Celebrating Cinco de Mayo!

Celebrating Cinco de Mayo!

Posted on by Michele Luck
On May 5th, many across the United States of America and in Mexico will be celebrating their heritage.  Most Americans misunderstand this celebration, thinking it is Mexico's independence day, just like Americans celebrate every July 4th. Cinco de Mayo is...Read More
Dancing the Maypole or Protesting in the Streets

Dancing the Maypole or Protesting in the Streets

Posted on by Michele Luck
As a child, I remember celebrating the coming of Spring with our May Day festival.  We learned dances, and practiced moving around the "May Pole" (which was actually out tether-ball pole!) with our ribbons in hands and our best Spring...Read More
It’s the End of February!

It’s the End of February!

Posted on by Michele Luck
The month is almost over, and if you have forgotten, it was the month for so many celebrations!  We celebrated our presidents and we've celebrated Black History.  Or did we?  So many of us, all across the country, including the...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