Teaching social studies elementary

Learn how to use historical photos in your social studies units in a meaningful way. I have included all the steps to lead your students through an effective analysis of historical photos. Great for elementary or middle school. Plus grab a free template to get started. #historicalphotos #socialstudies #primarysources

This article about inquiry-based tasks is a helpful starting point for learning about using inquiry in your Social Studies classroom.

Increase your ability to teach social studies in an informative, and entertaining way through the use of Laura Candler webinars.

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

There's nothing better than listening to your teacher read a book about the historical event/time period you're learning about in class! I have been an upper elementary teacher for my entire teaching career (15 years) and

Social Studies | Student Engagement | Motivate and excite your grade 4, 5, and 6 social studies students using these 5 ways to keep learning exciting and fun while assessing and teaching units that matter. #iteachsocialstudies #13colonies #socialstudiesteacher

Economics for Kids! Little First Grade Social Studies Thinkers teaches kids about the economy, income and working, goods and services and more. Download includes scripted lesson plans, activities, read aloud books, a PowerPoint, and more. #socialstudies #Firstgrade

STEM by definition is a collaborative way of bringing subjects together to introduce students to higher-order thinking. So it shouldn’t be isolated to the science or specials classes. Bring STEM into your social studies lessons with the ideas and tips below.

I am so excited to be hosting my *FIRST* linky party! Woot! So excited in fact, that I made it last ALL.SUMMER.LONG! LOL! Here’s the L.D.- I am obsessed with learning about how other teachers “do things” in their classrooms. It never ceases to amaze me how creative and different every teacher can be, even […]

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