Other Social Studies Blogs

Check out Jon Bergmann's blog. He focuses on flipping the social studies classroom, specifically looking at what you do IN class.

This blog, called the Social Studies Teacher Blog, is very advanced. Not only does each post provide the answers for homework problems, it also suggests related support links for students. There are also links for teachers available in the blog.

The Curriculum Corner is a homepage of many social studies blogs.  There are over two million blogs linked to this webpage! Enjoy!

Holocaust Remembrance Day

Sunday April 27 through Monday April 28 was celebrated to remember the Holocaust. TeacherVision has tons of free lesson plans, activities, and printables to use to teach students about the Holocaust. Check them out here!

Earth Day!

As we celebrated Earth Day earlier this week, many classrooms focused on Earth Day activities. Following is a great article about Earth Day history and what it means.
http://www.dogonews.com/2014/4/22/its-earth-day-today-and-every-day

Social Studies Current Events- DOGO News

This website is chocked full of social studies related articles. These articles are designed for kids to read and comprehend. Check out all of the neat articles here.

Spring Has Sprung!

Spring seems to finally be here to stay! It has been so wonderful for both teachers and students to have fresh air and be able to play outside. It is like the whole atmosphere of the classroom changed once the students were able to release their energy outside. Now we just hope that Spring is actually here to stay! :)

Geo Touch iPad App!

Get the feel of how our world fits together with this app by Clever Dragons. Learn the shape and location of each of the US states (included for free) or purchase additional maps to learn the shape and location of every country on earth! Geo Touch is a fun way for students to practice the geography of the United States. As I began my exploration of the app, I really enjoyed the detailed tutorial that was given when I first began. It explained how to move the map, enlarge it, and how to move the pieces. I also really like how this app has different levels, a great way to differentiate in the classroom! Overall, I really enjoy this app to learn about each state and its characteristics!

NAEYC WOYC

*You just have to love all of the acronyms in the education field!

HAPPY WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD! As an early childhood major, this week is a fun and exciting time to rejoice in the spirit of young children. This years theme is "The Early Years are the Learning Years!" The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The purpose of the Week of the Young Child is to focus public attention on the needs of young children and their families and to recognize the early childhood programs and services that meet those needs. Reflect and advocate for those young children who so desperately need the love, respect, and education that they deserve!