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Preschool social studies centers for Easel
Texas Mini-Unit
Great for Texas History units during the month of March, this 20 page unit supplement features worksheets for making your own Texas symbol booklet! Black line color and trace sheets are perfect for students in pre-k, kindergarten, and first grades.Contents:Texas Symbol Worksheets, Color and Trace Texas flag bluebonnet (flower) mockingbird (bird) pecan tree (tree) armadillo (small mammal) longhorn (large mammal) AlamoWord Wall words Word Find and Key Pecan count and color
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PreK - 2nd
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Spain Fact Booklet and Activities | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft
Visit Spain with your students with this fact booklet that contains a wide selection of fun activities. Draw a bull, bullfighter, Gaudí inspired buildings or decorate a stunning hand fan.This fact booklet on Spain is a great resource to use for a research project on countries around the world with your pre-k/kindergarten class and struggling first graders. Included in this product is a black and white informational book about Spain that can be used for independent reading as well as for guided r
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PreK - 1st
Also included in: Countries Fact Booklet Bundle | Crafts | Comprehension | Writing
Egypt Fact Booklet and Activities | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft
Egypt with its fascinating history, famous landmarks and hieroglyphs capture your students' interest as soon as they start exploring this fact booklet. Packed with engaging activities that will make a great display in your classroom.This fact booklet on Egypt is a great resource to use for a research project on countries around the world with your pre-k/kindergarten class and struggling first graders. Included in this product is a black and white informational book about Egypt that can be used f
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PreK - 1st
Indigenous Americans of Long Ago Fact Booklet | Comprehension | Craft
Learning about the lives of Indigenous Americans is fascinating, and students love to read about their rich culture. This engaging fact booklet provides a wonderful starting point for independent research into their history from long ago. This non-fiction book on Indigenous Americans is a great resource to use for doing a research project on historical people with your pre-k/kindergarten class. Included in this product is a black and white informational book, a worksheet for note-taking and two
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PreK - 1st
Castles Fact Booklet | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft
Kids are fascinated by castles and they will love reading about life in these magnificent old buildings. Our fact booklets offer kids wonderful opportunities to use their research skills as well as imagination to write and draw.This non-fiction book on castles is a great resource to use for doing a research project with your pre-k/kindergarten and first grade class. Included in this product is a black and white informational book about castles, a worksheet for note-taking and the research form
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PreK - 1st
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George Washington Fact Booklet | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft
President’s Day is celebrated in honor of George Washington. Help your students to get ready for this day and learn about our first president’s interesting life. This non-fiction book on George Washington is a great resource to use for doing a research project on historical people with your Pre-k/kindergarten class and a first grade class that struggles. Included in this product is a black and white informational book about Mr. Washington a worksheet for note-taking and two types of research for
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PreK - 1st
Also included in: President's Day Activity Bundle | Crafts | Comprehension | Writing
Veterans' Day Write the Room - Write the Room Veteran's Day
Looking for a Veterans Day write the room activity? This interactive resource is perfect for preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, and homeschool. The resource is low-prep; all you have to do is print, cut, and hang the cards around the classroom or in the literacy center. This differentiated activity will help teach students thematic vocabulary and will improve their handwriting skills.This Veterans' Day Write the Room Includes:10 Picture/ Word Cards in both color and black + white4 diff
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Write the Room Bundle
4th of July Dot Marker | American Flag Dot Marker, Do-A-Dot, Dot Art
4th of July Dot Marker | American Flag Dot Marker | Do-A-Dot | Dot ArtCelebrate the 4th of July with the "American Flag Dot Marker" activity! This engaging printable is perfect for young artists and a great addition to any Independence Day-themed unit or study. Kids can use dot markers to create vibrant and patriotic designs on the American flag. It's a fantastic way to foster fine motor skills while getting creative with colors and patterns. Let your imagination soar as you decorate the flag wi
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PreK - 3rd
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Abraham Lincoln Fact Booklet | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft
This resource was created to inspire students to learn about Abraham Lincoln and to help them conduct research into his fascinating life. Explore historical events and prepare your students for President's Day celebrations. This non-fiction book on Abraham Lincoln is a great resource to use for doing a research project on historical people with your Pre-k/kindergarten class. Included in this product is a black and white informational book about Mr. Lincoln, a worksheet for note-taking and the re
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PreK - 1st
Also included in: President's Day Activity Bundle | Crafts | Comprehension | Writing
Election Day Fact Booklet | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft
Help your students gain an understanding of the importance of election day. Engage students by providing them with this fact booklet to help them grasp what adults are talking about!This non-fiction book on Election Day is a great resource to use when discussing and studying about our government with your pre-k/kindergarten class. This is NOT about a particular election year but simply about the concepts of: voting, candidate, election, ballot and other election terms.Included in this product i
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PreK - 1st
Farmers (Preschool and Kindergarten) (Distance Learning)
This packet is all about farmers and farming. It is a NO PREP packet of original informational text designed for preschoolers and kindergarteners who are in their learning environment at home or at school. Farmers are one of our most important community workers. Learning about farmers’ important contributions to our communities and the world is essential to our young students. This highly visual packet filled with real life photos are sure to engage and motivate understanding in our kiddos. It i
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PreK - K
Also included in: November Literacy Bundle (PreK & Kdg) (Distance Learning)
Long Ago and Today Cup Sort
This Long Ago and Today Cup Sort is a great center activity that students can use as they learn about how life has changed over time. They can easily relate to the different toys and they will have fun seeing how toys have changed. This sorting activity can be a useful addition to your Long Ago and Today unit. This game is a very simple sorting game in which students simply decide if the toy is from long ago or today and then place the cards in the correct cup. I’ve also included a sorting mat t
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PreK - 1st
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Texas State Symbols Write the Room - Texas Write the Room
Texas Symbols Write the Room is a great way to get students interactively practicing in letter recognition. Teach your students thematic vocabulary with Texas themed Write the Room. This resource is engaging and helps make fine motor skill practice fun! Use this product during whole group, small group, or in the literacy center. This activity is low prep.Need more Texas themed activities? Click here.⭐️⭐️⭐️Click here for the entire Write the Room Bundle! ⭐️⭐️⭐️This resource contains 10 pages of
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Write the Room Bundle
Donut Shop (money, addition, and subtraction)
Ready to set up shop in your classroom? Get started with an engaging donut shop activity! Students stuck at home for distance learning? Challenge them to set up their own donut shop at home.This fun product can be used in many different ways! 1) There are 2 different menu versions. One with the prices and one without prices. If you select the one without prices, hang the different food cards around the room. Students can practice their coin counting abilities. 2) After students complete the men
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PreK - 4th
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Needs and Wants - Standards Based -NEW UPDATES
NEW UPDATES: INCLUDES INFO ON BASIC HUMAN NEEDS. ALSO INCLUDES SECTION ON HOW TO GET OUR NEEDS AND WANTS (ECONOMICS).Teach your students about needs and wants with this versatile activity. Easy to make. This product is adaptable to different skill and grade levels. Excellent for special education task boxes and ELL students.PRODUCT INCLUDES: 2 formats for booklet: full page and half page36 picture cards of needs and wants - 2 sizessorting matsorting title cards2 sizes question cards - 8 questi
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Economics - STANDARDS BASED
Positional Words: Where is Buddy? - Standards Based -EXPANDED
EXPANDED TO INCLUDE DIFFERENT SIZES PICTURE CARDS, ORDINAL POSITONS, WORKSHEETS, AND TAKE HOME BOOK.CAN BE USED FOR SOCIAL STUDIES OR MATHUse this interactive and fun way to teach positional words. Use vocabulary cards to teach concepts. Excellent for use with special education students in all grades and ELL students.POSITIONAL WORDS COVERED:abaoveafterbeforefarleftnearnext torightinoutoverunderfirstsecondthird fourthfifth PRODUCT INCLUDES:-2 formats for booklet: full page and half page-2 size
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PreK - 1st
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HY001 (PDF): Medieval Period\Middle Ages (3 part cards) (14pgs)
I sell my files on TPT but also sell the completed, ready to use material on my website so come check it out if you don't have the time!you can get the ready made on my site:https://tlc-montessori-materials-and-more.myshopify.com/products/hy001-medieval-times-middle-ages-3-pt-cardsI offer this product and MANY MORE at GREAT prices and FREE USPS PRIORITY SHIPPING (in US only) on orders over $25!!!See them all on my SHOPIFY website: https://tlc-montessori-materials-and-more.myshopify.com/or you ca
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PreK - 3rd
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Famous American-Writing Prompts for Reports and Research
Social Studies-Famous AmericansUS HistoryDifferentiated Writing Prompts For:George WashingtonAbraham LincolnGeorge Washington CarverBen FranklinMLKPocahontasRuby BridgesRosa ParksVenn Diagram Included- Compare Two Famous AmericansK-2nd GradeUse For:HomeworkWriting CentersResearch AssignmentWriting ReportsWriting PromptsWriting CentersSocial Studies CenterChoice Board AssignmentAmerican HerosUS History-Famous AmericansCould Be Use For:Presidents' DayWoman's HistoryBlack History
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PreK - 2nd
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President's Day Emergent Reader And Game
Your students will love learning about Presidents Washington and Lincoln. The 7 page emergent reader is full of common sight words which helps build reading confidence with young readers. The emergent reader compares some fun facts about the two presidents. Students love the Presidents board game. It is played as a "three in a row/ win game".Each student has a game board. The players take turns drawing a president card from the stack of cards. The first player to get "three in a row" wins!
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Kindergarten And First Grade Literacy Activities Mega Bundle
Community Helper Resource Packet
This Community Helpers packet is a resource to help students learn about the people in our community. It is a resource for getting students thinking and talking about these people's jobs and how their work affects our lives. Includes- 15 Community Helper Cards along with a blank Community Helper page- 12 pairs of Community Helper Matching Cards- 14 Community Helper Speaking Sticks- 16 page Community Helper book - 2 writing pages (one with double lines and one with single lines)- 14 Community Hel
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Community Helper Bundle
4th of July Write the Room
Write the Room Independence Day is perfect for allowing students to practice their writing and handwriting skills. Students will be up out of their chair for this activity which makes Write the Room Independence Day very engaging. Use this resource as a whole group activity or use it as a station.⭐️Check out the entire Write the Room Bundle HERE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Need more Independence Day activities? Click here. ⭐️⭐️⭐️This product includes 3 sets of 10 picture/ word cards in color and black and white opt
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PreK - 1st
Also included in: Write the Room Bundle
Community helpers | Firefighter Label | Fire Safety
Community helpers | Firefighter Label | Fire SafetyFirefighting equipment for children is a worksheet that is designed to educate young students about the tools and gear used by firefighters to protect communities from fires. This information can be used in the classroom to teach children about fire safety and the importance of firefighters in keeping their communities safe.About this Worksheet 10 pages PDF+Easel:Firefighter's gearMatching each pictureFill in the missing letters A, E, I, O, and
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PreK - 3rd
Also included in: Community Helpers Coloring Page | Community Helpers- Poster, Flashcards
American Symbols Write the Room - Symbols of America Write the Room
American Symbols Write the Room is a great way to get students interactively practicing in letter recognition. Teach your students thematic vocabulary with American Symbols themed Write the Room. This resource is engaging and helps make fine motor skill practice fun! Use this product during whole group, small group, or in the literacy center. This activity is super low prep, all you need to do is print!Need more American Symbols activities? Click here.⭐️⭐️⭐️Click here for the entire Write the R
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Write the Room Bundle
Community Helpers - Standards Based
UPDDATED AND EXPANDED! SEE PRODUCT INCLUSION BELOW. Teach Community Helpers with this product that allows for a variety of activities. Now includes description of community helpers. Adaptable to various levels and grades. Easy to make. Excellent for special education task boxes. One community helper per page to allow you to select which ones are appropriate for your grade level.PRODUCT INCLUDES: Full page or half page booklet.Picture cards of community helpers4 different sorting activities
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PreK - 1st
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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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