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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 Christmas Math and Literacy Centers for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten

Christmas Math and Literacy Centers for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten

Christmas centers are loaded with fun, hands-on activities to help your students build math and literacy concepts! Now includes two fine motor activities, one writing center, six literacy activities, and eight math activities.Literacy skills covered are letter identification, handwriting, rhyming, beginning sounds, vocabulary words, sight words, writing friendly letters, and writing/journaling. Math skills covered are one-to-one correspondence, counting, addition, counting on using a number lin
Preview of Christmas Coloring Pages (+writing papers) {Holiday Coloring Pages}

Christmas Coloring Pages (+writing papers) {Holiday Coloring Pages}

This 19-page coloring book includes two covers, 13 unique coloring pages as well as coordinating writing papers that offer differentiation for your little writers. Use these pages for story starters, early finishers, indoor recess, parties, writing prompts and more!This coloring book is NOT included in any of my Coloring Book Bundles.This product is for PERSONAL USE only and cannot be copied, redistributed or posted for others. Check out my other coloring books to see examples of the quality gra
Preview of Rainbow Classroom Job Chart

Rainbow Classroom Job Chart

Classroom job chart in a RAINBOW design made with little learners in mind! Use classroom jobs in your class to build a sense of community and give students some responsibility. This set will help you manage your classroom jobs. This has been designed to use a clip chart but can also be used in a pocket chart or placed on library pockets. ►►SAVE over 20% and buy the Rainbow Design Classroom Decor BUNDLE ►► This set is NOT editable. Included: 4 Classroom Job Headers to choose from. 52 Job C
Preview of December NO PREP Packet (Preschool) Christmas | Winter | Gingerbread

December NO PREP Packet (Preschool) Christmas | Winter | Gingerbread

This December NO PREP Packet is filled with hands-on, engaging and FUN resources that get kids excited about learning! This packet covers basic and age appropriate skills for Preschool/ TK! The best part is that there is NO PREP! NO costly closed ink, NO laminating, NO cutting…Just PRINT!***************************************************************************Save BIG with THE BUNDLE:The massive BUNDLE includes 621 pages and will provide you with an ENTIRE YEAR of NO PREP age appropriate ski
Preview of Holidays & Christmas Around the World Craft & Activities Book for Kindergarten

Holidays & Christmas Around the World Craft & Activities Book for Kindergarten

Created by
Simply Kinder
Holidays & Christmas Around the World Craft & Activities Book for KindergartenGet this in a BUNDLE and save 50%Themed Learning Journal Yearly BundleIncluded in this download is:This Christmas Around the World unit is perfect for your preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade students. Each page represents a different country and has an interactive activity to match. Students will tape down pieces, cut and glue things in, or draw things you specify. (Or use the no cut and glue option whe
Preview of Veterans Day Math and Literacy Activities, Veteran's Day Craft and Writing

Veterans Day Math and Literacy Activities, Veteran's Day Craft and Writing

Created by
Deanna Jump
Are you looking for Veterans Day literacy, math and craft activities for your kindergarten or first grade students? This Veterans Day unit is full of engaging activities for the beginning of November.Here's what's included in this Veterans Day Unit:Nonfiction text about Veterans Day with REAL pictures includes all five branches of the military.Emergent Reader in black and whiteOriginal song and poetry notebook templateMini posters that tell about the five branches of the militaryCraft with temp
Preview of Polar Express Coloring Pages {Christmas Coloring Pages}

Polar Express Coloring Pages {Christmas Coloring Pages}

This 9-page coloring book includes a cover and 8 unique coloring pages. This book has lots of characters and scenes from the story. Use these pages for early finishers, indoor recess, parties, writing prompts and more!*This coloring book IS NOT included in any other Coloring Book Bundles*This product is for PERSONAL USE only and cannot be copied, redistributed or posted for others. Check out my other coloring books to see examples of the quality graphics and crisp designs you will receive!HALLOW
Preview of Gingerbread Math, Literacy, & MORE Centers for Preschool, Pre-K, & Kindergarten

Gingerbread Math, Literacy, & MORE Centers for Preschool, Pre-K, & Kindergarten

Gingerbread centers are loaded with fun, gingerbread activities to help your students build math and literacy concepts! Now includes two fine motor activities, one writing center, six literacy activities, eight math activities, a visit from the gingerbread man activity, and graham cracker gingerbread houses activity.Literacy skills covered are letter identification, beginning sounds, rhymes, syllables, letter formation/handwriting, vocabulary words, and writing/journaling. Math skills covered ar
Preview of Christmas Activities and Worksheets - Kindergarten December Centers Math Phonics

Christmas Activities and Worksheets - Kindergarten December Centers Math Phonics

The activities in this kindergarten pack are aligned with kindergarten Common Core math and ELA standards. This download has 71 pages of fun, December themed worksheets that are perfect for whole group instruction, small groups activities, math and literacy centers, sub days, homework and more!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "My students loved these theme holiday worksheets for morning work. Teacher loved them because they reviewed previous lessons taught in class."⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The only December worksheet bundle you will need
Preview of Gingerbread 5 Senses - Science for Little Learners (preschool, pre-k, & kinder)

Gingerbread 5 Senses - Science for Little Learners (preschool, pre-k, & kinder)

Make learning all about the gingerbread and the 5 senses fun and hands-on in your classroom! Use a small table or a small bookshelf to create an engaging science center full of hands-on materials for students to explore and investigate using the included printables, vocabulary cards, book, anchor charts, and discovery pages (science journal pages)! Included is a read-aloud book for circle time, anchor charts, and a suggested book list. There is even a note you can send home to families, so they
Preview of Veteran's Day Writing Craft - Patriotic Activity

Veteran's Day Writing Craft - Patriotic Activity

This patriotic writing activity and craft makes a memorable pennant banner for service men and women in your community as we celebrate Patriot Day, Veteran's Day or any patriotic celebration. String the banner together and hang this craft in your classroom or send it off to those that help protect and defend our country. The pennants include a back side writing portion to write a letter or writing of your choice.Connect with Me!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativeclassroom/Facebook:
Preview of Community Helpers Thematic Unit: Activities and Printables

Community Helpers Thematic Unit: Activities and Printables

Let's meet the helpers in our community! This unit is filled with supplemental activities to engage your students as you explore the world of community helpers! In this unit, you will find: hands on activities, arts and crafts, song and game ideas, math and language arts printables, and so much more! Contains:1. Recommended Book List2. Word Wall {12 helpers: dentist, doctor, farmer, firefighter, police officer, mail carrier, teacher, construction worker, baker, judge, scientist, trash collector
Preview of Christmas Unit | Lesson Plans - Activities for Preschool Pre-K

Christmas Unit | Lesson Plans - Activities for Preschool Pre-K

Preschoolers will learn all about the Christmas season in this Christmas thematic unit that has 10 complete Christmas circle time lessons to make planning and teaching a breeze!It includes 10 days of detailed Circle Time Lessons:Introduction - photos, song, and Christmas class pollDecorations - photos and concept of word poemPresents - photos, concentration game, song for ChristmasVisiting Santa - photos, Santa song, class poll about ChristmasElves - “The Lost Present” Christmas carpet game, int
Preview of Gingerbread Unit | Lesson Plans - Activities for Preschool Pre-K

Gingerbread Unit | Lesson Plans - Activities for Preschool Pre-K

Circle Time lessons are completely done for you in this GINGERBREAD PRESCHOOL UNIT! This Gingerbread unit of study is a sweet way to celebrate the winter season with the students in your preschool classroom! It includes 10 complete Circle Time Lessons:Gingerbread - introduction, literacy activity about gingerbreadWhat is Ginger? - photos, song, gingerbread sensory activityThe Gingerbread Man - gingerbread anchor chart, concepts of printGingerbread Houses - gingerbread photos, class poll, math gl
Preview of Bakery Dramatic Play

Bakery Dramatic Play

Bakery Dramatic Play is a fun, food theme you can do at anytime during the year. It is a great theme to do in December around the holidays or in winter months with all the snow. There is a parent note you can send home to introduce the bakery (dramatic play) and get families involved! My bakery teacher planning web breaks the theme down, week by week. It even includes a book list all with books all about bakery and food at the bakery. There are labels and pictures showing how to set up your Bake
Preview of Community Helper Craft | Career Day Puppets

Community Helper Craft | Career Day Puppets

Help your 1st graders learn about community helpers in an exciting and creative way with these fun puppets! With 16 different community helpers to choose from, plus a Can/Have/Are graphic organizer, your students will be able to role play and learn about the various roles in the community. Perfect for summer school, these puppets come in both color and black and white, so you can save time and energy. Let your students explore the world of community helpers with these fun puppets! ✅ YOU MIGHT AL
Preview of Bugs & Insects Theme Dramatic Play Activities Printables Preschool Pretend Play

Bugs & Insects Theme Dramatic Play Activities Printables Preschool Pretend Play

Transform your dramatic play center into an entomology lab or a bug & insects research lab. Create a play-based insect study with these easy to prep dramatic play printables and ideas. Create a fun way for your kids in preschool and kindergarten to explore science, math, and literacy, through pretend play.**I USED AN EASY TO READ FONT ON ALL OF THE PRINTABLES!**USE WITH THE FOLLOWING THEMES:bugs and insects themecamping themespring themegarden themeTHE FOLLOWING DRAMATIC PLAY PRINTABLES AR
Preview of (Educator Guide) A Little SPOT of Feelings & Emotions

(Educator Guide) A Little SPOT of Feelings & Emotions

Created by
Diane Alber
188 page Educator Guide filled with concise lesson format, fun hands-on activities, helpful photographs, discussion and writing prompts and over 100 activity printable and worksheets.This guide was created adhering to Common Core standards and CASEL: Effective Social-Emotional Learning Programs. It was developed to be a fun and creative resource to teach FEELINGS & EMOTIONS to elementary school students. The activities and lessons are created for 5-8 year olds, but can easily be adapted for
Preview of Black History Month Craft: African American Inventors - Set of 6

Black History Month Craft: African American Inventors - Set of 6

Created by
Dr SAM
Do you need cute and easy crafts for Black History Month? You got them! This set has SIX crafts or craftivities of African American inventors and their inventions: George Carver, George Crum, Lewis Latimer, Garrett Morgan, Philip Downing, and Alfred Cralle. These crafts will make a fantastic bulletin board for Black History Month or can be used for your school hallway decoration! Next time your students crunch on a potato chip, get a scoop of ice cream, eat a peanut butter sandwich, look at a tr
Preview of Wants and Needs Worksheets and Sort Earning Money and Saving Kindergarten 1st

Wants and Needs Worksheets and Sort Earning Money and Saving Kindergarten 1st

Created by
Lindsay Keegan
The primary economics materials in this resource were created to meet several standards within one unit. They address needs and wants, earning and saving, currency, jobs/community helpers, and more. Here is a detailed list of the pages included in this packet.Wants and Needs Activities Included:- Cut and paste sorting- Wants and Needs magazine cut and paste sort- 3 pages for drawing examples of needs and wants- A Flap Book - Labeling examples, with word bank- Color Code- 2 pages for Working to
Preview of January NO PREP Packet (Preschool)

January NO PREP Packet (Preschool)

This January NO PREP Packet is filled with hands-on, engaging and FUN resources that get kids excited about learning! This packet covers basic and age appropriate skills for Preschool/ TK! The best part is that there is NO PREP! NO costly closed ink, NO laminating, NO cutting…Just PRINT!***************************************************************************Save BIG with THE BUNDLE:The massive BUNDLE includes 621 pages and will provide you with an ENTIRE YEAR of NO PREP age appropriate skil
Preview of Christmas Math Worksheets for Kindergarten | Christmas Math Activities

Christmas Math Worksheets for Kindergarten | Christmas Math Activities

Created by
KinderMyWay
Engage your students this Christmas holiday season and keep them practicing key math skills at the same time. These Christmas Math Worksheets for Kindergarten are a NO PREP way to keep your students learning and help you ease the stress of this busy time of year. These Christmas math activities include addition, graphing, patterning, counting sets, missing numbers and so much more. The packet includes 30 pages of fun, engaging activities all centered around a Christmas theme. These no prep Ch
Preview of Kindergarten Social Studies Curriculum Interactive Notebook Worksheets

Kindergarten Social Studies Curriculum Interactive Notebook Worksheets

High-quality and engaging social studies interactive notebook resources that are developmentally appropriate for kindergarten can be hard to find! Covering a wide array of social studies topics, this interactive notebook keeps kindergarten learning organized in one convenient location! This interactive notebook includes the following resources that are perfect for kindergarten:Over 100 interactive worksheetsSocial studies posters and sorts for whole-class instructionOver 130 vocabulary cards Thi
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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.

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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.