While the concept of "family" is a fundamental part of elementary social studies curriculum, there is scant research regarding how the family unit is taught in the classroom. What is still largely missing from educational journals is mention of (a) various family "compositions," including foster, step, and adoptive parents, as…

Age-appropriate children's books can be an effective way to introduce and discuss issues of social justice with young students. These books can be the anchor for interdisciplinary lessons that integrate core content areas, such as language arts, science, and/or social studies with the visual and performing arts to enrich students' learning…