If you teach social studies, you know the struggle: you finish up Ancient Egypt, move on to Mesopotamia or If...

Let’s be honest for a second: teaching ancient wars can be a bit of a toss-up. Some students light up...

Let’s face it: “informational text structure” isn’t exactly a phrase that makes students jump for joy. It usually ranks right...

Let’s be honest: Teaching wind can be a little… tricky. It’s invisible, it’s abstract, and unlike a rock or a...

One of the best things about teaching science is the ability to transport your students to places they may have...

Let’s be honest: Teaching the history and beliefs of major world religions can be a little intimidating. You want to...

Let’s be honest: Is there any book that grips a middle school reader quite like Hatchet by Gary Paulsen? There...

Is there any unit more naturally engaging than severe weather? The moment you mention tornadoes, hurricanes, or blizzards, you can...

History is so much more than just a timeline of battles and dates. It’s about the people—the spies, the generals,...

Let’s be real for a second: Teaching energy can be tough. It’s one of those invisible concepts that students often...

Is there any book that captures a student’s imagination quite like Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone? The moment you...

Teaching weather is one of those units that can either be incredibly exciting or… surprisingly abstract. We talk about “invisible...

Let’s talk about teaching weather. Some topics are a breeze (pun intended!), like the water cycle. But when it comes...

Let’s be honest: Is there any topic in social studies that grabs a student’s attention quite like mummification? The moment...

Every four years, a special kind of magic takes over. The world pauses, we all suddenly become experts in curling,...

If there is one unit that students seem to consistently love, it’s Ancient Greece. Maybe it’s the mythology, maybe it’s...

Let’s be real for a second: Valentine’s Day in upper elementary and middle school is a wild ride. You’re balancing...