Social Studies

File folder games are the ultimate hands-on activities for the classroom. Learn what they are, how to make them, and when to use them!

You may have heard the term before but what are lapbooks and how can they benefit your classroom? We break it down and give you ideas here!

It doesn’t matter what subject you’re teaching, these five hands-on activities can be adapted to teach any skill or lesson! Get ideas here!

Did you know the Pony Express started in Missouri? Learn more fun facts about Missouri and add a trip to this state to your bucket list!

Learn more about the Beehive State and home to many national parks as you check out these fun facts about Utah for kids (of all ages!)!

Geocaching just might be the ultimate outdoor learning activity for kids of all ages! Learn how to integrate it into your lessons!

Do you have an interest in the Peace Garden State?  Take a look at these fun facts about North Dakota! It’s an interesting state!

Would you like to learn about the Empire State? Check out these New York fun facts! They’re super interesting.

Expand your students’ understanding of the United States by teaching (or letting them explore!) facts about the 50 states for history class!

Are you a fan of trains? So are we! Learn about trains with us!  Take a look at these fun facts about trains!

Are you curious about the Cheese State? Let’s learn some fun facts about the state of Wisconsin and discover how it got its nickname!

Did you know Vermont used to be its own country?! Learn more unusual and fun facts about Vermont and discover why grilled cheese is important!

Kentucky, the Bluegrass State, has many unique facts that make this state so interesting. Check out more Kentucky fun facts!

Is Maryland boring? Not at all (although there IS a town called Boring!)! Learn some weird and fun facts about Maryland here!

Learn more about the history and richness of this incredible state with these South Dakota fun facts! They’ll make you want to visit!

From its two-sided flag to lakes of incredible depths, Oregon is an interesting state! Check out these fun facts about Oregon to learn more!

Do you want to learn about the Land of Enchantment that’s been a state since 1912?  Check out these fun facts about New Mexico!

Learn more about the Northeast with these fun facts about New Hampshire! It’s home to many different names and the windiest peak in the world!

Add Nevada to your bucket list because these Nevada fun facts are sure to make you want to visit! Learn more about this cool state here!

Learn all about The Cornhusker State and why it’s a great place to live and visit with these fun facts about Nebraska!