Rachel Swearengin
@rachelteachkc
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Wife, Mother of 3, Daughter, Sister, and 5th Grade Teacher; Gilder Lehrman Kansas History Teacher of the Year 2023; Author of “Making Time for Social Studies”
Joined November 2018
Are you an elementary teacher looking for practical ways to teach more social studies in your classroom? Check out my book “Making Time for Social Studies” to learn an easy, four step planning process. @SolutionTree #solutiontree
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We want to share with you this charming piece of holiday ephemera from the Library's Rare Book and Special Collections Division: An 1858 interactive Christmas card featuring a patriotic Santa Claus. 🎄🎅🇺🇸
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Can’t wait to cheer on Luke at Pitt State!
A HUGE shoutout to Luke Swearengin on his commitment to Pitt State! ❤️💛 This young man has worked incredibly hard to become one of the best runners in the entire state of Kansas! @GorillasTrack is getting a fantastic athlete and an even better human being. #GoRillas 🦍👟
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#OnThisDay in 1869, Wyoming, still a territory at the time, passed the first-ever women's suffrage law and became the first state to grant women the right to vote in the U.S. The following year, Wyoming women officially cast their ballots.
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On this National Christmas Card Day we are pleased to share, from the Library's special collections, a copy of the first commercial Christmas card. It's from 1843, the same year “A Christmas Carol" was published. Both helped establish the Victorian concept of Christmas.
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Christmas arrived early! Teachers…have you requested your FREE flag from @EisenhowerFound yet? Can’t wait to find a place for mine in my fifth grade classroom! https://t.co/S1uy1dK6mW
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#PearlHarbor • Today is a reminder of why teaching history to our students is essential. Students should know the stories of sacrifice and courage that shaped America. 🇺🇸
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🇺🇸 Today we remember December 7, 1941, the day Pearl Harbor was attacked and the United States was thrust into World War II. As we commemorate this day, we honor all who gave their lives and sacrificed during WWll - those who served, fought and stood united in the face of evil.
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Today we observe the 84th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. We will always remember.
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I use this letter along with others written by kids to teach students that everyone has a voice regardless of their age. Civics starts in elementary school!
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83 years later, the legacy of Pearl Harbor lives on in every family forever changed and every hero who stood tall. We honor them today. 🇺🇸
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Today we remember and honor the 2,403 Americans who were killed during the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
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December 7, 1941: A date which will live in infamy. 84 years ago, the attack on Pearl Harbor thrust the United States into World War II, forever changing our Navy and nation. Today we remember the heroism and sacrifice of those lost on that fateful day. Their courage echoes
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Good evening from Pearl Harbor on this Saturday, December 6th evening. As we approach the 84th Anniversary of the attack, let us be reminded of all those in 1941, who witnessed their last full day of life and of those lives that would change forever. #PearlHarbor84
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Eighty-four years ago, one morning altered America forever. May we never forget the heroes of Pearl Harbor.
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I recognize a couple of those names! Being a student athlete in college isn’t easy. Super proud mom of both Julia and Tyler!
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To my 3rd-5th grade teacher friends, check out this great lesson from @Gilder_Lehrman for Thanksgiving! Then pair it with this great book that @OPSSocStudies shared with me! @NHTOYMc
https://t.co/8vic1Z5WDO
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GIVEAWAY! I'm so thankful for your support so I'm giving away a copy of my book, Rock Your Literacy Block! Like & repost this post to enter. Comment for an extra entry. Winner will be announced on Sunday, November 23rd by midnight MST. US Shipping only. Good luck! ✨
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