From the Classroom
From Overwhelmed to Blown Away: Your First Time Teaching Historical Simulations
"At first I was overwhelmed with the game, but after following the step by step directions I was blown away by the effectiveness of it." This honest review from teacher Alia captures what many educators feel when they first consider historical simulations. If you've ever looked at a roleplay unit and thought "This looks amazing, but how do I even start?" you're not alone. That overwhelm is completely normal—and temporary.
Welcome to 1565 - Founding St. Augustine Begins
"Buenos días, Spanish leaders! Welcome to the year 1565." Twenty-two fourth graders looked around our classroom with curiosity as we began our journey into America's oldest city. Today marked the official start of our Founding St. Augustine simulation—and the mixed reactions were priceless.
Florida History Gets an Upgrade
Three years ago, I was drowning in Studies Weekly newspapers. You know the ones—those thin, social studies "newspapers" that somehow managed to make Florida's incredible history feel as exciting as reading a phone book. There had to be a better way, and I found it.