Every year, my students are captivated by our American Revolution unit. Along with primary sources, I always use high-quality Revolutionary War books as read-alouds, with reading groups, and for research…
There’s no tired like a teacher who’s been on a field trip tired! You’ll be happy to know that there are lots of great virtual field trips you can take…
If your social studies lessons have been dragging lately, I have just the tip for you! Try reading aloud picture books to your students! Picture books are one of my…
Here are some of my favorite fiction and nonfiction trade books, biographies, picture books, and chapter books to use to teach an upper elementary Civil War unit.
I love using functional, easy-to-make anchor charts! These reusable social studies anchor charts work for any history lesson in the elementary grades!
Here in Virginia, fourth graders learn all about the founding of the Jamestown settlement. In today’s post, I thought I’d share some of my favorite trade books, picture books, and…
I'm Alyssa! I've taught first and fourth grade and am now an elementary school librarian in Virginia. I have a teacher husband, three kids (6, 5, and 2), and a new pup! I love creating resources, Coca-Cola, and chocolate!
Alyssa
