What is interactive notebook output? Output is the thinking part! I like to think the input is what students are learning, or information they are given. This is often recorded on the right hand side of the notebook and includes notes, fold-ups, and tables or graphs you have supplied them with. On the left hand side you can find your … [Read more...] about Interactive Notebook Output – What YOU Need to Know
An Easy Beginner’s Guide to History Passages
I have heard from a lot of you, and many are asking the same question. How do your history passages best used in the classroom? While there is no one way to use these passages, I do have a few suggestions for making the most of them! Using History Passages to Integrate Social Studies All the history passages I have created have a single goal … [Read more...] about An Easy Beginner’s Guide to History Passages
A Productive Rant on Integrating Social Studies
You must be integrating social studies to fit it in, right? There is no way to fit Social Studies into the school day. I have heard it over and over again. Have you said these words? There Isn't Enough Time It's not just you, there truly isn't enough time to cover all the standards. There just isn't. This means that often, if not most of the … [Read more...] about A Productive Rant on Integrating Social Studies
5 Things People Get Wrong About Class Builders
Class builders are an awesome tool for keeping your classroom community tight. They are honestly one of the secrets to students' relationships that last beyond the school year. Throughout my time in the classroom, I have seen these activities perform miracles, but have also seen them go totally wrong. Let's take a look at five things people … [Read more...] about 5 Things People Get Wrong About Class Builders
9 End of the School Year Traditions Your Students Will Love
When you hear classroom traditions, what do you think of? For me, I immediately think of the end of the school year. This time of year is rife with opportunities to cement relationships and build community among students. Below are nine of my favorite traditions for the end of the school year. 1. Memory Books Each year I print out a … [Read more...] about 9 End of the School Year Traditions Your Students Will Love
