The Social Studies Teacher Podcast
by Kirsten Hammond, The Southern Teach LLC
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Differentiating Social Studies: Real Teacher Challenges + Practical Solutions
Aug 17, 2026
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10 Must-Have Teacher Supplies for the Upper Elementary Classroom
Jul 15, 2026
21m 21s
5 Mistakes New Social Studies Teachers Make (and How to Fix Them)
Jul 8, 2026
23m 31s
Social Studies Summer Series Day 5: How to Teach Economics Skills
Jun 19, 2026
19m 09s
Social Studies Summer Series Day 4: How to Teach Government/Civics Skills
Jun 18, 2026
16m 52s
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| 8/17/26 | Differentiating Social Studies: Real Teacher Challenges + Practical Solutions | Differentiating social studies can feel overwhelming - especially when you're trying to support struggling readers, English learners, students with accommodations, and advanced learners in the same classroom.But differentiation doesn't have to mean creating a completely different lesson for every student.In this episode, I'm breaking down what teachers say they're actually struggling with when differentiating social studies and sharing practical ways to make lessons more accessible without removing the critical thinking.ResourcesImplementing Guided Notes in Social Studies: https://youtu.be/IgswOEV015EIf you want to read more about the major themes and ah-ha moments, check out the blog post! thesouthernteach.com/blog/differentiation-in-social-studiesWant to access the replay of the 2026 Bootcamp? Check it out here! https://learn.thesouthernteach.com/offers/q9eD48hg/checkoutLet's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:Grab the Back to School Social Studies Pack!Get your upper elementary students excited to start the school year using these low-prep back to school social studies getting to know you worksheets! With 20 pages of engaging activities targeting geography, history, and classroom community building, it makes a great back to school resource for the first week or first month of school!Learn more about the Back to School Social Studies ResourceFree Guided Lesson Sampler for Texas Social Studies TeachersLooking for a ready-to-use social studies lesson for your grade level? Grab a free guided lesson sample created specifically for Texas teachers. Choose from 3rd grade Communities, 4th grade Texas History, 5th grade U.S. History, 6th grade World Cultures, or 7th grade Texas History. Each sampler includes a teacher guide, lesson slideshow, digital version, guided notes, practice activity, exit ticket, answer keys, and more information about the full 36-week guided curriculum program. Download your free sampler and choose your grade level at thesouthernteach.com/lessons | — | ||||||
| 7/15/26 | teacher suppliesupper elementary classroom+3 | — | The Southern Teach LLC | — | teacher suppliesupper elementary+5 | — | 21m 21s | ||
| 7/8/26 | new social studies teachersteaching mistakes+3 | — | Social Studies BootcampBack to School Social Studies Pack+1 | — | social studiesteaching tips+3 | — | 23m 31s | ||
| 6/19/26 | economicsfree enterprise+4 | — | The Southern Teach LLC | — | economicsfree enterprise+6 | — | 19m 09s | ||
| 6/18/26 | governmentcivics+3 | — | The Southern Teach LLC | — | governmentcivics+5 | — | 16m 52s | ||
| 6/17/26 | culturesociety skills+4 | — | The Southern Teach LLC | — | culturesociety+5 | — | 17m 47s | ||
| 6/16/26 | teaching history skillsupper elementary education+4 | — | The Southern Teach LLC | — | history skillsengaging history+3 | — | 14m 16s | ||
| 6/15/26 | geography skillsupper elementary education+3 | — | The Southern Teach LLC | — | geographyupper elementary+5 | — | 20m 11s | ||
| 6/5/26 | summer preparationsocial studies planning+3 | — | Back to School Social Studies PackThe Southern Teach LLC+4 | — | summer prepsocial studies+3 | — | 12m 45s | ||
| 4/27/26 | teaching strategiessocial studies+3 | — | The Southern Teach LLC | — | social studiescurriculum+3 | — | 20m 32s | ||
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| 3/9/26 | historical thinkingeducation strategies+4 | — | The Southern Teach LLC5 Social Studies Guided Notes | — | history educationteaching strategies+3 | — | 15m 20s | ||
| 2/16/26 | teaching strategiesfamous figures+3 | — | U.S. History Biography Daily PassagesBiography Webquests+3 | — | famous figuresbiographies+3 | — | 18m 14s | ||
| 2/8/26 | social studiesTexas education+3 | — | 5 Social Studies Guided NotesBack to School Social Studies Pack+2 | Texas | Texas SBOEsocial studies framework+3 | — | 19m 10s | ||
| 1/19/26 | literacy skillssocial studies+5 | — | The Southern Teach LLCTeachers Pay Teachers | — | literacysocial studies+6 | — | 19m 30s | ||
| 1/5/26 | student personalitiesclassroom management+3 | — | Enneagram TestEnneagram Primary+4 | — | student personalitiesclassroom strategies+3 | — | 17m 16s | ||
| 12/15/25 | current eventssocial studies+3 | — | CNNScholastic+2 | — | current eventssocial studies+3 | — | 19m 49s | ||
| 11/24/25 | podcast milestonetop episodes+3 | — | The Southern Teach LLC | — | social studieseducation+3 | — | 18m 54s | ||
| 11/10/25 | inclusive educationcultural responsiveness+4 | — | The Southern Teach LLCWinter Holidays Around the World Unit+2 | — | holidaysinclusive education+6 | — | 11m 02s | ||
| 10/27/25 | 8 Winter Holidays to Teach to Your Students | 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 Kwanzaa 7️⃣ New Year’s Eve/Day 8️⃣ Three Kings Day/Epiphany Perfect for:Upper elementary teachers (Grades 3–5) looking for multicultural holiday lessons, social studies activities, or winter-themed projects that go beyond Christmas.Resources Mentioned:Blog Post - Episode 114🕯️ Winter Holidays Around the World Unit 🎄 Christmas Around the World Unit 📖 The Night of Las Posadas by Tomie DePaolaLet's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:Free Guided Lesson Sampler for Texas Social Studies TeachersLooking for a ready-to-use social studies lesson for your grade level? Grab a free guided lesson sample created specifically for Texas teachers. Choose from 3rd grade Communities, 4th grade Texas History, 5th grade U.S. History, 6th grade World Cultures, or 7th grade Texas History. Each sampler includes a teacher guide, lesson slideshow, digital version, guided notes, practice activity, exit ticket, answer keys, and more information about the full 36-week guided curriculum program. Download your free sampler and choose your grade level at thesouthernteach.com/lessonsGrab the Back to School Social Studies Pack!Get your upper elementary students excited to start the school year using these low-prep back to school social studies getting to know you worksheets! With 20 pages of engaging activities targeting geography, history, and classroom community building, it makes a great back to school resource for the first week or first month of school!Learn more about the Back to School Social Studies Resource | — | ||||||
| 10/13/25 | 5 Key Components Every Social Studies Lesson Needs | 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 hook or question✅ Incorporate active learning and collaboration✅ Use primary sources and real-world connections✅ End with meaningful reflection and assessmentThese strategies work for upper elementary social studies, including 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade — and you can easily adapt them for any unit.Resources Mentioned:Blog postCourse: Social Studies SimplifiedLearning Intentions PostersThirteen Colonies UnitLet's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:Grab the Back to School Social Studies Pack!Get your upper elementary students excited to start the school year using these low-prep back to school social studies getting to know you worksheets! With 20 pages of engaging activities targeting geography, history, and classroom community building, it makes a great back to school resource for the first week or first month of school!Learn more about the Back to School Social Studies ResourceFree Guided Lesson Sampler for Texas Social Studies TeachersLooking for a ready-to-use social studies lesson for your grade level? Grab a free guided lesson sample created specifically for Texas teachers. Choose from 3rd grade Communities, 4th grade Texas History, 5th grade U.S. History, 6th grade World Cultures, or 7th grade Texas History. Each sampler includes a teacher guide, lesson slideshow, digital version, guided notes, practice activity, exit ticket, answer keys, and more information about the full 36-week guided curriculum program. Download your free sampler and choose your grade level at thesouthernteach.com/lessons | — | ||||||
| 9/29/25 | 5 Strategies to Keep Students Engaged During History Videos | 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 learn:Purposeful Viewing Guides Pause and DiscussActive Note-Taking Structures Movement and Roles Creative Post-Video Activities Whether you’re teaching American history, state history, or world cultures, these tips will help your students focus, engage, and remember what they watch.Blog Post - Episode 112Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:Grab the Back to School Social Studies Pack!Get your upper elementary students excited to start the school year using these low-prep back to school social studies getting to know you worksheets! With 20 pages of engaging activities targeting geography, history, and classroom community building, it makes a great back to school resource for the first week or first month of school!Learn more about the Back to School Social Studies ResourceFree Guided Lesson Sampler for Texas Social Studies TeachersLooking for a ready-to-use social studies lesson for your grade level? Grab a free guided lesson sample created specifically for Texas teachers. Choose from 3rd grade Communities, 4th grade Texas History, 5th grade U.S. History, 6th grade World Cultures, or 7th grade Texas History. Each sampler includes a teacher guide, lesson slideshow, digital version, guided notes, practice activity, exit ticket, answer keys, and more information about the full 36-week guided curriculum program. Download your free sampler and choose your grade level at thesouthernteach.com/lessons | — | ||||||
| 9/15/25 | Make Learning Stick: 4 Easy Spiral Review Ideas for Social Studies | 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 that knowledge with them all year long.Resources Mentioned in This Episode:Free Social Studies Guided Lessons Daily Passage Bundle for Social StudiesWorld Cultures CurriculumBlog Post - Episode 111Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:Free Guided Lesson Sampler for Texas Social Studies TeachersLooking for a ready-to-use social studies lesson for your grade level? Grab a free guided lesson sample created specifically for Texas teachers. Choose from 3rd grade Communities, 4th grade Texas History, 5th grade U.S. History, 6th grade World Cultures, or 7th grade Texas History. Each sampler includes a teacher guide, lesson slideshow, digital version, guided notes, practice activity, exit ticket, answer keys, and more information about the full 36-week guided curriculum program. Download your free sampler and choose your grade level at thesouthernteach.com/lessonsGrab the Back to School Social Studies Pack!Get your upper elementary students excited to start the school year using these low-prep back to school social studies getting to know you worksheets! With 20 pages of engaging activities targeting geography, history, and classroom community building, it makes a great back to school resource for the first week or first month of school!Learn more about the Back to School Social Studies Resource | — | ||||||
| 9/13/25 | Major Updates to the Texas Social Studies TEKS: What K–8 Teachers Need to Know | 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 each grade (K–8) will change under the new proposalThe move from 8 strands down to 5 strandsThe timeline for implementation (likely 2030)What this means for your classroom right nowIf you’re a Texas teacher (or just curious about curriculum changes), this episode will help you feel prepared and confident. And don’t worry- my Smart & Simple Social Studies resources are fully aligned with the current TEKS, and I’ll continue to update everything when the time comes! Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:Grab the Back to School Social Studies Pack!Get your upper elementary students excited to start the school year using these low-prep back to school social studies getting to know you worksheets! With 20 pages of engaging activities targeting geography, history, and classroom community building, it makes a great back to school resource for the first week or first month of school!Learn more about the Back to School Social Studies ResourceFree Guided Lesson Sampler for Texas Social Studies TeachersLooking for a ready-to-use social studies lesson for your grade level? Grab a free guided lesson sample created specifically for Texas teachers. Choose from 3rd grade Communities, 4th grade Texas History, 5th grade U.S. History, 6th grade World Cultures, or 7th grade Texas History. Each sampler includes a teacher guide, lesson slideshow, digital version, guided notes, practice activity, exit ticket, answer keys, and more information about the full 36-week guided curriculum program. Download your free sampler and choose your grade level at thesouthernteach.com/lessons | — | ||||||
| 9/1/25 | 4 Fun Vocabulary Strategies Every Social Studies Teacher Needs | 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, drawings, and hands-on activities.Vocabulary Journals – help students build their own personalized “dictionary” for review.Games and Movement – charades, four corners, bingo, and more!Context and Stories – use real-world examples and storytelling to make words stick.These vocabulary activities are perfect for upper elementary social studies teachers (3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade) who want low-prep, high-impact strategies to boost student comprehension, critical thinking, and test prep.📌 If you’re looking for ways to:Make social studies more engagingTeach vocabulary beyond boring worksheetsSave time with easy-to-implement strategies…this episode is for you!Resources Mentioned: General Social Studies: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Social-Studies-Vocabulary-Word-Wall-Cards-Bulletin-Boards-for-Upper-Elementary-12164521 Texas History: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Texas-History-4th-Grade-Vocabulary-Word-Wall-Cards-Bulletin-Boards-12313715 U.S. History: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/US-History-5th-Grade-Vocabulary-Word-Wall-Cards-Bulletin-Boards-BUNDLE-12749068 Episode 110 Blog PostLet's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:Grab the Back to School Social Studies Pack!Get your upper elementary students excited to start the school year using these low-prep back to school social studies getting to know you worksheets! With 20 pages of engaging activities targeting geography, history, and classroom community building, it makes a great back to school resource for the first week or first month of school!Learn more about the Back to School Social Studies ResourceFree Guided Lesson Sampler for Texas Social Studies TeachersLooking for a ready-to-use social studies lesson for your grade level? Grab a free guided lesson sample created specifically for Texas teachers. Choose from 3rd grade Communities, 4th grade Texas History, 5th grade U.S. History, 6th grade World Cultures, or 7th grade Texas History. Each sampler includes a teacher guide, lesson slideshow, digital version, guided notes, practice activity, exit ticket, answer keys, and more information about the full 36-week guided curriculum program. Download your free sampler and choose your grade level at thesouthernteach.com/lessons | — | ||||||
| 8/18/25 | 4 Fun Social Studies Activities That Students Will Love | 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 problem-solving skillsWays to integrate history and geography with engaging projectsLow-prep activities that work with any social studies curriculumWhether you’re teaching 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade, these activities will help you create meaningful and interactive lessons that your students will love.Resources Mentioned: Daily Passage Review BundleGuided Notes Texas HistoryGuided Notes Upper ElementaryProject Bundle All Learning StationsGuided CurriculumBlog Post - Episode 109Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YouTubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteAmazonMentioned in this episode:Grab the Back to School Social Studies Pack!Get your upper elementary students excited to start the school year using these low-prep back to school social studies getting to know you worksheets! With 20 pages of engaging activities targeting geography, history, and classroom community building, it makes a great back to school resource for the first week or first month of school!Learn more about the Back to School Social Studies ResourceFree Guided Lesson Sampler for Texas Social Studies TeachersLooking for a ready-to-use social studies lesson for your grade level? Grab a free guided lesson sample created specifically for Texas teachers. Choose from 3rd grade Communities, 4th grade Texas History, 5th grade U.S. History, 6th grade World Cultures, or 7th grade Texas History. Each sampler includes a teacher guide, lesson slideshow, digital version, guided notes, practice activity, exit ticket, answer keys, and more information about the full 36-week guided curriculum program. Download your free sampler and choose your grade level at thesouthernteach.com/lessons | — | ||||||
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