5 Ways to Make Social Studies More Engaging
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5 Tips for Hosting a Mock Election in Your Classroom
It’s almost Election Day! There’s no better way to teach our students about voting, than by hosting a mock election. Today, I am going to
How to Teach Goods & Services During Your Economics Unit
Teaching economics to elementary students can be tricky. So, today, I want to explore how learning about goods and services will help your students’ understanding
How to Teach Civics and Government to Elementary Students
Are you teaching a civics and government unit in your elementary classroom? This isn’t always the easiest subject for little ones, but today, I am
5 Great Books to Use Around Presidents Day
Presidents Day is around the corner! So, it’s time to start gathering some great Presidents Day books. Today, I have 5 excellent books to read
Best Books for Your Holidays Around the World Unit
If you are teaching a Holidays Around the World, or Christmas Around the World unit this winter, these books are perfect additions to your plans!
Fun Lessons and Activities for Your Then and Now Unit
Teaching students about the past is always such a fun experience! This social studies topic can be done in several ways, but I like to
5 Activities to Help Teach Students About Map Skills
Since your students have likely learned or are in the process of learning about their communities, it is time to think about the next skill.
11 Great Books for Your Community Unit
Many of us kick off our Social Studies curriculum with a unit on communities! This is an important building block to a student’s understanding of
5 Ways to Help Kids Learn About Communities
A large part of your primary social studies content will be about communities! It is important for students to learn about the world that is
Teaching Diverse Holidays All-Year Long
I have always enjoyed teaching holidays! It is a great way for students to learn about cultural and social traditions from all around the world.
5 Instructional Videos for Your American Symbols Unit
American Symbols are a great Social Studies topic for cross-curricular integration! As we consider technology integration within our classrooms, we should think about videos. Not
