A rebellion, war, and liberation… these provide the perfect combination of ingredients to get students excited about history! In this post, you’ll discover 8 Virginia Studies American Revolution activities to help build that excitement. *This post contains affiliate links. Looking for more SOL-aligned activities and resources? Sign up for the Virginia teacher newsletter! Stamp Act ... Read More about 8 Virginia Studies American Revolution Activities

I’m back with more hands-on ways to teach Virginia Studies throughout the school year! So far, we’ve explored ways to creatively teach regions of Virginia, Virginia Indians, and Jamestown. In this post, we’ll continue our journey through the Virginia Studies curriculum by investigating 8 colonial Virginia lessons and activities your students are sure to love! Looking for more SOL-aligned ... Read More about 8 Colonial Virginia Lessons

It is exciting that the first permanent English settlement in North America was started in the state where we live! Even though Jamestown eventually grew into a thriving colony, its early history is full of hardship. Students are always fascinated by the challenges the Jamestown settlers experienced, making this a great unit to get students excited about Virginia Studies. Here are 8 Jamestown ... Read More about 8 Jamestown Activities and Games