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The Social Studies Teacher Podcast

Kirsten Hammond, The Southern Teach LLC

Are you an upper elementary or middle school educator looking for simple strategies to make teaching social studies easier and more fun? This podcast is perfect for 3rd-8th grade teachers and parents who want to maximize their time and bring social studies to life in their classrooms! Your host, Kirsten of The Southern Teach, is a mom and educator with over a decade of experience teaching in the classroom. She is all about simple and actionable strategies that result in wins, big or small. Each

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18:33

4 Tips for Teaching Famous Figures Year-Round | Make...

The Social Studies Teacher Podcast ·

2026/02/16

Do you save teaching about famous figures for one unit or month...and then move on? Let’s change that.In this video, you’ll learn 4 easy ways to teach famous figures year-round so biographies feel meaningful, connected, and engaging. When students see diverse leaders, thinkers, and changemakers woven throughout your lessons, history comes alive all year long.🎯 In this video:✅ How to choose historical figures with purpose and diversity✅ Ways to set historical context before introducing a person✅

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17:58

Texas SBOE Jan 2026 Updates - Social Studies Topics...

The Social Studies Teacher Podcast ·

2026/02/08

I spent over 9 hours listening to the SBOE meeting, so you don't have to! In this bonus audio-only episode, I share with you takeaways and recaps (with my opinions sprinkled in) as a new social studies framework is being constructed for K-12 in the state of Texas. The new TEKS will not be into effect until the 2030-2031 school year, but it's important to keep an eye on the process before it is too late to make changes. Action Steps you can take to help make the standards the best they can be:Join a

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20:07

Building Literacy Skills Through Social Studies -...

The Social Studies Teacher Podcast ·

2026/01/19

In this video, you’ll learn practical ways to strengthen literacy skills through social studies instruction. Discover how reading, writing, and critical thinking strategies can help students better understand complex topics, analyze information, and make meaningful connections to history, geography, and culture.In this video:How to integrate reading and writing into social studies lessonsStrategies for analyzing texts, maps, and primary sourcesWays to encourage evidence-based discussions and written

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18:19

Getting to Know Your Students - 9 Common Classroom...

The Social Studies Teacher Podcast ·

2026/01/05

Every classroom is full of unique personalities - and understanding how your students think, learn, and interact can make all the difference.In this video, we’ll explore 9 common student personalities you’re likely to meet in your classroom and share practical tips for supporting each one. From the quiet observer to the natural leader, you’ll walk away with new insights and strategies to help every learner succeed.What you'll learn:Personality 1 - The PerfectionistPersonality 2 - The People

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18:51

Teaching About Current Events | Helping Students Make...

The Social Studies Teacher Podcast ·

2025/12/15

How can you help students understand what’s happening in the world (without overwhelming them)? In this episode, we’re diving into how to teach current events in the classroom in an age-appropriate, engaging, and meaningful way. You’ll learn practical strategies for connecting real-world news to social studies standards while helping students build critical-thinking and empathy skills.In this episode, you’ll learn:✅ Why teaching current events matters for social studies and citizenship✅ Common

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18:15

10K Downloads!! Top 10 Social Studies Teacher Podcast...

The Social Studies Teacher Podcast ·

2025/11/24

🎉 10K DOWNLOADS! I can’t believe The Social Studies Teacher Podcast has officially hit this milestone - all thanks to YOU!To celebrate, I’m counting down the Top 10 most downloaded episodes of the podcast — the ones you’ve loved, shared, and replayed the most. These episodes are packed with practical tips and real-classroom ideas to make social studies engaging, meaningful, and low-prep.👩‍🏫 In this special episode, you’ll hear:The most popular topics teachers keep coming back toQuick takeaways

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4 Ways to Make the Holidays Inclusive

The Social Studies Teacher Podcast ·

2025/11/10

Holidays can be a magical time in the classroom, but they can also be tricky to navigate. In this episode, I’m sharing 4 practical ways to make your holiday lessons more inclusive, culturally responsive, and welcoming for every student.You’ll learn how to celebrate the season while respecting the diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and traditions your students bring to class.In this episode, you’ll discover how to:✅ Shift from “holiday parties” to cultural learning experiences✅ Include global celebrations

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20:52

8 Winter Holidays to Teach to Your Students

The Social Studies Teacher Podcast ·

2025/10/27

Bring global celebrations to life in your classroom this season! 🌎✨In this episode, I’m sharing 8 winter holidays celebrated around the world that are perfect for teaching cultural awareness, geography, and world traditions — all while keeping your students engaged and inspired. These holidays span from October through January and include hands-on classroom ideas you can use right away.🎉 Here’s what we’ll explore:1️⃣ Diwali 2️⃣ Día de los Muertos 3️⃣ Hanukkah 4️⃣ Las Posadas 5️⃣ Christmas6️⃣

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18:30

5 Key Components Every Social Studies Lesson Needs

The Social Studies Teacher Podcast ·

2025/10/13

Planning social studies lessons doesn’t have to be stressful! In this episode, I’m walking you through 5 key components every social studies lesson needs to keep students engaged and learning - without adding extra prep time.This is a remix episode that includes a brand new lesson example on the Thirteen colonies! Whether you’re teaching about the Thirteen Colonies, U.S. History, or any other topic, you’ll learn how to:✅ Write clear and student-friendly learning objectives✅ Start with an engaging

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17:16

5 Strategies to Keep Students Engaged During History...

The Social Studies Teacher Podcast ·

2025/09/29

Raise your hand if you’ve ever shown a history video or documentary in class… only to see your students zoning out after 15 minutes. Yup, I've been there! Today’s students are used to short-form, high-stimulation content like TikTok and YouTube shorts, so long educational films can feel slow, even when the content is great.In this video, I’ll share 5 practical strategies to keep your students engaged and actually learning from videos in social studies and history.👉 Here’s what you’ll

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17:31

Make Learning Stick: 4 Easy Spiral Review Ideas for...

The Social Studies Teacher Podcast ·

2025/09/15

Ever taught a unit in September only to realize your students barely remember it by March? 😩 You’re not alone! That’s where spiral learning comes in. In this episode, I’ll show you what spiraling is, why it works, and 4 practical strategies you can use in social studies (and beyond) to help knowledge stick.👉 Here’s what we’ll cover:What is Spiraling? Why Spiraling is Important 4 Easy Strategies you can do ASAPWith a little planning, your students won’t just learn it and lose it — they’ll carry

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20:12

Major Updates to the Texas Social Studies TEKS: What...

The Social Studies Teacher Podcast ·

2025/09/13

In this bonus episode of The Social Studies Teacher Podcast, I’m giving you a timely update on some major news out of Texas. The State Board of Education has officially voted on big changes to the K–8 Social Studies TEKS, shifting to a chronological approach and creating a brand-new framework for how we teach history, geography, government, and culture. It is expected that these standards are put into effect beginning 2030.I’ll walk you through:The highlights of the SBOE’s September 2025 meetingHow

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15:39

4 Fun Vocabulary Strategies Every Social Studies...

The Social Studies Teacher Podcast ·

2025/09/01

Do your students groan when it’s time for vocabulary? 😩 You’re not alone! In this episode, I’ll share 4 engaging social studies vocabulary strategies that will make vocabulary instruction meaningful, fun, and effective.We’ll start by looking at the three tiers of vocabulary (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) and see where social studies fits in. Then, I’ll walk you through four practical strategies you can start using right away in your classroom:Interactive Word Walls – bring words to life with skits,

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20:35

4 Fun Social Studies Activities That Students Will Love

The Social Studies Teacher Podcast ·

2025/08/18

Looking for fun and engaging social studies activities for your upper elementary classroom? In this video, I’m sharing 4 creative and easy-to-implement social studies lessons designed for grades 3-5. These hands-on activities make history, geography, government, and culture come alive for your students while keeping planning stress-free for you!What You'll Learn4 ready-to-use activities perfect for social studies centers or whole-group lessonsIdeas that build critical thinking, collaboration, and

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17:58

5 Engaging Literacy Center Activities for Grades 3-5

The Social Studies Teacher Podcast ·

2025/08/04

Looking for fun, engaging, and low-prep ideas for your reading block? In this video, I’m sharing 5 ELA reading stations and literacy center activities perfect for grades 3–5. These stations are designed to build reading comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and writing skills - all while keeping students actively engaged!📚 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ How to set up 5 easy reading stations ✔️ Literacy center activities that save you time ✔️ Differentiation tips for upper elementary classrooms ✔️ Strategies

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20:34

7 Social Studies Stations That Work in ELA or...

The Social Studies Teacher Podcast ·

2025/07/21

Looking for engaging, low-prep social studies-themed stations that work for your upper elementary classroom? In this episode of The Social Studies Teacher Podcast, I’m sharing 7 flexible station ideas that can fit into your ELA block, dedicated social studies time, or even a fun Social Studies Friday rotation!📚 Whether you teach 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade and only have 30 minutes (if you're lucky!), these stations will help you reinforce reading skills like main idea, summarizing, and inferencing -

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30:38

First 10 Days of Social Studies Lesson Plans for...

The Social Studies Teacher Podcast ·

2025/07/07

🎉 Plan the First 10 Days of Social Studies with Me! 🎉In today’s episode, we’re planning out the first 10 days of your social studies block together. Whether you teach 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade, this episode is packed with low-prep, engaging activities to help you start the year strong.I’ll walk you through:✔️ How to build classroom community from Day 1✔️ Tips for setting up interactive notebooks✔️ When (and how!) to introduce warmups and guided lessons✔️ How to gradually build routines for a smooth

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15:02

Your Start-to-Finish Social Studies Plan

The Social Studies Teacher Podcast ·

2025/06/23

Feeling overwhelmed trying to fit social studies into your school year? In this episode, I’ll walk you through how to map out a yearlong pacing plan for upper elementary social studies - whether you teach geography, history, government, economics, or culture.I’ll break it down quarter by quarter and show you how to plan realistically and effectively, even with limited time in your schedule.📚 Perfect for 3rd–5th grade teachers who want:A clear social studies pacing guideTips for balancing standards

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15:18

Why Teachers Skip Social Studies

The Social Studies Teacher Podcast ·

2025/06/09

Social studies often gets pushed to the back burner in elementary classrooms. But why? In this episode, I’m breaking down the two biggest challenges upper elementary social studies teachers face and sharing real solutions you can use starting tomorrow.Whether you’re struggling with limited time, lack of resources, or just feeling unsure where to start, you’re not alone - and there are solutions. If you want to teach engaging, standards-aligned social studies without the overwhelm, this video is for

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17:40

My Favorite Teacher Fonts to Use for the Classroom

The Social Studies Teacher Podcast ·

2025/05/26

Fonts might seem like a small detail, but in the classroom, they can make a big impact. Whether you’re designing anchor charts, worksheets, slideshows, or decor, the right font can boost readability, student engagement, and your overall classroom vibe. In this episode, I’m sharing my go-to fonts from Google Fonts, Microsoft Office, Canva, and TPT - plus tips on how to use them effectively and where to find the best teacher-friendly options for your next project (or next school year!).Episode

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