4 Reasons to Read Aloud in the Social Studies Classroom

A pedagogical shift towards teaching social studies in conjunction with other subjects, and not as an isolated topic, has slowly emerged on the horizon in public schools for the last five years.

We want our classrooms to be utopian communities, ideal worlds of cooperation and happiness.

According to recent surveys, at least 55% of classroom teachers have one or more English Language Learners (ELLs) in their classroom.

History is rarely at the top of polls of “favorite subjects in school.

As teachers, we all want a way to make history a fun and engaging subject for our students.

Think back to when you were a young child, trying to connect the numbered or letter dots to figure out what the mystery image would be.

Etiquette comprises rules to follow and manners expected of a person in social or professional situations.

For my first permanent teaching position, I was lucky enough to fill a history position at a small K-8 school in a rural community.

Young children understand stories and love to have books read to them often to the point that they memorize and can recite a favorite story from memory.