If I ever had to move out of my wonderful elementary world and up to the land of the bigger kids (high school), I think I would be a social studies teacher. It definitely is one of my favorite subject areas to teach. There are so many fun and engaging social studies activities out there, and I seem to find… Read More

December writing in upper elementary can be so much fun, but too often, we fall to the same tired, old prompts. “What are you doing on winter break?” is isolating for kids who don’t have fun plans. Prompts about the weather are confusing for children who live in warm climates. Some prompts focus just on coloring and crafting without developing… Read More

Elementary social studies is an excellent opportunity for your students to explore American history, their own state, and the world! You can spend hours upon hours finding amazing projects to address your state and district objectives and standards. Why not check out these social studies research projects for 3rd-5th grade? These engaging activities will help your students learn about history… Read More

Red Ribbon Week is a celebration in school that promotes a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. The yearly celebration was started in honor of Enrique (Kiki) Camarena, a Drug Enforcement Agency Agent who fought against the effects that drugs and alcohol addiction had on families. Because of his dangerous job, Camarena was killed in 1985. Red Ribbon Week keeps his memory alive… Read More

You’re back to school, and you’ve already dove into your stash of pencils, paper, and glue. Let’s face it. You’ve probably spent some of your hard earned money on supplies for your students. Don’t fret! It’s time to put your favorite items on your wish list to share with parents, donors (check out #clearthelist on Twitter for a donor movement… Read More

The school year is in swing for most of the country, and it’s time to start the year strong! Growth mindset is not just a hot topic; it’s a way of teaching your students to embrace challenges and failure and keep going. It’s the attitude that even though things might get tough, believing that you can and working hard to… Read More