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Kindergarten problem solving social studies scripts
First Thanksgiving Play - Readers Theater Script - Thanksgiving Activities
A short, interactive play about the Pilgrims will get all your students involved! Students will learn about the Mayflower, Plymouth, & Squanto. This is the perfect way to introduce students to the story of the 1st Thanksgiving. A two page script for you to narrate gives students cues when it's their turn to speak or act something out. There are 24 character cards. 12 are speaking roles and 12 are just acting roles so that even struggling readers can be involved in the play. You can add more
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K - 2nd
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Decades Themed Musical Performance Script for Elementary Students
This show is a time traveling musical history lesson!! The speakers’ script includes many facts about inventions and inventors of the 20th century and the musical performances will take the audience on a trip down memory lane.This performance package can be used by an elementary classroom teacher, a music teacher, a summer camp coordinator, or a drama program instructor.This show could be performed by anywhere from 25 to 100+ students depending on stage size.The length of the performance is appr
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K - 8th, Not Grade Specific
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Mindfulness: Scripts for Teachers BUNDLE
This resource is intended for teachers who want to introduce mindfulness into their classroom, but are not quite sure where to start. This Bundle contains 5 weeks worth of scripts (25 in total). SAVE 25% by purchasing as a bundle (one and a half weeks are free!)To buy scripts individually, click here:Week One: Mindful ListeningWeek Two: Mindful BreathingWeek Three: Mindful VisualizationsWeek Four: Dealing Mindfully with AngerWeek Five: Dealing Mindfully with WorriesIn addition to the scripts thi
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K - 5th
Patriotic Musical Program for Primary Grades
There's nothing better than hearing little voices singing patriotic songs! This program is appropriate for all elementary grade levels. Some have even used it for a school wide program! The first graders at my school have been doing this inspiring musical program for over 15 years! Not only will students be singing patriotic songs, but a script has been provided that gives many students the opportunity to speak into the microphone. The program begins with kiddos reciting Presidential quotes
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PreK - 6th
Patriotic Themed Musical Performance Script for Elementary Students
This patriotic performance is full of US facts and history! This performance package can be used to create a great culminating event for your Social Studies History and Government unit, or for a Patriotic Holiday show! Perfect for a Veterans Day or Presidents Day music program.Performance is so memorable for children! When you can connect a performance to academic content as this one does... they will remember it forever.This script is simple and versatile. It can be used year after year in diff
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K - 5th, Not Grade Specific
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8 Books to Teach Social Skills - Little Penguin Series
Using stories to teach social skills and character education is an effective way to introduce and explore SEL topics with young children.Character education is the foundation of a peaceful and productive classroom. Giving our students a strong foundation in social skills, coping skills, and character development is a gift that lasts far into the future! It also creates a classroom atmosphere of calm and peace that makes it much easier to teach and learn. That's what these 8 stories are all about
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PreK - 1st
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Circus Script, Songs, Costume Ideas, and Coloring Book
I have been performing a circus with my students for many years. My experience with this script has been with kindergarten only, but it can easily be adapted to preschool to second grade. We practice our circus during school hours. Because of that, our circus takes about a month to prepare. The circus performance itself takes 30 - 45 minutes to perform if all roles/acts are included. The script is easily adapted to removing performers and acts if time is a factor for you. It is also a fun back
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PreK - 2nd
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Autism Conversation Scripts Social Story Using Nice Words Not Getting My Way
Social scripting is an easy way to teach your students with autism social skills in a meaningful and functional manner. Have you heard how children pick up phrases they hear over and over again? Catchy sayings from television shows, commercials and songs often find their way into our daily language: I’ve fallen and I can’t get up; To infinity and beyond; This is Jake from State Farm; and I like to move it, move it. Obviously repetitive scripting embeds phrases and sentences into our daily la
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K - 3rd
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Social Stories for Special Education: Mini-Books {12 Customizable Stories!}
My Social Stories are by far my best selling products, so I thought I'd add some more in a new & different format! These stories are half-page booklets with cute pictures and fill-in-the-blanks to totally customize for your student. The basic language and sequence of my social stories is consistent, however you get to fill in some specifics for your own unique little learner!Each mini-book is 10 pages or less. Here are the topics covered!*Raising my Hand*Walking in Line*Following the Grou
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PreK - 5th
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Also included in:Â Social Stories Super Bundle! {65+ Stories for Students with Special Needs}
Medieval Themed Script for Readers Theater, Short Play or Puppet Show
Do you need a short versatile play that can easily include many children at varying ability levels? Do you need something that your speakers of other languages or your very shy kids will be able to participate in? Then this is the script for you! (...and there is SCREAMING... as you know all kids seem to enjoy screaming.)This script is about a scary looking but kind hearted dragon who only wants to win the acceptance of his neighbors. Originally written as a puppet show this script is very versa
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PreK - 5th, Not Grade Specific
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Also included in:Â Medieval Scripts for Readers Theater, Short Play or Puppet Show BUNDLE
Social Stories Taking Turns Sharing No Hitting Classroom Behaviors Autism Story
Many students face social challenges when participating in school including sharing and turn taking, hitting, shouting, sitting on the carpet, and working in groups. Discuss how to get along with others easily by reading detailed social narratives that focus on appropriate school behaviors for young preschoolers and kindergarteners as well as those with special education needs including autism. Social norms and manners are discussed throughout all of the books.This set of five social narrative
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K - 3rd
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Constitution Day Readers Theater
Learn about the American holiday Constitution Day, celebrated on September 17, with our script.Constitution Day Reader's Theater activities include:1 graphic organizer and/or activity1 ABC Order Activity1 full script in black and white with Character Cards and 5 speaking parts1 full script in color with Character Cards and 5 speaking partsFor a look at what is included in this set, please download the preview file.This is already included in our Informative Reader’s Theater Holidays from July to
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K - 2nd
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Also included in:Â Holidays July to December Readers Theater Bundle
Red Ribbon Week Morning Announcements
Are you looking for a script for students to read during the morning announcements for Red Ribbon Week? Each day, the students will talk about why it's important to stay bully and drug free.
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K - 9th
Problem Solving Wheel Autism
This allows for a variety of picture-based choices for students to use when they are frustrated or have a problem they need to handle.
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PreK - 12th
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Elementary "Time Machine" Problem Solving Prompt Cards
Students and teachers can use the "Time Machine" strategy product (aligned with "Conscious Discipline") to use while working through behavior problems or issues between students. Use the speaker and listener prompts, cards, and posters to help students work through problems independently.
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K - 8th
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FREE Art History Guided Lesson and Art Project - Whimsy Workshop
This free sample pack from the bundle of easy step-by-step guided art lessons:Art History For Elementary 1 - With Teacher ScriptsThis lesson explores the artist Ted Harrison's use of warm and cool colors as he paints in the arctic of Canada. The simple art project will create a stunning bulletin board display! As in my other art history lessons, there is a teacher script included, with questions embedded, to lead a discussion about art techniques, geography and famous artists! There is also a wr
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K - 7th
Also included in:Â Art Lessons & Art History | Art Lesson Plans for Elementary | Famous Artists
Mindfulness Bundle for Pre-K and Kindergarten
FINALLY! A Mindfulness program that works with young learners (ages 3-6)
This resource is intended for teachers of young students who want to introduce mindfulness into their classroom, but are not quite sure where to start. This Bundle contains 3 different ways to introduce mindfulness in a realistic, interactive way.
Part One: Mindful Moments- Scripts for teachers to have mindfulness mediations with their young learners. These are not 10 minute meditations, but rather "moments" that focus st
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PreK - 2nd
Social Story: Taking My Time
Social stories are a great way for students to practice behavior expectations through practice reading a story with "I statements" and visuals. Social stories are specifically a wonderful tool for children with Autism and are a great way to teach behaviors associated with social situations.
This social story focuses on the importance of slowing down and taking time to complete work accurately. It also gives strategies on how students can take their time and what to do when frustrated with work
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PreK - 5th
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Find your Creativity: 40 Art Lessons to Explore, Learn, and Treasure
Find your Creativity: 40 Art Lessons to Explore, Learn, and TreasureForty art lessons that even a novice teacher can teach and students will love. Based on the elements of art, this workbook provides a simple and easy way for you to incorporate art and creativity in the general classroom. Art teachers appreciate the easy format (as time is always an issue) and the lessons are great for leaving with substitutes. When completed as a whole, this makes a wonderful keepsake for your parents, as they
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PreK - 12th, Adult Education, Staff
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Mindfulness: Scripts for Teachers (Week One)
This is a set of 5 scripts that all focus on Mindful Listening. This resource is intended for teachers who want to introduce mindfulness into their classroom, but are not quite sure where to start. The packet includes a Mindfulness 101 info sheet and 5 scripts for guiding your students through a mindfulness meditation. Each script lasts 3-5 minutes, so it will work for all grade levels. In order to use this script you will need a mindfulness bell or a bell sound (there are many free apps you can
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K - 6th
Also included in:Â Mindfulness: Scripts for Teachers BUNDLE
Social Skills Story: Sometimes People Don't Follow the Rules
Social narratives are stories designed to help students better understand social situations and behavioral expectations. This visual social skills story helps students to know what to do if other kids are not following the rules. Some students get frustrated when rules are broken and take on the role of "rule police". This social story can help students to understand that when kids have a hard time remembering the rules, the teacher is there to help that situation, and they do not need to corr
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PreK - 3rd
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Community Workers: Readers' Theater, Non-Fiction Easy Readers & Vocabulary
This is a bundle on community workers that incorporates fiction, non-fiction and vocabulary development to deepen students’ knowledge about 10 different community workers. It contains: 10 readers' theater playsRoles for everyone, from emergent to fluent readers. Most of the roles are for beginning readers and those in transition heading towards fluency.Plays are focused on these jobs: chef, construction worker, doctor, engineer farmer, firefighter, police officer, plumber, teacher and vet.Plays
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K - 2nd
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Matrix Mind Stretch!: An ACT Matrix Workbook for Psychological Flexibility
This activity book is an innovative, engaging, and interactive approach to promoting psychological flexibility. Animated characters introduce readers to the Flex Folks with a loop around the basic form of The ACT Matrix. Ideal for all ages, and the perfect tool for engaging students, families, and groups in a process for mindfulness, social emotional learning, and executive functioning skills.The ACT Matrix is a visual process for sorting out 5 senses experiences and mental experiences. It was o
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PreK - 3rd
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25 Engaging Meditation Scripts for Young Explorers Ages 4-6 and Older.
25 Engaging Meditation Scripts for Young Explorers Ages 4-6. Digital Instant Download Thank you so much for checking out our store! Embark on a journey of inner discovery with our engaging meditation scripts tailored for young explorers aged 4-6. Through whimsical adventures and gentle guidance, children are invited to explore the magic within themselves. From enchanted forests to cosmic journeys, each meditation script sparks curiosity and imagination while nurturing mindfulness. Designed with
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PreK - 3rd
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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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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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