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Episode 116 • 24th November 2025 • The Social Studies Teacher Podcast • Kirsten Hammond, The Southern Teach LLC
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🎉 10K DOWNLOADS! I can’t believe The Social Studies Teacher Podcast has officially hit this milestone - all thanks to YOU!

To celebrate, I’m counting down the Top 10 most downloaded episodes of the podcast — the ones you’ve loved, shared, and replayed the most. These episodes are packed with practical tips and real-classroom ideas to make social studies engaging, meaningful, and low-prep.

👩‍🏫 In this special episode, you’ll hear:

  • The most popular topics teachers keep coming back to
  • Quick takeaways from each episode
  • Why these lessons continue to inspire upper elementary classrooms

Whether you’re new to the podcast or a longtime listener, this is the perfect place to start!


📲 Listen to the full episodes:

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🎧 Links to the Top 10 Episodes:

https://thesouthernteach.com/blog/cultural-sensitivity-during-the-holiday-season/

https://thesouthernteach.com/blog/social-studies-lesson-key-components/

https://thesouthernteach.com/blog/social-studies-interactive-notebooks/

https://thesouthernteach.com/blog/challenges-social-studies-teachers/

https://thesouthernteach.com/blog/social-studies-pacing-guide/

https://thesouthernteach.com/blog/teaching-social-studies-priority/

https://thesouthernteach.com/blog/first-week-of-school/

https://thesouthernteach.com/blog/engaging-social-studies-lessons/

https://thesouthernteach.com/blog/podcast-for-educators/

https://thesouthernteach.com/blog/fun-social-studies-activities/


If you’ve found the podcast helpful, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a teacher friend who loves social studies!

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Grab the Back to School Social Studies Pack!

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Looking for a ready-to-use social studies lesson for your grade level? Grab a free guided lesson sample created specifically for Texas teachers. Choose from 3rd grade Communities, 4th grade Texas History, 5th grade U.S. History, 6th grade World Cultures, or 7th grade Texas History. Each sampler includes a teacher guide, lesson slideshow, digital version, guided notes, practice activity, exit ticket, answer keys, and more information about the full 36-week guided curriculum program. Download your free sampler and choose your grade level at thesouthernteach.com/lessons

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