Virtual Field Trips in Virginia: History and Social Studies
There’s no tired like a teacher who’s been on a field trip tired! You’ll be happy to know that there are lots of great virtual field trips you can take…
Category: Social Studies
Teaching Social Studies with Picture Books
If your social studies lessons have been dragging lately, I have just the tip for you! Try reading aloud picture books to your students! Picture books are one of my…
Must-Have Books for Your Civil War Unit
Here are some of my favorite fiction and nonfiction trade books, biographies, picture books, and chapter books to use to teach an upper elementary Civil War unit.
6 Easy Social Studies Anchor Charts for Any Unit
I love using functional, easy-to-make anchor charts! These reusable social studies anchor charts work for any history lesson in the elementary grades!
Great Books for Your Jamestown Unit
Here in Virginia, fourth graders learn all about the founding of the Jamestown settlement. In today’s post, I thought I’d share some of my favorite trade books, picture books, and…
How to Make Social Studies Interesting
Every teacher I know wants to find ways to make their social studies lessons more engaging for students. I thought I’d share a list of ideas you can try to…
