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Preview of All About Me Craft Kid - Back to School Activities

All About Me Craft Kid - Back to School Activities

This All About Me craftivity is so so CUTE! Kids and parents will love it. Great for All About Me Social Studies units, Back to School, or Open House.I like to use this craft at the beginning of the year. It's a fun way to get students excited about writing while allowing them to share about themselves and get to know each other.These are ADORABLE in the hallway during Open House.
Preview of Social Skills (SEL) and Character Curriculum Bundle for Little Learners

Social Skills (SEL) and Character Curriculum Bundle for Little Learners

Social skills (SEL) are essential skills that teachers need to teach just like they need to teach letters and sounds. It is a life skill! The social skills units in this bundle include tons of visual supports, classroom routines, social stories, songs, engaging activities, vocabulary building, booklists, specific SEL lesson plans, positive notes, and much more. Create a classroom community of confident students who can solve problems, follow rules and routines, be kind to others, have empathy to
Preview of Community Helpers Preschool | Community Helpers Kindergarten Unit | Worksheets

Community Helpers Preschool | Community Helpers Kindergarten Unit | Worksheets

Created by
The Brisky Girls
Community Helpers Preschool and Kindergarten! Community Helpers Worksheets and PowerPoint! This community helpers unit contains a 29 page PowerPoint and GOOGLE SLIDES with beautiful photos and clickable links. This pack also contains a class display with word/picture reference cards, hands-on community helper worksheets, and writing pages! Teacher Instruction Sheet included!Click on PREVIEW for a glimpse at all of the pages.New! More community helpers have been added for a total of 24 community
Preview of Articulation Activities Speech Therapy Say and Find

Articulation Activities Speech Therapy Say and Find

Created by
Speech Universe
Make articulation practice fun with these engaging, hands-on seek and find activities to work on all of your student's speech sounds! This set includes 24 different sounds with three pages of search and find activities for each articulation target. Quick and easy print and go make these articulation activities perfect for work during speech therapy sessions or to send home with students for extra practice!Students will love practicing their articulation words using these fun seek and find colori
Preview of Mega Fluency Packet | Stuttering, Visuals, Worksheets | Speech Language Therapy

Mega Fluency Packet | Stuttering, Visuals, Worksheets | Speech Language Therapy

Created by
Speechy Musings
This engaging resource targeting fluency and stuttering for speech therapy includes visuals, printables, homework, self-advocacy scenarios, handouts, informal assessment tools, and more!The speech tools targeted are: slow rate, full breath, pausing, stretchy speech, light contact and easy onset.This packet helps your students in identifying their speech into 1 of 3 levels: bumpy, using speech tools, or smooth.There are visuals for the following types of disfluencies: repetition, block, interject
Preview of Rainbow Classroom Job Chart

Rainbow Classroom Job Chart

Classroom job chart in a RAINBOW design made with little learners in mind! Use classroom jobs in your class to build a sense of community and give students some responsibility. This set will help you manage your classroom jobs. This has been designed to use a clip chart but can also be used in a pocket chart or placed on library pockets. ►►SAVE over 20% and buy the Rainbow Design Classroom Decor BUNDLE ►► This set is NOT editable. Included: 4 Classroom Job Headers to choose from. 52 Job C
Preview of Holidays & Christmas Around the World Craft & Activities Book for Kindergarten

Holidays & Christmas Around the World Craft & Activities Book for Kindergarten

Created by
Simply Kinder
Holidays & Christmas Around the World Craft & Activities Book for KindergartenGet this in a BUNDLE and save 50%Themed Learning Journal Yearly BundleIncluded in this download is:This Christmas Around the World unit is perfect for your preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade students. Each page represents a different country and has an interactive activity to match. Students will tape down pieces, cut and glue things in, or draw things you specify. (Or use the no cut and glue option whe
Preview of Big Picture Scenes: Wh- Question Cards +  BOOM Cards! + NO PRINT/Digital PDF

Big Picture Scenes: Wh- Question Cards + BOOM Cards! + NO PRINT/Digital PDF

Created by
Cat Says Meow
This product includes 44 printable cards, a new Boom Card* option, and a NO Print PDF option. I have also added a NEW set: Big Picture Scenes 2: Includes 18 new scenes, click here to view.Each card has a beautiful illustration and 5 to 8 questions, which include a mixture of: wh- questions, logical questions, inferences, predictions, and/or personal questions. See the preview for examples.The student is to verbally answer the questions.If you have any problems printing, try checking "Print As Im
Preview of Veteran's Day Writing Craft - Patriotic Activity

Veteran's Day Writing Craft - Patriotic Activity

This patriotic writing activity and craft makes a memorable pennant banner for service men and women in your community as we celebrate Patriot Day, Veteran's Day or any patriotic celebration. String the banner together and hang this craft in your classroom or send it off to those that help protect and defend our country. The pennants include a back side writing portion to write a letter or writing of your choice.Connect with Me!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativeclassroom/Facebook:
Preview of Listening Comprehension WH Questions

Listening Comprehension WH Questions

Created by
Speech Me Maybe
⭐️ Do your students need to work on listening comprehension from the most very basic level?⭐️ Listening comprehension can be SO hard for some of our students. By starting at the picture level, we can work our way up to short sentences and even paragraph comprehension!⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ PERFECT FOR STUDENTS WITH ASD OR ELL!!⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ This resource is a comprehensive product to elicit who, what, when, where questions within different levels. With this packet, you can take baseline data, track for progress mo
Preview of Who Am I? - Community Helpers Powerpoint Game #1

Who Am I? - Community Helpers Powerpoint Game #1

Created by
Teacher Gameroom
Community helpers games are great for teaching students about different community jobs. In this "Who am I" game, students must guess the community worker. There are 10 questions and you just click on each question to go to it. Each question has 3 clues and student have to guess which community helper it describes. Clues include tools they may use, what they do, and where they may work. Great for a whole class review or rainy day activity. Great for individual practice on the iPad! Extra licens
Preview of Community Helpers Thematic Unit: Activities and Printables

Community Helpers Thematic Unit: Activities and Printables

Let's meet the helpers in our community! This unit is filled with supplemental activities to engage your students as you explore the world of community helpers! In this unit, you will find: hands on activities, arts and crafts, song and game ideas, math and language arts printables, and so much more! Contains:1. Recommended Book List2. Word Wall {12 helpers: dentist, doctor, farmer, firefighter, police officer, mail carrier, teacher, construction worker, baker, judge, scientist, trash collector
Preview of Summer Olympics 2024 Summer Games Paris Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade

Summer Olympics 2024 Summer Games Paris Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade

Created by
Babbling Abby
The world will soon be buzzing with all things Summer Olympics as Paris, France prepares to host them in 2024! Your students will love these engaging activities that will better help them understand the different sports and athletes that are celebrated during the summer games. They'll even learn to draw Phryge, this year's mascot! The activities can easily be used with kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students. This is a Summer Olympics companion pack and is intended to be used alongs
Preview of Kindergarten Social Studies Curriculum Interactive Notebook Worksheets

Kindergarten Social Studies Curriculum Interactive Notebook Worksheets

High-quality and engaging social studies interactive notebook resources that are developmentally appropriate for kindergarten can be hard to find! Covering a wide array of social studies topics, this interactive notebook keeps kindergarten learning organized in one convenient location! This interactive notebook includes the following resources that are perfect for kindergarten:Over 100 interactive worksheetsSocial studies posters and sorts for whole-class instructionOver 130 vocabulary cards Thi
Preview of Bugs & Insects Theme Dramatic Play Activities Printables Preschool Pretend Play

Bugs & Insects Theme Dramatic Play Activities Printables Preschool Pretend Play

Transform your dramatic play center into an entomology lab or a bug & insects research lab. Create a play-based insect study with these easy to prep dramatic play printables and ideas. Create a fun way for your kids in preschool and kindergarten to explore science, math, and literacy, through pretend play.**I USED AN EASY TO READ FONT ON ALL OF THE PRINTABLES!**USE WITH THE FOLLOWING THEMES:bugs and insects themecamping themespring themegarden themeTHE FOLLOWING DRAMATIC PLAY PRINTABLES AR
Preview of Listen and Draw (Apply and Follow Step-by-Step Oral Directions)

Listen and Draw (Apply and Follow Step-by-Step Oral Directions)

Listen and Draw: a fun and engaging packet that gives students the opportunity to apply and follow step-by-step oral directions.View a detailed preview video HERE!What is the Listen and Draw packet?Thanks so much for viewing my Listen and Draw packet. This packet is designed to offer an engaging and FUN way to practice oral listening skills! Note: This is NOT a directed drawing packet and won't fit that need. The students will follow the teacher’s step-by-step oral directions to complete the she
Preview of Community Helpers Workers Activities 1st Grade Kindergarten Social Studies

Community Helpers Workers Activities 1st Grade Kindergarten Social Studies

Created by
Fishyrobb
This set of activities will help students understand workers in their community and the jobs they do. Includes workers, jobs and occupations, vehicles, and city services.Includes:Helpers and Jobs Sorting CardsMatch the picture of the worker with the correct name and job description. These work well as a whole group pocket-chart activity. Includes 26 cards.Workers, Vehicles, and City Buildings CardsThese make a fun matching activity for young learners or vocabulary development for your ESL/ELL st
Preview of Community Helper Hats

Community Helper Hats

Created by
The Kinder Kids
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
Preview of Question Formulation Visuals | Grammar, Syntax, Social Skills | Speech Language

Question Formulation Visuals | Grammar, Syntax, Social Skills | Speech Language

Created by
Speechy Musings
These WH question maps are perfect for students who need to work on grammar, question formulation, conversational turn-taking, or social language! The entire packet works wonderfully with students who use AAC devices, and the first level can be used easily with students who are nonverbal as they can point to the words to organize them into questions.This packet is divided into 2 sections which are leveled. Section/level 1 is the basic level and requires your students to rearrange given words int
Preview of Printable Chinese Dragon Puppet Craftivity Template - Chinese New Year Craft

Printable Chinese Dragon Puppet Craftivity Template - Chinese New Year Craft

Celebrate Chinese New Year with your students by making this wonderful Chinese Dragon Paper Puppet. Perfect activity for both small and large groups of kids.This activity is a great addition to Chinese New Year study in preschool, kindergarten, grade 1 and higher.This is a wonderful craftivity that is easy to make so it's perfect to do in the classroom.This puppet is also available in our pintable Character puppets bundleCelebrate or appreciate Chinese New Year.
Preview of Groundhog Day Pattern Hat

Groundhog Day Pattern Hat

Will your Groundhogs see their shadows? 2 pattern Gorund hog faces for the price of 1. Celebrate Groundhog Day with this simple to make Groundhog Day hat. Have the children act out whether or not, they too will get to see their shadows on Feb. 2. Have the kids color, cut, and you staple to a sentence strip. And off they go to look for their shadows.
Preview of Listening Comprehension with Pictured Answer Choices for WH Questions BUNDLE

Listening Comprehension with Pictured Answer Choices for WH Questions BUNDLE

Check for listening comprehension or reading comprehension with short stories given multiple choice picture answer options with this 40 passage bundle! This product is great for giving students a visual when answering WH questions and inferential questions (who, what, when, where, why and how). These story passages are no prep and were created for early elementary school (preschool, kindergarten, first grade) students. There are 3-4 questions following each passageThis product includes the follo
Preview of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Craft and Activities

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Craft and Activities

Are you looking for some fun activities to introduce Kindergarten and 1st Grade students to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr? I have developed this focus on how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a Peacemaker. We talk about the difference between a Peacemaker and a Peacebreaker. Then, students write about how they can be a Peacemaker. There are several engaging activities in this mini unit for you.Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Craft Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Writing PromptsDr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peacemak
Preview of Space Station Dramatic Play Printables Preschool Science Pretend Play for  Pre-K

Space Station Dramatic Play Printables Preschool Science Pretend Play for Pre-K

Transform your dramatic play area into a space station. Perfect for your space theme. Your little astronauts can learn science, math, and literacy through play-based dramatic play. Ideas for DIY pretend play set up are included. Many ideas for using the printables are included.**I USED AN EASY TO READ FONT ON ALL OF THE PRINTABLES!**USE WITH THE FOLLOWING THEMES:spaceastronautsTHE FOLLOWING PRINTABLES ARE INCLUDED:Printable bunting (full color and b & w options)Printable logos for uniforms,
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Find Social Studies - History resources | TPT

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.

Discover printable and digital social studies resources

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.

Frequently asked questions about teaching social studies

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There are many different types of history resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular social studies lessons include U.S. history, world history, ancient history, geography, civics, and government.

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Educators can save time preparing history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for social studies resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of social studies lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.