The Importance of Struggle
Everyone is on a growth journey and we should celebrate the growth potential of all students. You CAN learn ANYTHING!
Category: Social Studies
Socks + October = Socktober 2018
In October 2011, creator Brad Montague realized there was a large homeless population in his hometown, and he wanted to do something about it. While researching the needs of the homeless community, he learned that socks are the items least donated to homeless shelters. So Brad took action. He began to film himself wishing people… Read More Socks + October = Socktober 2018
Start with Hello
During the week of September 24–28th, 2018, William O. Schaefer Elementary School, along with hundreds of schools and youth organizations across the United States, will participate in “Start With Hello Week” . The activities introduced during the week will teach students the skills they need to create a culture of inclusion and connectedness, and encourage them… Read More Start with Hello
Teaching Tolerance: Speak Up Guide
This summer, I particpated in a two day course offered by Teaching Tolerance. I think it is important that I share what I learned. It’s clear that one voice in one moment does not stop bias. Bias is insidious, arriving in many forms and many voices. Insults and put-downs, like the rest of the English… Read More Teaching Tolerance: Speak Up Guide
Patriot Day, September 12, 2018
The most important part of observing this day is a moment of silence that occurs at 8:46am Eastern time. This is when the first plane struck the North Tower of the World Trade Center in New York City. This is a time of prayer and remembrance of the victims who lost their lives in the… Read More Patriot Day, September 12, 2018
SOCES Peep Challenge
For 10 years The Washington Post featured a Peeps contest, in which people from all over created dioramas depicting scenes that reflected the country as they saw it, but populated with marshmallow bunnies and chicks. Last year, March 12, 2017 The Washington Post Magazine shared with readers that it will no longer host the annual Peeps… Read More SOCES Peep Challenge
Who Am I? Challenge
“Go where no one else will go, do what no one else will do.” – Mary Lyon. February is Black History Month and March is Women’s History Month, a time when communities and schools give special attention to learning about the contributions and history of American women and African Americans. Women who were lucky enough… Read More Who Am I? Challenge
The Little House
Over time humans modify and adapt their environments by building and developing housing structures, transportation systems, marketplaces, and recreational areas. The Little House written by Virginia Lee Burton is a wonderful visual representation of these kinds of changes and provides an opportunity for students to imagine the kinds of environmental changes that communities undergo. The… Read More The Little House