Civic education is an important aspect of teaching social studies, and right now during the 2024 election season is a great opportunity...

As we celebrate Women's History Month during the month of March, here are 10 helpful resources to help you uplift and celebrate the contributions of women in history. These are resources you can reference all year long, so be sure to bookmark this page. Women's History Month Website This is an excellent resource hub as you can find primary sources compiled from the Library of Congress, the National Archives, the National Art Gallery, and much more! Zinn Education Project If

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is a civic holiday that is observed annually on September 17 in the United States. This day was set...

When my students return from winter break, I like to take class time to reflect and set New Years Resolutions. The start of a new year is a great opportunity to have our students review the past 12 months and set attainable goals for the future. And even though the flipping of a calendar doesn't automatically change much (especially in the past few years), taking a moment to pause and reflect, can be really powerful in times of so much uncertainty. I put together this set of

With the inauguration of President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris just days away, you might be looking for some kid-friendly...

If you held a mock election with your class this year, please do me a favor and promise me you'll hold a class election next year too....

Your school may be canceling the annual Veterans Day assembly this year due to COVID and distance learning. But that doesn't mean your students should forgo honoring our Veterans this year. Here is a simple service learning project that can make a big impact. Veterans Day Thank You Cards Usually, I like to plan a time for my students to hand-deliver thank you cards to Veterans at a local assisted living, but that is not possible this year. However, students can still write th

If you have never held a mock election with your students, I encourage you to add this simulation to your civics lessons. I get it---with...

The election is around the corner, and if you are on the fence about whether or not to discuss the election with your elementary...

Mentor texts are a great way to expose our students to a variety of experiences and voices. If you are covering democratic processes and...

It's been a heartbreaking time in America. The death of George Floyd and the many other tragedies of BIPOC leaves me feeling angry,...

If you are looking for a way to include Memorial Day in your distance learning lessons, this resource will provide your students with an...

Are you looking for a way to easily display the different political systems and types of government? Or a quick printable option for...

Are you looking for an engaging and meaningful activity to add to your Women's Suffrage or 19th Amendment unit? I've put together a...

As educators, we should be teaching Black history throughout the year—not just during the month of February. Black History Month should...

If you are looking for a meaningful way for your students to honor our military veterans, this post is for you. While it is important for our students to learn about the history and purpose behind Veterans Day (Armistice Day), I also believe that our students can apply what they learn through community service opportunities. The Benefit of Community Service Learning One of the Six Proven Practices of Effective Civic Learning is "providing our students with opportunities to ap

I'm always on the lookout for ways to utilize technology in my classroom in a meaningful way. Today, classrooms are moving into more tech...

Proven Practices of Civic Education: The future voters and decision-makers are in our classrooms. Civic education is an important aspect...

Are you looking for a new way to get your students out of their seats and engaged with your social studies content? Gallery Walks are a great inquiry-based activity that is easy to set up and implement. Check out some of my tips for holding an effective Gallery Walk in your social studies class. What is a Gallery Walk? A gallery walk is a classroom-based activity where students silently walk around the classroom to view images that are placed on the wall, just like an art gal

With the swipe of the card, kids today may rarely see adults hand over physical money at a register. Kids learn how to count money in...