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

This might sound counterintuitive, but if we want to see real reading improvement, then we need to cut back on ELA and make more room for...

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...

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...

The other day, I asked those who follow me on Instagram to share their biggest concerns and struggles when it comes to teaching social...

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 way to teach the road to the 19th amendment, without just reading a textbook? In this...

Going Beyond Black History Month I truly believe that as educators we should be teaching black history throughout the year—not just in...

If you are looking for a meaningful way for your students to honor our military veterans, this post is for you. While I believe that it...

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...

What is a Gallery Walk? A gallery walk is a classroom based activity where students silently walk around the classroom to view images...

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...

“You don’t need to teach social studies in first grade. They’ll learn all that stuff when they get to middle school.” I absolutely cringe...

Carving out time for social studies in the elementary classroom, can seem daunting. With all of the standards, continual testing, and...