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2nd grade Autumn social studies resources on sale
Community Helper Hats
Community Helper Hats - Public Service Recognition Week - Local HerosUpdate! I've added an editable version too!These Community Helper Hats are in landscape format and measure 8.5 x 11. They are available in color or black and white. Students will color, cut and glue/staple the hat together. Let the children learn about our community helper roles with fun and creativity!Roles included are:Construction workerWaitressHousekeeperDetectiveFirefighterFishermanAnglerTour GuidePolice OfficerMailmanChe
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Holiday Hat and Crowns Bundle
Black History Month Activities Martin Luther King, Jr, Ruby Bridges and More
This Black History Month Activities resource includes FOUR complete resources bundled. The Martin Luther King Jr. - Martin Luther King Day set was added. Please see the individual previews to see what's in the entire bundle. All four resources found in the Black History category of my store are included. Please click the link to see each set - the individual sets have complete previews.Black History - Ruby BridgesBlack History - Rosa ParksBlack History - Martin Luther King JrBlack History - Jack
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K - 2nd
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Veterans Day Program Script School Assembly or Class Activity to Honor Veterans
Are you planning a Veterans Day celebration for your school this year? This Veterans Day program script will help you get started as you plan your Veterans Day program.Our school's Veterans Day program has been my absolute favorite event of the year for over fifteen years!I have found that a program that celebrates Veterans is one of our favorite activities to bring together community members of all ages and students in our school. I have used this script at our school-wide Veterans Day progra
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Citizenship - Being a Good Citizen
Citizenship activities! Perfect back to school ideas for citizenship; differentiated printable readers with comprehension activities. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆This is the FIRST book in a 2nd BUNDLE (now complete) of printable readers for guided reading. Link for the bundle is below. There is already one bundle which is complete - you can check it out here:BUNDLE 1 of Printable Readers☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆If you want to see the 2nd bundle which is a growing bundle:BUNDLE 2 of Printable Readers -
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1st - 2nd
Constitution Day Printable Reader with Comprehension
Constitution Day printable reader with two versions of the book for differentiation and three comprehension checks - one asking for complete sentence answers, one for them to circle their answers and a true/false response. There are also cute certificates - for completion of the book. Please preview to see the entire set.☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆This is the THIRD book in a 2nd BUNDLE (now complete) of printable readers for guided reading. Link for the bundle is below. There is already one bundle
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1st - 2nd
Social Studies Interactive Notebook Activities + FREE Spanish
This easy prep resource includes a wide variety of social studies interactive notebook templates. It includes cut and paste activities, foldables, tabs, doors, pockets, wheels and more. It´s great for supporting learning standards while building vocabulary and comprehension about the various academic topics. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads in a secure PDF fi
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Interactive Notebooks Bundle + FREE Spanish
Writing Prompt Task Cards Bundle
Back to School Writing - There are more than 250 writing prompt task cards plus recording sheets for most of them. This is your writing center for the year! Perfect for first grade and end of year Kindergarten. All sets have now been recently updated - more cards, recording sheets and fonts/graphics have been updated.☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆Set 1 Updated - Over the years I've had requests for slight modifications so I've included all those sets - there is one set asking for no specific number of
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K - 3rd
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Columbus Day Christopher Columbus Differentiated Printable Readers
This Columbus Day Christopher Columbus Differentiated Printable Readers set is the SEVENTH book in a 2nd GROWING BUNDLE (now complete) of printable readers for guided reading. There are two levels of readers which tell the facts of his life and journey. I added a page discussing his poor treatment of the natives who were already living there - in first grade language. While most agree celebrating Columbus may not be our objective, many schools still have this as part of their curriculum and thes
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K - 3rd
Ocean Animals Dot Markers Coloring Pages
Ocean Animals Dot Markers Coloring 11 Pages, NO PREP!The coloring pages measures 8.5” x 11” portrait.Includes pictures for many themes used in Early Childhood Education programs – holidays, seasons, vehicles etc.Dab on the spots with a circle /dot marker, bingo dauber, or similar.Can also use garage sale stickers, pasted collage material, or a finger dipped in paint etc.Useful for several developmental levels.Encourages development of hand-eye coordination, small muscle control, counting, vocabu
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PreK - 3rd
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Also included in: Dot Marker Coloring Pages Bundle
Fall Poems of the Week August & September Fluency Activities Poetry Lessons
Celebrate fall themes this August, September and October with these fun poem of the week resources. Students will be using fluency and foundational skills as they read and analyze 9 original fall themed poems. This Poem of the Week product focuses on building reading fluency, comprehension, and phonics skills.WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS FALL POEM OF THE WEEK RESOURCE?This bundle includes 9 original poems with blackline illustrations and color illustrations for fall and the beginning of winter. It ha
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Poem of the Week Seasonal Bundle, Fluency Activities, Poetry Lessons
Day of the Dead Activities Nonfiction Unit + FREE Spanish
Have fun learning about Day of the Dead (Dia de Muertos) with this easy-prep, nonfiction unit. It includes visuals, vocabulary cards, a nonfiction text, graphic organizers, close reading, math activities and more. It´s great for boosting vocabulary development and supporting literacy skills while learning about the topic. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads in a
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Nonfiction Unit Bundle + FREE Spanish
Fall Speech Therapy Boom Card WH Question Picture Scene Activity, ELL, ESL
This engaging fall speech therapy Boom Card activity features 20 real photo scenes with WH-question visuals. It's designed to teach vocabulary, pronouns, verbs, WH questions, Increasing MLU, expanding sentences, prepositions, and following directions. When you use real photos in your therapy sessions, you are bringing the best of current learning research and intuitive learning resources to your students, whatever their age or learning needs. These resources give your students a picture that t
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PreK - 2nd
Cesar Chavez Hispanic Heritage Craft Activity + FREE Spanish
Have fun learning about Cesar Chavez with this craft activity pack. It includes a craft guide, poster, graphic organizers and craft templates complete with a nonfiction text. The craft prints back-to-back on one sheet per student. They will read the passage, fill out the organizer and fold it. It's a great opportunity to also work on vocabulary building and reading comprehension skills. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURE
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1st - 3rd
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Literacy Centers for the Year First Grade Back to School
Literacy Centers! This back to school bundle is jam packed with all you need to easily run centers in your room. There are over 600 center activities, many with choices for differentiation. Written for first grade standards, but many SpEd, kinder and second grade teachers use it as well.Teresa Kwant and FirstGradeFunTimes have teamed up to bring you a FIRST GRADE VERSION of her popular Grab and Go Centers for Grades 3-6September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May
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1st - 2nd
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Fall Noun and Verb Sort (Parts of Speech Worksheets)
Noun Verb Cut and Paste Sort, JUST PRINT AND GO! No prep!Common core aligned to:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.1.BUse frequently occurring nouns and verbs.Contents:Noun, Verb posters2 sorting pages to choose from.Recording sheetsAnswer KeyThis hand-on packet focuses on sorting nouns and verbs. Great for small groups and independent study. All you need is glue and scissors!Thank you for stopping by!The Kinder Kids
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Parts of Speech Worksheets Cut and Paste GROWING BUNDLE
Fall Themed Following Directions Coloring Pack- Mixed directions
Target following direction skills in a fun and engaging way with these 10 Fall/Autumn themed coloring worksheets with mixed, multi-step instructions.All of the coloring pages are accompanied by a page of directions- students listen to the instructions and color the picture in accordingly- great for Speech and Language therapy sessions!This no prep, following directions pack contains 10 fall scenes- all in black and white (line art). There is one page of coloring instructions per scene.There is a
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1st - 4th
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American Symbols Differentiated Readers
American Symbols readers. Two versions for differentiation with three versions of a comprehension check - one asking for complete sentence answers and the other for them to circle their answers. A fun certificate of completion is also included. Please preview to see what's included. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆You can see the style and level for these books by grabbing the freebie Presidents' Day Reader CLICK HERE or grab the freebie Arbor Day Reader CLICK HEREBUNDLE of all readers at a discountCom
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Guided Reading Printable Readers with Comprehension Bundle
Christmas Around the World Passport Templates + FREE Spanish
This includes a passport template and 13 country stamps. During social studies time I set up centers or stations to represent the different countries. Students use these passports to "travel" from one country to the next. After each activity, they get to write the name of the country in their passport and paste a matching stamp on the page. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and appro
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PreK - 3rd
End of the Year Social Studies ABC book project--DIGITAL and PAPER-BASED
This project can be used in almost any grade level, and is ready to use!With this project, students will demonstrate their knowledge of grade level social studies and history topics, in an ABC Book format. This would make a great end of the year social studies project! With your purchase, you will receive two versions of this project: a pdf file for paper-based used, as well as an editable power point for digital learning use.Purchase includes:Version #1: Paper-Based PDFEnd of the Year Social S
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1st - 12th
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Dot Marker Coloring Pages Bundle
Bundle Dot Markers Coloring PagesThe coloring pages measures 8.5” x 11” portrait. Includes pictures for many themes used in Early Childhood Education programs – holidays, seasons, vehicles etc.Dab on the spots with a circle /dot marker, bingo dauber, or similar.Can also use garage sale stickers, pasted collage material, or a finger dipped in paint etc.Useful for several developmental levels.Encourages development of hand-eye coordination, small muscle control, counting, vocabulary, circle recogn
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PreK - 3rd
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Hispanic Heritage Month Poster with Quotes - Bulletin Board (41 figures)
The Hispanic Heritage Month Poster with Quotes packet is a collection of 41 posters that celebrate the contributions and achievements of Hispanic and Latino Americans throughout history. Each poster features a vibrant and colorful design that showcases an inspiring quote from a notable Hispanic or Latino figure, along with a brief biography that provides context for the quote.The packet includes posters featuring a wide range of Hispanic and Latino figures, including artists, activists, scientis
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2nd - 6th
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Spookley the Square Pumpkin Literacy, Writing, Language, Science, and Math
*FULLY UPDATED OCTOBER 2022*Spookley the Square Pumpkin, 170 pages, CCSSThis is a differentiated, cross-curricular companion to Spookley the Square Pumpkin, by Joe Troiano. It includes literacy, drama, writing, language, science, and math components.Purchase includes the following printable activities:Literacy:Cut and Glue Event Sequencing, RL.1.2, Worksheet A and answer keyCut and Glue Event Sequencing, RL.1.2, Worksheet B and answer keyEvent Sequencing Cards, RL.2.2, Color/Black and White/Ans
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K - 4th
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Earth Science worksheet: Label stages of the water cycle
Earth Science worksheet: Label stages of the water cycle2 VERSIONS OF WORKSHEET (Worksheet with a word bank & Worksheet with no word bank)Students have to label the stages of water cycle by looking at the diagram (Evaporation, Collection, Precipitation and Condensation)Students can color in the pictures they are doneWorksheet aimed at higher kindergarten/lower primary levelAnswer Key includedBoth PDF and Editable Word Versions included within the ZIP file
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K - 6th
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Chinese New Year 2024 Lunar New Year
UPDATED: Chinese New Year 2024 Lunar New Year (updated each year) differentiated printable readers with comprehension check and certificates of completion. Check out the New Year Crowns and Printables HERE. This is a BONUS book, added to the 2nd GROWING BUNDLE (now complete) of printable readers for guided reading. Link for the bundle is below. There are TWO bundles:BUNDLE 1 of Printable Readers************************************************************If you want to see the 2nd bundle which
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1st - 2nd
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Importance of learning social studies
Social studies offers valuable insights into history, geography, and much more. Social studies captivates students by providing them with perspectives from the past, present, and future, allowing them to understand history and navigate current events. It enables them to appreciate how previous generations have shaped their present reality. In essence, social studies opens their eyes to the vastness of life beyond their immediate surroundings.
Benefits of learning social studies
Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:
- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
- Evaluate information, analyze evidence, and make informed judgments about complex social, economic, and political issues
- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
By teaching social studies, teachers can help students develop critical thinking skills, foster civic engagement, and promote social awareness and responsibility.
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On TPT, social studies resources come in various formats, from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units. They can be used to enhance learning, assess a student’s mastery of social studies concepts, or to reteach a tricky topic. With plenty of TPT resources at your fingertips, teaching and learning social studies will be so much easier.
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If you’re a teacher or parent looking for printable or digital social studies resources, TPT has an extensive array of instructional materials for every learning need, topic, or grade level. Whether you’re teaching students about America’s democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, we’ve got you covered.
Social studies resources on TPT offer informative lessons, engaging texts, intriguing facts, interactive puzzles, and enjoyable trivia games. These grade-specific resources ensure that all students can access age-appropriate materials that stimulate their minds and enhance their creative thinking abilities.
For instance, first graders can explore worksheets on senses and emotions, followed by a coloring page featuring Harriet Tubman. Older students can test their knowledge with quizzes on statistics and capital cities, then delve into the history of the Underground Railroad through an informational sheet or enjoy a word search focused on civil rights leaders. With such a wide variety of subjects and topics covered, our social studies pages provide endless opportunities for students to explore the world in captivating ways.
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