Social Studies for May

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Social Studies for elementary learners just got a whole lot better.

We’re LaNesha Tabb and Naomi O’Brien, and we’ve joined forces to bring you what we like to call our love letter to students.

Our mission? To heal, enlighten, and spark curiosity about the world around them.

This May unit is part of our larger Social Studies series, designed to provide K–3 students with rich, meaningful learning experiences that go beyond surface-level lessons. These units intentionally center diverse cultures, impactful topics, and real-world issues—both historical and current—so students grow into compassionate, informed citizens of tomorrow.

What’s Inside This May Unit:

Core Topics:

• Sociology: Parents’ Day in South Korea

• Geography: Why Are Addresses Important?

• History: What Is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month?

• Civics: Rights and Responsibilities

Also Included:

• Teacher’s Guide with Planning Tips & Assessments

• Differentiated Reading Passages

• Printable & Projectable eBooks for Each Topic

• Mini Books for Early Readers

• Interactive Vocabulary + Inserts

• Response Questions & Activities

• Parent Letter to Send Home

• “Attitude of Gratitude” Craftivity

• “Build a Classroom Neighborhood” Address Craftivity

• Parents’ Day Poem & Craft

• Bill of Rights Posters & Activities

• All About Anna May Wong Activity

• All About Wataru Misaka Activity

• Rights & Responsibilities Sorting Craftivity

• Social Studies Posters with Definitions

• Notebook Divider Tabs

• Glossary + Table of Contents

• “Write the Room” Activity: 32 Full-Color Photo Cards + Recording Sheets

This unit blends civics, sociology, geography, history, and economics into engaging, age-appropriate lessons—with flexible materials for both classroom and home learning.

Whether you’re teaching in a school or at the kitchen table, this unit gives students the tools to explore big ideas in a way that feels relevant, thoughtful, and fun.