Happy back to school teachers! This week marks the beginning of my new IGTV show on Instagram and weekly blog series called the TOP HITS of the week! You can catch the show by clicking the link at the top of the page to head to Instagram or see the YouTube version at the bottom of the post. As a person who is obsessed with acrostics you know TOP HITS stands for something! TOP HITS are three historical events that occurred this week so that you can plan ahead. I’ll feature helpful ideas for integrating literacy, technology, and supporting all learners! These fun facts can be your saving grace in those transition moments, great lesson hooks, or the makings of morning work. I’ll be including significant events from across the spectrum including “born on this day, battles, inventions, sports, scientific achievements, music, arts, pop culture and more!” Find out the interests of your students and use these tidbits as a way to build community and foster relationships with your new learners this year and spark further interest in history at the same time! Your token history nerd will appreciate them! You’re bound to at least have one! Many of my … Continue reading Historical Happenings of August 6-11