Engaging Social Studies Instruction in a Classroom Low on Time and Money
In an ideal world, every classroom would have an abundance of time and resources to dedicate to social studies instruction, enabling educators to engage their students in immersive, hands-on learning experiences. However, the reality for many teachers is quite...
Why Are More and More Teachers Leaving the Profession?
In our society, teachers play a crucial role in molding the minds of the future generation and readying them to thrive as capable adults and contributing members of the community. Nonetheless, a concerning pattern has emerged in recent times, marked by a rising number...
Who Doesn’t Love Chocolate?
One of my favorite (and my students') themes to explore every year was the Chocolate Theme. We would read The Chocolate Touch by Patrick Skene Catling: ...
The Answer to Lack of Social Studies Instruction More Tests?
I came across an article in the Omaha World-Herald titled "Teachers 'Say Social Studies Suffers'," and it really stirred up some strong emotions in me. While reading, I found myself in complete agreement regarding the sidelining of Social Studies due to the emphasis...
How Much Does it Cost You to Go Back to School?
Numerous stories highlight how much teachers personally invest in their classrooms. I'm sure this isn't news to you! And let's not forget about all the "off the clock" time teachers dedicate to preparing their classrooms! During the 1995-96 school year, I embarked on...
The Teaching Bank’s Most Frequently Asked Questions-FAQ
Frequently asked questions for viewers of The Teaching Bank resources on Teachers Pay Teachers.
The Overuse and Negative Impact of Standardized Testing
In the world of education, standardized tests have become the be-all and end-all. The purpose of these tests is to measure students' knowledge, skills, and abilities in various subjects. However, the overuse of standardized testing is causing more harm than good and...
I’m Shelley from The Teaching Bank. I have taught 3rd, 4th, and 6th grades.
My goal is to provide lessons and units for K-12 that are practical and ready to teach with minimal prep needed.