If you need ideas for how to start the year in 5th grade social studies, let me help! Check out my five tips for starting the right way!

Upper Elementary Snapshots: Introducing Hot Seating to America!

Tips, tricks, and strategies for using History Stations to engage your learners. Includes step by step instructions.

5 minute social studies activities help students review what they've learned while adding a little fun to class! Check out these ideas!

5th Grade Social Studies is where it's at, my friends! In this blog post, I will share how I sequence, plan, and make social studies fun for my students. I'm fortunate to have found my niche

Learn how to tackle the challenge of teaching the five U.S. regions with limited time, using these practical tips and resources!

Social Studies websites for teachers. Love this list of social studies websites for elementary teachers! TheAppliciousTeacher.com

Use picture books to teach social studies in your elementary classroom!

Integrate curriculum with History Minutes. Social studies, close reading, geography, science, and/or math are all included. Great for bell ringers, sub plans, integration, and more.

Are your students loving their social studies classroom or are they feeling that it is an extension of their ELA class? Are you wondering how to increase student engagement in the classroom so that your student cannot wait to come into your classroom and learn? Keep reading for ideas to incorporate all learning styles into ... Read more