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Kindergarten social studies internet activities for Easel Activities
Who Am I? - Community Helpers Powerpoint Game #1
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
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Kindergarten Games Bundle
Community Helpers Workers Activities 1st Grade Kindergarten Social Studies
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
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PreK - 1st
Also included in: Kindergarten Math & Reading YEAR LONG BUNDLE 1300+ Pages
Map Skills Worksheet Me On The Map Activities First Grade Kindergarten
Get K-1 kids excited about map skills and geography with this hands-on social studies bundle. Includes neighborhood map activities, reading & following map directions, compass rose, map key, & Me On The Map activities kids will love!Take your students on a journey as they learn all about how to use maps! Students will have the opportunity to: make their own 3-dimensional mapsfollow a route through a neighborhood, a zoo, and help find a lost doguse a compass rose to follow directions on a
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K - 2nd
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Holidays Around the World Unit, Books, Research, Crafts
Holidays Around the World and Christmas Around the World is a great way to introduce your students to different cultural celebrations! This Holidays Around the World unit will take your class to 13 different countries! Distance learning? No problem! Digital holidays around the world options are included preloaded for Google Slides™ and Seesaw™! You can even spread this unit out through the year as holidays come up.You will begin by making your Holidays Around the World suitcase and passport. Thi
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K - 3rd
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National Parks Virtual Field Trip BUNDLE - Fun Friday Brain Break Activity
Take your students on a virtual field trip to 10 national parks! This bundle includes ten virtual field trips, one for each of the featured national parks. ⭐Internet access is required to use this resource.Each virtual field trip includes:A brief PowerPoint/Google Slides presentation (23-25 slides, including title page, section dividers, and numerous brainstorming slides):Basic information about the national parkLinks to 360° photos of 6 points of interest in the parkLink to explore a place in t
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K - 4th
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Australia: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous places, food, art, and the culture of Australia. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Australia. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete
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K - 6th
Also included in: Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Map Skills Digital Activities for Google Slides
Learning about map skills is super fun when using Google Classroom and Google Slides. In this resource, students have fun identifying, sorting and labeling maps, globes, landforms, bodies of water, cardinal directions and more! These activities can easily be separated and assigned over several lessons.Activities included in these Map Skills Google Slides:- Four slides introducing, sorting, identifying and recognizing uses for maps and globes.- Four slides introducing, sorting, identifying and la
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Map Skills Printable and Digital Bundle of Activities
US Government / 3 Branches / Election / Voting Unit - Differentiated Resources
This unit is perfect for your special education, elementary, or co-taught US History class. Topics covered are the three branches of government, important documents (Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights), political parties (Democrat and Republican), and voting. Perfect to prepare for a discussion about the upcoming election!
A WIDE range of resources allow for each learner to be successful at their own level and give multiple ways to learn.
Interactive Notes: 2 levels
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PreK - 12th
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7 Continents Virtual Field Trips Bundle
This BUNDLE includes 7 Virtual field Trips for your students, one to each of the 7 continents! Look at the previews for more detailed information about what each virtual experience includes!What Are You Purchasing? When you purchase and download this product, you will receive PDFs with clickable link to each Google Slides™ presentation. Once you click on each link, you will be directed to make a copy of the presentation in Google Slides™. You will also receive a printable scavenger hunt page as
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PreK - 3rd
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American Flag & U.S. Patriotic Symbols Virtual Field Trip Flag Day Memorial Day
Looking for an activity about the American flag & patriotic symbols? Let your students take a Virtual field trip using technology! Using this digital resource, your students will learn all about the Flag, Liberty Bell, Statue of Liberty, Bald Eagle, and Star Spangled Banner. It's a great way to supplement or give your students additional background for your Social Studies or Reading lessons. This google slides resource features two digital picture choice boards with over 20 links to engagin
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PreK - 2nd
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Peru: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Peru. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on the Amazon River, Andes Mountains, South American art, or Machu Picchu. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open
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K - 5th
Also included in: Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Kindergarten Science & Social Studies Curriculum BUNDLE
If you are looking for an all-in-one, easy prep way to cover your science and social studies standards for the year, while still engaging your students with reading and writing activities, then this is the bundle for you! Includes lesson plans and activities that provide a fun introduction to science and social studies concepts without being overwhelming for your little learners!Over 1,000 pages!***BONUS*** Most of these units also come with access to digital Boom Cards that will reinforce the c
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K
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-PS3-1
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, K-ESS3-1
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White House Virtual Field Trip, President's Day Activities, Google Slides
Looking for a fun way to engage students on Election Day or President's Day? Take them on a Virtual Field Trip to the White House that includes 10 fun presidential-themed activities for kindergarten or first grade students. Use the clickable Google Slide to display a fun White House backdrop that allows you to easily access the video and website links. Two versions are included, one with Youtube links and the other with SafeYoutube links.Through this Experience, Kids will enjoy:taking a White Ho
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Virtual Field Trips Set 2 for Zoom or Google Meet | Distance Learning
Amelia Earhart Build an Airplane READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity
Integrate STEM and Social Studies in your classroom during Women's History Month with this Amelia Earhart STEM Challenge! Travel through the skies with Amelia Earhart! Build an Airplane STEM Challenge is a fun and unique way to engage your students during Women's History Month. Teach students that anyone can be a successful pioneer in industry regardless of gender. Students begin the activity by reading about Amelia Earhart and learning vocabulary on different aspects of flight (thrust, lift, dr
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K - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
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Also included in: Women's History Month READ ALOUD STEM™ Activities BUNDLE #1
50 States of the USA Activity Bundle (Map and Flags)
Try it on EASEL! This resource includes a ready-to-use interactive activity students can complete on any device. This “50 States of the USA” activity includes fun worksheets for all 50 states, including Washington DC. Each activity aims to build and strengthen the following skillsets for Pre-K thru 1st Grade students.1. Trace it—Penmanship.2. Find it—Critical thinking and problem-solving.3. Color it—Creativity and fine motor skills. The activities also help familiarize young students with the US
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: USA State Symbols and Maps MEGA Bundle | Geography
Virtual Field Trip Day of the Dead Dia de los Muertos 1st Grade Digital Resource
⭐️Let’s all take a field trip! In this Virtual Field Trip for Kindergarten and 1st-grade, students learn about the Day of the Dead or Dia de Los Muertos! This virtual field trip contains video links, images, passages, and more. Students explore the Day of the Dead through multimedia and YouTube links. ⭐️This resource integrates a variety of skills. Students watch videos and read small blurbs to help them complete drag and drop activities with movable pieces about what is Day of the Dead is, why
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K - 2nd
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Presidents Day | Google Slides
This Presidents' Day Digital Activities Resource engages students in learning about Presidents' Day both in person or virtually via Google Classroom or via screen share in Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, or your preferred virtual platform. This no prep resource can be used for students independently, small group, or whole group. Included in this pack:Presidents' Day learning target slideAll About Presidents' Day What is Presidents' Day? slide When is Presidents' Day? slideWhat is a President
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PreK - 1st
Also included in: Winter Slides Bundle
India: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of India. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on India. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete pages
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K - 5th
Also included in: Asia (Bundle): An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Costa Rica: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about places, food, art, and the culture of Costa Rica. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Central America. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete
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K - 5th
Also included in: Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
Man Made and Natural Resources Sort Printable and Digital
Man-Made / Human Made Sort Sorting Worksheet: Printable and Digital VersionEngage students in exploring human-made and natural resources with this sorting worksheet, available in printable and digital versions.Save 30% when you buy Sort Worksheets BundleKey Features:Sorting Mat and Sorting Pictures Answer KeyGoogle Slides Digital VersionYou can use this resource for independent practice, assessments, math, or literacy centers. Explore More:Grammar SortsMath SortsSocial Skills SortsSeasonal Sorts
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Sort Worksheets Bundle Printable and Digital
A+ Statue of Liberty Labels
Here are two printable sheets for your students to use for labeling a the Statue of Liberty. You can choose whether to have your students cut and glue the labels, or write the labels in the boxes. This could be used when teaching about American symbols. Bundle and Save $$$:A+ Labeling Throughout The Year: Bundle PackPlease view the mini windows to the right, because the entire download can be seen there. I have included a Google Slides of the labeling sheet so that you can share this activity
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PreK - 1st
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Cardinal Directions Activities and Worksheets for Kindergarten and 1st
Are you looking for age-appropriate and engaging activities to help your little ones with learning about cardinal directions and map skills? I have some great printables for YOU! Check them out!In this download:Pg. 1 CoverPg. 2 Directions Pg. 3 Fish Swim (Follow Cardinal Directions to help the fish.)Pg. 4 Answer KEY Fish Swim (Follow Cardinal Directions to help the fish)Pg. 5 Seal Bubbles (Follow Cardinal Directions)Pg. 6 Answer KEYPg. 7 Treasure Search (Take the ship to a treasure.)Pg. 8 Treas
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PreK - 1st
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Remembrance Day Canada Bundle
Teach your primary students all about Canadian Remembrance Day with these engaging and varied activities. This bundle includes my best-selling Remembrance Day Canada mini-unit as well as my popular Poppy Shape Book and Write the Room resources. Save 20% with the bundle!INCLUDEDRemembrance Day CanadaStudent bookletWe remember: mini-bookColouring pages & poppy templatePrintables w/ answer keysGame & craftUseful linksWrite the Roompoppymemorialwreathsoldierveteranremembercrossceremonypeaced
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K - 2nd
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BACK TO SCHOOL BOOM CARDS ACTIVITY KINDERGARTEN GAME GOOD & BAD CHOICES SORT
GOOD CHOICES VS BAD CHOICES BOOM CARDS GAME (BACK TO SCHOOL ACTIVITIES K-2)This fun digital game is perfect for back to school and is specifically aimed to help kids identify good and bad choices. It contains 34 playable cards and could also be used throughout the year to reinforce good and bad choices. Kids have to look at each picture, determine if the action depicted is a good or bad choice and click the corresponding answer (thumbs up for good choice and thumbs down for bad choice). This
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PreK - 3rd
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