Region 10 Social Studies Consultant with a passion for creating engaging learning environments that integrate technology, collaboration and critical thinking.
Joined March 2012
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Kelly Bellar ๐ฑ๐ถ retweeted
๐ฃ Social Studies teachers: Keep an eye out for communication from your Regional Education Service Center about participating in a focus group to provide feedback on the first work group draft. Your input matters!
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I am delighted to have been chosen again as a @RetroReport Teacher Ambassador and am eager to leverage their outstanding resources while connecting with fellow members this summer. @region10ss
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Kelly Bellar ๐ฑ๐ถ retweeted
5 Nov 2025
2026 Retro Report Teacher Advisor Teams: Are you interested in becoming a Retro Report teacher advisor next year? Become a Teacher Ambassador or member of our Council of Educators to receive exclusive perks, such as stipends and SWAG. Learn more and apply today: bit.ly/RRAdvisor26
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16 Apr 2025
Save the Date - Registration NOW OPEN for the #dfwsocstud @Region10ESC & @ESC11SS conference #BuildingBridgesAcrossDisciplines June 24, 2025 featuring @madisonteacher & @glennw98 #SocialStudiesFIELDGuide plus @SSSuccess1, @studiesweekly, @exploros. bit.ly/4ibRusY
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Kelly Bellar ๐ฑ๐ถ retweeted
14 Apr 2025
This looks like an amazing #primarysource set for #UShistory teachers: earlywashingtondc.org Docs, maps, stories of Freedom Suits from 1800-1862. #sschat #socialstudies @ESSDACK @NHTOYMc
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Kelly Bellar ๐ฑ๐ถ retweeted
5 Apr 2025
Calling all #civics teachers! Explore dozens of free civics videos, lesson plans and student activities ideal for grades 6-12 on our website today. retroreport.org/civics-resouโฆ
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Kelly Bellar ๐ฑ๐ถ retweeted
3 Apr 2025
Ditch the lecture! @madisonteacher & I love how our #SocialStudies #FIELDGuide focused on evidence, inquiry, and edtech aligns with @jmattmiller's "tomorrow glasses" idea & meaningful learning. Learn more at: ditchthattextbook.com/blog @DitchThatTxtbk #sschat
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Kelly Bellar ๐ฑ๐ถ retweeted
1 Apr 2025
Thank you @CorwinPress for allowing @glennw98 and I to share our thoughts about what makes #socialstudies education awesome!
You might even find yourself wanting to purchase our new book - The Social Studies FIELD Guide
corwin-connect.com/2025/04/fโฆ
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Kelly Bellar ๐ฑ๐ถ retweeted
26 Mar 2025
The FIELD Guide has officially dropped! #primarysources #inquiry #edtech And ready to use leveled Hikes. Whatโs not to like? Grab one of the first copies! bit.ly/orderfieldguide @madisonteacher @NHTOYMc @lauramcfarren #historicalthinking #engsschat #edchat #sschat #FIELDGuide
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Kelly Bellar ๐ฑ๐ถ retweeted
21 Mar 2025
The #TXCSSBookClub is meeting March 27th 7pm to discuss #ElizaHamilton: The Extraordinary Life and Times of the Wife of Alexander Hamilton by Tilar J. Mazzeo. Watch your emails and the TXCSS website for registration information. ๐ #BookLovers Register txcss.net
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Kelly Bellar ๐ฑ๐ถ retweeted
21 Mar 2025
Fantastic way to start the day at the @historyed Conference learning about all the great resources (K-12) from the Center on Representative Government. corg.iu.edu/programs/teacherโฆ
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Kelly Bellar ๐ฑ๐ถ retweeted
20 Mar 2025
Loving 1st day of @historyed conference! Hanging out with other TPS Library of Congress projects. Collaborating/connecting/creating with some very smart people! Some cool data stuff at:dl4ss.com
@RetroReport #sschat #socialstudies #primarysources #nche25 @ESSDACK
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Kelly Bellar ๐ฑ๐ถ retweeted
15 Mar 2025
#Teachers, have you created your free account on Retro Report's website?
Register now for exclusive access to free lesson plans and classroom-ready student activities. Learn more: bit.ly/RR-Reg
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Kelly Bellar ๐ฑ๐ถ retweeted
10 Mar 2025
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Kelly Bellar ๐ฑ๐ถ retweeted
10 Mar 2025
Dr. Tina Ellsworth is hosting an amazing #primarysources / #picturebooks webinar with KS History TOY @rachelteachkc! March 17, 6:00 CT. Gonna be awesome! Sign up at: nwmissouri.edu/tps/webinars.โฆ #socialstudies #sschat #engchat #engsschat #elachat @ESSDACK
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Kelly Bellar ๐ฑ๐ถ retweeted
6 Mar 2025
#OnThisDay in 1857, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on the landmark Dred Scott v. Sandford case. Learn more: s.si.edu/373Fivr
#APeoplesJourney
ALT Cover of an 1870 edition of Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper featuring illustrations of two individuals. The top illustration shows a portrait of their daughters, Eliza and Lizzie. The bottom left illustration shows a portrait of Dred Scott after a photograph by Fitzgibbon of St. Louis. The bottom right portrait shows a portrait of Harriet Scott after a photograph by Fitzgibbon of St. Louis.
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I'm excited to announce that I am officially a member of the @icivics Educator Network
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Celebrate Civic Learning Week, March 10-14, with iCivics! ๐ CLW highlights civic educationโs role in sustaining & strengthening our constitutional democracy.
Join teachers around the country in engaging students in civics activities: bit.ly/3QNtuB4 ๐ค @NationalCLW
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Kelly Bellar ๐ฑ๐ถ retweeted
3 Mar 2025
Annotate, Sketch, and Tell...taking @eduprotocols to the next level with our Civil War unit. Give me a follow on my TPT store and download your free template today! teacherspayteachers.com/storโฆ
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Kelly Bellar ๐ฑ๐ถ retweeted
2 Mar 2025
Calling all #civics teachers! Our Civics Resource Center offers dozens of free civics videos, lesson plans and student activities ideal for grades 6-12. Check out student-led videos, education collections and more here: retroreport.org/civics-resouโฆ
#edchat
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