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In the world of elementary education, finding ways to seamlessly include social studies in lessons can be tough. But, there’s…

Have you ever felt that you’re just not up to par with all those teachers on social media? They seem…

One of my favorite social studies topics to teach to upper elementary students is about all of the events that…

It seems rare to say that we can make upper elementary social studies fun – it’s hard to find the…

State testing, whether we love it or hate it, is inevitable. While people may have varying opinions about standardized tests,…

Timelines are a crucial text feature, especially during this time of the year. In this blog post from The Social Studies…

Sometimes current events pop up during the school year that are both expected and unexpected. It could be the talk…

As we roll through the middle of the month and get ready for Valentine’s Day, let’s dive into something …

Have you considered sharing information about Black History with your students – not just in February, but throughout the year? During…

Literary nonfiction, with its unique blend of factual information and narrative storytelling, offers an exciting gateway to engage upper elementary…

Whether your classroom mornings are a well-oiled machine or a bit chaotic, finding strategies to make morning routines more manageable…

Let’s talk real-life stuff – the kind that doesn’t make it into the lesson plans. Teacher burnout is the not-so-friendly…