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    Test Anxiety: Effective Supports for Upper Elementary

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    Easy Math Test Prep Strategies for Grades 3-5

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    Try This Fun Social Studies Activity – Review in 4 Easy Steps

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    6 Ways to Engage Students Through Hands-On Social Studies Projects and Activities

  • Black History Month

    3 Important Things to Teach Upper Elementary Students about Black History Month

  • Sensitive Social Studies Topics

    What if I Get it Wrong? Tips to Teach Sensitive Social Studies Topics

  • Social Studies Guided Curriculum

    A Behind the Scenes Look at the Smart and Simple Social Studies Guided Curriculum

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    Conducting Fun Book Projects in Grades 3-5

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    4 PBL Project Ideas That Your Students Will LOVE

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I’M KIRSTEN

I’m a Texas educator who is passionate about creating engaging, low-prep social studies resources for upper elementary teachers and parents. With experience in 3rd and 5th grade ELA/SS, I provide research-based, TEKS-aligned materials and practical teaching strategies for grades 3-6.

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