Social Studies Toolbox

When it comes to teaching social studies, bulletin boards can be a fantastic tool for engaging your students and sparking their interest in the subject matter. With the right ideas and design, bulletin boards can be transformed into interactive displays that promote learning, reflection, and critical thinking. One great way to enhance the interactivity of your bulletin boards is by incorporating technology. For example, you could use QR codes that link to relevant articles, videos, or podcasts that explore a topic in more depth. Alternatively, you could use apps like Kahoot or Quizlet to create fun and engaging quizzes that students can complete as they pass by the bulletin board. Women's History Interactive Bulletin Board with QR Codes Another important aspect of creating successful social studies bulletin boards is promoting awareness. This could involve highlighting important historical events or movements, showcasing diverse cultures and traditions, or exploring current events ...

Are you ready for the first week of school? I don't know about you but I've changed my mind about my lesson plans about a million times. I've spent hours meticulously planning my first week's agenda only to stumble across a new and "better" idea on Instagram resulting in frantic re-planning (ripping out notebook pages, re-writing plans, reorganizing schedules, etc.). I've finally nailed down my first-week's agenda. This is my plan: Our first day's schedule is a little wonky so I am not planning on diving into class expectations, handing out textbooks, etc. My middle schoolers are already going to be a little frazzled so I want to spend what little time we have together doing something chill and fun! So... I'm planning an ice-breaker activity I found on Instagram! (I know what you're thinking. Ugh! Ice-breakers are the worst!) I confess I loathe most ice-breakers. This one, however, looks pretty cool. For real. Check it out. Link here . ...