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How to Use Choice Boards

Choice boards are a powerful teaching tool that can help upper elementary students stay engaged, motivated and maximize their learning potential.

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Cultural Sensitivity During the Holiday Season

Deck the halls with boughs of holly!

Christmas is around the corner, magic is filling the air, and all things Christmas have been everywhere...

Breaking Down the TEKS - Texas Social Studies Standards

It can be a little tricky navigating the many standards Texas has in the social studies curriculum. In this blog post, I will be breaking...

Daily Social Studies Activities for Upper Elementary

Social studies is typically a subject that gets taught if there is extra time or 2-3 days in the week. And that's okay when you're strapped for...

Ways to Incorporate Black History Month Year-Round

Have you considered sharing information about Black History with your students - not just in February, but throughout the year?

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