If you were to sort the books in your classroom library and take an inventory, what would you find? Do the books in your classroom...

Are you looking for a new way to get your students out of their seats and engaged with your social studies content? Gallery Walks are a great inquiry-based activity that is easy to set up and implement. Check out some of my tips for holding an effective Gallery Walk in your social studies class. What is a Gallery Walk? A gallery walk is a classroom-based activity where students silently walk around the classroom to view images that are placed on the wall, just like an art gal

Bring history to life in your classroom! Instead of just reading through a textbook or lecturing, allow your students to become...

“You don’t need to teach social studies in first grade. They’ll learn all that stuff when they get to middle school.” I absolutely cringe...

Carving out time for social studies in the elementary classroom can seem daunting. With all of the standards, continual testing, and more...

Maybe you're in a situation like what I've experienced, where social studies is not seen as a priority. I was teaching in one of the...