Sensory figures, also known as body biographies, are a great social studies teaching strategy that can be used with interactive notebooks and teach students to take the perspective of others.
Over the past few years, I have been incorporating inquiry circles into my classroom through Social Studies and Science. Inquiry circles are a lot like most research projects. I would say the main difference is how they start. NOW AVAILABLE… One Stop Teacher Memberships Our grade-level memberships provide the BIGGEST savings on ALL One […]
Do your students have to create timelines to meet academic standards? I'm sharing 10 engaging types of timelines that make this activity FUN for students!
If you've ever struggled with planning and implementing effective, engaging social studies lessons in your kindergarten classroom, then please read on. This post is for you! Maybe your district supplies you with a big-box curriculum that
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 integration, and many classrooms have access to computers, chrome books, or tablets. With this in mind, I'd love to share 5 online interactive games and simulations that you can use in your classroom to bring social studies to life. The following websites are perfect for history, geography, civics, and more.Mission US:This simulation website for American histo
Teaching kids about our world, geography, maps, and more. Kindergarten Social Studies Lessons made easy #kindergarten #socialstudies
Interactive Notebooks are a great way to engage students in class, use multiple learning styles and for students to take ownership in the learning process.
Learn About the 7 Continents! Exploring the 7 Continents has never been more exciting! It’s a Small World Continent Study is filled with over 35 activities to help your students gain a greater understanding of the seven continents. This 130+ page unit is filled with great resources, posters, printables, activities, and projects that will open […]
It's time for some fun geography hands-on learning! I love mapping activities and have put together a fun printable set to build a city map. This fun printable set is 15 pages long and includes 5 different
Do your students have to create timelines to meet academic standards? I'm sharing 10 engaging types of timelines that make this activity FUN for students!
Before I started my first year of teaching, the principal I worked for asked me how I felt about teaching one middle school history class...
Virginia history begins with studies of the Jamestown Colony, and this post is filled with ideas for teaching about Colonial Times across the curriculum. Check it out on Virginia is for Teachers.
Are you looking for super fun measurement worksheets and activities for kindergarten?? You found them!! Your students will LOVE these hands-on learning activities and fun, extra practice worksheets that teach a variety of kindergarten measurement concepts.
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This four page printable is designed to encourage children to do some really good research about a country of their choice, and put together a book that they will be proud of! We've asked them to compile all sorts of interesting facts but left room for creativity too.
Our Community Construction Project is causing a lot of excitement this week during first grade social studies. Before spring vacation, the class learned about the concepts of needs and wants within…
Do your students have to create timelines to meet academic standards? I'm sharing 10 engaging types of timelines that make this activity FUN for students!
Me on the Map - Activities, games, crafts, printables - So many activities to keep the kids busy and active this summer!
This year Kaleb and I have been wandering around the world via books, Little Passports, and various other things we come across in our
While most Canadians haven’t been taught history of Canadian residential schools in the recent years there has been a growing number of picture books that have been used in every elementary c…
Pinay Homeschooler is a blog that shares homeschool and afterschool activity of kids from babies to elementary level.
Mountains are amazing! Click on this post for fun and easy ideas to teach kids about mountains! Learn zoology and botany while engaging your child!
Teaching kids about our world, geography, maps, and more. Kindergarten Social Studies Lessons made easy #kindergarten #socialstudies
Included are several fun hands-on activities for learning all about Montessori animals and continents. Plus, an animal & continent printable bundle!
We've been learning in Social Studies about how slaves secretly communicated with each other. One cool way they did this was by making a freedom quilt. Each patch has a special meaning and when the quilt is sewn together it tells slaves how to escape on the Underground Railroad. You all did a great job making our quilt!
As Social Studies teachers, we understand the significance of a robust vocabulary in enhancing students' comprehension and critical thin...
Find the volume of these cubes! This math worksheet shows your child how to calculate cubic volume, then gives your child a series of shapes to practice finding volume.
These Connecticut crafts for kids are a perfect way to teach geography in a fun, hands-on way!
World Geography can be boring for students but you can make it FUN! Your kiddos will LOVE creating their own globe using a balloon and cut-outs. This set includes: Student materials list and directions, detailed continent shapes, more broad continent shapes (easier cutting), compass graphic, continent labels, ocean labels, North Pole labels, reference map of the world. Balloon Suggestion (affiliate link): 12"latex balloons (100 count), Royal Blue Don't want to use a balloon? Some teachers have told me they've used paper mache, pumpkins, and posters. If you happen to take pictures of your completed projects, I would LOVE to see them! You can tag me on Instagram (@Learning_Lab) or email them to me at [email protected].
Digital activities for Social Studies: 5 EASY to use technology tools for Social Studies Projects
Multiplication can be challenging for kids to learn and for teachers to teach! Here are a few tips to make teaching multiplication easier.
13-Step Guide On How To Teach Early Humans for Kids: Discover effective strategies, activities, and resources for teaching kids about the Stone Age. Games ...
This math worksheet asks your child to find the perimeter of various squares and rectangles.
Happy Freebie Friday! This week we are sharing freebies related to geography! If you don’t need geography freebies right now, click here to find freebies
Reading and writing about a famous person is hard work! Find out how we research and write about our Biography Reports in second grade.
