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Why Teach with Lapbooks?

If you've always wondered what exactly a lapbook is, this post is for you! From the general concept of why a lapbook is helpful in the classroom to a breakdown of how to make one yourself, this article will take you step by step through the amazing world of lapbooking and how it can help your school!

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What are the Time Travelers U.S. History Studies?

Our Time Travelers series of U.S. History studies are very popular for various reasons, but often it's hard to fully understand all of the different things that each study brings with it! This post helps to answer questions like "what do they include?" "how long do they take?" "what ages are they for?" etc.

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The Life of George H. W. Bush

While there are many accomplishments that George H.W. Bush achieved throughout his life, there can be little doubt that the outpouring of admiration, respect, and love that has burst forth like a torrent since his passing on November 30, 2018, has been especially poignant due to more than just respect for an office.

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Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of World War I

A hundred years ago World War I ended on Armistice Day. This year we celebrate that important centennial anniversary with a holiday we're all familiar with ...Veterans Day! Here's my take on the whole story from the war to the holiday and everything in between.

Plus a really cool new WORLD WAR bundle of projects to boot!

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Teaching with Timelines

Anyone who’s studied history for more than a few seconds knows that there’s a lot going on. Between the countless names of famous people and places and the various dates and eras throughout which things happened, there’s quite a bit to keep track of! When you’re overwhelmed by the pure quantity of information being thrown at you, it can be really helpful for teacher and students alike to try teaching with timelines to help restore some order to the insanity and keep your history studies light and fun rather than sluggish and boring.   What are timelines? Simply put, timelines...

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