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Welcome to The Southern Teach blog! I love sharing strategies and ideas with others! Here on the blog you’ll find a variety of tips and tools for upper elementary educators. Check out the recent posts or filter by category!
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4 PBL Project Ideas That Your Students Will LOVE
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Why TPT Reviews Matter: Unlocking the Amazing Benefits of Leaving Feedback on TPT
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Fun Facts and Surprising Stories: 4 Steps to Hooking Social Studies for Students
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How I Gained Confidence in Teaching Tricky Social Studies Topics
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3 Simple Strategies for Assessing Social Studies Learning Without the Stress
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5 Key Components to Include in a Fun Social Studies Lesson
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4 Easy Ways to Teach History Without Boring Your Students
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8 Special Holiday Celebrations to Teach Your Students
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6 Simple and Powerful Ways to Prioritize During Busy Times of the Year
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Using Charts and Graphs in Social Studies
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Making Social Studies Personal For Your Students with Interesting First-Hand Accounts
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The Electoral College: 4 Easy Tips on How to Teach to Upper Elementary Students
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4 Steps for a Fun U.S. National Leaders Scavenger Hunt Activity for Grades 3-5
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Teaching in a Long Social Studies Block: Effective Strategies for Teaching in 45 or 90 Minutes
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