As a high school teacher, I know how overwhelming back-to-school season can be—new students, new routines, and a million things to prep. That’s why I’ve spent the last few years building a library of engaging, skill-based resources that help teachers like you streamline planning without sacrificing rigor.
Whether you're teaching AP World History, APUSH, AP Euro, or just looking for meaningful ways to spark discussion and deepen thinking in your social studies classes, these bundled resources are designed to save you time and make learning more interactive. Let’s take a look at some of my favorite back-to-school bundles that are ready to use from Day 1—and will keep working for you all year long.
🧠 Hexagonal Thinking Activities
If you're looking for an engaging way to encourage connections and higher-order thinking, this Hexagonal Thinking Bundle for AP World History is a must-have. Each set includes printable and digital tiles aligned to each AP World History unit, encouraging students to make meaningful connections between key concepts, themes, and historical developments.
🔗 Perfect for: review days, test prep, or small group discussion
🎥 TED Talk Discussion Questions Bundle
Bring current events and big ideas into your classroom with this TED Talk Video Discussion Bundle for AP Psychology and Psychology classes. Each resource includes carefully selected talks with ready-to-go discussion questions that promote critical thinking, real-world connections, and student engagement.
🔗 Perfect for: bell ringers, sub plans, or interdisciplinary thinking
🧩 Complexity Point DBQ Stations
Struggling to teach the complexity point on the DBQ? These Complexity Stations Activities break it down into four manageable components—historical reasoning, sourcing, multiple perspectives, and connections. The bundle includes 7 complete stations activities tied to real and AP World History DBQ prompts.
🔗 Perfect for: DBQ workshops, writing days, and targeted skill instruction
📍Contextualization Activities
Contextualization is one of the trickiest skills to master on the AP exams, but this Contextualization Bundle for APUSH gives students consistent, scaffolded practice across all periods. I also have contextualization bundles for AP Euro and AP World. Each activity is clear, structured, and aligned to the exam rubric.
🔗 Perfect for: bell ringers, warm-ups, or targeted skill lessons
🔗 Connections Activities Bundle
These interactive puzzles challenge students to group terms and concepts across time periods and themes. Each Connections Activity reinforces content knowledge while pushing students to recognize patterns, causation, and change over time. Check out bundles for AP Psychology, AP World,
🔗 Perfect for: unit reviews, retrieval practice, and collaborative learning
❓"Odd Term Out" Activities for Every Unit
These "One of These Is Not Like the Other" activities for Psychology are a fun and effective way to get students thinking critically about historical content. Students identify which term doesn’t belong and explain their reasoning—an excellent warm-up or review strategy.
🔗 Perfect for: bell ringers, exit tickets, or formative checks for understanding
🌱 Growing Bundles
If you're planning your year and want consistent, high-quality resources from start to finish, my growing bundles are for you. These products are updated regularly and designed to align with the College Board frameworks—so you’ll always have access to fresh materials as I create them. Once you purchase my bundles for AP World, AP Psych, and APUSH, you will gain access to everything I add in the future. What a deal!
Head to my Teachers Pay Teachers store to check out all the bundles and see which ones are the right fit for your classroom. Whether you're a new teacher or a seasoned pro, these resources will help you build a more effective, engaging, and joyful classroom.