Erin
Erin is a National Board Certified high school social studies teacher who builds her courses on inquiry and project-based learning. She started Let’s Cultivate Greatness as a passion project to help other teachers create empowered, articulate young adults who are equipped to shape the future. She is based in Washington State.
All students need support in learning how to deconstruct an essay prompt. Whether it’s for an AP or on-level class, no matter now straightforward or complex the question, it needs... Read More
Essay writing is the one thing I felt the least prepared to teach when I become a social studies teacher. And by least, I mean not at all. Early in... Read More
For the vast majority of us, our high school history and social studies classes involved either a lot of memorization, a lot of movies, or both. Either way, they didn’t... Read More
One of the main responsibilities of being a student council advisor is often the most intimidating: running the official student council meeting.These meetings are different from the informal ones you... Read More
Classroom libraries have been all the rage on Instagram in ELA and Social Studies classrooms the last few years. But, really, if you teach an elective like Leadership or advise... Read More
Teaching civics during a presidential election year is always exciting. Kids are more engaged, there are endless resources available, and, of course, there’s the much-anticipated finale of Election Day results. ... Read More
It’s never a bad time to teach how to write a heartfelt thank you note. Whether it is for November’s season of gratitude, February’s Random Acts of Kindness Day, or end-of-the-school-year... Read More
Homecoming Week carries a lot of familiar traditions and anticipated experiences that are exciting and fun, no doubt. But unfortunately, there can also be feelings of isolation and anxiety for... Read More
Once the dates are circled on the calendar and the dance venue reserved, your students will immediately want to choose their Homecoming or spirit week theme. The 30 spirit week... Read More
So, you’re interested in teaching history more thematically, but not quite ready to commit? Or you’re following a strict scope and sequence, but want to zoom out at least a... Read More
