In my last post, I gave you an introduction to primary sources: what they are, where to find them, and why they have a place in the classroom. (Click here to read part 1) Once you’ve discovered primary sources, they can completely change the dynamic of your social studies curriculum. I mean, think about it. Would you rather read a technical account of female education in the Middle East, or watch Malala’s impassioned speech to the United Nations? It’s a no-brainer, right? Watching Malala’s ... Read More about Teaching with Primary Sources: Part 2
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Teaching with Primary Sources: Part 1
Are you looking for a way to help your students engage with the historical events in your social studies curriculum? One exciting way to help connect the past with the present is to use primary sources in your classroom. Even if you don’t have much experience with these powerful teaching tools, I think you’ll find primary sources enjoyable and flexible to use with students. Students think it is soooo cool to see a period cartoon or the diary of a famous person from history (let’s be honest, ... Read More about Teaching with Primary Sources: Part 1
Using Flip Books to Teach About Your State
Teaching a social studies unit about your state and your state symbols does not have to be boring! In fact, a super engaging way to teach about state symbols is through my State Flip Books! CLICK HERE to check out all of my state flip books! Each state flip book comes with 5 flaps with basic information about the state symbols, as well as a map where your students will highlight important cities in their state. Here's what's included in each book: Assembly instructions Title ... Read More about Using Flip Books to Teach About Your State
5 Activities for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Each year, the US celebrates the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Teaching about MLK provides rich opportunities to introduce and expand on social studies concepts like civil rights, leadership, and democracy. These ideas can be tricky, especially for younger students, but the concrete of example of MLK’s actions and words allow even the youngest students to understand them more fully. I can help you bring the story of MLK to life in your classroom! I’ve created FIVE exciting ... Read More about 5 Activities for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
