Veterans Day Letter Writing Activity
Are you looking for a meaningful activity to use in your classroom this Veterans Day? I've created this Veterans Day letter writing activity to do just that! In this activity, your students will discover the history behind Veterans Day, discuss ways to honor ...
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How to Use American History Read-Aloud Books during Distance Learning
How to Use American History Read-Aloud Books during Distance Learning
When I was teaching, I loved using read-aloud books! I know that many other teachers love to read aloud to their students. Unfortunately, with distance learning, a traditional read aloud can be difficult or even impossible. To ...
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Free Social Studies Halloween Lesson
Free Social Studies Halloween Lesson
October is one of my favorite months of the year - especially in the classroom! When searching for Halloween activities, crafts and writing prompts are easy to find. But what about social studies Halloween lessons? They are few and far between. After doing some ...
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First Day of School Artifacts Lesson (Google Slides)
The first day of school is one of the most exciting (and stressful) days of the year for teachers. In my opinion, the most important thing you should focus on is relationship building. That first day is such a great opportunity to get to know your students and help them get to know you. However, ...
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5 Westward Expansion Picture Books for Kids
Picture books are one of my favorite ways to teach history! They help students connect to the past. However, teachers rarely have time to sort through tons of books to find the best ones. That's why I've compiled this list of 5 Westward Expansion picture books for kids. I hope these books will save ...
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4 Age of Exploration Children’s Books
Picture books can be a wonderful way to help your students learn about history. However, it can be difficult to find worthwhile books that are also accurate and enriching. To help you save time I've compiled this list of 4 Age of Exploration (Age of Discovery) children's books that you can use in ...
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