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Preview of Claude Monet Magic Solution | Great Claude Monet Art Project for Kids!

Claude Monet Magic Solution | Great Claude Monet Art Project for Kids!

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Monet: Reflections & Symmetry using Monet's "magic solution." Students love the work of Claude Monet. Use my step-by-step instructions and my step-by-step demonstration video to learn how you can teach your students about reflections using Monet's "Magic Solution". I have also included a pdf slide show introducing Monet, so you don't have to create this yourself. This is one of those lessons students will remember for years to come. I have 3rd and 4th grade students who remember doing this i
Preview of Spring April Elementary Music Lesson Bundle of Music Activities K-6

Spring April Elementary Music Lesson Bundle of Music Activities K-6

Created by
Sing Play Create
Spring into your April elementary Music Class Lessons with Songs, Games, Activities and Worksheets for the Kodaly and Orff music classroom.April music activities to read and play rhythms, play melody, Ostinato, learn music symbols and composing opportunities.Egg shakers are a fun activity to do with your Kindergarten music students during the month of April. Interactive music lessons with animated vocal explorations, Orff songs with sheet music and teaching pages, movement activity using shaker
Preview of D'Hong (Dossier mat FILM)

D'Hong (Dossier mat FILM)

Film vun 3:33 Minutten zum Liewenszyklus vum Hung. De Film ass vu mir gemoolt, animéiert an op lëtzebuergesch vertount. En ass einfach, roueg an net iwwerlaascht. Ausserdeem sin am Dossier kleng Ausschnëtter aus dem Film als A4 an am klenge fir Geschicht op déi verschiddenst Aarten ze beschafen (am Krees, noleeën, mei oder Manner Biller notzen, de Film individuell kucken a wärenddeems noleeën...)Dir fannt och 3 Ausmolbiller an 3 Fichen zum Thema Hung, wei och de Liewenszyklus als Fiche an dësem
Preview of Orange Shirt Day Awareness Presentation [K - Gr. 3]

Orange Shirt Day Awareness Presentation [K - Gr. 3]

This is a powerpoint/slide presentation for a K-3 assembly to introduce students to Orange Shirt Day.Format is a powerpoint, video presentation, and a google slide.It includes a short video.Age: K-3Keywords: aboriginal; indigenous people; Canada; residential schools; first nations; orange shirt day; phyllis webstad; genocide; reconciliation
Preview of Songs for Spring Resource Package One

Songs for Spring Resource Package One

A multisensory approach to building skills in the areas of expressive and receptive language, motor skills, and sensory regulation. Songs for Spring (or anytime) is a song resource package with instructional videos for the facilitator. Several of the songs have printable visuals and all of the songs include movement. When you download the PDF for this package you'll see the login information for streaming or downloading the videos. 1. Grow, Grow, Growa seated movement song with printable visuals
Preview of Election Day: Video E-Book and Printables Pack

Election Day: Video E-Book and Printables Pack

Created by
My Happy Place
Struggling to teach about the presidential election in an age-appropriate way? In this set, you will find a six minute video e-book about voting and the election process using fictional characters. You will also find a printable pack with a reader, ballots to use in a class election, and election vocabulary cards. This set provides a simple and age-appropriate way to teach young students about elections without discussing current candidates. **The video lesson is included as an mp4 file in the z
Preview of Rules vs. Laws - Guessing Game (video and recording sheet)

Rules vs. Laws - Guessing Game (video and recording sheet)

Created by
The Teacher Rex
Are you working on a rules and laws unit? Do you need a fun way to check for student understanding (pre and/or post assessment)? This is the product for you!This file contains one "Rules vs. Laws" guessing game video and one recording sheet. The video is 4 1/2 minutes long and RUNS ITSELF! Students even check their answers with the video.Check out the preview video for a better look at the product design.Credits:Fonts: Kimberly Geswein Fonts, Kaitlynn Albani
Preview of Patriotic Song “I Love America” Unison, Sheet Music, Video, Mp3 Tracks

Patriotic Song “I Love America” Unison, Sheet Music, Video, Mp3 Tracks

Created by
Sing Play Create
Sing Patriotic Song "I Love America" with early elementary age children. Sing "I love America", “where everyone can shine” using the sing-a-long video, sheet music and lyrics posters. Hand actions, Mp3 Vocal and Accompaniment tracks included.Perfect for music programs, concerts, school assemblies.Distance Learning and Google Slides Friendly Video Resource. * All Videos and Presentation are Easily uploaded and usable in Google Classroom or other Digital Learning Scenarios. Feel Free to email me w
Preview of Rules vs. Laws BUNDLE

Rules vs. Laws BUNDLE

Created by
The Teacher Rex
Looking for fun and engaging activities that will help your students recognize the differences between rules and laws? Then this is the bundle for you!This bundle includes 2 interactive videos (with recording sheets), a picture sort, and 5 brain breaks that your students will love!Credits:Fonts: Kimberly Geswein Fonts, Kaitlynn AlbaniYoga Clipart: Sarah Pecorino Illustration
Preview of Chickens Full Workshop From M5 Ranch School

Chickens Full Workshop From M5 Ranch School

Created by
M5 Ranch School
Included in this workshop is a colorful and engaging text lesson to project for your students, a link to multiple video lessons on chickens and raising chicks, A to Z learning coloring pages, a quiz on key concepts, a crossword puzzle, and many other worksheets and activities.M5 Ranch School is the creation of entrepreneur and rancher, Mary Heffernan ofFive Marys Farms. Workshops are designed for teachers and classrooms to work at their own pace.
Preview of Continents and Oceans Song mp4 Video/Movie Download and Test by Kathy Troxel

Continents and Oceans Song mp4 Video/Movie Download and Test by Kathy Troxel

Created by
Audio Memory
This is one of Kathy Troxel's 34 "Geography Songs" published by Audio Memory. Learn the names and locations of the Continents and Oceans and then take the test. The song is repeated several times. Fun for all ages. See sample at www.audiomemory.com. "The Audio Memory products are a must for every teacher or parent!! As a teacher, I have been using them several times daily for the last 8 years. The elementary students and their parents and I love them and they have learned so much!!! I also tea
Preview of African American Virtual Video Museum -Google Slides

African American Virtual Video Museum -Google Slides

Created by
LuckyToTeach
An African American Virtual Video Museum-Show a video a day during the month!
Preview of Forest/ Nature School: "My Place In Nature" - Inquiry Unit Bundle

Forest/ Nature School: "My Place In Nature" - Inquiry Unit Bundle

The bundle supports the expansion of the text to a play-based/ child-led unit of inquiry in "My Place in Nature". The resources in this bundle may also be adapted to traditional classroom teaching contexts.As a unit, "My Place in Nature" aims foster children's curiosity and their deep connection to the physical world through authentic play and child-directed inquiry, while also exploring how understanding our geography and ecosystems deepen our sense of belonging. This unit responds to children'
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 NATIVE AMERICANS Virtual Library and Media Room - SEESAW & GoogleSlides

NATIVE AMERICANS Virtual Library and Media Room - SEESAW & GoogleSlides

This room is all about NATIVE AMERICANS and their diverse cultures! The Virtual Library includes 30 (Now via YouTube!) NATIVE AMERICANS-themed fiction and non-fiction books read aloud. There are also 20 NATIVE AMERICANS-themed informational videos in the Media Room. Topics cover celebrations, dwellings, art, language, legends, food, traditions, storytelling, and more! While historical points and perspectives are touched upon, the selections focus on the NATIVE AMERICAN people, both collective
Preview of Rules vs. Laws - This or That Brain Break Videos

Rules vs. Laws - This or That Brain Break Videos

Created by
The Teacher Rex
Need a fun activity that gets your students moving, is less than 5 minutes, runs itself, AND reinforces social studies skills you've been working on? Look no further! This product contains 5 separate brain breaks that focus on recognizing the differences between rules and laws. Once you press play, students will see a situation. Then, students decide if it is a rule or a law. After 10 seconds of think time, students perform a yoga pose to go with their choice (rule or law). After 20 seconds, the
Preview of We the People

We the People

This song is complimentary to discussions about America, George Washington, and Martin Luther King.The song also references the Preamble, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem.This resource includes a song, a lesson plan, landmark pictures, and a video.
Preview of Back to School Freeze Dance, Brain Break, Exercise, Movement Activity

Back to School Freeze Dance, Brain Break, Exercise, Movement Activity

Created by
Sing Play Create
VIDEO RESOURCELet's FREEZE DANCE in the classroom. This resource is packed with materials you can use to teach the Freeze Dance activity, Music Dynamics, and Action Verbs. Not only will your students have an amazing time doing the FREEZE DANCE actions, but they’ll also love the coloring sheets, games and activities the help them connect movement with concepts. Materials include, video, power point, flash cards, worksheets, games, activities, lesson plans and teaching steps. Freeze dance can be a
Preview of Flowers & Arranging Full Workshop From M5 Ranch School

Flowers & Arranging Full Workshop From M5 Ranch School

Created by
M5 Ranch School
Included in this workshop is a colorful and engaging text lesson to project for your students, a link to a video lesson on floriculture and flower arranging, fun and informative A to Z learning and coloring pages, a quiz and quiz key, a flower anatomy quiz, and other fun worksheets.M5 Ranch School is the creation of entrepreneur and rancher, Mary Heffernan ofFive Marys Farms. Workshops are designed for teachers and classrooms to work at their own pace.
Preview of The Spring Season

The Spring Season

The Spring Season Product Description: This marching version of the Season Song evokes some of the changes in nature that we see and feel in our environment during the Spring season.There are two versions of the song, a regular, and an interactive version which allows for student input.This resource includes both versions of the song, a lesson plan, pictures of spring seasonal changes, vocabulary card and a video. * If you purchase more than one of the seasons’ songs you may want to point out t
Preview of Spring Animals Virtual Library & Media/Music Room - SEESAW & Google Slides

Spring Animals Virtual Library & Media/Music Room - SEESAW & Google Slides

This fun room is all about Spring Animals, as in the cute critters we most associate with springtime: bunnies, chicks, lambs, frogs, butterflies, and more! The Virtual Library includes 27 books read aloud (via YouTube!) with both fiction and non-fiction titles. There are also 31 Spring Animals-themed informational and/or music videos in the Media/Music Room, including animal rescues/rehabilitations, songs, and Brain Breaks!Selections are geared toward Early Education and Primary Students with ag
Preview of Martin Luther King Jr. Song "His Dream Lives On" Elementary Song, Choir

Martin Luther King Jr. Song "His Dream Lives On" Elementary Song, Choir

Created by
Sing Play Create
Martin Luther King Jr. Song "His Dream Lives On" easy song to learn and sing. With meaningful lyrics that capture the meaning of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.The lyrics can help teachers communicate the beliefs and desires of Martin Luther King Jr., why we honor him and how we can change the world to reflect these ideas. The refrain says it all; “his dream lives on in you and me.” Original song.*Please watch the preview video for a sample of the music and presentation.RESOURCE INCLUDES:VideoTeachi
Preview of Goodbye Winter Season

Goodbye Winter Season

The Goodbye Winter Season Product Description: This blues version of the song evokes some of the changes in nature that we see and feel in our environment during the transition between the Winter and Spring seasons.This resource includes an audio version of the song, a lesson plan, vocabulary cards and a video. * If you purchase more than one of the seasons’ songs you may want to point out to your students that the style of music changes for each season.
Preview of Bunny Literacy Activities & Song "Funny Little Bunny": Preschool, K-2

Bunny Literacy Activities & Song "Funny Little Bunny": Preschool, K-2

Created by
Sing Play Create
"Funny Little Bunny" action song with Literacy and Movement activities will ensure that your students keep "hopping" along developing reading and writing skills in the springtime. The sing a long Video will have them hopping, running, munching and hiding. Students will write about their "Funny Little Bunny" using the tree map and writing activities. Finish up the unit with the craftivity and bulletin board activities. Best for Pre-K through 1st grades.USE FOR: Literacy CentersBrain BreakCreative
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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.