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July 13, 2025

Summer Strategies: Setting the Stage for Meaningful History Lessons

A good history lesson is like a stage play. The lighting, the actors, the set—it all works together to draw the audience in. But behind every great performance? Summer rehearsals. Summer is when I plan my first few “acts” of the year. I always ask: What will hook them? Maybe it’s a simulation, a mystery

What Summer Can Teach Us About the School Year

There’s something about the quiet of summer mornings that gets me thinking. No bells, no lesson plans, no grading. Just a cup of tea and a good book. But even in that stillness, the gears don’t stop turning. As social studies teachers, we live in stories—and summer is its own kind of narrative. A preface,

Collaboration is Key

As educators, we recognize the profound impact collaborative learning can have on student success. Encouraging students to work in pairs or small groups to discuss and analyze documents is an invaluable strategy in the social studies classroom. This approach not only enhances individual understanding but also fosters a richer learning environment where diverse perspectives can

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Summer Strategies: Setting the Stage for Meaningful History Lessons

What Summer Can Teach Us About the School Year

Collaboration is Key