Classroom Craft: Holiday Tissue Paper Wreath
Classroom Craft: Tissue Paper WreathDec. 12, 2025 • Debbie Bagley NEWSLETTER This tissue paper wreath craft is a festive way to celebrate the holiday season and make learning fun! Crafts…
Debbie Bagley is a teacher advocate at Studies Weekly. She has worked in the education field for over 15 years and is especially passionate about teaching character education and social studies.
The Power of Play: Advocating for Play-Based Learning in Early Childhood Classrooms
The Power of Play-Based Learning in Early Childhood ClassroomsDec 08, 2025 • Debbie Bagley NEWSLETTER When children build with blocks, pretend to run a store, or create stories with puppets,…
A Heartfelt Message to Studies Weekly Teachers
Thankful for You: A Heartfelt Message to Our Amazing TeachersOct. 30, 2025 • By Debbie Bagley NEWSLETTER As the seasons change and we focus on gratitude, we love reflecting on…
Bringing “I Do, We Do, You Do” to Life in Social Studies
Bringing “I Do, We Do, You Do” to Life in Social StudiesAug. 26, 2025 • By Debbie Bagley NEWSLETTER If you’ve ever taught social studies to elementary students, you know…
5 Ways to Partner with Parents | Studies Weekly
5 Ways to Partner with Parents to Encourage Homework Help at HomeJul 23, 2025 • By Debbie Bagley NEWSLETTER As elementary teachers, we always desire for learning to go on…
Things I Wish I Knew | Real Advice for New Educators
Things I Wish I Knew My First Year Teaching: Real Advice for New EducatorsJun 25, 2025 • By Debbie Bagley NEWSLETTER Starting a teaching career can be both exhilarating and…
Studies Weekly: Bring the Science of Reading to Life
How to Bring the Science of Reading to Life in Your ClassroomJun 02, 2025 • By Debbie Bagley NEWSLETTER If you’ve been in any kind of education circle, you’ve probably…
Using Music to Teach Social Studies | Studies Weekly
Social Studies Soundtracks: Using Music to Teach Social StudiesMay 2, 2025 • By Debbie Bagley NEWSLETTER At first glance, social studies and music might seem like two separate subjects, but…
Try These Classroom Behavior Management Ideas
Classroom Behavior Management Ideas to TryMar 28, 2025 • By Debbie Bagley NEWSLETTER Teaching children to manage their emotions is essential in the 21st century. A unique and effective way…
The Impact of a Teacher
The Impact of a Teacher – Studies WeeklyMar 03, 2025 • By Debbie Bagley “You may not always see it, but your presence in this world has left ripples far…