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Preview of Cute Veterans Day Powerpoint

Cute Veterans Day Powerpoint

Veterans Day Powerpoint. This powerpoint goes over the basics of the military and why we celebrate Veterans Day! If you like this product, please rate me. Your ratings continue to motivate me to create more products! Here are some of the topics the slides cover: What does it mean to be brave and courageous? 5 Branches of the military Who is a Veteran? Why do we celebrate Veterans Day? Check out my blog to see how I used my powerpoint and for other Veterans day ideas: http://www.kinder
Preview of Community Helpers: Match the Tools

Community Helpers: Match the Tools

Created by
Lindsey Nobles
I needed something simple to cover our Pre-K standard about community helpers, so I came up with this super easy game that covers math (sorting), Social Studies (community helpers), and Language Arts (speaking, vocabulary)! Students will match the tools to the community helper that uses it. If you want to extend the lesson, ask the students what the helper does with that tool. This is a great tool for small group or one-on-one lessons. This is a FREE product!
Preview of FREE Blank Timeline for World History, US History, United States History

FREE Blank Timeline for World History, US History, United States History

Created by
Lawshe Education
Free Timeline Worksheet.Give students a list of events to include on their timeline. Have them include the name of the event, the date, and a brief description. I tell my students that they get bonus points for illustrating, but not required as some students are not confident in their artistic abilities. Although I've had some awesome stick figure illustrations! How will this help me and my students?Save yourself time by purchasing this ready-made high-quality resourceEngage students with easy t
Preview of Black History Month-Celebrating Black Excellence

Black History Month-Celebrating Black Excellence

Daily celebrations of Black History is the perfect way to celebrate & acknowledge the countless people who have & are continuing to have a major impact on our world. These daily celebrations are a great way to introduce to children many black voices that they may have never heard of before. It is so important to teach students Black History beyond slavery & the Civil Rights Movement.This resource includes:-28 days of celebrating Black excellence-Read Aloud's-Videos-Historical PhotosT
Preview of Me on the Map Editable Flipbook

Me on the Map Editable Flipbook

This Me on the Map activity is perfect for students learning basic geography (city, state, country, planet) and where they fit in on the map! It is editable to add your own state & city. These booklets are super easy to prep-- instructions are included!Directions are included to create your booklet for all 50 states in the USA!This file in an editable Powerpoint.Thank you so much for visiting my store!☼ Follow me on TPT☼ Join my email list to get free resources & updates: Rise and Shine
Preview of Transportation: Land, Air, and Water Sort

Transportation: Land, Air, and Water Sort

Created by
Kristen Campbell
This is a great activity for students to work on in centers or when they have finished their work early. If students cannot yet read, instruct the students in finding the beginning sound of each label or use the pictures of land, air, and water instead of the labels. • Cut out and laminate these pictures and labels. Have students sort the pictures by land, air, and water. • Put a magnet on the back of each cut-out. Do the activity as a class on the whiteboard. • You can also print a cop
Preview of Landforms Vocabulary Powerpoint

Landforms Vocabulary Powerpoint

Created by
Kathy Chandler
A simple powerpoint to introduce young or ESL students to landform vocaulary. Covers mountai, island, valley, ocean, river, and hill.
Preview of Colorful Mexico - A Power Point of the Beautiful Colors of the Culture

Colorful Mexico - A Power Point of the Beautiful Colors of the Culture

Created by
Anne Karakash
This is a free Power Point Presentation highlighting the beautiful and bold colors of Mexico. Each slide is a burst of cultural color that will leave your students smiling and wanting more. The presentation is appropriate for all levels and grades K-12. The titles at the top of each slide are in Spanish. spanish, mexico, culture, power point, powerpoint, social studies, foreign language, elementary, middle school, high school, cultural, heritage, diversity, multicultural, bilingual, colors,
Preview of Now and Then picture sort

Now and Then picture sort

Created by
Marissa Steele
This is the perfect activity for a Social Studies unit on the Past vs. the Present. Students are to cut and sort the pictures based on if the technology was used in the past or the present.
Preview of Veterans' Day Activities

Veterans' Day Activities

This is the perfect bundle for your Littles to learn and celebrate our Veterans on this special week! I plan on using it as our whole group mini lessons each day. I will project the slides onto my interactive board and brainstorm with my students and fill in the maps each day. Included in this EDITABLE powerpoint are the following slides: Veteran (Stop and Jot) thinking map Veterans K-W-L Veterans Circle Map Notice and Note- with the read aloud of "The Wall" by Eve Bunting Retelling Pages wi
Preview of Christmas Around the World

Christmas Around the World

Created by
Angela Record
This power point presentation takes students on a trip around the world. Students will get the opportunity to visit France, Germany, Holland, and Mexico.
Preview of *FREEBIE* Police Officer | Community Helper Poster | Jobs | Occupations

*FREEBIE* Police Officer | Community Helper Poster | Jobs | Occupations

Thank you for your interest in our POLICE OFFICER COMMUNITY HELPER POSTER freebie! This resource is perfect to include when focusing on communities.Additionally, there are 40 community helper posters. If you are interested in this poster bundle, click here. Each poster includes the helper and its' tools!What's Included:1 PosterCheck out our Bitmoji Slides:HOLIDAY BITMOJI CLASSROOM BUNDLE100TH Day of School Bitmoji Interactive SlideKindness Classroom Bitmoji Interactive SlidePresidents Day Bitmo
Preview of Continent of Africa - Thematic Unit

Continent of Africa - Thematic Unit

In this complete 7 lesson plan introduce your student to the continent of Africa. Study the animals that live in Africa,learn about the anatomy of a lion, explore the continent and the cultures of people who live there. To purchase all the materials mentioned in the lesson plans please visit www.getbrainykit.com
Preview of Remembering 9/11, Celebrating America, Peace & Freedom

Remembering 9/11, Celebrating America, Peace & Freedom

Created by
Jason Smith
This power-point guides teachers and students through the events that happened on 9/11 without using graphic pictures or images. It also identifies how Americans came together to support each other, celebrate their freedom, and understand the power of peace. It challenges students to celebrate America by thanking our public service personnel and military. This PowerPoint incorporates vocabulary and uses kid friendly terminology. This is appropriate for students of all ages.
Preview of Rules and Laws Quiz

Rules and Laws Quiz

This rules and laws quiz is easy and simple for English language learners, Pre-K, or Kinder! My ELL students were having trouble following along with normal quiz formats so I had to change it up and include visuals. You can edit and feel free to add more questions. Hope you enjoy!
Preview of Flat Stanley Letter

Flat Stanley Letter

Created by
Candi Williams
Every year my Kindergartneners read the chapter book Flat Stanley and then he visits our classroom. We then send him out to all the family memebers we know around the wrold and see what fun and mischife he can get into while with them. This is a great actity to talk about other places around the world as well as track on a map all the cities, states and countries he visits.
Preview of History of Halloween PowerPoint

History of Halloween PowerPoint

Created by
Creative Bugs
17 slides on the history of Halloween, or Samhain, and how it came from Scotland, developing in Ireland, and eventually coming to the America's, becoming the holiday we know of today. Friendly for ALL AGES! This is great as an engaging lesson if your kiddos will be in class on October 31st!
Preview of Homes Around the World (and their materials) Powerpoint

Homes Around the World (and their materials) Powerpoint

Created by
Chikabee
This powerpoint is an introduction to homes around the word with a focus on materials. houses, wood, stone, mud, concrete, clay, bricks, straw, grass ************************************************************************** Related Material ------------------ Homes Around the World and Their Materials: Student Activity Homes Around the World Clip Art ***************************************************************************
Preview of Penguin Facts

Penguin Facts

Created by
LisaB
Whenever I introduce a lesson, I try to have loads of pictures and information. I felt the my students took well to this Penguin lesson so I thought I'd post it. Since I didn't take the photographs I'm not charging. I did a lesson with my Kinder art classes on drawing habitats and will use the same document to intro a sculpture lesson with my first grades. I love it and I hope you do too! ***********please give a rating :)**************
Preview of Zone of Regulation

Zone of Regulation

Created by
Fariha Rasheed
Zone of Regulation (self-control) is a conceptual framework used to teach students self-regulation and self-control and to use strategies or tools to help them move between zones. The Bitmojis Clipart banner can be used in two ways:1. Google Classroom Theme2. Zone of Regulation Resources3. Zone of Regulation Activities
Preview of American Symbols Printable Book

American Symbols Printable Book

Created by
Jennifer Ozuna
This printable book can be used during your unit on American Symbols. The students will learn about 5 important American Symbols, and will get to fill out the book to show what they have learned. Each symbol studied includes a Marzano Learning Strategy.
Preview of Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Songs & Activities

Pacific Islander Heritage Month: Songs & Activities

Created by
A Sound Mind
May is Asian American, Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. An important celebration, but one that doesn’t typically draw the fanfare of February’s Black History Month, or Hispanic Heritage Month. However, with the popularity of Disney’s Moana and Lava songs, I have found an easy engagement piece that allows students to access a part of the world they might not be familiar with. By the time they found out these islands were made from volcanos they were totally hooked! Each song features a map
Preview of Positional and Directional Words Lesson Materials/Activities

Positional and Directional Words Lesson Materials/Activities

Throughout the learning segment, students will build upon their understanding of geographic terms and representations using the themes of geography (e.g., location, place, human-environment) to describe and identify their surroundings. Moreover, the lessons will focus on positional and directional words including the following terms: in, on, out, under, off, beside, behind, near, far, left, and right. This product includes: Positional and directional words cards Kid-friendly videos Interacti
Preview of Preschool Phone Number and Address Practice FREEBIE

Preschool Phone Number and Address Practice FREEBIE

Use these printables to help students learn their phone number and address. This set is editable, so you can type each child's phone number and address on their ID cards, and add a picture to help children locate their cards. You can also type each child's address on their own foldable mailboxes, then children can leave each other notes int their mini mailboxes. Print enough of the phone templates for each child in your class and the children can decorate their phones and then use them to prac
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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.

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.

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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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