Teaching kids about democracy and government can be a daunting task, but it’s an essential lesson as it helps develop students’ critical thinking and decision-making skills. Students in a democratic society should understand how their government works and appreciate the need for participation in decision-making processes. Establishing a “classroom government” is an excellent way to teach kids about the democratic… Read More
9 Fun and Creative Ways to Integrate Daily Social Studies in the Classroom
Social studies is an essential subject that includes history, geography, economics, and politics. It helps children understand and evaluate the world around them better and encourages them to become responsible global citizens. As a teacher, you should aim to make social studies a fun and interactive experience for your students. Here, we will discuss some innovative, engaging, and interactive ways… Read More
How to Teach Kids About Timelines
Teaching kids about timelines can be a challenging task for teachers. After all, timelines are a relatively abstract concept, and it can be difficult to make them exciting and engaging for young learners. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to make learning about timelines fun for your students. Let’s take a look at some of the best strategies for teaching… Read More
Simple George Washington Activities for Teaching About America’s First President
Are you trying to get your students as excited about George Washington as he was about leading his troops during the Revolutionary War? Us too! Teaching kids about history can be tricky, so we’ve got some creative ideas that are sure to engage and inspire a love of learning in all your little ones. From fun facts, activities, and hands-on… Read More
How to Conquer Social Studies Integration: Action Steps for Teachers
Are you a busy teacher, or homeschool mom, feeling overwhelmed and pressed for time to fit in social studies? Finding the time to adequately cover topics like history, civics, economics, and geography can be challenging with the daily demands of lesson planning and instruction. But it doesn’t have to be! In this blog post, we’ll discuss fun ways to add… Read More
6 Simple Government Services and Community Helpers Activities for Your Class
Teaching a unit on all the different government services and community helpers can be daunting. Thankfully we live in a country where we have a lot of these available. Help your kids better understand with government services and community helpers activities! When to Teach a Unit on Government Services A great time to begin your government services and community helpers… Read More
7 Fun Worksheet Activities to Make Learning Exciting
There was this one time I used to work at a school where I would get in trouble if I was caught using worksheets. I didn’t work there long. I get it worksheets are boring and consequently don’t offer an engaging way for students to learn. BUT, what if I told you there is a way to use worksheets that… Read More
Elementary Economics Lessons: 2nd Grade Curriculum Your Class Will Love
Why do kids need to learn about economics? You may be wondering, “Why do kids need to learn about economics?” Especially those in lower grades. I understand what you are thinking, but economics is a concept that is very vital and important in life, even beyond school. So children should be learning about economics to help them understand the importance… Read More
Fun and Engaging Ways for Teaching Students Financial Literacy
I know this seems obvious, but why should we teach students about jobs and income? This is such a valuable lesson on something young students will hear about and experience the rest of their lives. There is no time like the present to spend time teaching students financial literacy. Not only do jobs provide income to help us buy the… Read More
How to Excel in Teaching Needs Vs. Wants to Second Graders
Why should we be teaching needs vs. wants to our students? This can be difficult at times, especially in the earlier grade levels. However, the concept is still important and crucial for critical thinking skills. They should know the difference between needs and wants so they can spend money on the things that are important. This is a valuable concept… Read More