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A Teacher’s Guide to Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Studies Weekly

A Teacher’s Guide to Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month May 2, 2024Studies Weekly Diverse perspectives strengthen education, according to Heather Singmaster’s EdWeek article from November 2018. They broaden students’ view of history and teach them to respect people from different cultures.

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How to Teach Soft Skills in Elementary School

Studies Weekly

How to Teach Soft Skills in Elementary School May 6, 2024 • By Studies Weekly In elementary school, students learn and refine an immeasurable number of skills. Elementary teachers can help students hone these skills through science, social studies, and health.

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The Week That Was In 234

Moler's Musing

My day begins with teaching two 65-minute social studies periods, followed by a plan period, co-teaching a reading workshop with an ELA teacher, and ending the day with two more 65-minute social studies classes. Students used Chromebooks, phones, Stanley water bottles, pencils, and books as their artifacts.

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

Studies Weekly

10, 2024Studies Weekly In today’s digital age, technology integration in education helps prepare students for a world of screens. When students make artifacts, they own their learning, articulate their thinking, and tap into creativity and organizational thinking skills.

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Helpful Resources and Tips for Teachers Using Studies Weekly

Studies Weekly

Helpful Resources and Tips for Teachers Using Studies Weekly Feb. 5, 2024 • By Debbie Bagley Whether you are just starting out with Studies Weekly or are a veteran teacher who wants to take full advantage of your publications, we want to make sure that you know about these wonderful resources!

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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.

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Play-Based Learning Activities to Try This Fall

Studies Weekly

7, 2024 • By Debbie Bagley Play-based learning is a teaching method that gives children opportunities to explore and engage in joyful hands-on activities. Play-Based Learning Activities to Try This Fall Oct.