Upper elementary social studies

You're teaching social studies, yay! If you need ideas on how to start the year in 5th grade social studies, you've come to the right place! The first week of social studies class sets the

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.

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

Use this comprehensive unit plan for teaching the US Constitution

Need a quick, fun review for your social studies class? Start a history hashtag fan club with your 5th grade students! This is a low-prep but high engagement review for your upper elementary students. You can set it up in less than 5 minutes and use it for ANY social studies concept. Click through to learn how to use this engaging review activity in your social studies classroom!

Having a little time at the end of class is something my students look forward to because they have an opportunity to do fun five minute social studies activities. If you find yourself with a

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

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

Teaching Social Studies is so much more than dates, people, and events of bygone years. History can inspire students, impart valuable lessons, and help students to think critically. If you are hoping to breathe new