Karalee Wong Nakatsuka
@historyfrog.bsky.social
Learner👩🏻🎓 Teacher👩🏻🏫 Collaborator🙌🏻 Author📘 🤗Empathy~Community~
Representation~Civics~History 🗺️ https://linktr.ee/HistoryFrog
Representation~Civics~History 🗺️ https://linktr.ee/HistoryFrog
We need to counteract the ugliness we see in our time.
We are all responsible for this moment because it represents all of us.
We need to do whatever we can do to counteract that.
Even a simple act of empathy matters.
We don’t want to accept the monsters.
Thanks @jbf1755.bsky.social 🗺️
We are all responsible for this moment because it represents all of us.
We need to do whatever we can do to counteract that.
Even a simple act of empathy matters.
We don’t want to accept the monsters.
Thanks @jbf1755.bsky.social 🗺️
November 14, 2025 at 3:44 PM
We need to counteract the ugliness we see in our time.
We are all responsible for this moment because it represents all of us.
We need to do whatever we can do to counteract that.
Even a simple act of empathy matters.
We don’t want to accept the monsters.
Thanks @jbf1755.bsky.social 🗺️
We are all responsible for this moment because it represents all of us.
We need to do whatever we can do to counteract that.
Even a simple act of empathy matters.
We don’t want to accept the monsters.
Thanks @jbf1755.bsky.social 🗺️
History Matters #291
The leaders we get are the leaders we vote for. That means a lot.
We should never forget that our politics and the people that gain power represent our times.
The monsters represent the moment we are in. And we are all part of the world that is happening in.
1/
The leaders we get are the leaders we vote for. That means a lot.
We should never forget that our politics and the people that gain power represent our times.
The monsters represent the moment we are in. And we are all part of the world that is happening in.
1/
November 14, 2025 at 3:42 PM
History Matters #291
The leaders we get are the leaders we vote for. That means a lot.
We should never forget that our politics and the people that gain power represent our times.
The monsters represent the moment we are in. And we are all part of the world that is happening in.
1/
The leaders we get are the leaders we vote for. That means a lot.
We should never forget that our politics and the people that gain power represent our times.
The monsters represent the moment we are in. And we are all part of the world that is happening in.
1/
History (Frog 🐸) Hack #2
I started having a Lost and Found box in my classroom. Students now know where to look for their forgotten items. It really helps to have a designated place!
(Today’s I’m displaying the items to encourage students to claim them.) 3/
I started having a Lost and Found box in my classroom. Students now know where to look for their forgotten items. It really helps to have a designated place!
(Today’s I’m displaying the items to encourage students to claim them.) 3/
November 13, 2025 at 3:48 PM
History (Frog 🐸) Hack #2
I started having a Lost and Found box in my classroom. Students now know where to look for their forgotten items. It really helps to have a designated place!
(Today’s I’m displaying the items to encourage students to claim them.) 3/
I started having a Lost and Found box in my classroom. Students now know where to look for their forgotten items. It really helps to have a designated place!
(Today’s I’m displaying the items to encourage students to claim them.) 3/
Now students ask what’s the assignment # and I can just point at my second monitor. It even helps me to remember the assignment #! 🤔 2/
November 13, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Now students ask what’s the assignment # and I can just point at my second monitor. It even helps me to remember the assignment #! 🤔 2/
History (Frog🐸) Hack #1 & #2
I’m blessed to be in a district either great technology. I project the daily slide on the board for students to to be informed today’s agenda. But once I switched the slide for today’s lesson the daily slide disappeared. Thanks to a grant, I have a second monitor. 1/
I’m blessed to be in a district either great technology. I project the daily slide on the board for students to to be informed today’s agenda. But once I switched the slide for today’s lesson the daily slide disappeared. Thanks to a grant, I have a second monitor. 1/
November 13, 2025 at 3:39 PM
History (Frog🐸) Hack #1 & #2
I’m blessed to be in a district either great technology. I project the daily slide on the board for students to to be informed today’s agenda. But once I switched the slide for today’s lesson the daily slide disappeared. Thanks to a grant, I have a second monitor. 1/
I’m blessed to be in a district either great technology. I project the daily slide on the board for students to to be informed today’s agenda. But once I switched the slide for today’s lesson the daily slide disappeared. Thanks to a grant, I have a second monitor. 1/
I haven’t been posting much on Bluesky, still mourning the loss of our wonderful history community formed in the former bird place.
Today I decided to post some of my History (Frog) Hacks🐸, things I wish I knew when I started teaching long ago.
Today I decided to post some of my History (Frog) Hacks🐸, things I wish I knew when I started teaching long ago.
November 13, 2025 at 3:35 PM
I haven’t been posting much on Bluesky, still mourning the loss of our wonderful history community formed in the former bird place.
Today I decided to post some of my History (Frog) Hacks🐸, things I wish I knew when I started teaching long ago.
Today I decided to post some of my History (Frog) Hacks🐸, things I wish I knew when I started teaching long ago.
History Matters episode 290:
Change comes from the bottom up.
This election showed that.
What we saw in part, was Americans of all kinds who said this is our moment to speak up, we’re going to vote against it.
People were voting for and against things. 1/
🗺️
Change comes from the bottom up.
This election showed that.
What we saw in part, was Americans of all kinds who said this is our moment to speak up, we’re going to vote against it.
People were voting for and against things. 1/
🗺️
November 7, 2025 at 3:42 PM
History Matters episode 290:
Change comes from the bottom up.
This election showed that.
What we saw in part, was Americans of all kinds who said this is our moment to speak up, we’re going to vote against it.
People were voting for and against things. 1/
🗺️
Change comes from the bottom up.
This election showed that.
What we saw in part, was Americans of all kinds who said this is our moment to speak up, we’re going to vote against it.
People were voting for and against things. 1/
🗺️
History Matters #288
The Presidential Wrecking Ball and Why it Matters
The White House is a symbol. It is not the president’s house. It is our house.
Seeing the ravage is a metaphor for this political moment. 1/
The Presidential Wrecking Ball and Why it Matters
The White House is a symbol. It is not the president’s house. It is our house.
Seeing the ravage is a metaphor for this political moment. 1/
October 24, 2025 at 2:46 PM
History Matters #288
The Presidential Wrecking Ball and Why it Matters
The White House is a symbol. It is not the president’s house. It is our house.
Seeing the ravage is a metaphor for this political moment. 1/
The Presidential Wrecking Ball and Why it Matters
The White House is a symbol. It is not the president’s house. It is our house.
Seeing the ravage is a metaphor for this political moment. 1/
History Matters #287
Why do protests matter?
1️⃣They fuel the energy of resistance.
2️⃣It shows everyone in government and outside of government that there are mass numbers of people who don’t like what’s going on. 1/
Why do protests matter?
1️⃣They fuel the energy of resistance.
2️⃣It shows everyone in government and outside of government that there are mass numbers of people who don’t like what’s going on. 1/
October 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM
History Matters #287
Why do protests matter?
1️⃣They fuel the energy of resistance.
2️⃣It shows everyone in government and outside of government that there are mass numbers of people who don’t like what’s going on. 1/
Why do protests matter?
1️⃣They fuel the energy of resistance.
2️⃣It shows everyone in government and outside of government that there are mass numbers of people who don’t like what’s going on. 1/
History Matters #286
The Rule of Law matters:
It has to do with We the people,
No one is above the law.
There needs to be speaking out about what is lawful, what is right, holding people accountable.
If we don’t [speak out], the lawlessness is normalized. 1/
The Rule of Law matters:
It has to do with We the people,
No one is above the law.
There needs to be speaking out about what is lawful, what is right, holding people accountable.
If we don’t [speak out], the lawlessness is normalized. 1/
October 10, 2025 at 3:08 PM
History Matters #286
The Rule of Law matters:
It has to do with We the people,
No one is above the law.
There needs to be speaking out about what is lawful, what is right, holding people accountable.
If we don’t [speak out], the lawlessness is normalized. 1/
The Rule of Law matters:
It has to do with We the people,
No one is above the law.
There needs to be speaking out about what is lawful, what is right, holding people accountable.
If we don’t [speak out], the lawlessness is normalized. 1/
First Ave Spirit Week Student Teacher SWAP!
October 4, 2025 at 5:08 AM
First Ave Spirit Week Student Teacher SWAP!
History Matters #285
Declaring your enemies as “enemies from within”--
that kind of language is blatantly dangerous, blatantly undemocratic.
Ultimately one of the things at the heart of democracy is dissent, disagreement.
There isn’t only one way to see things. 1/
Declaring your enemies as “enemies from within”--
that kind of language is blatantly dangerous, blatantly undemocratic.
Ultimately one of the things at the heart of democracy is dissent, disagreement.
There isn’t only one way to see things. 1/
October 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
History Matters #285
Declaring your enemies as “enemies from within”--
that kind of language is blatantly dangerous, blatantly undemocratic.
Ultimately one of the things at the heart of democracy is dissent, disagreement.
There isn’t only one way to see things. 1/
Declaring your enemies as “enemies from within”--
that kind of language is blatantly dangerous, blatantly undemocratic.
Ultimately one of the things at the heart of democracy is dissent, disagreement.
There isn’t only one way to see things. 1/
How a president behaves, shapes a national reputation to an extreme degree.
But it's not the only thing.
The full reputation of a nation is bound up in us, not just the president. 🗺️
Thanks @jbf1755.bsky.social @mapm8ker.bsky.social @historyed.bsky.social
But it's not the only thing.
The full reputation of a nation is bound up in us, not just the president. 🗺️
Thanks @jbf1755.bsky.social @mapm8ker.bsky.social @historyed.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
How a president behaves, shapes a national reputation to an extreme degree.
But it's not the only thing.
The full reputation of a nation is bound up in us, not just the president. 🗺️
Thanks @jbf1755.bsky.social @mapm8ker.bsky.social @historyed.bsky.social
But it's not the only thing.
The full reputation of a nation is bound up in us, not just the president. 🗺️
Thanks @jbf1755.bsky.social @mapm8ker.bsky.social @historyed.bsky.social
History Matters Episode #284
The honor of a nation is its life. Deliberately to abandon it is to commit an act of political suicide.” - Hamilton
@jbf1755.bsky.social @mapm8ker.bsky.social @historyed.bsky.social
The honor of a nation is its life. Deliberately to abandon it is to commit an act of political suicide.” - Hamilton
@jbf1755.bsky.social @mapm8ker.bsky.social @historyed.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
History Matters Episode #284
The honor of a nation is its life. Deliberately to abandon it is to commit an act of political suicide.” - Hamilton
@jbf1755.bsky.social @mapm8ker.bsky.social @historyed.bsky.social
The honor of a nation is its life. Deliberately to abandon it is to commit an act of political suicide.” - Hamilton
@jbf1755.bsky.social @mapm8ker.bsky.social @historyed.bsky.social
💚💚💚 The History Matters community is amazing. Thanks @mapm8ker.bsky.social @jbf1755.bsky.social Jessica & Clare💚💚💚
September 13, 2025 at 3:58 AM
💚💚💚 The History Matters community is amazing. Thanks @mapm8ker.bsky.social @jbf1755.bsky.social Jessica & Clare💚💚💚
Check out History Matters Episode #282
We’re in a hyper emotional moment.
Pause.
Think hard and look things up.
Thanks @jbf1755.bsky.social @historyed.bsky.social 🗺️
We’re in a hyper emotional moment.
Pause.
Think hard and look things up.
Thanks @jbf1755.bsky.social @historyed.bsky.social 🗺️
September 13, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Check out History Matters Episode #282
We’re in a hyper emotional moment.
Pause.
Think hard and look things up.
Thanks @jbf1755.bsky.social @historyed.bsky.social 🗺️
We’re in a hyper emotional moment.
Pause.
Think hard and look things up.
Thanks @jbf1755.bsky.social @historyed.bsky.social 🗺️
Displays of resistance matter.
They show that resistance is possible.
It shows you are not alone
They show that there is a We, a big group of people who don’t like what’s going on.
Those in power can see that there is resistance and other people can see it as well.
It does a lot of good. 1/
They show that resistance is possible.
It shows you are not alone
They show that there is a We, a big group of people who don’t like what’s going on.
Those in power can see that there is resistance and other people can see it as well.
It does a lot of good. 1/
August 29, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Displays of resistance matter.
They show that resistance is possible.
It shows you are not alone
They show that there is a We, a big group of people who don’t like what’s going on.
Those in power can see that there is resistance and other people can see it as well.
It does a lot of good. 1/
They show that resistance is possible.
It shows you are not alone
They show that there is a We, a big group of people who don’t like what’s going on.
Those in power can see that there is resistance and other people can see it as well.
It does a lot of good. 1/
Today I asked my history tadpoles: Did the government help you get here today? Most said no.
Ss shared morning routines-recalling breakfast was a fave! 🥓 🧇 🥟 😋
Then we and discussed how the govt was involved. Students were surprised to discover govt’s active role in their lives. 🗺️
Ss shared morning routines-recalling breakfast was a fave! 🥓 🧇 🥟 😋
Then we and discussed how the govt was involved. Students were surprised to discover govt’s active role in their lives. 🗺️
August 27, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Today I asked my history tadpoles: Did the government help you get here today? Most said no.
Ss shared morning routines-recalling breakfast was a fave! 🥓 🧇 🥟 😋
Then we and discussed how the govt was involved. Students were surprised to discover govt’s active role in their lives. 🗺️
Ss shared morning routines-recalling breakfast was a fave! 🥓 🧇 🥟 😋
Then we and discussed how the govt was involved. Students were surprised to discover govt’s active role in their lives. 🗺️
Looking forward to today’s community circles today! 🍎
August 21, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Looking forward to today’s community circles today! 🍎
Hoppy Frogtastic Friday!
August 15, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Hoppy Frogtastic Friday!
History Matters Episode #279 (we think)
Thanks @jbf1755.bsky.social @mapm8ker.bsky.social @historyed.bsky.social & the history matters community!
Thanks @jbf1755.bsky.social @mapm8ker.bsky.social @historyed.bsky.social & the history matters community!
August 9, 2025 at 5:30 AM
History Matters Episode #279 (we think)
Thanks @jbf1755.bsky.social @mapm8ker.bsky.social @historyed.bsky.social & the history matters community!
Thanks @jbf1755.bsky.social @mapm8ker.bsky.social @historyed.bsky.social & the history matters community!
Thanks Robert Miller: “Empowering Your
‘Portrait of a Graduate’ with BrainPOP”
Consider your ideal graduate.
What's one essential skill or characteristic you hope every student develops before leaving your school or district?
Thanks to all our @brainpop.bsky.social friends for a great webinar! 🍎
‘Portrait of a Graduate’ with BrainPOP”
Consider your ideal graduate.
What's one essential skill or characteristic you hope every student develops before leaving your school or district?
Thanks to all our @brainpop.bsky.social friends for a great webinar! 🍎
July 30, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Thanks Robert Miller: “Empowering Your
‘Portrait of a Graduate’ with BrainPOP”
Consider your ideal graduate.
What's one essential skill or characteristic you hope every student develops before leaving your school or district?
Thanks to all our @brainpop.bsky.social friends for a great webinar! 🍎
‘Portrait of a Graduate’ with BrainPOP”
Consider your ideal graduate.
What's one essential skill or characteristic you hope every student develops before leaving your school or district?
Thanks to all our @brainpop.bsky.social friends for a great webinar! 🍎
Thanks Michelle Newstadt: “Unlock the Power of Al in Your Classroom” So many great ideas shared! 🍎
@brainpop.bsky.social
@brainpop.bsky.social
July 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Thanks Michelle Newstadt: “Unlock the Power of Al in Your Classroom” So many great ideas shared! 🍎
@brainpop.bsky.social
@brainpop.bsky.social
Love learning from Mike Watanabe “Tim” and Demian Johnson: “UNDERSTANDING OUR VOICE: What is the magic behind how we speak to kids?” BrainPOP magic is amazing! Genuine emotional engagement, connection with our students, curious and fun, trust, relatability, our kids are not alone! 🍎
July 30, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Love learning from Mike Watanabe “Tim” and Demian Johnson: “UNDERSTANDING OUR VOICE: What is the magic behind how we speak to kids?” BrainPOP magic is amazing! Genuine emotional engagement, connection with our students, curious and fun, trust, relatability, our kids are not alone! 🍎
Thanks Kristen Rillieux:
“Make It, Code It, Learn It:
BrainPOP for Cross-Curricular Creation” for helping us think about using AI to help students to thrive, not just survive. So many great ideas! Looking forward to using Make a Movie with my students this year! 🍎🗺️
“Make It, Code It, Learn It:
BrainPOP for Cross-Curricular Creation” for helping us think about using AI to help students to thrive, not just survive. So many great ideas! Looking forward to using Make a Movie with my students this year! 🍎🗺️
July 30, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Thanks Kristen Rillieux:
“Make It, Code It, Learn It:
BrainPOP for Cross-Curricular Creation” for helping us think about using AI to help students to thrive, not just survive. So many great ideas! Looking forward to using Make a Movie with my students this year! 🍎🗺️
“Make It, Code It, Learn It:
BrainPOP for Cross-Curricular Creation” for helping us think about using AI to help students to thrive, not just survive. So many great ideas! Looking forward to using Make a Movie with my students this year! 🍎🗺️