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Pennsylvania Essential Social Studies Resources
Of all the Pennsylvania social studies standards, I know that teachers tend to skip the PA specific requirements. Whether its because the teacher honestly doesn’t know what to include or they don’t know the history well enough to build a meaningful lesson, it doesn’t matter anymore. I’ve created a three PA specific resources that are […]
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Chinese Women’s History Short Reads
I don’t want to contribute to the deletion of women from history and that is certainly true when teaching Asian history. Unfortunately, for many reasons, the American resources that schools often use, whether it is for Asian history or world history, never include more than one woman, Wu Zetian, the only woman to rule China. […]
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Inventors Week: Which Women Do We Include?
A small list of women inventors to add to your inventors week curriculum.
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Addressing a Letter: A Google Classroom™ Resource
This resource came to be when I had a chance to flip through my son’s second grade social studies textbook. I thought it would be fun to build this lesson for him and I love how it turned out. First, this resource was built entirely for Google Classroom™ which means it is completely prep free. […]
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World History Couples Matching Game on Google Classroom™
Celebrating all of the little holidays stops when students get to high school but that doesn’t mean they wouldn’t enjoy a themed lesson. You can still engage in meaningful learning and high-level thinking skills when you take a day off to celebrate Valentine’s Day. History is full of famous couples who actually represent something more […]
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Taking a winter break
2020 has been quite a year. As the year draws to a close I hope you and your family lots of safety. For teachers reading this or even homeschooling parents, keep pushing. I am sure you are doing a good job. Have a happy holiday season. ********************************************** Follow me:
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Historical Thinking Skills: Primary and Secondary Sources
Seemingly this is an easy lesson – most people can give you examples of primary and secondary sources after all. However, when you actually have to conduct historical research or analyze historical documents which document is primary and secondary can get confusing. Students tend to think if it is old then it is a primary […]
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History Skill Builders
History is so much more than memorizing names and dates so stop teaching it that way. Focus on historical thinking skills to make your students successful in the study of history. What are the historical thinking skills? Yes, history does have its own thinking skills yet history curriculums ignore them when they create resources for […]
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Four Plants for Classrooms with Little to No Light
Seven Plants for Classrooms with Little to No Light
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Shop Small TpT Stores
Welcome to the third annual Shop Small TpT Store blog! I hope you find something you like and will support a small TpT shop this holiday season. Here was my criteria for selection: Must be a small shop (fewer than 3,000 followers) Resource must have a cover For middle and high school only I have […]
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Geography Descriptive Writing
How would you describe a tree? Firstly, what kind of a tree? Where in the world is this tree because any description is going to rely on the location and type of tree. The point is, expand your descriptive writing activities to include some geography to switch up the adjectives you use. Inspired by my […]
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Books About Women in History: Volume 2
The more we read about women in history the more we will realize that women were purposefully erased from history rather than not taking part. Here are more books about real women in history. None of these links are affiliate links. 1.Persepolis What I love about this book is I identified with the teenage angst […]
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Whole School Presidential Election Activity
In my small elementary school the teachers decided to have every student vote for who they wanted to win the presidential election in 1992. Students were given an image to color based on who the person/party they were voting for and students cast their votes. Each teacher then added their class votes to a large […]
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Pennsylvania Geography for Grades 1 – 3
Pennsylvania is a great state to live. The natural beauty is stunning and should be celebrated with our students. Don’t skip PA geography anymore! This TpT resource aligns with PA geography standards in grades 1 – 3 and can be completed in one sitting or spaced out for several days. There are several pages of […]
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Student Gardens in History Class: The Potato
Many students, especially those in urban or suburban schools have never experienced growing a plant. Yes, history classes can provide that experience and you can connect it to learning standards. Win-win in my opinion. The Potato This starchy carbohydrate has helped many people survive but is also linked to the death of untold more. Originating […]
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Build Your Students Writing Stamina
Learn about how I integrated free-write, typically an English class exercise, into my world history classes.
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Three Fun Games for Teaching Economics
Learn about three fun games to play while learning about economics in the classroom.
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Google Classroom™ History Resources
Now that the US is in the midst of a pandemic schools are turning to digital learning and TpT authors are catching up. I joined the ranks of thousands of teacher-authors who updated resources to work in Google Classroom™. Hopefully you can find something that works in your history classroom. Click the image to see […]
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Taking a Summer Break
I’m off for the summer! See you in August.
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Teaching with Pit
Learn about another learning game in my TpT store.
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Updated Resources to use with Google Classroom™
I’ve been updating some of my resources to work as an interactive resources in Google Classroom™
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Homeschool Burnout: It’s Not Just You
Homeschooling during coronavirus is really tough and we’re all failing. It’s not just you.
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Medieval History Coloring Pages with Short Reads
Learn about my fun medieval history coloring pages for any grade level.
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Fiction for Teachers Summer Reading: Volume 2
Teachers definitely need a summer reading list this year. Here are some new books to consider.
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History Needs More Women: Ways to Encourage Girls to Study History
We need to teach more about women in order to get more women to become historians.
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Medieval History Fun in Elementary Classrooms
Fun and easy crafts to enhance your medieval European history lessons in elementary schools.
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TpT Homeschool Resources I’ve Used
A praise blog of the TpT resources I’ve used during homeschool.
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Primaries and Elections for the Littles
Check out two resources to help you teach primaries and elections to your little learners.
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Coronavirus Homeschooling: Ideas for Teaching with Nothing for Free
Not all parents have the luxury of paying for school. Here are some ways to homeschool during this crisis that will cost you nothing.
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TpT Sale: Stock up on Digital Resources
Stock up for the remaining school year on a huge variety of digital resources. Teachers and homeschool parents alike!
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Digital History Resources in My TpT Store
Take a look at some digital resources available in my TpT store for your new emergency homeschool classroom.
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Print and Go Resources for High School World History
Some days just require a print and go resource. Here’s my list.
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Homeschooling Setup for Non-Teachers
Get a few tips about setting up for temporary homeschool classroom.
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The New Normal: Homeschooling During Coronavirus
It’s been two days. I almost tore my hair out today. Let’s all take a deep breath.
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Emergency Homeschooling: Elementary TpT Resources
Looking for elementary social studies resources for your emergency homeschooling? Check these out.
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Early American History Crafts for Elementary Students
Teach students early American history and add these cute crafts to decorate your room.
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Print and Go Resources for Elementary School History
Print and Go Resources for Elementary School History
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St. Patrick’s Day Themed History Lesson
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day AND still learn with a fun memory match game.
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Nine History Games to Play Right Before Spring Break
As spring break approaches, students get excited and restless. Change up the classroom with a game.
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TpT Resources for Women’s History Month
Celebrate Women’s History Month with my collection of women-driven history resources.
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Historical Fashion on YouTube
Students need to practice history skills so why not make it fun and watch some YouTube.
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Ancient Egypt Coloring Pages with Short Reads
Ancient Egypt Coloring Pages with Short Reads
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Five History Skills in Four TpT Resources
Five History Skills in Four TpT Resources
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Abraham Lincoln Activities for Elementary Students
Abraham Lincoln Activities for Elementary Students
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Valentine’s Day Themed Lesson in History Class
Add a bit of whimsy this Valentine’s Day with a memory match game in history class.
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Famous Vampires in History
Forget the winter blues. Shake things up with TWO one-day lessons.
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End-of-Year Break 2019
End-of-year break 2019
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Historical Thinking Skills: Chronological Thinking
The exploration of historical thinking skills continues with chronological thinking
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Nine History Games to Play Right Before Winter Break
Nine History Games to Play Right Before Winter Break
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Why I Quit Exit Tickets
Why I Don’t Use Exit Tickets
Integrated Social Studies
Because one subject isn't enough
Integrated Social Studies 