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1st grade Back to School social studies games

Preview of Phonological & Phonemic Awareness Assessment + Intervention Activities BUNDLE

Phonological & Phonemic Awareness Assessment + Intervention Activities BUNDLE

Created by
Clever Classroom
Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Assessments and Intervention Activities Binder BUNDLE Science of Reading- digital downloadThis bundle includes the Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Assessment Binder and the Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Intervention Binder. Save 10% off the two resources when purchased as a bundle. Wait! Pay less, and get more!⭐⭐⭐ This bundle can also be found in our HUGE BUY IN - Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Membership BUNDLE with a special offer of $15 until
Preview of Kindergarten - Morning  Work Tubs - Bins - Back To School Fine Motor Activities

Kindergarten - Morning Work Tubs - Bins - Back To School Fine Motor Activities

Created by
Marsha McGuire
What's the difference between dreading morning arrival time and loving it? Morning Work Tubs! Engage your kindergarten students with these Back To School, fine motor-focused, morning work bins that explore new concepts and offer valuable practice through play for essential skills in both Math and ELA. In this set, you will find everything you need to organize, set up, and get started including over 30 activities.Why Morning Work:►keeps students engaged in meaningful activities►provides hands-on
Preview of Back to School Rules BIG BUNDLE | School Rules & Supplies | Good Choices

Back to School Rules BIG BUNDLE | School Rules & Supplies | Good Choices

This Back to School Bundle Includes How to Use School Supplies, School Rules Good Choices Sorts, and the Good Choices Thumbs Up and Yoga Games for School Rules and Supplies! It includes Digital Slides, Pocket Chart Sorts, Practice Sorts, and 2 Games for Classroom Rules, Procedures, and Expectations, and How to Use School Supplies. This set is perfect for back to school so that you can set those expectations early and practice making good choices! This set includes 9 School Scenarios (The Carpet,
Preview of Back to School First Week of School and First Day of School Activities

Back to School First Week of School and First Day of School Activities

First week of school activities and back to school activities for First Grade / Grade One / or advanced Kindergarten. These are great first week of school activities to start on the first day of school and to finish up throughout the first busy week of back to school! Start your back to school time with engaging activities! Read more below:If you teach second grade, try out the First Week of Second Grade PackSAVE time and money with the Back to School BundlePlease note, although there are over
Preview of Four Corners All About Me Brain Break

Four Corners All About Me Brain Break

Four Corners is a game that will get your students up and moving around as they get to know each other with "all about me" questions. This quick and low-prep activity is perfect for back-to-school, brain breaks, whole class rewards, classroom community building, or morning meeting activities. To Set Up:Label your corners with the included signs, or verbally designate the corners by the respective numbers.  Display the slides.Read a question and corner choices aloud, and then signal students to m
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 CVC Words Phonics Game for Beginning, Middle & Ending Sounds - Short Vowels

CVC Words Phonics Game for Beginning, Middle & Ending Sounds - Short Vowels

Created by
Pink Cat Studio
Practice beginning, middle and ending sounds for 150 CVC words with this fun and engaging digital phonics word work game. This game works well for both in-class and distance learning. Note: An internet connection is required to play this game because the game runs directly from the pinkcatgames.com website. AMAZING DEAL! With my One Year Digital Games Subscription you will have access to all of the games on the pinkcatgames.com website!For in-class learning you can:use the game as a digital lite
Preview of Classroom Memory Games | Morning Meeting Brain Breaks Activities

Classroom Memory Games | Morning Meeting Brain Breaks Activities

Created by
The Sassy Apple
Looking for an exciting and engaging activity for morning meetings, brain breaks, or Fun Fridays? Classroom Memory games are exactly what you need to give your brain a workout and improve your executive functioning skills. HOW THEY WORK:Just flash the classroom for a few moments and then test your memory by switching to the question page. It's quick, it's fun, and it's perfect for boosting those brain muscles!$$ GRAB THE BUNDLE and SAVE $$Practice⭐️ Attention to Detail⭐️ Focus⭐️ Vocabulary⭐️ and
Preview of Morning Meeting Games | Fun Friday Activities | Party Ice Breakers

Morning Meeting Games | Fun Friday Activities | Party Ice Breakers

Digital games are a great way to engage your students. These fun Google Slides activities can be used for virtual learning or as classroom games during brain breaks, morning meetings, or Fun Fridays! Get your students talking, moving, and laughing with all six of these engaging brain breaks, plus a bonus game! The SIX games (over 100 slides) included are: Guess the PictureThis or That Stand Up, Sit Down 20 GuessesWould You RatherStranded on an IslandBONUS FILE: Go Find It (scavenger hunt game!)
Preview of Minute to Win it Games - Class Rewards - End of Year Activities

Minute to Win it Games - Class Rewards - End of Year Activities

Looking for a quick, easy, affordable way to have fun and build classroom community with your students? Minute to Win It Games are great for back-to-school but can be used any time of the school year. Use them as a back-to-school activity or an end-of-the-year activity to celebrate and come together. They would also work great as a classroom reward or for a classroom party.All ages can play minute to Win It games. Spread them throughout your school day or play them all at once. Minute to Win
Preview of Editable Class Word Search Puzzle Templates- printable & digital

Editable Class Word Search Puzzle Templates- printable & digital

Updated 7/21/2020: This editable set of word search puzzle templates is perfect for back-to-school! Students will work to find their classmates' names within the puzzle. It's a great way for students to get to know one another and to recognize their classmates' names. Super simple but very fun. Students especially love finding their own name within the puzzle! The resource is includes both a printable and digital file for Google Slides. You'll add your students' names in the spaces at the b
Preview of Growth Mindset Back to School Activities

Growth Mindset Back to School Activities

These growth mindset activities include hands on activities that are great for back to school or any time of the year. Through this resource your students will become GROWTH MINDSET champions! What's Included:-directions-example pictures-suggested read alouds-Brain Craftivity (templates and blackline included)-4 different writing responses with 3 line options each (single, triple, and blank)Mistakes Make Me LearnI Have a Stretchy BrainI Have a Growth MindsetI Can Do Hard Things-Anchor Chart pie
Preview of Kindergarten NEW Math TEKS K.2BD: Number Puzzles (Numbers 1-20)

Kindergarten NEW Math TEKS K.2BD: Number Puzzles (Numbers 1-20)

These math number puzzles help kindergarten students instantly recognize numbers 0-20 in a fun way! They can be used in math centers (math stations), small group instruction settings such as guided math, or in tutoring or intervention. While these puzzles were designed for kindergarten, they can provide enrichment for budding preschool students and make a great back to school center for first grade students. This resource will keep you afloat because… ☑ These number puzzles were specifically d
Preview of First Day / Week of School Activities - Back to School Getting to Know You Games

First Day / Week of School Activities - Back to School Getting to Know You Games

Created by
Games 4 Learning
Welcome your students back to school with these fun 'getting to know you' activities. There are 7 printable board games and 15 game ideas that are ideal for the first days of school. These fun games will help you get to know your students and build a strong classroom community! SAVE WITH A BUNDLEBack to School Activities and Games Bundle - Get ready for the first weeks of school and Save with this math, literacy and games bundle that includes - Back to School Math About Me, Back to School Gettin
Preview of Four Corners Brain Break Bundle

Four Corners Brain Break Bundle

This bundle has 7 four corner PowerPoint presentations that can be used all school year long! They can be used as a quick and easy brain break or a class building activity. Four corners is a fun way for students to learn about each other, too! There are silly, serious, and make believe questions that will keep your students engaged. Each PowerPoint presentation has 15 slides. This is just enough to complete in one sitting, or to break it up into smaller chunks throughout the week. WHATS INCLU
Preview of First Day Jitters Book Activities {Back to School Read Aloud, Worksheets, Games}

First Day Jitters Book Activities {Back to School Read Aloud, Worksheets, Games}

***UPDATED to ALSO INCLUDE a 62 slide PowerPoint Show to use with the book First Day Jitters and all the printables!*** This back to school pack is PERFECT for the first couple weeks of school! This unit is centered around the mentor text First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg. After reading this story aloud to your students, have fun with the games, printables, activities and a PowerPoint show included in this download. Everything is ready to go!You'll find pre-reading activities, vocabulary, sto
Preview of Back to School Activities | Beginning of the Year Classroom Games

Back to School Activities | Beginning of the Year Classroom Games

Created by
Hollie Griffith
Get your students moving, having fun, and begin building your classroom community with these fun classroom games. You can use these slides in person or during your virtual meetings. PowerPoint and Google Slide versions are included. There are 50 slides included with each game! You probably won’t want to use them all at once, but they are great to pull out throughout the year to use as community builders. To use during a virtual class you will share your screen and students will use the included
Preview of Beginning of the Year Activities Back to School Speech Therapy Bingo Riddle Game

Beginning of the Year Activities Back to School Speech Therapy Bingo Riddle Game

Created by
Speech Sprouts
Welcome back to school activities with fun rhyming riddles! This first day of school game sneaks in making inferences, critical thinking, rhyme, and vocabulary too. With 30 boards, it’s perfect for your whole class, first day of speech therapy or a fun esl back to school activity your students will love.Easy to differentiate, this resource will become your favorite first week of school activities for kindergarten through 4th grade and beyond.You can use these beginning of the year activities in
Preview of Addition and Subtraction within 20 Math Game: Fun Back to School Review Activity

Addition and Subtraction within 20 Math Game: Fun Back to School Review Activity

Created by
Pink Cat Studio
This fun and engaging addition and subtraction within 20 digital math game will have your students begging to practice math! Students answer questions to earn dress up items to build a silly monster. They will create a different monster every time they play! Note: An internet connection is required to play this game because the game runs directly from the pinkcatgames.com website. AMAZING DEAL! With my One Year Digital Games Subscription you will have access to all of the games on the pinkcatgam
Preview of Morning Meeting Activities & Games

Morning Meeting Activities & Games

These Activities & Games for Morning Meeting are the perfect go-to for your classroom! Print, laminate, and put on a binder ring for convenient access.85 activities, songs, and games are included and are divided into sets for the beginning, middle, and end of the year.Includes the following:Page 2: How to Teach Activities and GamesPage 3: Side TabsPage 4: CoversPage 5-23: Beginning of the Year Activities & Games *Page 12-13: EDITABLE “I Have…Who Has” cards *Page 24: EDITA
Preview of Virtual Field Trip *Growing* Bundle! National Parks, Space & More!

Virtual Field Trip *Growing* Bundle! National Parks, Space & More!

Created by
Teach or Travel
ULTIMATE Virtual Field Trip *Growing* Bundle!12 trips and GROWING! This product will include all my future elementary field trips! Grab it now at the lowest price!! Bundle price will increase when new trips are added.⭐️NEW⭐️ MEMPHIS, TN Dr. MLK Jr. added 1/28/2024⭐️NEW⭐️ THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA added 5/22/2022 - Redownload to access!! Virtual Field Trips are an engaging activity for in person learning or online meetings. No matter the format of instruction, your students will be engaged! Use the
Preview of Interactive Game Bundle | Student Engagement

Interactive Game Bundle | Student Engagement

Created by
Joanne Miller
Bring excitement and engagement in your classroom with these three interactive game resources! Interactive Game BoardsBoost engagement and excitement with these interactive game boards using sticky notes. These 20 game boards can be used with any subject or lesson. They are perfect for review or test prep. Students can work as teams, partners, or as a whole class. Use your already printed worksheet or workbook and add these game boards to excite and motivate your students! This is the perfect wa
Preview of Back to School Activities and Games Ice Breaker Activities Team Building

Back to School Activities and Games Ice Breaker Activities Team Building

These Back to School activities are packed with ice breakers, team building games, goal setting, and bucket filler activity to establish a fun first week of school! ICE BREAKER ACTIVITIES:-Heads or Tails: students work in pairs to flip a coin and answer the heads or tails question cards to get to know their friends (NOW INCLUDES A PICTURE VERSION)-Trade Places: students line up on opposite sides of a piece of tape and move over the tape if they answer yes to the getting to know you question card
Preview of First Grade End of Year Activities Last Week of School Moving Up Day Review Game

First Grade End of Year Activities Last Week of School Moving Up Day Review Game

Created by
The Sassy Apple
This awesome PowerPoint game for 1st graders will entertain your students during that last week of school. With tons of interactive trivia questions plus opportunities to customize by adding your own favorites, this fun way to test knowledge promises an exciting end to a wonderful school year!*Perfect for Moving Up/Step Up day*"Who wants to be a 2nd grader?" will challenge your first grade students to see if they are ready for the next grade level! Your students will love answering the review qu
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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.

Teaching with social studies resources

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

What types of social studies lessons are available on TPT?

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.

How do I find social studies lessons on TPT?

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.