Explore Elementary Programs
TCI’s K-5 social studies textbooks and curriculum are thoughtfully designed with engaging activities, ELA integration, and easy-to-use materials. Review correlations
Social Studies Alive! My School and Family
Social Studies Alive! My Community
Social Studies Alive! Our Community and Beyond
Social Studies Alive! Regions of Our Country
Social Studies Alive! America’s Past
Social Studies Alive! The Western Hemisphere
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Engage All Learners
See how TCI engages all learners and provides comprehensive teacher support to Bring Learning Alive! in elementary classrooms.
ELA Integration
Social Studies Alive! integrates reading and writing to help students develop language arts skills. Explore ELA support
Informational Texts and Primary Sources
From vibrant informational text to thought-provoking primary sources, each lesson has many opportunities to practice reading.
Unit Inquiry Projects
Each unit includes an Inquiry Project where students research a compelling question and use evidence from the reading to write an argument.
Social Studies Stories
The unit’s Social Studies Stories explore different perspectives, literature, primary sources, and biographies.
Many Ways to Assess
Formative and summative assessments are woven throughout every TCI lesson and reading, including creative processing assignments, lesson games, and TCI’s customizable tests.
Support for All Learners
TCI’s programs include a number of reading tools, strategies, and activities to provide extra support for students. Explore English language support
Built-In Reading Support
Tools like differentiated reading levels, text-to-speech, main ideas, and highlighting provide extra reading support. Students can build their vocabulary with checks for understanding and vocabulary cards.
Spanish Immersion
TCI’s programs are available in English and Spanish to support dual immersion classrooms and English Learners.
Differentiating Instruction
Each lesson includes adjustments to support English Learners, Learners with Special Education Needs, Learners Reading and Writing Below Grade Level, and Advanced Learners.
Teacher Support
Planning Tools
TCI makes your life easier with comprehensive teacher support, including pacing guides, enhancing learning, and differentiating instruction.
Professional Development
TCI is a supportive partner for teachers and provides live and self-paced professional development where you can earn certificates.
Seamless Tech Integrations
Rostering + Learning Management Systems
Our digital platform integrates seamlessly, allowing you to stay connected with your students. Explore our LMS integrations.
