The Social Studies Teacher Podcast
By Kirsten Hammond, The Southern Teach
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Are you an upper elementary educator looking for simple strategies that will help make teaching social studies easy and fun? This podcast is perfect for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade teachers and parents who want to maximize their time and bring social studies to life in their classrooms!
Your host, Kirsten of The Southern Teach, is a mom and educator with over a decade of experience teaching in the classroom. She is all about simple and actionable strategies that result in wins, big or small.
Each week, she'll share a variety of tips on integrating social studies with other subjects, teaching accurate and culturally-relevant social studies topics, lesson and resource ideas, and more! Listen in for ways to make teaching social studies manageable, fun, and best of all - rewarding for both you and your kids!
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Causes of the Civil War (and How to Effectively Teach It To Students)
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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7 Engaging Ways to Use Task Cards
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Coping and Regulation Supports for Test Anxiety with Caroline Koehler
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Math Test Prep Strategies for Grades 3-5 with Cassi Noack
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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ELA Test Prep Strategies for Success with Custom Classroom by Angela
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Try this Fun Social Studies Activity Before Spring Break!
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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6 Ways to Engage Students Through Hands-On Social Studies Projects and Activities
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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3 Important Things to Teach Upper Elementary Students about Black History Month
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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What if I Get it Wrong? Tips to Teach Sensitive Social Studies Topics
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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A Behind the Scenes Look at the Smart and Simple Social Studies Guided Curriculum
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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5 Fun Book Project Ideas for Upper Elementary
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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4 PBL Project Ideas That Your Students Will LOVE
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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Why Reviews Matter: Unlocking the Benefits of Leaving Feedback on TPT
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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Fun Facts and Surprising Stories: 4 Steps to Hooking Students on Social Studies
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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How I Gained Confidence in Teaching Tricky Social Studies Topics
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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3 Simple Strategies for Assessing Social Studies Learning Without the Stress
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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5 Key Components to Include in a Social Studies Lesson
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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4 Easy Ways to Teach History Without Boring Your Students
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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8 Special Holiday Celebrations to Teach Your Students
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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6 Ways to Prioritize Busy Times of the Year
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Using Charts, Tables, and Graphs in Social Studies
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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Making Social Studies Personal For Your Students
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Teaching Students About the Electoral College
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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Do Your Students Know Important U.S. National Leaders?
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Teaching Social Studies in Longer Blocks of Time
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Teaching Social Studies in Shorter Blocks of Time
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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6 Lesson Ideas About the Presidential Election
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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How to Use Choice Boards in the Upper Elementary Classroom
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Using Multiple Intelligences in the Elementary Classroom
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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6 Steps of the Problem-Solving Process in Social Studies
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Field Trip Ideas for Students in Texas
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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4 Classroom Read-Aloud Tips for Grades 3-5
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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Using Bell-Ringers and Warm Ups in Grades 3-5
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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Breaking Down the TEKS: Texas Social Studies Standards for Grades 3-5
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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6 Fun and Engaging Class Meeting Ideas
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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Smart and Simple Social Studies Membership Q&A
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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New Changes to the TEKS Social Studies Standards in 2024
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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5 Social Studies Activity Ideas for the 2nd Week of School
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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5 Social Studies Activity Ideas for the 1st Week of School
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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Social Studies Summer Series Part 5: How to Teach Economics Skills
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Social Studies Summer Series Part 4: How to Teach Government/Civics Skills
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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Social Studies Summer Series Part 3: How to Teach Culture and Society Skills
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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Social Studies Summer Series Part 2: How to Teach History Skills
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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Social Studies Summer Series Part 1: How to Teach Geography Skills
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Should I Start a Summer Side Hustle on TPT?
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May 28, 2024 |
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6 Memorable Moments in My Teaching Career and What I Learned From Them
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May 21, 2024 |
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7 Easy Ways to Prep for a Substitute Teacher
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May 14, 2024 |
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Using Novel Studies to Teach Social Studies
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May 07, 2024 |
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End of the Year Activity Ideas
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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Using Journal Prompts in Social Studies
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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4 Big Mistakes I've Made as a Classroom Teacher
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Teaching About the 20th Century
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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5 Ways to Make Social Studies Fun
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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Enneagram for Teachers - Understanding the 9 Teacher Personality Types
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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16 Teacher and Student Test-Prep Tips
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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5 Easy Steps to Set Up a Test Prep Power Hour
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Launching Enrichment Time Activities for Upper Elementary
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Teaching With and Using Timelines
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Current Events in 5 Minutes
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Teaching About Famous People in History
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Ways to Incorporate Black History Month Year Round
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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4 Nonfiction Reading Skills to Teach Before State Testing
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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BONUS: FAQs and Reviews for the Smart and Simple Social Studies Guided Curriculum
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Jan 26, 2024 |
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Using Literary Nonfiction with Social Studies
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Using Daily Passages to Teach Social Studies
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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How to Make Morning Routines Manageable
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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5 Tips for Positive Parent Communication
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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5 Strategies to Fight Teacher Burnout
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Dec 26, 2023 |
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Managing Your Time in the Elementary Classroom
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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How to Engage Students Before a Long Break
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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3 Ways to Differentiate Instruction in the Elementary Classroom
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Cultural Sensitivity During the Holiday Season
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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Using Secondary Sources to Teach Social Studies
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Using Primary Sources to Teach Social Studies
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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4 Low-Prep and Engaging Veterans Day Activities
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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3 Engaging Activities to Teach About the Bill of Rights
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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My Favorite Read Alouds for Upper Elementary ELA and Social Studies
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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3 Easy Steps To Practicing Research Skills with Webquests
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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5 Ways to Balance Your Work-Life Schedule
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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4 Life-Saving Grading Tips for Upper Elementary Teachers
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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Breaking Down the 5 Main Social Studies Topics
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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5 Ways to Integrate Writing with Social Studies
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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3 Must-Have Technology Tools for Upper Elementary
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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How to Approach Teaching 9/11 in Upper Elementary
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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8 Easy Ways to Engage Students Throughout the Year
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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7 Ways to Use Flexible Seating to Create a Positive Learning Environment
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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5 Steps to Setting Up Social Studies Interactive Notebooks
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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10 Must-Have Teacher Supplies for the Upper Elementary Classroom
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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Using the Enneagram in the Elementary Classroom
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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5 Key Takeaways from The Social Studies Teacher Bootcamp
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Jul 25, 2023 |
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3 Important Social Studies Skills Every Upper Elementary Student Needs to Know
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Jul 18, 2023 |
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7 Fun Social Studies Activities that Students Will Love
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Jul 11, 2023 |
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4 Ways to Make Social Studies Lessons Engaging
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Jul 04, 2023 |
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4 Reasons Why Social Studies Should be a Priority in the Classroom
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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3 Frustrating Challenges Faced by Social Studies Teachers in Upper Elementary
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Jun 20, 2023 |
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The Social Studies Teacher Podcast: 6 Exciting Reasons You Should Listen
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Jun 12, 2023 |