DO ANY OF THESE SOUND LIKE YOU?
- It’s really hard to find quality social studies resources.
- You’re told to teach social studies but are given very few, if any, resources to make it happen consistently.
- You’re struggling to keep your students engaged and interested in the social studies topics you DO end up teaching.
- Planning for social studies takes up a lot of your time and you find it to be not worth the output.
MY MISSION IS TO HELP YOU TAKE SOCIAL STUDIES OFF THE BACK BURNER.
Social studies is crucial for helping kids understand the world. When they learn about history and cultures, they develop critical thinking skills and become informed citizens.
If we don’t prioritize social studies, students miss out on key knowledge and skills. They might struggle with understanding current events and engaging in civic life.
Neglecting social studies can lead to:
- Poor critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Lack of historical and cultural awareness
- Unpreparedness for active citizenship
I’m here to help you bring social studies front and center! The goal is to make prep time short and sweet while packing in maximum learning, whether you have 5 minutes or 55.
Let’s make social studies engaging and essential for your students! 🌟
A membership packed with a variety of fun and easy-to-use resources for teaching social studies.
This membership is ideal for upper elementary teachers who want to spice up their social studies lessons. You’ll get tools and activities to make social studies lessons fun and meaningful for both you and your students!
HERE’S WHAT’S INCLUDED:
All-Access Resource Library
Choose from a variety lessons and activities, including guided curriculum units for 3rd – 5th grade, WebQuests, daily passages, projects, guided notes, mini-lessons, task cards, and more!
Pacing Guides and Lesson Plans
Make planning easy with year-long curriculum maps, pacing guides, and teacher guides for every activity.
Trainings and Workshops
Get access to a host of pre-recorded and live workshops and trainings that will support your social studies teaching needs.
Monthly S+S Surprises
Enjoy monthly bonus social studies resources that are fun to have in the classroom – digital games, classroom posters, and more! The bonus resources can be used to increase student engagement and are useful for your social studies block!
Tutorials and Support
When you join the membership, you’ll have access to membership support videos, tutorials, and content to help you best implement social studies resources effectively.
Search Hub
Use the membership search hub to help you find a specific domain, topic, type of resource or grade level in the resource library!
Is the Smart and Simple Social Studies Membership Right for You? 🤔
This is a fit for you if:
✅ You are looking for engaging, supplemental resources for Grades 3-5 to enhance your existing curriculum.
✅ You already have a core curriculum in place and need additional tools like WebQuests, daily passages, and task cards to enrich your lessons.
✅ You struggle with finding high-quality, standards-based resources that keep your students interested and engaged.
✅ You’d love access to workshops and monthly surprises to keep things fresh and exciting in your classroom.
This is NOT A fit for you if:
❌ You’re looking for a complete curriculum—this membership offers supplemental materials only.
❌ You don’t have a base curriculum in place yet, as this is meant to complement what you’re already using.
❌ You’re looking for resources outside of Grades 3-5 social studies or need support for other subjects.
❌ You prefer one-time purchases over a subscription model for ongoing access.
❌ You’re hoping for in-person support or events, since everything here is online.
WORK AND IMPACT
At Smart and Simple Social Studies, we are committed to delivering high-quality curriculum and resources for Texas teachers and students that make a positive impact on upper elementary social studies education.
*Self-reported by members in an annual survey.
WHAT MEMBERS ARE SAYING
Choose a Membership Option!
MONTHLY
$27/month
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$259/year
MONTHLY
$12/month
ANNUAL – BEST VALUE!
$120/year
Multiple teacher license discounts available!
YOUR BURNING QUESTIONS ANSWERED!
HI, I’M KIRSTEN!
I’m a former upper elementary teacher who has taught in multiple districts in Texas. I’ve taken my 11+ years of experience along with my M.Ed in Elementary Education and applied my expertise to each resource I create. I’ve totally been there –
- Searching all over the internet to find the right social studies resources that align with my state’s standards and weren’t too easy or boring for my students
- Scrambling at the last minute to come up with a lesson or activity that aligns with a current event or holiday
- Trying to figure out a schedule that fits social studies with all the 150 million things I had to cover before state testing
This membership is here to change that. No more fighting to fit social studies into your schedule or wasting precious time looking for activities (only to end up with bored students).
Instead, you’ll have access to high-quality social studies resources that will help you feel prepared for your next lesson.
With these engaging resources, students will get to share in the joy of learning with you – while also retaining more information and making meaningful connections.