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Preview of Back to School Activities | First Week of School | Beginning of the Year BUNDLE

Back to School Activities | First Week of School | Beginning of the Year BUNDLE

Heading back to school is such an exciting time for our students. Spend those first days back with a collection of activities that help your students get to know you and their classmates. This BUNDLE includes over 30 printable activities and 20 digital activities that are perfect for the first weeks of school.The DIGITAL pages are available in Google Classroom. However, they can also be downloaded from there as PowerPoint files. Aside from the main titles, you can edit almost all of the directio
Preview of Modern BOHO RAINBOW Calm Classroom Decor Bundle | Neutral Rainbow EDITABLE!

Modern BOHO RAINBOW Calm Classroom Decor Bundle | Neutral Rainbow EDITABLE!

Your classroom is going to look beautifully on trend with this Editable Modern Boho Rainbow Classroom Decor Bundle! Suitable for all year levels, these stunning Neutral Rainbow educational printables have been created using a stylish & warm, neutral boho color palette to create a sense of calm and add an earthy feel to your classroom.This MEGA classroom decor bundle includes EVERYTHING you need to set up an amazing educational space for you and your students with new resources being updated
Preview of Cursive Handwriting Practice Pages

Cursive Handwriting Practice Pages

Cursive writing is an important part of a student's writing journey! These cursive handwriting practice activities will not only have your students improving their handwriting skills, they’ll also be learning creative expression and having tons of fun.✏️If you're looking for cursive practice pages, look no further. This pack has over 120 pages full of fun and engaging activities to help your students print cursive beautifully! It's been used by over 12,000+ teachers all over the world and will
Preview of Maps & Globes Continents Oceans Map Skills Worksheet World Map Activity Landform

Maps & Globes Continents Oceans Map Skills Worksheet World Map Activity Landform

Created by
Shelly Rees
Interactive Notebooks are a wonderful tool for providing hands-on experiences for learners. This Maps, Continents, and Landforms Interactive Notebook is no exception! The packet is easy to use for both student and teacher. ✅ Click HERE to SAVE 20% on this resource with the Maps, Continents, and Landforms unit and poster bundle!✅ Click HERE to SAVE even more by buying ALL 15 Social Studies Interactive Notebooks and Mini Units in one Year-Long Bundle.Click on the PREVIEW button above to see all t
Preview of Patriotic Agamographs | Original, Unique Memorial Day Craft Activity

Patriotic Agamographs | Original, Unique Memorial Day Craft Activity

Created by
Art with Jenny K
This patriotic agamograph set is a fun and unique activity to integrate art into your classroom. They complement your Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, Remembrance Day, September 11th, 4th of July, or any other patriotic celebrations. My original agamographs are often copied but never equalled! For patriotic holidays like Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day, I have created an image of the American flag that morphs into soldiers. I have also included designs for September 11th, where the
Preview of Map Skills- Reading a Map and Activities

Map Skills- Reading a Map and Activities

✅⭐️Are you studying maps in your primary classroom? If so, then you will love this all inclusive NO PREP set! Not only does it go over cardinal directions and how to read a map, it also reviews parts of a map such as the map key, title, and compass rose. It is a perfect lesson to include in your social studies geography unit!⭐Please know that this resource is a PDF. It is great for distance learning if you are sending home packets or are able to transfer it to Google Slides™ to use in Google Cla
Preview of Memorial Day Activity  |  Patriotic Soldier Classroom Collaborative Poster

Memorial Day Activity | Patriotic Soldier Classroom Collaborative Poster

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Don't miss out on this popular Patriotic Soldier Classroom Collaboration Poster for Memorial Day from Art with Jenny K.!! Your kids won’t soon forget this project! This activity is so much fun because, in the end, you will have a very large (approx. 28” x 35”) poster to display in your classroom, hallway, or front entryway, to honor our soldiers on Memorial Day, Armed Forces Day, and/or Veterans Day. Along the way, students will work together as a group to create this beautiful tribute.The size
Preview of All About Me Pennant

All About Me Pennant

Created by
MrsNathan
Have students create this pennant at the beginning of the year as a great get to know me activity. I plan to laminate them and hang them up in a banner style in the front of my class. The pennant is made to be printed on 8 1/2" x 11" paper.For an online version to use with Google Classroom follow this link: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/All-About-Me-Pennant-Google-Slides-Version-for-Distance-Learning-5645304
Preview of Label Continents and Oceans Activities | Blank World Map Printable 7 Continents

Label Continents and Oceans Activities | Blank World Map Printable 7 Continents

Created by
Shelly Rees
Students LOVE learning about the Continents and Oceans of the World with these fun hands-on activities, including a 7 continents mini-book, blank world map, coloring pages, and even a label continents and oceans quiz. This NO PREP packet is easy for teachers and engaging and hands-on for students!Please click on the preview button above to take a look at everything included.This resource includes:7 Continents Mini-BookColoring Pages/Posters of Each ContinentBlank World MapLabeled World MapPost-U
Preview of Back to School Activities for First Week of School Math Reading All About Me

Back to School Activities for First Week of School Math Reading All About Me

Created by
Shelly Rees
Those first week back to school activities can be quite hectic! Make it easy on yourself with this First Week Back to School Survival Packet. It has EVERYTHING you need to help you through that first week with ease! Includes pennants, interest surveys, reward coupons, math worksheets, reading activities, color by code, and so much more!Click HERE to SAVE 25% by buying this resource as part of my Back to School Super Bundle!Click on the preview button to see everything included.This high-interest
Preview of "We Are All Connected" All About Me Tessellation | Community Building Activity

"We Are All Connected" All About Me Tessellation | Community Building Activity

Created by
Art with Jenny K
This Art with Jenny K. original tessellation project is the perfect "All About Me" community-building activity for your class. It is a great activity for that first week back to school or for any team-building lessons. Works great for Harmony Day!It connects the individual with the group through tessellations where everyone is connected. It has a ton of "wow factor" and presents a powerful message for your bulletin board, wall, or hallway when complete!It's fun for kids and easy for you as the t
Preview of Black History Month Activity Collaborative African American Biographical "Quilt"

Black History Month Activity Collaborative African American Biographical "Quilt"

Created by
Art with Jenny K
My Famous Faces® of African-American History "Quilt" project is the perfect whole-class activity to do during Black History Month or any time of the year! It connects the individual with the group using hexagons that will tessellate to create a large “quilt” collaboration poster featuring 40 influential African Americans and their biographies. The final poster has a ton of “wow factor” when complete, and I hope it will make a large impact on your students as they learn about these 40 influential
Preview of 5 Regions of the United States LINKtivity® (Geography, Climate, Landforms, MORE)

5 Regions of the United States LINKtivity® (Geography, Climate, Landforms, MORE)

Take your students on an exciting virtual road trip through the five regions of the United States with our digital LINKtivity® Interactive Learning guide! Our interactive guide offers a fun and engaging way for students to explore each region's climate, landforms, bodies of water, and popular tourist destinations.Designed for upper elementary classrooms, our easy-to-navigate digital guide requires minimal teacher prep and is entirely student-controlled, allowing for self-paced learning. With a v
Preview of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Collaborative Poster | Black History Month Activity

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Collaborative Poster | Black History Month Activity

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Collaborative Classroom Poster. This is a great, inclusive, community-building Martin Luther King Day activity. Appropriate accompaniment for your Black History Month studies or any unit/lesson on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights, social justice, etc. This poster of Dr. King is a great way to start a unit or to finish one. My collaboration posters are easy for teachers and fun for kids and make a lasting impression—on students, parents, and your entire school
Preview of Reward Coupons for Positive Classroom Management (Editable!)

Reward Coupons for Positive Classroom Management (Editable!)

Classroom rewards made easy! Your students will love these 40 unique reward coupons for positive classroom management, and you will love how much money it saves you! These reward coupons focus on rewarding students with privileges that make them feel special, increasing intrinsic motivation and making your classroom run much more smoothly. This makes them perfect to pair with any classroom management system and in PBIS schools. These coupons are now EDITABLE so you can customize the coupon titl
Preview of Project Based Learning Activity: Island Survival (PBL) Now for Google Classroom

Project Based Learning Activity: Island Survival (PBL) Now for Google Classroom

Project Based Learning Activity: Island SurvivalThis project based learning (PBL) activity integrates elements of science, ELA, and social studies into a student-centered adventure that combines imagination, creativity, and problem solving skills as they try and survive mysteriously arriving on an island.There are 16 activities (1 page for almost each one) for students to complete. Each page involves a problem or idea they must solve, recreate, or answer. Pages can vary from writing, map skil
Preview of Growth Mindset: Inspirational Poster Quotes-Students Design Their Learning Space

Growth Mindset: Inspirational Poster Quotes-Students Design Their Learning Space

Created by
Joanne Miller
Use growth mindset to promote creativity and ownership in your classroom!One of my favorite activities at the beginning of the year is for my students to decorate our classroom. They make growth mindset posters using these inspirational quotes to be hung around our home away from home. 125 inspirational and motivational quotes/sayings in both black and white backgrounds. Print the quotes and attach to students' drawings. These look great for open house night! Other teachers and staff will want y
Preview of State Reports Research Project Template  | Informational Report Writing | Report

State Reports Research Project Template | Informational Report Writing | Report

Created by
Tied 2 Teaching
These State Report Information Report Pennant Banners come with 50 amazing pennants for displaying your research project on one of the fifty nifty United States. Perfect for any time of the year, these pennants are a great way to supplement your social studies instruction as well as help your students organize their research. Save time by integrating your social studies and ELA instruction! In addition to being excellent informational organizers for your students, these state pennant banners a
Preview of All About Me Craft Kid - Back to School Activities

All About Me Craft Kid - Back to School Activities

This All About Me craftivity is so so CUTE! Kids and parents will love it. Great for All About Me Social Studies units, Back to School, or Open House.I like to use this craft at the beginning of the year. It's a fun way to get students excited about writing while allowing them to share about themselves and get to know each other.These are ADORABLE in the hallway during Open House.
Preview of US Geography Map Skills | Maps and Globes, Continents, Oceans, Me on the Map

US Geography Map Skills | Maps and Globes, Continents, Oceans, Me on the Map

Created by
Kim Miller
Do your students struggle with general map skills, their location on a map or globe, or naming our continents and oceans? This popular U.S. geography and map skills packet will help your students master these mapping skills and more with ease. Fun for students and super helpful for teachers!This United States geography and map skills resource provides an easy and fun way for students to develop a better understanding of where they live in the world, as well as key geography skills and concepts.
Preview of Our Class is a Family Back to School activities Read Aloud

Our Class is a Family Back to School activities Read Aloud

Our Class is a Family by Shannon Olsen is a great back to school read aloud. The included activities can be used for classroom community, back to school bulletin board, friendships, or first day of school activities. This is an extension resource that includes writing, craft, and color code activity for the read aloud. **This is available in the Back to School Read Aloud BUNLDE here**What's Included:CRAFTS-house portrait (blackline)-house portrait templateWriting Templates (4 versions per prompt
Preview of All About Me - End of Year Activities - Bulletin Boards - Writing Prompts

All About Me - End of Year Activities - Bulletin Boards - Writing Prompts

TWO PRODUCTS IN ONE! This resources comes with 2 different Options: End of Year or Back to School Activity. Great to use for hallway displays, or End of Year / Back to School bulletin board. Also a cute activity to hang up for Meet and Greet the Teacher Night or Open House.THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:Two All About Me Color & B/W print out (Back to School & End of Year)Two writing prompt sheets (Back to School & End of Year Writing Prompts)Journal page that is bordered with emojis and allo
Preview of All About Me Poster Activity Banner Pennants First Day of School Activity Craft

All About Me Poster Activity Banner Pennants First Day of School Activity Craft

Created by
Tied 2 Teaching
As you are looking for back to school activities, you will love these beautiful ALL ABOUT ME pennant pennants! They are the perfect first day of school activity and a great way to break the ice, overcome those first day jitters, and celebrate of the uniqueness of each of your students. In addition, they make a simple and beautiful bulletin board to show off during first weeks of school. As students complete this fun activity they will get to know their classmates, say "THIS IS ME," and show off
Preview of First Day of School Task Cards

First Day of School Task Cards

Created by
Miss 5th
**Ink-saver and colored versions available**Need a fun activity for the first day of school?! Use these FIRST DAY task cards to get to know your students better and to get them familiar with their new classroom! (I personally use them first thing in the morning, but you can use them whenever!)The cards are placed around the room (or all in one area if you prefer it that way) and the students will record their answers on their recording sheet. For example, when they get to the R card, they will
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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.

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.