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… View Post
You’re in for a doozy of a post. I’ve kept this idea under wraps for 3 years. A few years ago when I taught 5th grade at a former school, I was a member of the Literacy Committee. I’m just as committed to building literacy in kiddos as I am to sharing the love of Social Studies with them. Our… View Post
Recently I got to participate in 365 Atlanta Family’s Summer A-Z series. It was a collaborative series featuring fun sites to visit around the southeast! Naturally I picked locations that involved history! I’ve compiled the links to all 4 of my posts here! Even if you don’t live locally, make sure and check out each one of the locations’ websites! The… View Post
So as the school year winds down, it’s all about survival of the fittest! It’s time to pull out every last tool in that classroom management tool box! I’ve got several creative ideas that you can add to yours to help you end that school year a little more smoothly. And the best part? They will work for any part… View Post
May 8th, 1945 was a huge day for America. It’s VE Day, the anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany during WWII. The war wouldn’t be over until late summer 1945 when the Japanese finally surrendered, but the Victory in Europe alone brought about celebrations from sea to shining sea. That’s because when times get tough Americans band together as… View Post