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4 Great Spiral Review Strategies for Social Studies That Stick
4 Fun Vocabulary Strategies Every Social Studies Teacher Needs
5 Effective Literacy Activities for Grades 3-5
7 Easy and Engaging Social Studies Stations for Your Classroom
Your Fantastic Start-to-Finish Social Studies Pacing Guide for Grades 3-5
12 Amazing Historical Fiction Recommendations for Upper Elementary
5 Fun Last Week of School Social Studies Activity Ideas
The Interesting History of Social Studies: 100 Years of Education in America
Social Studies at Home – 5 Simple & Powerful Steps for Parents to Teach
7 Easy Teacher Time Management Strategies for Social Studies
10 Fun Ways to Build a Classroom Community at End of Year
9 Innovative AI Tools for Teachers to Teach Social Studies
4 Fantastic Hacks for Engaging Students in Social Studies
5 Important Civil War Causes To Teach Your Students

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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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