Originally envisioned by housewife, Marian McQuade, Grandparents Day was meant to honor the eldest family members for the many ways they have influenced today's children. In 1978, President Jimmy Carter announced National Grandparents Day would be celebrated each year on the first Sunday aft...
The New York Times is known as one of the most concrete, direct, and informative news sources in the country; covering every historical event from the Lincoln Assasination, to the terrorist attacks on 9/11. The paper itself is a historical document full of interviews, politics, commentary, a...
Almanacs, filled with weather patterns, tide tables, and astronomical statistics, have been around for thousands of years, but are often not effectively utilized in the classroom. The records and data they hold play an important role in our history and can be a powerful learning tool for children...
National Financial Literacy for Youth Month grew from an initiative of the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. Their aim in promoting the month-long celebration was to build recognition for the important role of financial literacy education in developing healthy financial habits....
April 15th serves as the 38th annual observation of National Volunteer Week. The week-long event was established as a way to inspire, recognize, and encourage people to become active in their communities. This celebration is centered around people who are working towards positive progress for the...
When the sky is blue and the sun is out, it is sometimes hard to keep students focused on their school work. One way to keep students' interest level high is to head outside, and conduct some open air lessons. Below are three different ways to supplement instruction with simple, fun and engaging ...
During my years of teaching I have explored many different methods of instruction; and although I’m not ready to subscribe to one specific school of thought, I am a strong proponent of using the Harkness method when it comes to teaching students in the upper grades/advanced classes. I think it’s ...
Whether you’re teaching a lesson on key figures from the Renaissance, influential politicians, or game-changing books, one man’s name will always be mentioned: Niccolo Machiavelli. That’s right history fans, Wednesday, May 3rd, marked the 542nd birthday of the man responsible for the eternal ques...
This week is Holocaust Remembrance Week, an eight day observance established by Congress to commemorate the tragic events that transpired in Eastern Europe before and during World War II. This year's theme is Justice and Accountability in the Face of Genocide: What Have We Learned? The United Sta...
The art movement known as the Dada Movement began in the early 20th century amidst the turmoil of World War I. The term “dada” has multiple meanings in different languages: It means “yes, yes” in Russian and “hobbyhorse” in French. During this time, artists used the term to coin a new art moveme...
One of the biggest challenges in any classroom is making content interesting, relevant, and engaging. Students are growing up in a world in which they are constantly looking to be entertained - but not necessarily educated. Great teachers, however, can combine the two by providing “edutainment” f...
Highly relevant plus under-discussed equals the Supreme Court of the United States. Let's face it, outside of the occasional Supreme Court nomination process or a highly divisive case, we rarely hear about it. Yet, the decisions they make are pivotal in the lives of all Americans. Most unquestion...
When I started thinking about where I could find some of the best ideas for teaching elementary social studies topics, the answer was simple; I asked some great teachers and their students. In this article I'm going to share some of my favorite ideas, and the best that these elementary school exp...
Students of all ages love amusement parks and theme parks. They love the rides, attractions, larger-than-life characters, and the games. Theme parks also provide a perfect opportunity for interdisciplinary instruction. Thematic amusement park projects can be assigned as either individual or group...
Pop Art is visually appealing to students. However, the first question they usually ask is “How can that be art?” This question provides a wonderful way to explore the ways that people define art. It also can lead students to look at individual works of art in a more critical way. They can discus...
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