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A World of Faith: 3 Strategies for Teaching World Religions in Middle School
January 25, 2026 | by Trey
Let’s be honest: Teaching the history and beliefs of major world religions can be a little intimidating. You want to…
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Survival of the Fittest: 3 Engaging Hatchet Novel Study Activities
January 25, 2026 | by Trey
Let’s be honest: Is there any book that grips a middle school reader quite like Hatchet by Gary Paulsen? There…
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Storm Chasers in the Classroom: 3 Engaging Severe Weather Activities
January 25, 2026 | by Trey
Is there any unit more naturally engaging than severe weather? The moment you mention tornadoes, hurricanes, or blizzards, you can…
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3 Engaging People of the American Revolution Activities for Your Classroom
January 25, 2026 | by Trey
History is so much more than just a timeline of battles and dates. It’s about the people—the spies, the generals,…
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The Ultimate Potential and Kinetic Energy Activity to Get Students Moving
January 25, 2026 | by Trey
Let’s be real for a second: Teaching energy can be tough. It’s one of those invisible concepts that students often…
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Harry Potter Character Traits Activity: 3 Magical Strategies for Middle School
January 25, 2026 | by Trey
Is there any book that captures a student’s imagination quite like Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone? The moment you…
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Making Weather Visible: 3 Engaging Activities for Air Masses and Weather Fronts
January 13, 2026 | by Trey
Teaching weather is one of those units that can either be incredibly exciting or… surprisingly abstract. We talk about “invisible…
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Blow Them Away! 3 Engaging Strategies to Teach Global and Local Winds
January 13, 2026 | by Trey
Let’s talk about teaching weather. Some topics are a breeze (pun intended!), like the water cycle. But when it comes…
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Unwrapping Ancient Egypt: 3 Engaging Activities to Teach the Mummification Process
January 13, 2026 | by Trey
Let’s be honest: Is there any topic in social studies that grabs a student’s attention quite like mummification? The moment…
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Going for Gold: 3 Winning Strategies to Bring the Winter Olympics into Your Classroom
January 13, 2026 | by Trey
Every four years, a special kind of magic takes over. The world pauses, we all suddenly become experts in curling,…
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Athens vs. Sparta: 3 Engaging Activities to Bring Ancient Greece to Life
January 13, 2026 | by Trey
If there is one unit that students seem to consistently love, it’s Ancient Greece. Maybe it’s the mythology, maybe it’s…
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4 Engaging Valentine’s Day Activities for Upper Elementary (That Aren’t “Cringe”)
January 13, 2026 | by Trey
Let’s be real for a second: Valentine’s Day in upper elementary and middle school is a wild ride. You’re balancing…
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Hello world!
January 12, 2026 | by Trey
Welcome to WordPress. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start writing!
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