Social studies Innovator Course

Make history and civics click for every student—with creative strategies and classroom-ready resources that actually work.

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It’s free and takes 10 minutes

What you'll gain

Fresh ideas

Transform "History is just dates" into "Tell me more!" with engagement strategies that work Monday morning

Classroom-ready resources

Skip the prep work—grab standards-aligned resources for tomorrow's lesson

Show off your skills

Add a shiny new certificate and PD hours to your professional portfolio

“This will be great for new teacher training or with a department - get teachers excited at the beginning of the year”

Stephanie Conklin

Frisco ISD

“I liked this. It was quick and useful.”

Lisa Whiston

Derry Township School District

“I thought this was very well done! I loved how you provided examples but then gave us time to play around with the feature and even set it up so we can save it to our account.”

Ann Easter

Logansport Community School Corporation

“The course was very helpful and something I think a new social studies teacher using Wayground would greatly benefit from. I liked that it was useful to any grade level.”

Rodney Ferrell

Pike County Schools

“This is inspiring and very helpful! it can save time, assess student progress, and at the same time make lessons more engaging for students.”

Mrs. Toran

Rowland Unified School District

“Thank you for packing it with ready to use resources.I have been focused on "Wayground" is a review/assessment tool & needed a nudge to explore the lessons, etc”

Patrick Vernon

“A wealth of information! Really likes the links to actual resources for maps and CERs.”

Ashley Cain

El Dorado County Office of Education, Charter Alternative Programs

“The course was concise and to the point. I liked the self-paced aspect of it - allowed me to pause and return when needed. ”

Jennifer McKinney

Orange County Public Schools in Florida

Transform social studies with Wayground

This self-paced course packs creative activities, practical tips, and grab-and-go resources to help students actually enjoy connecting past and present. Plus, you'll earn PD hours and a certificate—because your time deserves recognition.

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Help every student find their
way in social studies

Turn timeline confusion into "aha" moments and passive memorization into active learning.

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