Thinking about using novel studies in your classroom but feeling a little overwhelmed about where to begin? You’re not alone. Novel studies can feel like a big leap if you’ve never done them before—but I promise, they’re so worth it, and they’re not as complicated as they might seem.

There are so many wonderful books to celebrate African American history. In my classroom, I love filling my shelves with all different...

I don't know about you but I think the first day of school is one of the hardest days of the year! From bell to bell, there are little...

When I moved to 5th grade and started teaching American history, I had to scramble to find interesting and engaging lesson on the...

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Teaching the American Revolution can be a lot of fun. Kids love learning about history, especially when there's a power struggle between...