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How to Fit Science Into Your Instruction
Science isn’t just a subject to teach—it’s a way of thinking and exploring the world around us. Integrating science into your elementary classroom doesn’t have
5 Ways to Make Social Studies More Engaging
Engaging students in the world of social studies goes beyond learning dates and facts—it’s about immersing them in history, cultures, and communities to ignite their
4 Reasons to Use Presentations in Your Science Lessons
Why should we be using presentations in our science lessons? Presentations are an engaging way to get kids excited about science. It allows you to
5 Tips for Hosting a Mock Election in Your Classroom
It’s almost Election Day! There’s no better way to teach our students about voting, than by hosting a mock election. Today, I am going to
Engaging States of Matter Activities for Kids
Solids, liquids, and gasses: Oh My! Almost all of us teach the states of matter in our elementary classrooms. This is an important concept for
6 Fantastic Books for Your Plant Unit
Teaching your elementary students about plants? Don’t forget to grab a few books to keep in your classroom library! You can use these plant books
Engaging Ways to Teach Energy to Students
Are you teaching energy in your elementary science class? Do you want a low-prep way to help your students understand energy in all of its
How to Teach Goods & Services During Your Economics Unit
Teaching economics to elementary students can be tricky. So, today, I want to explore how learning about goods and services will help your students’ understanding
How to Teach Civics and Government to Elementary Students
Are you teaching a civics and government unit in your elementary classroom? This isn’t always the easiest subject for little ones, but today, I am
5 Great Books to Use Around Presidents Day
Presidents Day is around the corner! So, it’s time to start gathering some great Presidents Day books. Today, I have 5 excellent books to read
How to Teach Students About Magnets and Magnetic Forces
If you are teaching science in your elementary classroom, you may be looking for ways to teach magnets! Today, I am going to talk about
Best Books for Your Holidays Around the World Unit
If you are teaching a Holidays Around the World, or Christmas Around the World unit this winter, these books are perfect additions to your plans!
How to Teach Force and Motion to Elementary Students
Force and motion is a science concept that is important to a student’s foundational understanding. Having a solid grasp of the ideas that fall under
Fun Lessons and Activities for Your Then and Now Unit
Teaching students about the past is always such a fun experience! This social studies topic can be done in several ways, but I like to
6 Ways to Teach the Pumpkin Life Cycle to Students
I recently wrote a blog post about teaching the Apple Life Cycle. I typically teach an apple unit during September and when October rolls around,
