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Please provide the following resources for the workshop:

Chart Paper

Toolkits with post it notes, markers, colored pencils, highlighters, notecards, scissors, glue sticks

Please make the following copies for the workshop:

Why Study History for Workshops

Doodle Notes for Engagement

Vocabulary and Dialogue Handouts

Crop It Template

Columbian Exchange Resources – Doodle Notes pages 23-24 (front to back) and readings pages 26-27 (front to back)

Mission Readings

Missions in Texas Handouts

Social Studies Strategies Toolkit

Free Bill of Rights Foldable

Create a mini-book with your students over the Bill of Rights and the Principles of Government. Your students can make this book in under 10 minutes, and then you can use it for review with a variety of games.

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Prep for the upcoming school year with my 10 most

Prep for the upcoming school year with my 10 most popular resources on @teacherspayteachers! I’d love to hear from you: What Social Studies Success resources are in your personal top 10?

#tpt #teacherlife🍎 #teacherspayteachers #socialstudies

A couple of weeks ago, we posted about our free cr

A couple of weeks ago, we posted about our free crop-it tool, and a LOT of you were interested. Here’s a quick explanation of how to use it in your classroom.

If you didn’t snag the crop-it tool, comment “crop-it” below and we’ll send you the link.

Bring a results-driven professional development wo

Bring a results-driven professional development workshop to your school or district! My expertise in Social Studies professional development has been honed by over 30 years of working with teachers across the United States. The sessions I offer are all intentionally designed to solve a problem. Browse my full list of courses at socialstudiessuccess.com or contact me to discuss a custom workshop.

Lap books organize content for students and build

Lap books organize content for students and build engagement. Lots of moving parts, but if you scaffold instruction they can do it!!!

Thank you to Ashley and Jodi for representing Soci

Thank you to Ashley and Jodi for representing Social Studies Success at the 2025 Metroplex Social Studies Conference, and to all the educators who attended our sessions!

From Ashley: “I appreciated the opportunity to support teachers in fostering meaningful and engaging discourse in their social studies classrooms. Through the use of Social Studies Success resources and strategies, teachers were equipped with the tools to have their students think critically, listen actively, and speak confidently about complex topics. Our session allowed teachers to explore how to create a classroom environment where every voice is valued, diverse perspectives are examined respectfully, and discussion becomes a powerful tool for deeper learning and civic engagement.”

Thinking about decorating your room for the new ye

Thinking about decorating your room for the new year? Don’t - design it for learning with Word Walls, anchor charts, and timelines. Link to my blog is in the bio.

Texas educators are near to my heart, and I send m

Texas educators are near to my heart, and I send my deepest condolences to all those affected by the recent devastating floods.

If you’re able, I invite you to join me in donating to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund, which will direct funds to vetted organizations providing rescue, relief, and recovery efforts, as well as flood assistance. The link is in my bio.

Do you know how to teach the new TEKS? Simulating

Do you know how to teach the new TEKS? Simulating caucus and voting? I have created an activity that includes an artifact examination, vocabulary development, informational text and a caucus simulation. Would you like it for free? Type “vote” in the comments and I will send it to you!

As back-to-school creeps closer (eek!), friendly r

As back-to-school creeps closer (eek!), friendly reminder that I have lots of resources available to make your life easier all year long:

🟦 Year-round support with @lead4ward through socialstudies+
🟦 Instructional resource bundles
🟦 All-access resource memberships
🟦 Course curricula
🟦 Lesson planning templates

Explore your options at socialstudiessuccess.com.

Crop-it Tools add instant engagement while examini

Crop-it Tools add instant engagement while examining images. Comment “me” if you would like the free link to this resource and a series of questions to use in my store.

Hi, I’m Dawn Viñas, the founder of Social Studi

Hi, I’m Dawn Viñas, the founder of Social Studies Success®!

I’ve provided professional development, consulting services, and resources to thousands of teachers over the past 30 years. I believe every child should understand the importance of Social Studies in their life – and every teacher should have the tools to reach them.

I began teaching in 7th and 8th grade in Bryan, Texas and almost became a statistic. I felt like I wasn’t making a difference with my students, and I was considering walking out of education. Then I attended professional development that changed my life – literally!

When I embraced the pedagogy and strategies that embody “History Alive!” I realized that I really could teach Social Studies – and that I loved it!! In addition to loving teaching students, I also realized that I wanted to teach teachers. I realized the power of transformative professional development and it became my life’s goal.

As a trainer for Teachers’ Curriculum Institute, I was able to work with thousands of Social Studies teachers from Florida to Alaska, honing my craft. It is true that you learn as much from your students as they learn from you.

After thirteen years in the classroom, I transitioned into the role of an instructional coach based on a high school campus. I could see the difference between master teachers and those who were struggling – but more importantly, I could see the impact of their teaching on students!

I then served a district of over 55,000 students as a Social Studies Coordinator. I worked with over 600 K-12 Social Studies teachers to implement my vision of transformative Social Studies education. I was able to create a model of what Social Studies instruction should look like, and how to provide resources and professional development to obtain the goal of quality instruction.

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I’ve joined forces with @lead4ward to bring you

I’ve joined forces with @lead4ward to bring you socialstudies+, providing yearlong support that addresses the challenges Social Studies teachers face. With instruction, insight, and practical tools, members have opportunities to learn together, network with a cohort of life-long colleagues, and build their confidence and competence.

We’re now enrolling for the upcoming school year! Learn more about our programs.

8th grade: lead4ward.com/ss-plus
USH: lead4ward.com/ss-plus-ush

Ashley lead a session on discussion strategies for

Ashley lead a session on discussion strategies for the new civil discourse standard!

New to Social Studies Success®? Here’s the scoo

New to Social Studies Success®? Here’s the scoop! You can learn more at socialstudiessuccess.com or message us with any questions.

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