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Preview of Behavior Management Green and Red Choices®️ Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten

Behavior Management Green and Red Choices®️ Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten

Red and Green Choices is a GAME CHANGER! It will change the way students act in your classroom! Making choices, how to interact with others, and act/behave is a skill (aka character education) we need to teach just like we need to teach letters and sounds. It takes lots of practice and visual supports for little learners. Included are 34 green choices (good choices) cards and 29 red choices (bad choices) cards. You choose the choices you think will best fit the needs of your class. Use the c
Preview of Back to School Flipbook for Meet the Teacher Night - Editable Parent Handbook

Back to School Flipbook for Meet the Teacher Night - Editable Parent Handbook

Created by
Chalk and Apples
Put important class information at parents’ fingertips with this editable back to school flip book! This flipbook for parents is an easy way to get important class information to parents for Meet the Teacher, Open House, or Parent Night at the beginning of the school year.  These class info handouts for parents are PERFECT for an open house! Its small size and bright colors mean parents might actually keep and use it! You can print this open house flipbook on brightly colored paper and send it h
Preview of All About Me Activities, Graphs, and More for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten

All About Me Activities, Graphs, and More for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten

All About Me is loaded with fun, back to school activities to help your students get to know each other and their teachers during those first few weeks of school! It includes get to know you graphs, class books, posters, and mini books. These exciting activities will help you build a caring classroom community of learners who will support each other all year long! Each activity has a page of teacher tips to help you create the activity easily and ensure it will go smoothly. You can use these
Preview of Feelings Emotions Unit (SEL) for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten

Feelings Emotions Unit (SEL) for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten

Feelings and Emotions SEL unit is loaded with fun activities to teach and build your student's emotional vocabulary and social skills. It includes posters/cards, a graph, feeling wheels, emotions write the room, and real feeling photographs. These fun feelings and emotion activities will help you build a caring classroom community of learners who will support each other all year long! The activities have a page of teacher tips and/or photographs to help you create the activity easily. You can
Preview of Bulletin Board Lettering Pack - Neutral BOHO RAINBOW | Boho Classroom Decor

Bulletin Board Lettering Pack - Neutral BOHO RAINBOW | Boho Classroom Decor

Creating your very own headers for your bulletin boards and classroom displays has never been easier, using this editable boho lettering pack.Designed to match my Neutral Boho Rainbow classroom decor range, this Bulletin Board Lettering Pack has been created using a stylish, neutral boho colour palette with messy boho dots.So easy to customise and edit, simply type in your letters using the pre-made templates and print!Video tutorial included.INCLUDED:3 styles of lettering in multiple colour cho
Preview of Back to School Gift Tags Editable Open House Meet the Teacher Student Gift Tags

Back to School Gift Tags Editable Open House Meet the Teacher Student Gift Tags

Easily create personalized, memorable back to school, Meet the Teacher Night, or Open House gifts for your students with this set of 25 unique, editable student gift tags. Help your new students feel a little more at ease and excited about beginning a new school year by having something special waiting for them. Simply edit, print, and attach to inexpensive trinkets such as bubbles, Blow Pops, pop it fidget toys, cookies, pencils, crayons, etc. Includes 25 different student gift tag designs so
Preview of Fire Drill Routine, Book, & Posters

Fire Drill Routine, Book, & Posters

Fire Drill book and routine posters! Fire drills can be scary for younger students. It’s loud and there are kids everywhere! I hope this helps make fire drills less scary and manageable for your students.At the beginning of the year, I will read this book a few times and then we will practice the fire drill before it happens. This book explains what to expect during a fire drill, what a fire drill will look like and sound like, and that it is NOT real (even if there are firefighters there).Extra
Preview of School Rules Pocket Chart Sort | Back to School | Beginning of the Year Activity

School Rules Pocket Chart Sort | Back to School | Beginning of the Year Activity

Created by
Crystal McGinnis
This beginning of the year or first day of school pocket chart sort is perfect for introducing your classroom and school rules to your students. This back to school pocket chart sort comes with 48 school rule cards. You will work with your students to sort the cards into good choices and sad choices in a pocket chart. I have also included 4 independent practice printables that the kiddos use to sort behaviors of the classroom, playground, hallway, and school bus. Many teachers tell me that they
Preview of EDITABLE NAME TRACING & WRITING PRACTICE WORKSHEETS MORNING WORK ACTIVITY KINDER

EDITABLE NAME TRACING & WRITING PRACTICE WORKSHEETS MORNING WORK ACTIVITY KINDER

Created by
FREE YOUR HEART
EDITABLE NAME TRACING AND WRITING WORKSHEETS FOR KINDERGARTEN AND PRESCHOOL (INCLUDES I CAN WRITE MY NAME)Are you looking for custom name worksheets for your kids to practice and master their names? Look no further! This name practice pack is editable and provides 3 different tracing sheets. Create practice sheets for your whole class (maximum of 30 students) in a few minutes. All you need to do is fill a table (with students' names only and all the pages will be generated for you! Viola! Y
Preview of EDITABLE Rainbow Name Plates for Student Name Tags

EDITABLE Rainbow Name Plates for Student Name Tags

Rainbow name plates are bright colorful and editable. Just type in the names of your students, save, and you can print them as much as you want all year long! I love using name plates for bulletin boards, cubbies, snack time, writing center, and I put a set on a metal ring. It is an easy way to call on random students for various things throughout the day. ***Please note these name plates DO NOT match the rainbow decor set exactly. The rainbow design is slightly different.Included (each in a Po
Preview of Meet the Teacher Template Editable | Welcome to Our Class Back to School Letters

Meet the Teacher Template Editable | Welcome to Our Class Back to School Letters

This editable meet the teacher template is a perfect way to provide your students and their families with some information about you and your classroom at the beginning of the school year. You can send it in the mail in the summer, email it home, provide a copy to each family at an open house, hand out to your students during the first week of school, or upload to google classroom. Click here to SAVE 30% by buying this as part of my Back to School Forms Bundle!What's Included:- Meet the Teacher
Preview of EDITABLE Parent Flipbook Handbook | Back to School Flipbook | Meet the Teacher

EDITABLE Parent Flipbook Handbook | Back to School Flipbook | Meet the Teacher

This now includes both a FOLDABLE (NO CUTTING) and a CUTTING Editable Flip Book for you to choose from!Rather then sending home TONS of loose papers at the beginning of the school year, this flip book allows you to communicate with parents all in one place! This unique parent handbook will give your families an insight on things that go on in your classroom and you can include any information that you want them to know.Not only is the information all in one place, but this flip book is a fun way
Preview of Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Activities EDITABLE Name Writing Practice + Hat

Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Activities EDITABLE Name Writing Practice + Hat

$1 STEAL through Monday only! Your students will LOVE celebrating their names with these Chicka Chicka Boom Boom activities and name hats. These editable name worksheets and practice activities are perfect for Kindergarten, Pre-K, and Preschool students at the beginning of the year (or anytime)!This resource includes 5 editable name activities perfect for back to school name practice. Type your class list in once and the rest will auto-fill! You will need Adobe, which is a free program, to edit
Preview of Classroom Calm Down Corner Kit | Identifying Feelings Emotional Regulation

Classroom Calm Down Corner Kit | Identifying Feelings Emotional Regulation

Self regulation and problem solving skills are critical for students’ success in the classroom! The Classroom Calm Down Corner Kit includes everything you need for a calming corner or peace table: grab calm down posters for identifying feelings and emotions, deep breathing exercises, and calm down strategies for your students in one, ready-for-you kit.  In the included How to Use guide, I walk you through how I introduce each part of the kit, and empower my students to build independence when us
Preview of Picture Schedule, Visual Schedule {Editable} - Pre-K, Preschool

Picture Schedule, Visual Schedule {Editable} - Pre-K, Preschool

This picture schedule will help your young students understand what's happening through their school day. You can use the ready-to-go visual schedule and even edit the text to the wording you like. Want to add your own photos or clipart? Just use the editable blank template that's included.Click the PREVIEW button for more details and photos!The schedule cards have bold black polka dot frames. I post these in my own classroom in a horizontal row, but they could also be placed in rows and columns
Preview of Back to School EDITABLE Letter Brochure Meet the Teacher Template Open House

Back to School EDITABLE Letter Brochure Meet the Teacher Template Open House

Created by
Kim Miller
These printable welcome back to school EDITABLE brochure templates will make sharing classroom information with students and parents easy! You can easily customize 2 brochures FOR ANY GRADE LEVEL - a parent brochure and a student brochure. Both brochures are perfect for Open House, Meet the Teacher Letters, Back to School Night, Parent Night, or the first day of school. A mailable version is also included!⭐NOTE: You can edit these back to school brochures templates with PowerPoint or Google Sli
Preview of 2D and 3D Shape Posters - Bright Rainbow Classroom Decor - Math Bulletin Board

2D and 3D Shape Posters - Bright Rainbow Classroom Decor - Math Bulletin Board

If you teach 2D and 3D shapes then these shape posters or shape anchor charts are just for you! Whether you use them as part of your classroom decor or math wall these shape posters will provide your students with a valuable learning tool as they work on shape recognition. This set of 2D and 3D shape posters includes 15 2D shapes and 11 3D shapes. Each shape poster or anchor chart measures 8.5” x 11” and displays a brightly colored basic shape and the corresponding shape name. The perfect poste
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 Classroom Management Bathroom Signs Spanish Bathroom Rules Posters Bathroom Pass

Classroom Management Bathroom Signs Spanish Bathroom Rules Posters Bathroom Pass

Use these bathroom signs for any primary classroom bathroom to help with accessibility, cleanliness, and effectiveness! Students will be reminded of simple rules for the bathroom with easy-to-read words and pictures. These posters come in multiple color formats and in English and Spanish.SAVE on this set + more with the Classroom Management BUNDLE!The Bathroom Signs resource set is a group of seven simple bathroom rules. Perfect for young students and a classroom bathroom! Included in this do
Preview of Teacher Resume and Cover Letter Templates | EDITABLE

Teacher Resume and Cover Letter Templates | EDITABLE

This set of 4 EDITABLE resume templates with matching cover letter templates are the perfect way to make a great impression when applying for your next job!WATCH THIS VIDEO TO SEE A FULL LOOK AT THIS TEMPLATE IN ACTION!THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:■ Editable Google Slides file■ 4 resume template options■ 4 matching cover letter template options■ Editable text (change the text, font, size, and color)■ Multi-page product info guide■ Tutorial videoPLEASE NOTE: All templates are US Letter Size: 8.5" x 11"_
Preview of Classroom Jobs Clip Chart  |  Customizable Class Helper Chart

Classroom Jobs Clip Chart | Customizable Class Helper Chart

Manage your classroom helpers this year with this adorable (and customizable) Class Jobs Clip Chart! This set includes 57 possible student job cards, along with an easy-to-customize clip chart template. It has a simple and cheerful design that will coordinate easily with any classroom decor! For a better look at what's included, just click on PREVIEW!Assembly is easy! Here's what to do....☛ Print the panels needed for your number of student jobs☛ Choose and print the header with the background t
Preview of Thanks for Popping In Gift Tag for Meet the Teacher Night or Open House - BTS

Thanks for Popping In Gift Tag for Meet the Teacher Night or Open House - BTS

Looking for a cute and easy gift tag for Meet the Teacher or Open House? Check out these simple gift tags. Type your name, print the tags, and attach the tag to a sucker or lollipop. Check out the preview to see some fun ways teachers have used these gift tags for back to school! Includes a PowerPoint file and is now updated to include a link to access this in Google Slides.⭐⭐NOW UPDATED with more color options and additional tags added to each page to save your paper. :) *Dot colors: multicolo
Preview of *DOLLAR DEAL! Classroom Management Picture Directions Following Visual Cue Cards

*DOLLAR DEAL! Classroom Management Picture Directions Following Visual Cue Cards

Visual direction cards are the perfect visual support throughout the day. Replace the confusion and questions with a clear classroom management strategy. Your students will SEE and KNOW exactly what to do next because of the visual cues. You will keep your students on task when you display the picture direction cards.  These helpful picture directions can help to improve your classroom management plan at the start of the year and throughout the year. This is also a wonderful classroom tool becau
Preview of Class Rules and Circle Time Rules Posters, Books, and Positive Notes Home

Class Rules and Circle Time Rules Posters, Books, and Positive Notes Home

Classroom Rules and Circle Rules are simple rules and expectations for your preschool, pre-k, or kindergarten class! They are easy to remember and developmentally appropriate rules to help you build a caring classroom community beginning from the first day of school. It is a great way to promote and teach good character and good manners in your classroom. Teaching social skills and character education should be part of your intentional teaching each day. Included are teaching strategies with
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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.