When students are learning to sequence events, there is no better visual representation than a timeline. Using a visual to help students understand when things happened in relation to other events is a great way to incorporate different learning modalities. Whether you create your own or use a pre-made timeline there are some great ideas…
Olympics Lessons for Kids
The Olympics are almost here and there’s no better time to teach students about geography, social studies, and sportsmanship! While your students may not be in the classroom during the Summer Olympics, you can easily incorporate an Olympics unit into your back-to-school lessons. Check out these fun and student-approved ideas from Really Good Teachers!
Social Studies: The Lost Subject?
In the early years of education, the focus is on reading, writing, and math. Much of the school day is spent teaching the art of reading. Students also learn to write stories and practice handwriting. The foundations of math skills is introduced and practiced. With the curriculum and high-stakes assessment focusing on reading, writing, and…