From the Classroom
How to Keep Students Engaged When There's Heavy Reading Before the Action Starts
Students disengage during setup when they don't understand WHY they're reading. Here's how giving students roles first transforms heavy reading into essential preparation.
The Power of Themed Learning—Why Seasonal Content Works When Students Are Distracted
Themed learning doesn't compete with holiday excitement—it harnesses it. Learn why choosing seasonally appropriate content makes engagement easier, not harder.
When Gaming Your History Simulations Isn't Actually Gaming
"Mrs. Zema, I figured out the pattern! You always make the morale go up when we help people, so let's just always pick the helping choices." This confident declaration came from Alex during our St. Augustine simulation. He was convinced he'd cracked the code for guaranteed success. He was about to learn that historical leadership is far more complicated than finding the right cheat code.