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The Social Studies Teacher PodcastSocial Studies Strategies, Tips, and Ideas for Upper Elementary Teachers Author: Kirsten Hammond, The Southern Teach LLC
Are you an upper elementary educator looking for simple strategies that will help make teaching social studies easy and fun? This podcast is perfect for 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grade teachers and parents who want to maximize their time and bring social studies to life in their classrooms! Your host, Kirsten of The Southern Teach, is a mom and educator with over a decade of experience teaching in the classroom. She is all about simple and actionable strategies that result in wins, big or small. Each week, she'll share a variety of tips on integrating social studies with other subjects, teaching accurate and culturally-relevant social studies topics, lesson and resource ideas, and more! Listen in for ways to make teaching social studies manageable, fun, and best of all - rewarding for both you and your kids! Language: en Genres: Courses, Education, History Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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Getting to Know Your Students - 9 Common Classroom Personalities
Episode 118
Sunday, 4 January, 2026
Every classroom is full of unique personalities - and understanding how your students think, learn, and interact can make all the difference.In this video, we’ll explore 9 common student personalities you’re likely to meet in your classroom and share practical tips for supporting each one. From the quiet observer to the natural leader, you’ll walk away with new insights and strategies to help every learner succeed.What you'll learn:Personality 1 - The PerfectionistPersonality 2 - The People PleaserPersonality 3 - The Role ModelPersonality 4 - The CreativePersonality 5 - The ThinkerPersonality 6 - The SkepticPersonality 7 - The Life of the PartyPersonality 8 - The Go-GetterPersonality 9 - The DreamerFinal ThoughtsEnneagram Activities for StudentsResources Mentioned:Blog Post: https://thesouthernteach.com/blog/9-types-of-students-you-should-know-about-and-how-to-support-them-all/Enneagram Test - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Enneagram-Personality-Types-Classroom-Community-Building-Learning-Styles-Test-5777575Enneagram Primary - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Enneagram-Personality-Type-for-1st-2nd-3rd-Grades-Community-Building-Activity-6771407Enneagram Bundle - https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Enneagram-Bundle-Student-Personality-Type-Community-Building-Activities-6170227Let's Connect!Listen/watch on YoutubeShop TPT ResourcesInstagramWebsiteJoin the Facebook GroupMentioned in this episode:Join Teacher Winter Talks 2026! If February feels heavy and you’re just trying to make it to spring, you’re not alone. Teacher Winter Talks is a free, audio-only event for K–5 teachers who are worn out, overwhelmed, and very done pretending everything is fine. 📅 January 17–19, 2026 This isn’t about fixing your classroom or reinventing your routines. It’s about getting through this season with support from teachers who actually get it. Affiliate Link Below: https://thesouthernteach--secondstorywindow.thrivecart.com/teacher-winter-talks-2026/Black History Month Unit for your Social Studies Curriculum Are you an upper elementary teacher looking to find a quality TEKS- and CCSS-aligned resource that covers important events and figures in black history? Looking for minimal-prep and engaging lessons and activities to teach social studies concepts to your 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students? Look no further! Purchase the Black History Month Unit!
