Vestal's 21st Century Classroom

with Meghan Vestal

Halloween Escape Room Classroom Activity

If you’ve followed me for long, you know I love classroom escape rooms. Escape rooms are the perfect student activities because they get students up and moving while incorporating critical thinking skills. Students typically have so much fun with classroom escape rooms that they do not even realize they are learning. So, it is no shock that this Halloween Escape Room classroom activity is my ... Read More about Halloween Escape Room Classroom Activity

Virginia Studies Civil War Lessons and Activities

Looking for Virginia Studies Civil War activities? The Civil War was one of the most interesting times in Virginia history. Not only was Virginia home to the capital of the Confederacy, but it was the only state to remain permanently separated after the Civil War. Teaching the Civil War can be challenging as you navigate issues such as slavery and extreme violence. But, there are many ... Read More about Virginia Studies Civil War Lessons and Activities

Why SpinnerWheel.com is the Best Wheel Spinner Site for Teachers

Virtual wheel spinners are great tools for making learning fun and engaging. But, what’s better than one spinner wheel!? Using 1, 2, 3, 4… or even 8 random spinner wheels at one time! In this post, learn how to make and then spin a wheel (or multiple spinner wheels) with one of my favorite new digital learning tools, Spinner Wheel. Spinner Wheel has quickly become my favorite digital spinning ... Read More about Why SpinnerWheel.com is the Best Wheel Spinner Site for Teachers

Virginia Studies Lessons: A New Nation

It’s exciting that so many people and events from Virginia played a significant role in founding the United States. Many of the Founding Fathers came from Virginia and the United States’ founding documents were inspired by documents created in Virginia. With so much history here in our state, there are lots of great activities to incorporate into your Virginia Studies lessons when teaching your A ... Read More about Virginia Studies Lessons: A New Nation

8 Virginia Studies American Revolution Activities

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