Building Community and Classroom Connections in the New Year
Building Community and Classroom Connections in the New YearJan 06, 2025 • By Debbie Bagley It can be difficult to adjust back to school after the holidays. To curb burnout…
Building Community and Classroom Connections in the New YearJan 06, 2025 • By Debbie Bagley It can be difficult to adjust back to school after the holidays. To curb burnout…
Game On! Learning Games to Elevate Student EngagementDec 06, 2024 • By Debbie Bagley I love to hear ways teachers make learning engaging and fun by adding elements of gamification…
Fine Motor Magic: Activities to Strengthen Little HandsNov 07, 2024 • By Studies Weekly Hello everyone! I hope you all are doing well! I was recently talking with a…
Play-Based Learning Activities to Try This FallOct. 7, 2024 • By Debbie Bagley Play-based learning is a teaching method that gives children opportunities to explore and engage in joyful hands-on…
Get up and Move! 9 Movement Activities to Try With Your StudentsSep 06, 2024 • By Debbie Bagley Hello everyone, Welcome to fall! School is in full swing by now,…
Help Calm your Elementary Students with these Breathing ExercisesAug 6, 2024 • By Debbie Bagley Focusing your breathing with various exercises can bring a sense of calm and comfort, as…
The Nationwide Reading StruggleJan. 19, 2023 • By Studies Weekly Even before the start of the pandemic, national reading scores were dropping. Now, with schools back in-person, many teachers are…
10 Summer Tips to Prepare a Great ClassroomJun. 6, 2024 • By Studies Weekly Creating a great classroom involves thoughtful planning and preparation to ensure the space is welcoming, engaging,…
Educator’s Guide to Improving Student AttendanceMay 28, 2024 • By Studies Weekly Education in the United States has changed since the 2020 pandemic and still faces many lingering challenges due…
You Have Primary Sources in Your FamilyMay 10, 2024 • By Studies Weekly Primary sources transport students through history. They help students understand what real people of the past saw,…
How to Make a Class Time CapsuleMay 8, 2024 • By Debbie Bagley As the school year winds down, many teachers search for something meaningful to celebrate the close connections…
How to Teach Soft Skills in Elementary SchoolMay 6, 2024 • By Studies Weekly In elementary school, students learn and refine an immeasurable number of skills. They develop math, reading,…
A Teacher’s Guide to Celebrating Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage MonthMay 2, 2024 • Studies Weekly Diverse perspectives strengthen education, according to Heather Singmaster’s EdWeek article from November 2018. They…
Teaching about Asian Pacific American Heritage MonthApril 29, 2024 • Studies Weekly Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is a great opportunity to incorporate culturally responsive teaching into students’ learning experience.…
How to Make a Z ChartApr. 9, 2024 • By Debbie Bagley What is a Z Chart? Z charts are a fun and simple way for students to summarize information…
What is Universal Pre-K?Mar. 15, 2024 • By Studies Weekly Universal pre-K is a state policy framework to provide every child with a quality, publicly funded preschool education. The National…
How Studies Weekly Uses Scientific Principles to Innovate Science TeachingMar. 11, 2024 • By Studies Weekly Explore Science is Studies Weekly’s newest K-5 science curriculum. Filled with hands-on experiments and…
Ways to Increase Student Memory PowerMar. 6, 2024 • By Studies Weekly Every teacher knows the sheer joy that students take in becoming experts on their favorite topics! From dinosaurs…
Studies Weekly Spotlight: Texas Teacher Shares Passion for NonfictionJan. 14, 2021 • Studies Weekly Sandra Bradshaw, a second-grade teacher in Texas, is in the education field because she wants to…
Why Science Education Matters in Your Elementary School ClassroomFeb. 26, 2024 • By Studies Weekly Science is a critical part of elementary education. It’s not just facts and formulas —…
4 Inspiring Black HumanitariansFeb. 13, 2024 • By Studies Weekly History would not be the same without the inspiring lives of Black humanitarians. For Black History Month, we honor four…
Famous Black Scientists Who Made HistoryFeb 8, 2024 • by Studies Weekly Our world would look very different without the scientists who have made breakthroughs in our technology and advanced…
Helpful Resources and Tips for Teachers Using Studies WeeklyFeb. 5, 2024 • By Debbie Bagley Whether you are just starting out with Studies Weekly or are a veteran teacher who…
Teacher Tips: A Better Way to Think About Social StudiesJan. 30, 2024 • by Debbie Bagley Some of the best teaching advice I received from my mother, a teacher of…