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This is a bit long…but at the end you will be rewarded with a prize! I found these beauties in Target! Love that dollar bin area. It’s a killer, though. In case you can’t see…they are Xs and Os to use as table scatters. Thought to myself {insert thought bubble}, “What can I do with…
I began my unit on the American Revolution this week. I get so excited when we get to this part because the kiddos get excited, too. For some reason, they are more interested in this unit than Native Americans, Explorers and the Colonies. I start the unit with a simulation. The kids love these. I’ve…
Wanted to catch your attention with the final product first. Cute, huh? Each year, we struggle with the “Informational Text” and “Research” Standards. It’s hard to teach little fourth graders about research. It takes baby steps. I have my students research explorers each year because this cross-curricular activity covers many standards all at once! After…
Do you use “Notebooking”? Several years ago, I was “nominated” ~ ‘cause no one else wanted to do it ~ to be a part of the Teaching American History Grant that had been received by my district. I reluctantly agreed to be the representative for our school. Man am I glad that I did. I…