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Are you ready to teach first graders about Virginians who were barrier breakers like John Mercer Langston, Barbara Johns, Arthur Ashe, Maggie L. Walker, L. Douglas Wilder, and Booker T. Washington? These African Americans broke barriers in Virginia, paving the way for future generations.

Teaching resources for Thanksgiving. Teach elementary students about the history of Thanksgiving and how it is celebrated in America.

Teaching resources for Election Day. Teach elementary students about the history of Election Day and practice voting.

Teach your elementary students about what Veterans Day is and how to celebrate it.

In Virginia, third graders learn about important landforms, or "geographic features" from Africa, Asia, Europe, South America, North America, Antarctica, and Australia. This social studies unit includes a lot of information and can be overwhelming. Don't worry, I'm here to help! 1. Introduce Geographic Features with Photos and Maps I created a 88-slide PowerPoint that goes through every geographic feature included in the VA SOLs . They are grouped by continent, so you can use

Looking for a hands-on, kid-friendly activity to teach specialization? This is what you need for your Economics unit!

Looking for a fun end-of-unit project for your Economics unit? Look no further! My third graders loved designing their own food truck and me

When I taught first grade, it was difficult finding maps simple enough for my first graders. I wanted maps that didn't have twenty symbols, and where the symbols weren't tiny. It was hard! So I created some of my own, along with resources specifically for teaching first graders about Virginia state geography. Keep reading to learn more! 1. Read Simple Maps First, I recommend "reading" simple maps together as a class. You can practice with this free online map and use these q

This President's Day help your elementary students compare and contrast two presidents or famous Americans!

Teach your first graders learn about Maggie Lena Walker! Teaching tips, links, and a FREE reading comprehension download!