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Learning History Through Literature: Historical Fiction Recommendations for Upper Elementary

From The Social Studies Teacher Podcast · Hosted by Kirsten Hammond

2025-05-19·18:07

Episode summary

In this episode of The Social Studies Teacher Podcast: One of my absolute favorite ways to bring history to life is through historical fiction - and yep, it just so happens to be my favorite genre! In today’s episode, I’m sharing how you can use historical fiction to help your upper elementary students connect with the past in a meaningful, memorable way.

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One of my absolute favorite ways to bring history to life is through historical fiction - and yep, it just so happens to be my favorite genre! In today’s episode, I’m sharing how you can use historical fiction to help your upper elementary students connect with the past in a meaningful, memorable way. From book recs to tips for incorporating these…