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Make Learning Stick: 4 Easy Spiral Review Ideas for Social Studies

Make Learning Stick: 4 Easy Spiral Review Ideas for Social Studies

Update: 2025-09-15
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Ever taught a unit in September only to realize your students barely remember it by March? 😩 You’re not alone!

That’s where spiral learning comes in. In this episode, I’ll show you what spiraling is, why it works, and 4 practical strategies you can use in social studies (and beyond) to help knowledge stick.

👉 Here’s what we’ll cover:

  • What is Spiraling?
  • Why Spiraling is Important
  • 4 Easy Strategies you can do ASAP

With a little planning, your students won’t just learn it and lose it — they’ll carry that knowledge with them all year long.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Free Social Studies Guided Lessons

Daily Passage Bundle for Social Studies

World Cultures Curriculum

Blog Post - Episode 111

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Make Learning Stick: 4 Easy Spiral Review Ideas for Social Studies

Make Learning Stick: 4 Easy Spiral Review Ideas for Social Studies