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Michelle McDonald
Feb 22, 2019
Implementing Geography in the Lower Grades
Most young children in our classrooms have not yet experienced much of the world around them. Unless they have moved or traveled a lot,...
Michelle McDonald
Feb 22, 2019
3 Ways to Embrace 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...
Michelle McDonald
Feb 18, 2019
Practical Ways to Better Teach Social Studies in Elementary
Carving out time for social studies in the elementary classroom can seem daunting. With all of the standards, continual testing, and more...
Michelle McDonald
Feb 18, 2019
The Importance of Teaching Social Studies in K-8
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...
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