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Creative Mesoamerica Activities in the Classroom

September 12, 2023 by StudentSavvy Leave a Comment

Mesoamerica Activities in the Classroom

Learning about different parts and periods of the world is fascinating! There are so many beautiful artifacts to explore while learning about other cultures. Additionally, it is incredible to see how societies adapted to various events happening on our planet. However, students often need an extra incentive to stay focused. They are at the age where they truly need to know why they are learning what they are. Luckily, the Mesoamerica Resource Bundle has creative Mesoamerica activities in the classroom! Students will love learning about Mesoamerica history with these activities.  Mesoamerica Resource Bundle  There is so much to learn about when exploring Mesoamerican … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History Activities Tagged With: Ancient Civilizations, Interactive Notebooks, Mesoamerica, STEM

Collaborative Learning Ideas for the History Classroom

September 7, 2023 by StudentSavvy Leave a Comment

When you sit through hours of lectures during PD days, are you usually excited or bored? Most times, you are bored and struggling to stay alert! Sadly, this is how many of our students feel when they sit through each class listening to the teacher. This is why collaborative learning is essential for upper elementary students! When they can discuss and interact, they become immersed in the content. Fortunately, there are many amazing collaborative learning ideas for the history classroom. Students will love learning history through these activities.  Collaborative Activities for Middle School  The world has undergone so many changes, so there is always much to learn about during … [Read more...]

Filed Under: history, History Activities, STEM Tagged With: history projects, Middle School History, STEM, timelines

Exploring Early Humans: 5 Interactive Lesson Ideas for the Stone Age

September 6, 2023 by StudentSavvy Leave a Comment

Interactive Stone Age Lessons and Activities

It is fascinating to study how humans interacted and survived during the Stone Age. While students now rely on social media, fancy apps, and cell phones, none of that obviously existed during the Stone Age. However, none of that stopped people from communicating and building remarkable civilizations. So, students love to study the Stone Age and how people used creativity and resources to make greatness. Now, exploring early humans: 5 interactive lesson ideas for the Stone Age will be sure to make this unit one students never forget! There is so much excitement and fascinating information in each resource.  Early Humans: Stone Age STEM Activities  Early humans had to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: History Activities Tagged With: Early Humans, Reading Passages, STEM, Stone Age

FREE Ancient History Activities and Project Ideas for 6th Grade

September 4, 2023 by StudentSavvy Leave a Comment

Free Ancient History Activities

6th grade is a hard age to teach! Students are between not wanting to admit they need help but not quite ready to work independently. So, they need classroom materials that allow them to receive instruction but show their knowledge through exciting lessons. Honestly, this blend can make teaching the Ancient History curriculum challenging. Luckily, these FREE Ancient History activities and project ideas for 6th grade are the perfect blend! Students will love learning so many enjoyable topics while showing their learning.  Stone Age Coloring Pages and Doodle Notes Middle school students love to doodle! So, these Color, Cut, and Cram worksheets incorporate doodling into notes. They … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ancient civilizations Tagged With: 6th Grade, Ancient Civilizations, Ancient Egypt, Ancient History

List of Engaging Ancient History Projects

September 3, 2023 by Melissa Seideman Leave a Comment

Engaging History Projects

Students often have a favorite subject. For instance, some love science because they learn about the world and how it works. Additionally, some love language arts because they love to travel the world through stories. There are so many creative ways to teach each subject! Similarly, students often love learning about Ancient History because there are so many neat advancements. Thankfully, this list of engaging Ancient History projects shows students how talented individuals and groups were while developing civilizations. Students will love exploring the Ancient History timeline with these activities!  Ancient Civilizations  There are so many remarkable civilizations to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ancient civilizations Tagged With: Ancient Civilizations, Ancient History, STEM, timelines

Free Curriculum Mapping Templates for Upper Elementary Middle School Social Studies

August 31, 2023 by Melissa Seideman Leave a Comment

Free Curriculum Social Studies Map Activities

Lesson planning is hard! Between teaching all the standards and meeting the needs of students, there is so much to keep in mind. On top of this, teachers have such limited planning time with meetings, conferences, and covering other classes. So, lesson planning often takes place during limited after-school hours. This often results in teachers feeling tired, overwhelmed, and spread too thin. Thankfully, the FREE curriculum mapping templates for upper elementary and middle school studies studies are here to help! These free curriculum mapping templates ensure students have incredible educational resources and meaningful learning experiences!  Benefits of Curriculum … [Read more...]

Filed Under: beginning of the year freebies, free resources Tagged With: Curriculum, social studies, teacher planner templates

Digital Teacher Planner Templates with Stickers: Creative Ideas to Customize and Organize Your Classroom for 2023-2024

August 21, 2023 by StudentSavvy Leave a Comment

Digital Teacher Planner and Stickers

Teachers have so much to manage each year. There is much to remember between meetings, special events, and teaching responsibilities. It is impossible to keep everything straight by just using our minds or sticky notes. So, teachers need to figure out the best method to stay organized. Thankfully, the Teacher Planner Bundle is the perfect way to do this! It offers tons of customizations and planner templates to ensure it fits the needs of every classroom in 2023-2024! Teacher Planner Bundle  If teachers go to the planner section at the store, they often have a stressful decision to make. Usually, there are multiple planners that each includes one desired requirement. However, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: teacher planner Tagged With: digital stickers, organization, teacher planner templates

Ancient Civilizations List of Free Teaching Resources!

June 4, 2023 by StudentSavvy Leave a Comment

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While teaching, we understand the importance of using high-quality resources in our lessons, especially when it comes to the fascinating world of Ancient Civilizations. However, finding reliable and free teaching resources can sometimes feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. But don't worry, fellow educators! We've done the work for you and curated a list of eight free teaching resources that will bring the wonders of the past to life in your classroom. From engaging reading passages to comprehensive curriculum maps, these incredible tools will make your Ancient Civilizations lessons fun! So, let's embark on this journey together and explore the treasures of Ancient Civilizations … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Ancient Civilizations, free printables, STEM

5 Top Reasons to Switch to A Game-Based Learning Classroom

May 30, 2023 by StudentSavvy Leave a Comment

Game-Based Classroom

Let’s face it- kids do not learn the same way their teachers did! While it was once normal to sit in class, listen to the teacher, and complete assignments, this has changed. Many students do not have the attention span to last an entire class period, let alone 20 minutes. So, teachers need to become very creative in teaching the content. This includes hands-on activities, projects, and ways for students to explore their creativity. Thankfully, this list of the 5 top reasons to switch to a game-based learning classroom will continue transforming learning! Students will love game-based learning!  1. Increased Engagement  Games are a fantastic way to help students stay engaged … [Read more...]

Filed Under: classroom management, Game-Based Learning Tagged With: lesson plans, quests, STEM, team building

Teacher Planner Ideas for 2023-2024 – Trendy Printables and Templates!

May 29, 2023 by StudentSavvy Leave a Comment

Teacher Planner Ideas 2023-2024

Are you ready to conquer the upcoming 2023-2024 school year with style and organization? Look no further! In this blog post, we'll explore a range of teacher planner ideas that will keep you on top of your game. From digital options to printable formats, discover the perfect teacher planner to help you stay trendy, stay organized, and make this school year your best one yet.   Transitioning in Unpredictable Times: As teachers, we've faced unprecedented challenges during the last few school years. From distance learning to in-person teaching and hybrid models, it has been a whirlwind of transitions. That's why having a teacher planner that offers both digital and printable options … [Read more...]

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