Remove 2023 Remove Artifacts Remove Social Studies
article thumbnail

How to Teach Soft Skills in Elementary School

Studies Weekly

Elementary teachers can help students hone these skills through science, social studies, and health. Soft Skills in Social Studies There is a clear connection between social studies and soft skills like: communication, emotional intelligence, teamwork, and cultural awareness.

article thumbnail

Beyond Screens: The Benefits of Paper-Based Learning for Elementary Students

Studies Weekly

Creating Connections Because Studies Weekly’s print publications are consumable, students can create artifacts to demonstrate their learning by cutting the primary sources and other information out of their publications. As students physically create artifacts, they visibly represent their thinking, understanding, and skills.

educators

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

The Power of Interactive Notebooks

Studies Weekly

26, 2023 • by Debbie Bagley I love the magazine and newspaper style of Studies Weekly, because with its engaging primary and secondary sources, and activities you can do right on the publication, it allows for so much more than just simply reading from a textbook – which tends to take the life out of any subject.

article thumbnail

Helpful Resources and Tips for Teachers Using Studies Weekly

Studies Weekly

Examples of Student Learning Artifacts created with Studies Weekly printed publications: I hope you find these resources helpful. We want your experience teaching with your Studies Weekly publications to be positive, successful, and joyful. The magazines can be folded, cut, glued, and made into assessment projects.

article thumbnail

How to Teach Children Goal Setting

Studies Weekly

8, 2023 • by Debbie Bagley Goal setting is an important skill that can help children gain confidence, perseverance, and a growth mindset. Warmly, Debbie Learn more about Studies Weekly Teacher Advocate Debbie Bagley here. How to Teach Children Goal Setting Jan.

article thumbnail

Tips for Helping Students Understand Informational Text

Studies Weekly

Tips for Helping Students Understand Informational Text March 7, 2023 • Debbie Bagley There is a lot of information written about how to help students navigate informational text, but the most important takeaway for me is to make sure we focus on best practices that support our learners. We’d love to continue to support you in any way we can!