Teach hands-on, engaging social studies lessons with confidence - without spending hours planning or stressing over your schedule.


Teach hands-on, engaging social studies lessons with confidence - without spending hours planning or stressing over your schedule.
You’re in the right place if you’re a 3rd–5th grade teacher who:
Feels unsure how to make social studies meaningful (especially when it’s not tested)
Struggles to fit social studies into a busy weekly schedule
Wants more than just textbook lessons - but isn’t sure where to start
Wishes students were more engaged in learning history, geography, government, and culture
Let me be real: you don’t need to reinvent the wheel. You just need the right framework and a few go-to strategies to bring social studies to life - and this course shows you exactly how.
Here’s how this course simplifies your teaching:
Step 1: Dive into the Framework
Learn a flexible 3-part structure that works for any schedule or curriculum.
Step 2: Explore Easy-to-Implement Strategies
Get plug-and-play ideas for hooks, lessons, independent work, and review.
Step 3: Bring Social Studies to Life
Feel confident and consistent while your students stay engaged and excited to learn.
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Social Studies Simplified is a perfect fit for you if you’re...
You don’t need hours of planning time. You just need a plan that actually works.
The Course Includes 6 Action-Packed Modules!
Imagine what’s possible when you simplify social studies:
Reimagining Your Social Studies Block
You have a consistent weekly routine that makes planning feel easy and doable.
Starting Strong With Engaging Hooks
You kick off each lesson with an engaging hook that grabs attention right away.
Teaching Whole Group Lessons That Stick
Whole group instruction feels exciting and effective - not boring or overwhelming.
Making Independent Work Meaningful
Independent work and stations actually work - your students stay focused and on task.
Reviewing and Assessing Through the Year
You build in review strategies that help students retain what they’ve learned all year long.
Launching Your Social Studies Block
You launch your social studies block with confidence and are ready for a successful year.
Bonuses to Seal the Deal
Enroll today and You’ll Also Get:
Questions? I've got some answers!
You’ve got a lot on your plate - and social studies might feel like “just one more thing.”
But with the right tools and strategies, it can become one of the easiest and most enjoyable parts of your day. You don’t need to overhaul your schedule. You just need a simple plan that works. And that’s what this course delivers.
Still on the fence? Ease your mind with these commonly asked questions!
Send over an email at kirsten@thesouthernteach.com if you have any additional questions!
26 Core Video Lessons (divided into 6 modules)
8 Bonus PDF and Video resources
PDF Course Workbook
Lifetime access
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All prices in USD