The Winter Olympics are coming to Beijing, China in 2022! Get your students excited about this global event with these fun Olympics activities for your classroom. Whether you’re throwing an Olympics themed party, looking for activities for your classroom, or just want to get your students involved by following the medal results, you'll find something useful. Oh and I'll definitely be sharing a few ... Read More about Fun Winter Olympics Activities for Your Classroom
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Historical Hoodies Activity for Social Studies
This historical hoodies activity is a really fun way for students to show what they know about famous historical figures, time periods, and/or major events in history. After learning about the 3,000 year history of hoodies and the different elements that are used to design them, students design their own hoodies based on what they’ve learned about their chosen person or topic. In this blog post, ... Read More about Historical Hoodies Activity for Social Studies
Ugly Holiday Sweaters Activity for Social Studies
This ugly holiday sweaters activity is a really fun way for students to show what they know about famous historical figures. After learning about the history of ugly Christmas sweaters and the different elements that are used to design them, students design their own sweaters based on what they’ve learned about their assigned or chosen person. In this blog post, I’ll tell you all about how to use ... Read More about Ugly Holiday Sweaters Activity for Social Studies
Why You Should Use Boom Cards for Middle School Classrooms
Is your school doing distance learning or a hybrid model this year? Are you looking for a way to keep students engaged with content when you can’t be there to help in person? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Boom Learning allows you to buy or create your own self-checking, interactive digital activities that are perfect for middle school classrooms and distance learning. And best of all, ... Read More about Why You Should Use Boom Cards for Middle School Classrooms
Using Tarsia Puzzles to Teach Vocabulary
Puzzles are a pretty common sight in elementary classrooms, but you don’t typically see them much in secondary classrooms. I think that’s crazy! Puzzles have so many benefits, and they can even help strengthen and create new connections in our brains. That’s why I love using Tarsia puzzles to teach vocabulary! Keep reading to learn about the benefits of using puzzles in your classroom, what ... Read More about Using Tarsia Puzzles to Teach Vocabulary
Using the Who Was Books Series in Your Classroom
I’ve been a big fan of the Who Was books series for a long time. For younger kids especially, historical events can feel distant, sometimes boring, and unrelated to their current lives of video games, YouTube, and whatever new thing is capturing the attention of kids at the time you’re reading this. That’s where a good biography comes in! Students not only learn about the person, but also the ... Read More about Using the Who Was Books Series in Your Classroom