-year teacher drowning in work, feeling like you are being pulled in multiple directions, and struggling to find that...

As we start a new year, this is a great time to consider goal setting. Even if you are reading this and it’s the middle of June, there’s...

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

Let’s talk about holiday gift-giving. First, there is absolutely no requirement to give your students a holiday gift before winter break....

I was recently listening to a teacher share how they ran out of sick days in October. Knowing that any future days off would mean taking...

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...