Social Studies Super Bundles

Are you constantly spending time searching for updated social studies materials? Or, are you always trying to find ways for students to have FUN while learning social studies content? Is there an anxious feeling while trying to differentiate for each student? Don’t worry, you are not alone! It can be so hard to find engaging content that will work for all students. Thankfully, there are Social Studies Super Bundles ready for purchase. However, these bundles are so amazing that they won’t be available forever. The Social Studies Super Bundles are only available from October 3rd-10th. The bundles are so amazing that you are going to want to set your calendar reminder now!

Benefits of Available Bundles

Sometimes, people are hesitant to purchase bundles due to the higher upfront cost. There is often concern over the quality of all of the resources and if this justifies the cost. Thankfully, the Social Studies Super Bundles are filled with TONS of high-quality printable and digital resources. Be sure to see how amazing the resources are! It will be evident that all of the activities are fun, engaging, worthwhile lessons! Even better, the bundles are only $20 during this exclusive sale! 

After purchasing, huge stress will be lifted due to spending less time planning. HOURS of your time will be saved with these ready-to-go resources! Even better, all of the resources bring in updated and innovative teaching strategies. For example, students will be playing digital games, moving to stations, using Boom Cards, and completing web searches. Therefore, you will be able to read the book on your list, catch up on TV, play with your kids, or take a much-needed nap. After purchasing these bundles, say goodbye to stressing over lesson planning! 

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Elementary Social Studies Bundle (Grades 3-5)

As students get older, they are ready to learn more complex topics. Here, students will learn about protest movements, history headlines, the Constitution, and national parks. Furthermore, students will read nonfiction reading passages, practice map skills, and learn to protect the environment. Truly, there is an entire year's worth of activities included in order to ensure students learn all about history with over $400 of products. Even better, the entire bundle only costs $20! 

Elementary Social Studies Bundle (Grades K-2)

As students start to understand the importance of a strong community, they are ready to learn where this originated from. Thus, students will learn about different communities, responsible decision making, and teamwork. Additionally, students will learn connections between the past and present and how to read basic components of a map. There are so many activities included that will last throughout the entire year! As above, the entire bundle is only $20! 

SUPER Elementary Bundle 

Many teachers are responsible for multiple grade levels. Therefore, there is so much to prep! In order to best meet the needs of all teachers, you can buy both elementary bundles for only $35!

Secondary American History Bundle 

For only $20, teachers will receive dozens of resources! It is filled with fun, engaging, hands-on activities in order to ensure students are focused! For instance, they will complete stations about WWII, analyze primary resources, study the Oregon Trail, and take doodle notes. Furthermore, students will complete a Genius Hour project and study the American Revolution and Women’s Suffrage. Students will truly love American History with this bundle!

Secondary Ancient Civilization and World History Bundle

Sometimes, students have trouble understanding why the past is so important to learn about. Therefore, this $20 bundle will bring in creative ways to show students how current societies learn from ancient civilizations. To do this, students will learn about many topics, such as refugees, lives of Pharaohs, WW1, and Athens Sparta. As above, lessons are filled with engaging materials, such as projects, graphic organizers, and webquests!

Secondary Government Bundle

Due to the different branches and legal components, Government can be a really hard topic to understand. There is just so much to learn! Hence, this $20 bundle has tons of activities that will break down complex topics. For instance, students will learn about a bill becoming a law, criticisms of Congress, and due process.  Just like the above, all of the activities are high-quality and filled with updated teaching methods. 

Secondary Geography Bundle 

In this $20 bundle, students will gain a much better understanding of locations and landforms. For example, lessons focus on Latin America, landforms on Earth, and 5 themes of geography. Students will have so much fun learning that they won’t even realize how they are processing really complex information! 

SUPER Secondary Bundle 

If you are like many secondary social studies teachers, you have multiple preps. While you want to give each class your absolute best, it can be hard when planning so many lessons! Thankfully, there is a SUPER bundle that includes all 4 bundles above which includes over $600 in products! For only $60, a huge weight will be lifted off your shoulders! Every single prep will be filled with activities students love! 

When buying the  Social Studies Super Bundles for a HUGE discount, tremendous stress will be lifted from your plate! Since over 45 sellers came together to create these incredible bundles, they won’t be around for long. You can save hundreds of dollars and hours of time. Grab it from October 3rd through October 10th at 11:59 PM only. This is a one-time opportunity, so be sure not to miss out!

Classroom Strategies During Covid

I will admit, I was hoping for a more "normal" return to classrooms this fall. My expectations were that life would be a bit easier and smoother. However, right now we are neck deep in Covid regulations that are making life in the classroom a different kind of challenge compared to last year. If you find yourself in a similar situation, I have some tips that might help!

Print and Go

I am keeping things as streamlined as possible this school year. That means that everything I plan is going to be "print and go". I don't have time for elaborate prep work. Read more about print and go planning here.

Keep Things Digital

The quarantines are starting to accumulate. Initially, I was planning to use interactive notebooks made from composition notebooks. It felt great to have students using scissors and glue sticks and markers. The nostalgia was thick and dreamy. Alas, with students moving in and out of quarantine, it's become a bit cumbersome keeping track of the notebooks and papers I have/have not sent home. So, I will be moving to digital for awhile. Once things settle down, I will move back to classic paper/pencil. The nostalgia will have to wait.

I have been partial to resources that are both printable and digital. I like being able to offer the same opportunities for my students no matter where they are: in school or at home. 

You can check out some printable and digital resources in my TpT store by clicking a link below: 

Famous Scientists Bundle

Greek Mythology Bundle

Women's Suffrage Bundle

QR Code Holiday Activities

Teach Live (and record it)

My team and I have a very structured and clearly outlined schedule for the students in quarantine. We are fortunate enough to have a Learning Management System (LMS) our District provides that makes a seamless online community possible. Students have links they can click into and be with us for live instruction every day. I teach live at the same time daily. Students are invited to click in and participate. I also record the lesson and upload the link in the digital calendar. That way, students who can't make the live lesson can watch it later on and complete their work.

Use a Calendar

My team and I also use the LMS calendar to organize the students' lessons and links. We have taught them to use the calendar as a tool. It is the starting point for them each time they login to their Chromebook. It's an easy (visual) way for the students to see when the live lessons are scheduled, what they have missed, and what needs to be completed. Parents like the calendar too. It's a familiar format to help them understand what their child needs to do. 

Space Out

If you're not already doing so, get your kids spaced out in a way that reduces the quarantines required. I am not a fan of desks in rows (I long ago started using tables and never looked back). However, when spaced properly, there will be fewer quarantines. 

Another option is to take your students outside. Have them grab a clipboard and get outside for some instruction. Hopefully, they can soak up some sun, have a mask break, and learn a bit in the process. 

If you're really serious about keeping students spaced apart- consider splitting your class 50/50 to keep them from being too crowded in the cafeteria during lunch; half in the cafe, half in your classroom with you. My district found that many students found themselves in quarantine because of the crowding/unmasking during lunch. 

Giving up your lunch to supervise students is a decision every teacher needs to make for themselves. Simply ask yourself, "Is sacrificing my lunch for awhile worth saving students from a potential quarantine/infection?"

Get Your Data in Order

I don't know about you, but I feel so much better when all of my data is organized and ready-to-go. Once I can access information quickly such as: morning/afternoon bus numbers, cafe codes, district credentials for students, family contact information, academic data points, etc... I feel a sense of calm. It's empowering when you can navigate quickly and easily regardless of what new situation may arise. 

I have two places I keep my data (depending on what it is): the District Google Drive and on my clipboard. Whether I am walking my students to the cafeteria or to the bus in the afternoon, I like to keep my clipboard with me in case a student (or adult) needs information.

Slow Down

The students sitting in my classroom have not had full day, daily instruction in 18 months; not since they were in second grade. Second grade doesn't look much like fourth grade in terms of expectations and curriculum. It isn't a far stretch to consider that some of my students are experiencing some culture shock with the return to a full time school schedule. 

I've slowed down a bit. The rate at which I talk. The way I deliver directions (one step at a time). The manner in which we line up to leave the room. Leave some time in your day to slow down. Give your students an opportunity to process a new way of being in school. 

Just Keep Swimming

Even when you are feeling as though you are drowning, just keep swimming. It will get better. Things will settle in. I promise. I've said for years that I always like mid-October best because all the routines are established and the small group instruction is rockin' and rollin'. It will be the same this year. Remember: You have navigated tougher waters the past two school years. You will navigate this one as well. You got this!