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6 Historical Story Starters for Elementary Students

6 Historical Story Starters for Elementary Students

by Studentreasures | Nov. 21, 2017 | Writing Prompts

I’ve always found that the key to teaching history to elementary students is to tell it less like a textbook and more like a story. Put faces to names. Paint mental pictures to accompany those long-lost times and places. Don’t just ask your kids to memorize—encourage...
Tasty Thanksgiving Lesson Plans for 1st Grade

Tasty Thanksgiving Lesson Plans for 1st Grade

by Studentreasures | Oct. 25, 2017 | Classroom Activities

There’s no feast quite like a Thanksgiving dinner. The mere mention of it conjures up vivid memories: the sweet flavor of a deep red cranberry sauce; a savory spoonful of stuffing melting on your tongue; the warm, homey smell of fresh-baked bread as it’s pulled out of...
Teaching Cause and Effect in Elementary Classrooms

Teaching Cause and Effect in Elementary Classrooms

by Studentreasures | Feb. 13, 2026 | Teaching Strategies

Students begin learning about cause and effect at an early age. If a student forgets their pencil at home, they need to ask a neighbor to borrow one. That simple moment is cause and effect in action, and it is often one of the first ways students begin to understand...
Fun SEL Lessons for Elementary Students You Can Start Today

Fun SEL Lessons for Elementary Students You Can Start Today

by Studentreasures | Jan. 16, 2026 | Social-Emotional Learning

Elementary classrooms are about so much more than reading, writing and math. The classroom is a place where students learn how to understand themselves, build relationships and navigate emotions. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) focuses on helping students develop...
SEL Check-In Ideas for Students: Build Connection in Minutes

SEL Check-In Ideas for Students: Build Connection in Minutes

by Studentreasures | Nov. 26, 2025 | Social-Emotional Learning

Educators are busier than ever these days. It can feel like two minutes couldn’t possibly make a difference, right? It can! Especially when it comes to SEL (social-emotional learning) check-ins for students. A quick SEL check-in gives students a chance to pause, name...
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