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Social studies and history lesson ideas and activities for homeschool and the classroom. For grades Kindergarten through high school with a focus on elementary and middle school grade activities for teaching social studies.

From Boring to Brilliant: 7 Ways to Make Any Subject More Fun

From Boring to Brilliant: 7 Ways to Make Any Subject More Fun

July 14, 2025May 29, 2025

Making learning fun is simple! From games to gadgets to going outside, these strategies transform your lesson from dull to delightful.

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Teaching Kids About Daylight Savings Time

Teaching Kids About Daylight Savings Time

February 24, 2025January 6, 2025

Teach kids all about daylight savings time with these fast facts and fun activities. Learn about the history, popularity, and practice of DST.

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How to Teach US Geography

How to Teach US Geography

January 20, 2025January 24, 2025

Using games, drawing, writing, fun facts, and even singing, you can teach US geography in a way that will help the information stick.

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Fun Facts About the Army

Fun Facts About the Army

October 16, 2024October 1, 2024

Get to know the oldest service branch with these fun facts about the Army. Learn all about this distinguished branch of the Armed Forces.

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Fun Facts About September

Fun Facts About September

August 5, 2024January 7, 2024

You know that September means the start of fall, but what else? Get to know its ins and outs with these fun facts about September.

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Fun Facts About August

Fun Facts About August

July 4, 2024January 7, 2024

From gold to gladiolus, jazz musicians to shooting stars, these fun facts about August will amaze and delight you!

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Fun Facts About July

Fun Facts About July

June 5, 2024January 7, 2024

From Harry Potter to chocolate to the Tour de France, these fun facts about July will delight you. Get to know this midsummer month!

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Storytelling to Teach History and Science

Transforming Learning Through Storytelling

May 27, 2024May 17, 2024

Storytelling is a wonderful way to introduce key concepts in history and science. These two non-traditional textbooks make it easy!

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25 Ways to Use LEGOs in Homeschooling

25 Ways to Use LEGOs in Homeschooling

April 22, 2024June 17, 2024

Build your child’s academic skills and knowledge brick by brick with these LEGO homeschooling ideas for every subject.

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How to Teach Social Studies and History Using Minecraft

How to Teach Social Studies and History Using Minecraft

April 4, 2024March 18, 2024

Minecraft social studies and history activities provide immersive, creative, and collaborative experiences that students love!

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20+ Ways to Use Minecraft When Homeschooling

20+ Ways to Use Minecraft When Homeschooling

April 2, 2024March 8, 2024

Buoy your child’s enthusiasm for schoolwork with this list of over twenty ideas for Minecraft homeschooling lessons.

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Fun Facts About Ukraine

Fun Facts About Ukraine

March 29, 2024March 28, 2024

Learn all about the second-largest country in Europe with these fun facts about Ukraine!

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Fun Facts About India

Fun Facts About India

February 13, 2024November 30, 2023

From cinnamon to chess, tigers to the Taj Mahal, these fun facts about India will educate and delight you!

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Fun Facts About 1986

Fun Facts About 1986

January 18, 2024October 1, 2023

From Top Gun to Pop Secret, Halley to Zelda, explore the year 1986 with these entertaining pop-culture fun facts about 1986.

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25+ Creative Ways to Use Composition Notebooks with Kids

25+ Creative Ways to Use Composition Notebooks with Kids

January 1, 2024January 8, 2024

Not sure how to use composition notebooks in the classroom or when homeschooling? Here are 25+ ideas that can be game changers for learning!

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Black History Month Bulletin Board Ideas

Black History Month Bulletin Board Ideas

December 28, 2023September 9, 2023

Are you looking for a bulletin board idea for February? Choose an inspiring and informative Black History Month bulletin board.

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A Accountable Talk in the Elementary Classroom

Accountable Talk in the Elementary Classroom

December 19, 2023November 28, 2023

Accountable Talk can deepen class discussions and teach your students valuable critical thinking and interpersonal skills.

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Fun Facts About 1975

Fun Facts About 1975

November 27, 2023September 22, 2023

Travel through time and rediscover the 70s with these fun facts about 1975. From Jaws to leisure suits to Famous Amos, you’ll love 1975!

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Fun Facts About 1985

Fun Facts About 1985

November 21, 2023September 22, 2023

From New Coke to Calvin and Hobbes, 1985 was a year full of fascinating events. Explore the year with these fun facts about 1985.

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Bios for Kids Granville Woods

Bios for Kids: Granville Woods

November 17, 2023September 22, 2023

The next time you talk on the phone, think of Granville Woods. This famous inventor contributed to the development of the telephone and the electric streetcar.

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