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Kindergarten Autumn social studies resources for Easel

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 Community Helpers Workers Activities 1st Grade Kindergarten Social Studies

Community Helpers Workers Activities 1st Grade Kindergarten Social Studies

Created by
Fishyrobb
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
Preview of Australia: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food

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
Preview of Fall Bingo | Thanksgiving Bingo (30 different cards & calling cards included!)

Fall Bingo | Thanksgiving Bingo (30 different cards & calling cards included!)

Created by
Simply First
Students always love a good game of bingo! Use this Simply First Fall Bingo | Thanksgiving Bingo to play in your classroom with your students to celebrate Fall and/or the Thanksgiving holiday or just the months of Fall :)*30 DIFFERENT playing cards included as well as calling cards!Check out my other Bingo games!*Fall Bingo*Halloween Bingo*Christmas Bingo*Winter Bingo*Valentine Bingo*St. Patrick's Day Bingo*Spring Bingo*Easter Bingo*Character Bingo*Summer BingoWant them all? A bundle is availabl
Preview of Fall Bingo Riddles Game Speech Therapy Fall Activities

Fall Bingo Riddles Game Speech Therapy Fall Activities

Created by
Speech Sprouts
Guess the rhyming fall-themed riddles! A fall speech therapy activity with both digital and print versions included. You'll have fun while targeting inference, critical thinking, and vocabulary too... A huge hit for fall harvest celebrations, this fall-themed bingo game has autumn vocabulary, but no holiday references, making it perfect to use all-season.Not your ordinary Bingo game! The rhyming riddles kick it up a couple of notches and make it fun to work on listening comprehension, rhyme, and
Preview of November Morning Work First Grade Math and ELA Digital and PDF

November Morning Work First Grade Math and ELA Digital and PDF

Created by
Emily Ames
November Morning Work for First GradePractice major standards every morning in a fun, consistent format which promotes independent work! Easily differentiate for your students with two levels of the pages provided. Includes practice of addition, subtraction, missing addends, weather, date, seasons, skip counting, capitalization, end marks, rhymes, and beginning sounds. Your students will love to say their names with the affirmations each and have fun with the seasonally themed practice.Each mont
Preview of Autumn Numbers Worksheets 1-20 Pumpkin Theme | Trace, Write, Count | Inc Easel

Autumn Numbers Worksheets 1-20 Pumpkin Theme | Trace, Write, Count | Inc Easel

Work on numbers 1 - 20 this Fall with these pumpkin themed no prep math worksheets, perfect for Autumn, Halloween & Thanksgiving. Activities include: trace and write numbers 1 - 20, fill in the missing numbers, number order, counting objects, coloring ten frames, and one less and one more. This resource has 20 worksheets, with both printable and digital TPT Easel options included.Please see the PREVIEW & VIDEO PREVIEW above to view a sample of the activities included in this resource.W
Preview of US Government / 3 Branches / Election / Voting Unit - Differentiated Resources

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
Preview of Book Companion for Stellaluna

Book Companion for Stellaluna

Response to literature and craftivity to accompany the text “Stellaluna” by Janell Cannon. These printable pages are beautifully illustrated. They work well with Common Core Standards. The standards used have been listed on each page. If you are interested in the Spanish versions of this resource, please click HERE. For the English and Spanish bundle, please click HERE.You have three options: PDF file, Google Slides Link, and TpT Digital version. The Google Slides copy includes movable piece
Preview of Halloween Emergent Reader Kindergarten Sight Words Decodable Book

Halloween Emergent Reader Kindergarten Sight Words Decodable Book

Created by
Fishyrobb
This cute Halloween emergent reader for kindergarten lets students practice reading sight words in context and using illustrations support to help understand meaning.Each page of this Halloween reader features a single sentence with picture support, predictable text pattern, and tracking dots to build one-to-one correspondence. All of this scaffolding ensures success and builds confidence in young students just learning to read!The 8-page book is provided in three versions:Full Color Reader – Us
Preview of Amelia Earhart Build an Airplane READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity

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
Preview of 50 States of the USA Activity Bundle (Map and Flags)

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
Preview of Peru: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food

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
Preview of November Kindergarten Morning Work Math and ELA  PDF and Digital

November Kindergarten Morning Work Math and ELA PDF and Digital

Created by
Emily Ames
Practice major standards every morning in a fun, consistent format which promotes independent work! Easily differentiate for your students with two levels of the pages provided. Includes practice of letters, beginning sounds, numbers, shapes, counting, colors, weather, seasons, and date. Your students will love to say their names with the affirmations each day and have fun with the seasonally themed practice.Each month spirals and builds so that your students can be confident and independent whi
Preview of Cardinal Directions Activities and Worksheets for Kindergarten and 1st

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
Preview of Brazil: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food

Brazil: 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 Brazil. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on South America or Brazil. 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
Preview of Costa Rica: 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
Preview of Needs and Wants Powerpoint Game | Digital Resources | Social Studies Activity

Needs and Wants Powerpoint Game | Digital Resources | Social Studies Activity

Created by
Teacher Gameroom
Review needs and wants! Students play against the teacher as they classify objects as a "need" or a "want". There are 20 questions in all, and you just click on each question to go to it. The question disappears after you've clicked on it, so you know you've answered it. The scoreboard allows you to add scores during Slideshow Mode. Great digital resource for a quick morning review or social studies activity. Great for individual practice on the iPad or tablet! No prep. No setup. No clean up.Que
Preview of A+ Statue of Liberty Labels

A+ Statue of Liberty Labels

Created by
Regina Davis
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
Preview of Mexico Mini Book for Early Readers - A Country Study

Mexico Mini Book for Early Readers - A Country Study

This Mexico Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about Mexico! This book can be used for a very basic country study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about Mexico and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! This printable interactive activity includes:A black/white half page mini book for students to color and readA colo
Preview of Germany: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food

Germany: 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 Germany. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Germany. 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 p
Preview of Community Workers Unit for Special Education

Community Workers Unit for Special Education

Elevate your community workers lessons with this comprehensive unit, specially designed for special education teachers and parents of autistic students. Packed with engaging games, printables, flashcards, and an adapted book, this resource covers a range of learning styles. The set includes 12 flashcards with definitions, a 12-page adapted book, 9 matching worksheets, 8 writing worksheets, 7 creative writing worksheets, 12 coloring/following direction worksheets, an 'I Have, Who Has?' game, and
Preview of India: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food

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
Preview of Follow Directions Listening & Reading Comprehension Skills Fall Coloring Pages

Follow Directions Listening & Reading Comprehension Skills Fall Coloring Pages

Created by
CreativeCOTA LLC
Are your students not listening or struggling to follow your directions? Do they need practice reading and following written directions? Use these no-prep, Fall, follow the directions worksheets to promote fine motor, listening, handwriting, and reading skills. Your students will enhance their direction-following skills by completing coloring pages based on step-by-step oral or written instructions. Students must listen to or read the directions to complete the coloring pages correctly. The teac
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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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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.

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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.

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