If you wait for something, it’ll go on sale. This is certainly one lesson I’ve picked up over the years, often the hard way. As teachers, we’re often the last group of people who have time, but if you’re willing to step back and wait not just for a sale, but for a great opportunity... Continue Reading →
Stick Up For Social Studies
Don’t worry about social studies, it’s not a tested subject. What elementary teacher hasn’t heard that? But the sad reality is social studies lack of priority stems largely from the subjects that are tested, aka math and reading. Look, we know math and reading are important. What often goes unthought of is that social studies... Continue Reading →
The Power of Primary Sources
"Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results." ~Machiavelli When most of... Continue Reading →
Making A Map Come Alive
I can remember being a middle school student sitting in a social studies class looking at whatever map(s) went with the topic of the day. I was always fascinated with them. I know, I was weird. But seriously, exploring the world around me always piqued my interest. Even today, I still enjoy a good map.... Continue Reading →
