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Preview of Turkey Bulletin Board | Thanksgiving Bulletin Board | November Bulletin Board

Turkey Bulletin Board | Thanksgiving Bulletin Board | November Bulletin Board

If you are looking for a fun Thanksgiving craft that doubles as a beautiful Thanksgiving bulletin board perfect for November, you have found it! I love that this display uses the student's pictures because -- #classroomcommunity :) -- You can also pair this with a favorite Thanksgiving or Turkey-themed book for an exciting November lesson for your students. There are so many ways you can use the included Thanksgiving activity. For example, you can read the book, “How to Catch a Turkey,” and then
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 Thanksgiving Ready, Set, Print ELA and Math (Thanksgiving Activities)

Thanksgiving Ready, Set, Print ELA and Math (Thanksgiving Activities)

Thanksgiving Math, Reading and Writing Practice Thanksgiving Activities with a November theme for primary grades - over 70 pages to print and go! Please download the preview to see the entire packet.☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆Check out the other sets available including the money saving bundle.Ready, Set, Print! BundleShort Vowels Ready, Set, Print!Long Vowels Ready, Set, Print!Blends Ready, Set, Print!Back to School Ready, Set, Print!October Ready, Set, Print!November Ready, Set, Print!December Re
Preview of Black History Month Activities Martin Luther King, Jr, Ruby Bridges and More

Black History Month Activities Martin Luther King, Jr, Ruby Bridges and More

This Black History Month Activities resource includes FOUR complete resources bundled. The Martin Luther King Jr. - Martin Luther King Day set was added. Please see the individual previews to see what's in the entire bundle. All four resources found in the Black History category of my store are included. Please click the link to see each set - the individual sets have complete previews.Black History - Ruby BridgesBlack History - Rosa ParksBlack History - Martin Luther King JrBlack History - Jack
Preview of Citizenship - Being a Good Citizen

Citizenship - Being a Good Citizen

Citizenship activities! Perfect back to school ideas for citizenship; differentiated printable readers with comprehension activities. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆This is the FIRST book in a 2nd BUNDLE (now complete) of printable readers for guided reading. Link for the bundle is below. There is already one bundle which is complete - you can check it out here:BUNDLE 1 of Printable Readers☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆If you want to see the 2nd bundle which is a growing bundle:BUNDLE 2 of Printable Readers -
Preview of November Thanksgiving Turkey & More Close Reading Passages w/ CCSS Questions

November Thanksgiving Turkey & More Close Reading Passages w/ CCSS Questions

Created by
247 Teacher
Informative, Relevant, Engaging, and Meaningful Reading!Titles:All About TurkeysAll About NovemberHappy Veterans DayThe PilgrimsThanksgiving Then and Now• • • Click here to see the 20 passage November Unit this mini pack is in. • • •*** 3 pages of questions per passage (4-6 questions on each page) * 1st Question Page: Key Ideas and Details (Addresses RI.1, RI.2, RI.3) * 2nd Question Page: Craft and Structure (Addresses RI.4, RI.5, RI.6) * 3rd Question Page: Integration of Knowledge an
Preview of Constitution Day Printable Reader with Comprehension

Constitution Day Printable Reader with Comprehension

Constitution Day printable reader with two versions of the book for differentiation and three comprehension checks - one asking for complete sentence answers, one for them to circle their answers and a true/false response. There are also cute certificates - for completion of the book. Please preview to see the entire set.☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆This is the THIRD book in a 2nd BUNDLE (now complete) of printable readers for guided reading. Link for the bundle is below. There is already one bundle
Preview of Social Studies Interactive Notebook Activities + FREE Spanish

Social Studies Interactive Notebook Activities + FREE Spanish

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
This easy prep resource includes a wide variety of social studies interactive notebook templates. It includes cut and paste activities, foldables, tabs, doors, pockets, wheels and more. It´s great for supporting learning standards while building vocabulary and comprehension about the various academic topics. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads in a secure PDF fi
Preview of January Themed Close Reading Passages Common Core multiple choice T or F & More

January Themed Close Reading Passages Common Core multiple choice T or F & More

Created by
247 Teacher
NON-FICTION INFORMATIONAL TEXTS:20 Passages written at 4 Levels + 10 Activities: Multiple choice, True and False, Matching, & Reading Comprehension Pages: Key Ideas and Details, Craft and Structure, Integration of Knowledge and Idea Digital Resources & pdfs. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th grade Homeschoolers Special Education Tutoring and Sub Plans>> All About January >> New Year’s Resolutions >> New Year’s Day >> Emancipation Proclamation >> Alaska Becomes a State
Preview of A Little SPOT of Feelings Worksheet

A Little SPOT of Feelings Worksheet

Love the book by Diane Alber as much as I do but don't know what activity to pair with it? Check this out! ↠ All the spots lost their colors and it's up to your students to not only remember the colors but judge them by the looks on their faces! Can they remember what each one is called and what color goes with what face? This is a great worksheet to work through together and quiz with!Answers just in case needed: ↠ Top from left to right - Love (pink), Confidence (orange), Anxiety (gray)
Preview of Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Kit |  Retro November Bulletin Kit

Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Kit | Retro November Bulletin Kit

All the thankful vibes are coming your way in this Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Kit! ☮️You are going to love this Retro Thanksgiving Bulletin Board Display & your students are going to love seeing this little guy on your bulletin boards. You could even use him for fun writing assignments or paired with a disguise a turkey activity! I'm all about purposeful classroom decor that also supports learning! Each piece prints on a regular-sized, 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper. (I always suggest card stock.)
Preview of Cesar Chavez Hispanic Heritage Craft Activity + FREE Spanish

Cesar Chavez Hispanic Heritage Craft Activity + FREE Spanish

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
Have fun learning about Cesar Chavez with this craft activity pack. It includes a craft guide, poster, graphic organizers and craft templates complete with a nonfiction text. The craft prints back-to-back on one sheet per student. They will read the passage, fill out the organizer and fold it. It's a great opportunity to also work on vocabulary building and reading comprehension skills. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURE
Preview of 2nd Grade Careers, Biographies, Weather Biomes & More Close Reading Passages

2nd Grade Careers, Biographies, Weather Biomes & More Close Reading Passages

Created by
247 Teacher
Careers, Biographies, Weather Biomes Common Core AlignedThis product is to be used for supplementing Close Reading, guided reading, standards based assessments, and/or week-long tutoring, sub plans, or homework! 40 Passages with 5 Activities for Each Passage>> Firefighters>> Police Officers>> Journalist>> Teachers>> Computer Tech>> Construction Worker>> Judges>> Meteorologist>> Paleontologist>> Waste Collector>> Gardener>>
Preview of November Quick Writes Thanksgiving Activities

November Quick Writes Thanksgiving Activities

We use these November Quick Writes Thanksgiving Activities writing prompts as weekly quick writes for morning work. After we spend some time working on answering in complete sentences, students are able to write one or two sentences to quickly respond to the prompts. Students get these on Monday and keep them in their writing folders. I collect them on Friday. They keep a writing rubric in their writing folders so they know what I am looking for and what will be graded each month.There’s als
Preview of Thanksgiving Turkey & More 20 November Themed Leveled Passages CCSS aligned

Thanksgiving Turkey & More 20 November Themed Leveled Passages CCSS aligned

Created by
247 Teacher
All About NovemberBasketball DayElection DayHappy Veterans DayLewis & ClarkThe PilgrimsAll About TurkeysSquantoCornucopia of HarvestPlymouth RockThe MayflowerWampanoagThanksgiving: Then & NowThanksgiving Traditions & FoodAll About ThanksgivingDaniel BooneElizabeth Cady StantonMark TwainMarie CurieHow's the Stuffing?20 Passages written at 4 Levels + 7 Activities for Each Reading Comprehension Passage Digital Resources & pdfs. 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th grade Homeschoolers and Special
Preview of Producer and Consumer Sort Worksheet Distance Learning

Producer and Consumer Sort Worksheet Distance Learning

Producer and Consumer SortThis resource has the following:An Anchor chart1 sorting sheet with pictures1 answer key(It's in color and black and white)Great for review, test prep, centers, homework or group work.Learners of the World
Preview of Earth Science worksheet: Label stages of the water cycle

Earth Science worksheet: Label stages of the water cycle

Created by
Science Workshop
Earth Science worksheet: Label stages of the water cycle2 VERSIONS OF WORKSHEET (Worksheet with a word bank & Worksheet with no word bank)Students have to label the stages of water cycle by looking at the diagram (Evaporation, Collection, Precipitation and Condensation)Students can color in the pictures they are doneWorksheet aimed at higher kindergarten/lower primary levelAnswer Key includedBoth PDF and Editable Word Versions included within the ZIP file
Preview of American Symbols Differentiated Readers

American Symbols Differentiated Readers

American Symbols readers. Two versions for differentiation with three versions of a comprehension check - one asking for complete sentence answers and the other for them to circle their answers. A fun certificate of completion is also included. Please preview to see what's included. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆You can see the style and level for these books by grabbing the freebie Presidents' Day Reader CLICK HERE or grab the freebie Arbor Day Reader CLICK HEREBUNDLE of all readers at a discountCom
Preview of Christmas Around the World Passport Templates + FREE Spanish

Christmas Around the World Passport Templates + FREE Spanish

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
This includes a passport template and 13 country stamps. During social studies time I set up centers or stations to represent the different countries. Students use these passports to "travel" from one country to the next. After each activity, they get to write the name of the country in their passport and paste a matching stamp on the page. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and appro
Preview of Hispanic Heritage Month Poster with Quotes - Bulletin Board (41 figures)

Hispanic Heritage Month Poster with Quotes - Bulletin Board (41 figures)

The Hispanic Heritage Month Poster with Quotes packet is a collection of 41 posters that celebrate the contributions and achievements of Hispanic and Latino Americans throughout history. Each poster features a vibrant and colorful design that showcases an inspiring quote from a notable Hispanic or Latino figure, along with a brief biography that provides context for the quote.The packet includes posters featuring a wide range of Hispanic and Latino figures, including artists, activists, scientis
Preview of 200+ Paragraphs for Centers Morning Work Sub Plans 1st-3rd Grade PDFs & Google

200+ Paragraphs for Centers Morning Work Sub Plans 1st-3rd Grade PDFs & Google

Created by
247 Teacher
200+ pages of paragraph writing prompts to use within content areas, homework, morning work, and/or as exit tickets to check for understanding. Use in centers or for substitutes.So that you, the teacher, could regulate the specifics of the content of the paragraphs pages have simple prompts reading “Write a paragraph about…” or picture only. This is a zipped file with 210 pages and 201 paragraphs to be written by students. GOOGLE SLIDES Link available for Google Classroom.Topics Include: All Ab
Preview of American Heroes/Inventors Close Reading: Text Evidence, HW, Assessment & More}

American Heroes/Inventors Close Reading: Text Evidence, HW, Assessment & More}

Created by
247 Teacher
********Google Slides™ and PDFs Included:You have Full Permission to Modify for your students. It’s yours- ENJOY! ********You must have a Google™ account to download this product, HOWEVER, You can still purchase to download the PDF to use on your platform********It has been requested by many teachers to place on Google so they can share it for Distance Learning. You are free to create a Google Slides, Doc, etc. or use and modify it with ANY other digital platform. Questions: jharrod@247teacher.u
Preview of Rosa Parks Black History Month Activities

Rosa Parks Black History Month Activities

There are several versions of a Black History Month Activities printable reader about Rosa Parks as well as many writing activities. Please preview and you will see what's included. Updated 1/6/17 - download again to get the updates.Please preview to see the entire set for Black History which focuses on Rosa Parks.Rosa Parks Black History - printable booksRosa Parks Black History - friendly letter writingRosa Parks Black History - writingRosa Parks Black History - resourcesSee other Black Histor
Preview of Chinese New Year 2024 Lunar New Year

Chinese New Year 2024 Lunar New Year

UPDATED: Chinese New Year 2024 Lunar New Year (updated each year) differentiated printable readers with comprehension check and certificates of completion. Check out the New Year Crowns and Printables HERE. This is a BONUS book, added to the 2nd GROWING BUNDLE (now complete) of printable readers for guided reading. Link for the bundle is below. There are TWO bundles:BUNDLE 1 of Printable Readers************************************************************If you want to see the 2nd bundle which
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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.