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Wives of Henry VIII Short Read Bundle
The wives of Henry VIII are not necessarily part of any history curriculum. Their story is unique, interesting, and allows for many opportunities for discussion in the classroom. Teachers also don’t have a lot of time to add to much information to the class which is why it is important to use resources designed to…
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Taking a break
I’m signing off for a little while to enjoy summer vacation. If you are a teacher, do the same. June is not the month to get ready for next school year. Relax. Sleep in. Be with your family and friends. See you later in the summer!
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Taking a winter break
I take a winter break every year. Writing, editing, and formatting blogs is time consuming and during December, I am just too busy. Being honest with myself, I’m too busy in the first half of January too as the new year starts too which is why I don’t return until mid-way through January. 2021 has…
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Queens of Africa: A TpT Bundle
As more educators add the stories of Black women to their social studies curriculum, I noticed a complete lack of historical women. There is absolutely nothing wrong with learning about modern Black women but I wanted to create resources that highlighted the stories of historical women that helped shaped the history of Africa. I think…
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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.
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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…
Integrated Social Studies 