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Tips and Ideas for Using Journal Prompts in Social Studies
In the world of elementary education, finding ways to seamlessly include social studies in lessons can be tough. But, there’s…
4 Teacher Mistakes to Avoid: Lessons Learned from an Educator
Have you ever felt that youโre just not up to par with all those teachers on social media? They seem…
24 Engaging Activity Ideas to Teach Students About the 20th Century
One of my favorite social studies topics to teach to upper elementary students is about all of the events that…
5 Ways to Make Social Studies Fun
It seems rare to say that we can make upper elementary social studies fun – it’s hard to find the…
16 Easy Test Prep Tips for 2024
State testing, whether we love it or hate it, is inevitable. While people may have varying opinions about standardized tests,…
6 Easy Tips to Teaching and Using Timelines in Social Studies
Timelines are a crucial text feature, especially during this time of the year. In this blog post from The Social Studies…
Effectively Teaching Current Events in 5 Minutes or Less
Sometimes current events pop up during the school year that are both expected and unexpected. It could be the talk…
8 Easy Steps to Teaching Historical Figures to Upper Elementary Students
As we roll through the middle of the month and get ready for Valentine’s Day, let’s dive into something …
3 Important Ways to Teach Black History All Year Long
Have you considered sharing information about Black History with your students – not just in February, but throughout the year? During…
Using Literary Nonfiction in Social Studies
Literary nonfiction, with its unique blend of factual information and narrative storytelling, offers an exciting gateway to engage upper elementary…
How to Make Morning Routines Manageable
Whether your classroom mornings are a well-oiled machine or a bit chaotic, finding strategies to make morning routines more manageable…
Navigating Teacher Burnout: 5 Important Strategies for Social Studies Educators
Let’s talk real-life stuff โ the kind that doesn’t make it into the lesson plans. Teacher burnout is the not-so-friendly…
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