Teaching Social Studies

Bring Social Studies to life with free resources for elementary teachers and homeschool families! Explore educational videos, printable activities, and curriculum support that help students discover history, geography, communities, citizenship, and the world around them.

Whether you're introducing the 50 states and capitals, exploring the past, or helping children understand their role in a community, find ideas and materials to support your social studies lesson planning. Use these resources to spark curiosity, encourage thoughtful discussions, and connect learning to everyday life either in the classroom or at home.

Social Studies Videos

Ready, Set, Play! Map Race

The School Game: Autumn Memory Game

Study in the States Playlist

Why Do We Celebrate the 4th of July?

Learn the 50 States and Capitals!

The Quiet Classroom Playlist

Teaching Tips

States and Capitals Still Matter: Why Your Fourth-Grade Geography Lessons Have a Future

You have pointed to Pennsylvania more times than you can count. You have explained that New York City is not the capital of New York. You may have caught yourself singing a states-and-capitals song while loading the dishwasher. And somewhere between the map practice and the next assessment, you may have wondered: is this still important? Students have phones, digital maps, and tools that can answer "What is the capital of Oregon?" in seconds. Meanwhile, your instructional