Are you an upper elementary teacher looking for simple strategies that will help make teaching social studies easy and fun? This podcast... more
Whether you’re teaching geography, history, or economics, visual tools can simplify complex information and help your students develop critical thinking... more
We're diving into one of my absolute favorite ways to bring social studies to life for our students: making it... more
The electoral college is a complex system that can be tricky to explain to students. However, understanding this unique aspect... more
Learning about our national leaders isn't just about memorizing names and dates. It's about understanding the people who make decisions... more
If you’re lucky enough to have extended time for your social studies block, you’re in for a treat! More time... more
Teaching social studies in short time blocks can be a challenge, but with the right strategies, you can still deliver... more
Putting aside our personal beliefs, we have an important opportunity to guide students through a very exciting election process with... more
Once you get to know your students, use that knowledge to allow them the power to choose the best way... more
When we explore multiple intelligences as a classroom community, everyone wins! Teachers learn about the types of activities that are... more
When you hear the term" PBL" you likely think about project-based learning! Today we're going to dive into problem-based learning... more