Whether you're planning for a day off soon, or you know you need a better solution for next school year,... more

Today you get a sneak peek into one of the trainings from the video vault of the Smart and Simple... more

Summer break might be just around the corner, but that does not mean classic classroom activities are forgotten. Grab some... more

Journal prompts can really help students gain a deeper understanding of a topic. If you are looking for new ways... more

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

While the 20th century is a fascinating topic to cover, it can be a challenge to find resources that include... more

Student engagement is the name of the game, so today I'm sharing 5 activities you can incorporate into your classroom... more

You may have heard of the Enneagram the trending and fun (and scarily accurate) personality test. This episode is going... more

Today's test prep-themed episode has 8 tips for you as a teacher and then a special section that you can... more

If your test prep strategies are feeling stale, today I've got a teamwork approach that might just turn things around.Episode... more

It's so easy to just give students free time on their devices, but today I'm sharing some simple tweaks that... more

Visual learner here to share that timelines are extremely helpful tools for understanding the chronological order of events. Today I've... more

Not sure how you can make time to cover your curriculum AND mix in current events? You'll love today's short... more

You get to unlock the stories of famous people in history for upper elementary students - what a gift! Today... more

As a child and a person of color, I often felt embarrassed during February (I explain why in the episode).... more

Ready or not, here test prep season comes! Let's talk about four common reading skills that students might need us... more

Wondering if the Smart and Simple Social Studies Guided Curriculum is right for you? Not sure if the units will... more

Teaching your students about biographies or autobiographies soon? You don't want to miss out on this jam-packed episode! In... more

What if there was an easy way to incorporate social studies skills every day of the week, for just five... more

Are you the teacher with the peaceful and orderly classroom as soon as the day begins? Or do your students... more

Parents are an important piece of the puzzle to a positive classroom community. Today I'm sharing 5 seasoned teacher tips... more

Burnout is real. But there are strategies to help alleviate or lessen those feelings. There may not be a one-size-fits-all... more

Sometimes there just doesn't seem like there's enough time in the day. If you find yourself constantly cutting activities short... more

Counting down the days until break? Trust me, I have been there. This podcast episode will give you five really... more

You know you need to differentiate, but do you need fresh ideas for HOW to differentiate? This episode is packed... more

We want ALL students to feel a sense of belonging and see their important holidays and traditions represented in our... more

In the world of social studies, primary sources are considered very important for teaching and learning. But don't forget about... more

When teachers use primary sources in class, it makes learning history feel real and exciting. You learn more about the... more

Can you find 20-30 minutes of instructional time to celebrate our Veterans? Let's talk about some practical ways to teach... more

The Bill of Rights is an important concept that needs to be taught in most U.S. history classes. But rather... more

Chapter book read-alouds are my favorite part of the day! Even during a year where I only taught math and... more

Kids these days have it pretty easy - all they have to do to look for the answers to a... more

Are you a month or two into the school year and already feeling burnt out? The grading, the demands, the... more

Grading can be a b - sometimes... ya feel me?It feels like a constant cycle that will pile up if... more

Did you miss the live PD training last week? No worries! I wanted to give my listeners a peek into... more

We are expected to integrate social studies with other subjects to make it work - but HOW can we do... more

Incorporating technology is more important than ever. Looking for ways to make social studies fun and engaging? In this episode,... more

Teaching 9/11 in upper elementary classrooms is a sensitive yet important topic to approach. As educators, it is important to... more

Are you looking for ways to keep your students engaged and motivated throughout the year? Look no further! Engaging students... more

Are you tired of the traditional classroom setup? Do you want to create a positive and engaging learning environment for... more