The Social Studies Teacher Podcast

Whether you’re teaching geography, history, or economics, visual tools can simplify complex information and help your students develop critical thinking skills. In today's episode I’ll be sharing tips on how to integrate charts, tables, and graphs into your lessons to make learning more interactive and engaging.Episode HighlightsWhy use charts, tables, and graphs?Types of visuals to use in your social studies lessonsHow to integrate visuals into lessonsActivities and assessment ideasThe end game - why it will benefit students in the long runResources and LinksBlog Post - Episode 74 Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:5 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-15062423

We're diving into one of my absolute favorite ways to bring social studies to life for our students: making it personal.Episode HighlightsWhy share real stories?4 steps to making social studies person for your students through storytelling first-hand accountsResources and LinksBlog Post - Episode 73Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-150624235 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!

The electoral college is a complex system that can be tricky to explain to students. However, understanding this unique aspect of American democracy is essential for fostering informed citizens. In this episode, we'll break down what the electoral college is, share some fun facts, and offer tips on how to teach this concept to 3rd-5th graders.Episode HighlightsWhat is the electoral college?Fun facts about the electoral college4 tips for teaching about the electoral college Resources and Linkshttps://thesouthernteach.com/blog/presidential-election Blog Post - Episode 72Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:5 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-15062423

Learning about our national leaders isn't just about memorizing names and dates. It's about understanding the people who make decisions that affect our lives!Episode HighlightsWhy it's important for students to understand information about our government leadersScavenger hunt activity idea for upper elementary studentsAdditional tips on implementing the scavenger huntResources and LinksA copy of this activity is ready to use in your classroom. Check it out!https://www.whitehouse.gov/https://www.senate.gov/states/https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representativehttps://www.supremecourt.gov/about/biographies.aspx Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:5 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-15062423

If you’re lucky enough to have extended time for your social studies block, you’re in for a treat! More time means more opportunities to dive deeper into topics, engage students with diverse activities, and make learning even more dynamic. Whether you have a 60-minute or 90-minute block, here are some structured schedules and creative ideas to help you make the most of your time.Episode Highlightslesson ideas and examples for a 45-60 minute social studies blocklesson ideas and examples for a 90-minute social studies blockpractical tips for teaching social studies for more than 30 minutesResources and LinksCheck out my social studies resources!Blog Post - Episode 70Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:5 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-15062423

Teaching social studies in short time blocks can be a challenge, but with the right strategies, you can still deliver impactful lessons and keep your students engaged. Whether you have just 10 or 20 minutes, here are some practical ideas to make the most of your time and ensure meaningful learning experiences for your upper elementary students.Episode Highlights10-minute lesson ideas and examples20-minute lesson ideas and examplespractical tips for teaching social studies in less than 30 minutesResources and LinksCheck out my social studies resources!Blog Post - Episode 69Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:5 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-15062423

Putting aside our personal beliefs, we have an important opportunity to guide students through a very exciting election process with some age-appropriate activities! Today I'm sharing 6 go-to activities for navigating election season with upper elementary students.Feel free to mix and match these activities throughout the election season and share this episode with a teacher friend! Episode HighlightsMock ElectionDebate AnalysisState TrackingCampaign ResearchVoting Rights HistoryReflection and DiscussionResources and LinksAmy Groesbeck Election Results MapBlog Post - Episode 68Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-150624235 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!

Once you get to know your students, use that knowledge to allow them the power to choose the best way to demonstrate their learning! It's a win-win and today's episode will make it easy to get started.Episode HighlightsWhat are choice boards and why they are beneficialTypes of activities that can be includedBest practices when using choice boardsResources and LinksMultiple Intelligences Choice BoardsEnneagram Choice BoardsReading Response Choice Board BundleBlog Post - Episode 67Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:5 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-15062423

When we explore multiple intelligences as a classroom community, everyone wins! Teachers learn about the types of activities that are best for each student AND big kids learn about how they learn best. Join me as we discuss characteristics and best ways to support students in the elementary classroom with a theory that supports the diverse learning styles and personalities of your students!Episode HighlightsThe history of the Multiple Intelligences theoryCharacteristics and typical careers of each of the 8 learning profilesBest ways to support each intelligence in the classroomResources and LinksMultiple Intelligences for Big KidsWaitlist MembershipBlog Post - Episode 66Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-150624235 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!

When you hear the term" PBL" you likely think about project-based learning! Today we're going to dive into problem-based learning to give you some ideas on how to bring real-world scenarios into your social studies block.Episode HighlightsIdentify problemGather informationList and consider optionsConsider advantages and disadvantagesChoose and implement a solutionEvaluate effectiveness of solutionLet's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:5 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-15062423

If you're struggling to make time for social studies in your school day, maybe it's time for some fresh field trip ideas to support your curriculum!Today's episode shares some of my favorite field trips from around the Lone Star State. I also share with you some tips for where to look for even more ideas that your upper elementary students will love (whether you're in Texas or not)! Resources and LinksField Trip Directory.comEducation in ActionBlog Post - Episode 64Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:5 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-15062423

Rich, thought-provoking discussions are in your future because this year class read-alouds are IN for upper elementary students. In this episode I'm sharing all my tips for class read-alouds with big kids.Episode HighlightsHow to choose the right textThe importance of previewing a textGuided class discussion tipsWrapping up the learning activityResources and LinksMy Favorite Read AloudsBlog Post - Episode 63Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:5 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-15062423

Those first 10-15 minutes of the block are so important. Let's talk about my favorite ways to make the most of the classroom warm-up time.Episode HighlightsWhat are warmupsWhy warmups helpHow to use warmupsHow to prep for warmupsSome resources I love for the warmup blockResources and LinksSocial Studies Daily Passage Warmups3rd Grade Daily Language Warmups4th Grade ELA Spiral Review Warmups5th Grade Daily Language WarmupsBlog Post - Episode 62Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-150624235 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!

If reading the newly updated TEKS is making your head spin, let's break it down together and make a game plan before the new school year begins.Episode HighlightsWhen the new updates go into effectTopics we MUST coverTopics we CAN cover if time allowsBreaking down the 8 strandsHow to support STAAR testing at the secondary levelsResources and LinksAdditional reading on this topic is available on the TEA websiteFor more information about the 2024 update, here is a helpful YouTube video:Blog Post - Episode 61Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-150624235 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!

Using morning meeting every day can be an important tool in building social emotional learning skills. And even though it's only a short time each day, it can make a lasting impact at how students interact with others. Today I'm sharing 6 fresh ideas for your morning meeting block.Episode HighlightsSlideshowsQuestion of the daySpreading outScavenger huntsKahootStudent spotlightResources and Recommended LinksMorning Meeting SlidesMorning Meeting Discussion CardsStar Student Compliment BookCheck out my classroom community FREE podcast seriesBlog Post - Episode 60Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:5 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-15062423

Today I'm answering all the questions you might have about the Smart and Simple Social Studies Membership. Here's a peek into what I'll be answering in this week's episode! What is Smart and Simple Social Studies?Are the resources standards-based?Who can join Smart and Simple Social Studies?What is included in the Texas/TEKS membership option?Can the resources be used for students who are not in 3rd-5th grade?I am a parent of a 3rd-5th grader wanting to utilize these resources at home. Would this membership work for me?Is Smart and Simple Social Studies a professional and researched-based company?How do I access the Smart and Simple Social Studies membership?I have a social studies curriculum that I’m required to use. Will I benefit from this membership?I already have some social studies resources in your TPT store. Will this membership still be useful for me?What is the refund and cancellation policy?Resources and LinksJoin the Membership!Multiple Teacher License DiscountsLet's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:5 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-15062423

In November of 2022, the State Board of Education in Texas approved significant revisions to the Social Studies Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for implementation in the 2024-2025 school year. Let’s dive into what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and how you can implement these standards in your classroom.Episode HighlightsWhat was the focus of the social studies TEKS revisions?Are there any major changes in the social studies TEKS for 2024?SS TEKS additions and changes for 3rd, 4th, and 5th gradeIdeas to implement social studies TEKS changesHow the Smart and Simple Social Studies Guided Curriculum can helpResources and LinksSource: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/subject-areas/social-studiesJoin the Social Studies Bootcamp Watch the YouTube videoUsing Primary Sources Blog PostUsing Secondary Sources Blog PostBlog Post - Episode 58Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-150624235 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!

Once you've established rules and routines and built that important classroom community, it's time to move into teaching social studies curriculum! Today's episode shares 5 activities you can use in this important transitional time that takes place around the 2nd week of school.Episode HighlightsCreate a classroom mapMy place in the worldCommunity puzzleMap challengeLandmark PictionaryResources and LinksBlog Post - Episode 57Back to School Social Studies PackMultiple Intelligences Book CompanionLet's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:5 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-15062423

If you're starting to make plans for the start of the next school year, this episode is for you! These 5 activities are related to community building since you're getting to know your students, probably not necessarily diving right into your social studies curriculum. We'll talk about great icebreaker activities and ways to build a positive classroom community in your homeroom or your social studies classroom.Episode HighlightsCommunity BingoMapping My SummerGeoTag IcebreakerClassroom TimelineClassroom ConstitutionResources and LinksBlog Post - Episode 56Back to School Social Studies PackOur Class is a Family Book CompanionLet's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-150624235 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!

This is part 5 of the Social Studies Summer Series!Teaching economics and the free enterprise system to upper elementary can seem like something that is a Herculean task.With the right approach, and with the right resources, it can be both engaging and educational. By breaking down complex concepts into simple steps, and hands-on activities engaging activities, you can empower your students to understand the fundamentals of economics and how they apply to the world around them. Let's talk about ways you can effectively teach economics and the free enterprise system in the classroom!Episode HighlightsStart with the basicsMake it interactiveUse visual aidsExplore real-world examplesPromote critical thinkingConnect to current eventsEncourage collaborationResources and LinksEconomics Daily PassagesSocial Studies Daily Passage BundleSmart and Simple Social Studies Membership WaitlistBlog Post - Episode 55Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:5 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-15062423

This is part 4 of the Social Studies Summer Series! Here are some simple steps to help you effectively teach government and civics skills to your 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade students.Episode HighlightsStarting with the basicsUsing real-life examplesLeveraging interactive activitiesIncorporating multimedia resourcesConnecting with community resourcesEncouraging critical thinkingPromoting active citizenshipReflecting and assessingMaking it funResources and LinksCheck out my government and civics daily passages!CNN10 is a great resource for this age!Blog Post - Episode 54Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:5 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-15062423

Understanding different cultures is important in our world today. As teachers, we play a big role in helping students appreciate and learn about diverse traditions, celebrations, art, literature, science, technology, and society. This is part 3 of the Social Studies Summer Series, where you will learn some easy steps with activities and examples to help you teach culture and related topics to 3rd-5th grade students!Episode HighlightsKnowing yourself and your studentsCreating a welcoming classroomUsing stories and personal experiencesIncorporating hands-on activitiesExploring with technologyGetting involvedAssessing understandingResources and LinksCheck out the comparing celebrations project!Check out my culture and society daily passages!Blog Post - Episode 53Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-150624235 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!

This is part 2 of the SS Summer Series! Here are some straightforward tips, along with fun activities, to help 3rd-5th graders master history skills.Episode HighlightsConnecting history to todayDiving into primary sourcesExploring like detectivesBringing history to lifeThinking criticallyReflecting on lessons learnedResources and LinksCheck out my history daily passagesBlog Post - Episode 52Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-150624235 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!

This is part 1 of the 5-part Social Studies Summer Series! Today's episode is full of tips on how to make geography fun and understandable for students in upper elementary.Episode HighlightsBack to basicsMaking it relevantLearning about different culturesUsing technologyEncouraging questionsConnecting with other subjectsPracticing map skillsUnderstanding the worldMy favorite geography activity ideasResources and LinksCheck out the Create A Country ProjectCheck out the Geography Daily PassagesBlog Post - Episode 51Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:5 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-15062423

Have you ever been curious about the process of turning your Google Drive of teaching resources into a Teachers Pay Teachers store? I made this episode just for curious teachers itching to start a summer side hustle!Episode HighlightsMy TPT story10 tips for getting started on TPTResources and LinksBlog Post - Episode 50Getting Started ChecklistListen to my podcast for Teacher SellersLet's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:5 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-15062423

I'm getting personal on the podcast today and sharing some of the hardest moments of my teaching career. These teachable moments help us grow and create connections with other teachers. If you're going through a hard time as a teacher, know you aren't alone.Episode HighlightsWhy I became a teacherMy student teaching experienceToxic workplace environments that felt like high school dramaHurricane Harvey My sudden move to 5th grade COVID Being suddenly transferred to another school in my 3rd trimesterLessons learned along the wayResources and LinksBlog Post - Episode 49Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:5 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-15062423

Whether you're planning for a day off soon, or you know you need a better solution for next school year, you'll love these realistic tips on preparing for a substitute teacher.Episode HighlightsMy 7 best tips on getting ready for a subLow prep activities to fill your sub tubResources and LinksBlog Post - Episode 48Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-150624235 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!

Today you get a sneak peek into one of the trainings from the video vault of the Smart and Simple Social Studies membership. Listen for ways you can use novel studies to teach social studies!Episode HighlightsWhat is a novel study?Why you may want to use novel studies in your classroom.My favorite books to use for novel studiesResources and LinksGet access to more trainings like this one inside my social studies teacher membershipBlog Post - Episode 47Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:5 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-15062423

Summer break might be just around the corner, but that does not mean classic classroom activities are forgotten. Grab some school supplies, get creative and enjoy the memories made over this past year!Episode HighlightsPoetry scavenger huntsTexts to compareThe Year in Review poemWriting a letter to the teacher / studentTexts to reflect onResources and LinksBlog Post - Episode 46Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:5 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-15062423

Journal prompts can really help students gain a deeper understanding of a topic. If you are looking for new ways to develop critical thinking and foster academic discussion then you'll love today's episode.Episode Highlights5 steps to using journal prompts in social studies10 journal prompt examples that can be used for virtually any social studies topicWalkthrough the 5 steps with one of the examplesBlog Post - Episode 45Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:5 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-15062423

Have you ever felt that you’re just not up to par with all those teachers on social media? They seem to always be doing everything right and are picture-perfect.Can you relate?Today I’m sharing with you 4 big mistakes I’ve made as a teacher, and what I’ve learned from these mistakes. I always strive to be my best and these are some mistakes that I’ve grown from as an educator and have shaped how I teach today.Episode HighlightsWhy working smarter and not harder is the best course of action as a teacherHow to not worry about (or fight) the little things with your studentsNot to take things too personally (and what to do instead)Ways to put yourself first as a teacherBlog Post - Episode 44Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-150624235 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!

While the 20th century is a fascinating topic to cover, it can be a challenge to find resources that include the correct level of depth for the upper elementary classroom. Let's dive in to unpack this puzzle together.Episode HighlightsIntroduction to the 20th and 21st CenturiesThe 1900s and 1910sWorld War IThe Roaring TwentiesThe Great DepressionWorld War IIThe Cold WarThe Civil Rights MovementThe 1960sThe 1970sThe 1980sThe 1990sResources and LinksBlog Post - Episode 43The United States in the 20th and 21st Century SS UnitFirst WebsiteCheck out Episode 22 to learn more about Primary SourcesLet's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:5 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-15062423

Student engagement is the name of the game, so today I'm sharing 5 activities you can incorporate into your classroom plans to make social students fun for learners!Episode Highlightsbiography lapbooksmeme activitiescreating your own map/countryvirtual field tripswebquestsResources and Links Blog Post - Episode 42Famous Heroes in Communities UnitCreate a Country ProjectWebQuest Mega BundleTexas Historical Commission Virtual Field TripsAnne Frank Secret Annex Virtual Field TripEpisode 32 - Using Literary Nonfiction in Social StudiesEpisode 18 - 3 Easy Steps to Practicing Research Skills with WebQuestsLet's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:5 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-15062423

You may have heard of the Enneagram the trending and fun (and scarily accurate) personality test. This episode is going into our teacher world with Enneagram for Teachers! I will be giving you some insights on your Enneagram type with a teacher twist on your strengths, weaknesses, and ways to be your best teacher self. Episode HighlightsCharacteristics of each Enneagram typeTeacher strengths, weaknesses, and best ways to be your teacher selfResources and LinksI wanted to create this episode as a spin-off on one of my best-sellers - Enneagram for Big Kids (for grades 3-6)!If you don’t know your Enneagram type already, you can go online to take a free Enneagram personality test (google search: free Enneagram test). Personality Path is free and requires no email!Blog Post - Episode 41Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-150624235 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!

Today's test prep-themed episode has 8 tips for you as a teacher and then a special section that you can play for your students as they build a toolbox of test prep strategies.Episode Highlights8 test prep tips for teachers8 test prep tips for studentsBlog Post - Episode 40Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:5 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-15062423

If your test prep strategies are feeling stale, today I've got a teamwork approach that might just turn things around.Episode HighlightsTest Prep Power Hour 101How to group studentsHow to divide up the planningHow to find an hour in your instructional scheduleResources so you can get started and try your first power hourResources and LinksNonfiction Reading Comprehension PassagesFiction Reading Comprehension PassagesReading Graphic Organizer BundleProject Bundle for Elementary StudentsMultiple Intelligences Project MenuBlog Post - Episode 39Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:5 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-15062423

It's so easy to just give students free time on their devices, but today I'm sharing some simple tweaks that can help you make the most of those miscellaneous pockets of free time. Adding enrichment time to your classroom might be more simple than you think!Episode HighlightsWhat is enrichment time?5 steps to adding enrichment time to your classroom routinesA free resource to help you get started in a snapResources and LinksGrab the Enrichment Time Template!Blog Post - Episode 38Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-150624235 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!

Visual learner here to share that timelines are extremely helpful tools for understanding the chronological order of events. Today I've got 6 tips to help you effectively incorporate timelines into your upper elementary social studies lessons.Episode HighlightsTimeline basicsInteractive timelinesTimelines of a student's lifeMultimedia elementsSequencing Comparing and contrastingResources and LinksEpisode 37 - BlogLet's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:5 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-15062423

Not sure how you can make time to cover your curriculum AND mix in current events? You'll love today's short and sweet episode.Episode HighlightsKid-friendly sources for current eventsStudent engagement strategiesResources and LinksEpisode 36 - BlogLet's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-150624235 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!

You get to unlock the stories of famous people in history for upper elementary students - what a gift! Today I'm sharing 8 steps for keeping this task simple and effective.Episode HighlightsChoosing relevant figuresEstablishing contextDeveloping engaging lesson plansHumanizing historical figuresIncorporating primary sourcesEncouraging research and inquiryConnecting to present day relevanceAssessing understandingResources Blog Post - Episode 35Using Webquests for Research and InquiryLet's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:5 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-15062423

As a child and a person of color, I often felt embarrassed during February (I explain why in the episode). I don't want that to happen to your students! Today I'm sharing my perspective about navigating Black History Month. I hope your students enjoy these lesson planning ideas as they deepen their understanding of how people in black history have shaped our culture.Episode HighlightsMy experiences learning about black history as an African American student Quotes from famous black people in historyIncorporating black history within your reading blockResearching a wide variety of voicesResources and LinksBlog Post - Episode 34Black History Month Unit for Upper ElementaryBlack History PostersBlack History Biography BundleLet's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-150624235 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!

Ready or not, here test prep season comes! Let's talk about four common reading skills that students might need us to lean into supporting them with before standardized testing begins. These nonfiction skills pair really well with a variety of social studies topics!Episode Highlightsinferencingcontext cluestext featuresthemehow graphic organizers and task cards can support students during test prep seasonResources and LinksReading Graphic Organizer Bundlehttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Graphic-Organizer-Bundle-for-Fiction-and-Nonfiction-7794279Reading Comprehension Task Cardshttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Reading-Comprehension-Task-Cards-Year-Round-Bundle-Color-by-Number-Activities-8375759Blog Post - Episode 33Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:5 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-15062423

Wondering if the Smart and Simple Social Studies Guided Curriculum is right for you? Not sure if the units will fit the needs of you and your students? This bonus episode is a must-listen! I get a lot of questions about the guided curriculum, how the growing bundle works, and if the units would be applicable to a state beyond Texas.I answer a few frequently asked questions and share some stellar reviews of upper elementary teachers who are LOVING the guided curriculum and why these are working well for their classrooms.If you're interested in purchasing the growing bundles, they are at a 20% discount. As I add the remaining units each month, the 20% off price will increase. You'll get the current units locked in at a great price and future units and updates for free!Learn more at bit.ly/socialstudiesgrowingbundles Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-150624235 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!

Teaching your students about biographies or autobiographies soon? You don't want to miss out on this jam-packed episode! In this episode, we are going to talk about what literary nonfiction is some characteristics of this genre, some examples of literary nonfiction, some recommendations, why it's important, and also some activity ideas that you can implement in your classroom.Episode HighlightsWhat is literary nonfiction?Characteristics of literary nonfiction3 examples of literary nonfictionWhy is literacy nonfiction important for students?Book recommendations for 3rd through 5th gradeActivity ideas for literary nonfiction unitsResources and LinksLiterary Nonfiction Graphic OrganizersBlack History Month Biography BundleBlog Post - Episode 32 Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-150624235 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!

What if there was an easy way to incorporate social studies skills every day of the week, for just five to 10 minutes a day ---there is! I'll share my method in today's episode.Episode HighlightsWhy does social studies even matter?How can we find the time to teach social studies?Resources and LinksFree Daily Passage Curriculum GuideMembershipBlog Post - Episode 31Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:5 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-15062423

Are you the teacher with the peaceful and orderly classroom as soon as the day begins? Or do your students noisily enter the room and ask endless questions about what to do next? Starting off right each day is not only beneficial for the students, but the teachers as well. It never feels good to be rushed and frazzled as students come in each day roaming around the classroom or unsure of what to do when they arrive. That's where morning routines come in! This episode is filled with tips to help your mornings move more smoothly!Episode HighlightsSet those routines right from the startLeverage morning slidesKeep students busyPredictable routinesIncorporate classroom jobsResources and LinksFree Classroom Community Podcast SeriesDigital Morning SlidesClassroom Jobs for StudentsBlog Post - Episode 30Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-150624235 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!

Parents are an important piece of the puzzle to a positive classroom community. Today I'm sharing 5 seasoned teacher tips to help you achieve a smoothly run classroom community made up of happy students and grownups!Episode Highlightspracticing patience and reassurancebeing firm but kindclear boundarieshow to handle FAQswhen to pick up the phoneResources and LinksThe Essential Classroom Community FREE Podcast SeriesBlog Post - Episode 29Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-150624235 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!

Burnout is real. But there are strategies to help alleviate or lessen those feelings. There may not be a one-size-fits-all solution, and we may not be sure when the feelings will go away. But it's still worth the fight.Episode HighlightsWhat teacher burnout is and how to recognize the signs of burnoutHow focusing on your true hobbies and passions are importantWhy prioritizing yourself is a must if you are teaching this year (and every year)How to let things go (despite running out of time)Finding positive support from other colleagues and teachersWhat to do if the burnout is affecting you more than you can handleMy experience with burnout during the pandemicResources and LinksGrab the Time Management Strategies for the Elementary Classsroom resource Blog Post - Episode 28Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-150624235 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!

Sometimes there just doesn't seem like there's enough time in the day. If you find yourself constantly cutting activities short to move to the next event on the agenda, hopefully this episode will have some supportive ideas to help.Episode Highlightsdigital slidesdaily agendastimersexpectationsResources and LinksNo time to create your own slides? Try my editable slides!Refresh your classroom management in a flash with this FREE classroom community mini course.Blog Post - Episode 27Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-150624235 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!

Counting down the days until break? Trust me, I have been there. This podcast episode will give you five really great strategies on how to get students redirected and make it through to the break.Episode HighlightsClass rewardsExpectationsStructured discussionsTiming projects strategicallyGetting outsideResources and LinksGrab your FREE Smart and Simple Ways to Engage guideCheck out a favorite activity I reach for when taking student learning outdoorsBlog Post - Episode 26Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:7th Grade Texas History Guided Curriculum (Growing Bundle)A TEKS-aligned Texas History curriculum designed to make planning simple and instruction engaging. Organized units, ready-to-use lessons, and ongoing updates as new units are added! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/7th-Texas-History-Grade-Social-Studies-Curriculum-GROWING-BUNDLE-TEKS-Aligned-150624235 Social Studies Guided NotesGet guided notes covering 5 common social studies topics that are low-prep and easy to use as reference guides, anchor charts, and more! Grab the Free Guided Notes!