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How to Make Significant Reading Gains in Elementary
Michelle McDonald
  • Nov 24, 2020

How to Make Significant Reading Gains in Elementary

This might sound counterintuitive, but if we want to see real reading improvement, then we need to cut back on ELA and make more room for...
Advocating for Social Studies This Year
Michelle McDonald
  • Aug 1, 2020

Advocating for Social Studies This Year

The other day, I asked those who follow me on Instagram to share their biggest concerns and struggles when it comes to teaching social st...
A Comprehensive, Low Prep, and Fun Elementary Economics Unit
Michelle McDonald
  • Jul 23, 2020

A Comprehensive, Low Prep, and Fun Elementary Economics Unit

As an elementary teacher, I definitely know that planning and preparing for multiple subjects is time consuming. And if you've experience...

Teaching Wants and Needs, Goods and Services in Elementary
Michelle McDonald
  • Mar 13, 2020

Teaching Wants and Needs, Goods and Services in Elementary

It is never too early for students to begin learning about economics. This primary economics unit guides students through topics such as ...
Valentine's Day Simulation Activity for Upper Elementary
Michelle McDonald
  • Jan 22, 2020

Valentine's Day Simulation Activity for Upper Elementary

Are you looking for an engaging, but purposeful Valentine's Day activity for your upper elementary students? If you are looking for some...
4 Online Games for Your Social Studies Class
Michelle McDonald
  • Jul 22, 2019

4 Online Games for Your Social Studies Class

I'm always on the lookout for ways to utilize technology in my classroom in a meaningful way. Today, classrooms are moving into more tech...
5 Components to Teaching Financial Literacy in Elementary
Michelle McDonald
  • Feb 26, 2019

5 Components to Teaching Financial Literacy in Elementary

With the swipe of the card, kids today may rarely see adults hand over physical money at a register. Kids learn how to count money in sch...
Embracing Social Studies in the Elementary Classroom
Michelle McDonald
  • Feb 23, 2019

Embracing Social Studies in the Elementary Classroom

“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...
Making Social Studies a Priority: Re-thinking Your Daily Schedule
Michelle McDonald
  • Feb 19, 2019

Making Social Studies a Priority: Re-thinking Your Daily Schedule

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