Monday Mapping: Getting Back in the Routine to Work

Monday Mapping: Getting Back in the Routine to Work

Posted on by Michele Luck
Summer vacation was wonderful! We traveled the U.S. and Europe, and wrapped it up with a super visit with my daughter and grandbaby! But now, it's time to get back to work. Now, take into consideration that I always think...Read More
I’m Off To Make the Donuts: Your Boring Curriculum Problems Solved

I’m Off To Make the Donuts: Your Boring Curriculum Problems Solved

Posted on by Michele Luck
Every Social Studies certified teacher could be assigned a number of different courses in the Social Studies Department.  My first year of teaching was just that nightmare, with 6 different preps within 3 different courses.  I taught both honors and...Read More
To Text or Not to Text

To Text or Not to Text

Posted on by Michele Luck
As the academic world revolutionizes, secondary teachers are finding they have many new options for resources in their classrooms.  While many schools and districts are still making the big textbook purchases, others are opening up their instructional funds to the...Read More
Are You Ready for Back to School?

Are You Ready for Back to School?

Posted on by Michele Luck
Are you ready to go back to school? It's almost that time again!  Time to go back into that classroom, to get things cleaned and organized, and to plan out all the great lessons you will teach in the coming...Read More
Effectively Teaching Each Standard in the Social Studies Classroom

Effectively Teaching Each Standard in the Social Studies Classroom

Posted on by Michele Luck
Over the next 10 posts, I will address each standard for the Social Studies classroom. I am hoping this will help new teachers, and even those with experience, to teach the standards without panic and pressure as the new year...Read More