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Preschool social studies guided reading books en francais

Preview of Martin Luther King Jr.- Early Reader Kindergarten and First Grade- MLK Day

Martin Luther King Jr.- Early Reader Kindergarten and First Grade- MLK Day

Created by
Melissa Williams
Finding nonfiction materials at an appropriate level for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day for young students is always difficult!! With that thought in mind, I created this little book about Martin Luther King for MLK Day in kindergarten (or first grade) classrooms!! This book has one fact per page with illustrations to support young readers. Many sight words are used to support early readers as they begin to read nonfiction text. Title Page: Martin Luther King, Jr. Page 2: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Preview of Me On the Map Activities and Map Skills Flip book for First Grade Social Studies

Me On the Map Activities and Map Skills Flip book for First Grade Social Studies

This circle book corresponds perfectly to the classic book, Me on the Map! The Me on the Map flip book shows maps from the book from smallest to biggest to make a powerful visual of our place in the world for kids!Just staple the Me on the Map flip book at the top when it's assembled. THIS ME ON THE MAP FLIPBOOK COMES IN 2 VERSIONSVersion with patterned sentences (Here is my planet. It is ____.) and labels already on the pages; Version with no sentences and labels to cut and paste in the appro
Preview of Community Helpers Unit

Community Helpers Unit

This Community Helpers Unit has everything you need to teach your little learners about the people who play important roles in our communities. This Unit has a variety of activities that go into a fun and engaging deep dive into these vital professions, and the best part is that they are all CCSS aligned! What is included?10 mini lessonsWrite the room (editable)Dramatic play centersAnchor chartsCraftsEmergent readersA lapbookSTEM activitiesSight word activitiesClassroom community activitiesCheck
Preview of FRENCH Reading Decodable Vowel Blending Books BUNDLE - Digital and Printable

FRENCH Reading Decodable Vowel Blending Books BUNDLE - Digital and Printable

Your French primary students will love practicing reading and decoding using these fun, engaging whole-group / individual decodable readers for vowels! This resource includes multiple activities for blending and decoding with five French vowels (A, E, I, O, U). It provides an effective way for your students to practice their blending and decoding skills with new words that is aligned with the Science of Reading!Perfect for French immersion or francophone students, your primary students will love
Preview of Christopher Columbus Day- Early Reader Kindergarten and First Grade

Christopher Columbus Day- Early Reader Kindergarten and First Grade

Created by
Melissa Williams
**Christopher Columbus Day- Early Reader Kindergarten and First Grade** Finding materials for Columbus Day for young students is always difficult!! With that thought in mind, I created this little book for Columbus Day in kindergarten (or first grade) classrooms!! It would be great to use for browsing boxes, independent reading, guided reading groups, or Read to Self. This book has one fact per page with illustrations to support young readers. Many sight words are used to support early readers
Preview of Every Child Matters - Sept 30th Orange Shirt Day - Resource and Mini-Reader K-3

Every Child Matters - Sept 30th Orange Shirt Day - Resource and Mini-Reader K-3

Orange Shirt Day (September 30th) is known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. It is a day we honour the Indigenous children who were sent to residential schools in Canada. We learn about why we wear orange shirts, and focus on educating young learners as to the history of residential schools, as well as Indigenous culture and tradition. This resource also focuses on teaching young learners about diversity, equity, equality and that every person is special.Worksheets in
Preview of In Our Classroom Emergent Reader Kindergarten or 1st Grade- Rules Back to School

In Our Classroom Emergent Reader Kindergarten or 1st Grade- Rules Back to School

Created by
Melissa Williams
This emergent reader little book will help young students practice early reading skills, while reading about the classroom rules!! Each page of this book focuses on an important classroom rule/ procedure. If there is a rule that you do not feel is needed in your classroom, you can simply leave out that particular page. Page 1: Title Page: In Our Classroom Page 2: We listen to our teacher. Page 3: We are kind and respectful. Page 4: We raise our hands. Page 5: We use quiet voices in our classro
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 French Emergent Readers: Year Long Bundle | French Books for Beginning Readers

French Emergent Readers: Year Long Bundle | French Books for Beginning Readers

Are you looking for emergent readers to help your beginning French readers develop fluency and build vocabulary? Then these Monthly Readers (Year Long Bundle) will be the perfect fit for your guided reading. With patterned text, these readers focus on sight words and building French vocabulary.  Your kids will love engaging with these texts when they colour the pictures all while developing reading fluency and decoding skills. Each story uses a different sentence stem, which is great for practic
Preview of Ancient Civilization Mini Books Bundle for Early Readers - Six Civilizations

Ancient Civilization Mini Books Bundle for Early Readers - Six Civilizations

This Ancient Civilization Mini Books Bundle is perfect for your students to learn about six different civilizations! These books can be used for a very basic study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about that civilization 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 is a perfect way to introduce each ancient civilization to you
Preview of Wampanoag Tribe Mini Book for Early Readers - Native American Activities

Wampanoag Tribe Mini Book for Early Readers - Native American Activities

This Wampanoag Tribe Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about the Wampanoag Tribe! This book can be used for a very basic Native American study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about the Wampanoag 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 is a perfect way to introduce this tribe to your students!Plus a full col
Preview of Colonial Times Mini Book for Early Readers - 13 Colonies, Colonial Jobs, & More!

Colonial Times Mini Book for Early Readers - 13 Colonies, Colonial Jobs, & More!

Your students will love completing this Colonial Times mini book. This mini book is for early readers: Pre-k, Kindergarten , 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade. This Colonial Times mini book lets students read easy words and pair them with the scene on the page. Students can color in the pages for some fun!This Colonial Times has information on the Colombian Exchange, the 13 Colonies, The New England Colonies, the Middle Colonies, the Southern Colonies, colonial jobs, slaves, technologies in the colonial
Preview of HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD MEGA UNIT 1 (includes all Country Readers)

HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD MEGA UNIT 1 (includes all Country Readers)

A TPT BEST SELLER! (Just UPDATED to also include vocabulary cards, postcard and a full sheet of passport stamps for each country.) If you are looking for a unit filled with over 265 pages of traditions, customs, activities, printables, landmarks/typical architecture, around the world people puppets, flags, maps, passports, airline tickets, a suitcase, lots of activity/food ideas AND 12 full sized Holidays Around the World MINI READER BOOKS, (ITALY, FRANCE, GERMANY, RUSSIA, ENGLAND, HOLLAND, US
Preview of Les Couleurs - French Colours Emergent Reader Bundle

Les Couleurs - French Colours Emergent Reader Bundle

Save when you purchase my complete bundle of Colour Emergent Readers in French!This bundle of 11 emergent readers features the colours in French! With a fun language structure pattern, beginning learners of French will enjoy the surprise ending. Following the question phrase “Est-ce que le _______est rose, bleu, brun etc.?” , each repetitive book features key, practical vocabulary. Within each package, you will find a 8 ½ by 11 size Big Book to print. I use this version to read aloud to my c
Preview of Ancient Egypt Mini Book for Early Readers - Ancient Civilizations Activities

Ancient Egypt Mini Book for Early Readers - Ancient Civilizations Activities

This Ancient Egypt Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about the Egyptians! This book can be used for a very basic Ancient Egypt study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about Ancient Egypt 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 is a perfect way to introduce this ancient civilization to your students!Plus a ful
Preview of Jamaica Mini Book for Early Readers - A Country Study

Jamaica Mini Book for Early Readers - A Country Study

This Jamaica Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about Jamaica! 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 Jamaica 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 c
Preview of India Mini Book for Early Readers - A Country Study

India Mini Book for Early Readers - A Country Study

This India Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about India! 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 India 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 color h
Preview of Hawaii Mini Book for Early Readers - A State Study

Hawaii Mini Book for Early Readers - A State Study

This Hawaii Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about Hawaii! This book can be used for a very basic state study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about Hawaii 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 color
Preview of Peru Mini Book for Early Readers - A Country Study

Peru Mini Book for Early Readers - A Country Study

This Peru Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about Peru! 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 Peru 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 color half
Preview of Mesopotamia Mini Book for Early Readers

Mesopotamia Mini Book for Early Readers

This Mesopotamia Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about Mesopotamia! This book can be used for a very basic Mesopotamia study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. This printable interactive activity includes:A black/white half page mini book for students to color and readA color half page mini book for the teacher to use as a guide, to laminate, and/or to add this mini book to their collectionA photo poster collage to display on a bul
Preview of Phrases fantastiques! - Hiver (FRENCH Winter Pocket Chart Sentences)

Phrases fantastiques! - Hiver (FRENCH Winter Pocket Chart Sentences)

Looking for an engaging, effective way to get your emergent readers practicing sight words, directionality, and one to one correspondance, while also learning new vocabulary words?Use these Winter-themed French predictable sentences in your pocket chart to get your emergent readers practicing sight words, directionality, and one to one correspondance! They will also learn new vocabulary words as they choose cards to complete the sentences.This resource includes:4 different predictable sentences
Preview of Ancient Greece Mini Book for Early Readers - Ancient Civilizations Activities

Ancient Greece Mini Book for Early Readers - Ancient Civilizations Activities

This Ancient Greece Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about Ancient Greece! This book can be used for a very basic Ancient Greece study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about the Greeks 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 is a perfect way to introduce this ancient civilization to your students!Plus a ful
Preview of Indigenous People's Day Booklet

Indigenous People's Day Booklet

Celebrate Indigenous People's Day in your classroom!This booklet includes facts about the holiday in simple sentences.
Preview of Continents BUNDLE Complete Unit for Early Readers - Asia, Europe, Africa & More!

Continents BUNDLE Complete Unit for Early Readers - Asia, Europe, Africa & More!

Take your students on a trip to around the world with this complete unit bundle! It includes information on several major countries in each continent! All seven continents are highlighted and introduced!The units included are:AfricaAsiaAntarcticaAustraliaEuropeNorth AmericaSouth AmericaWhat is included in this unit?- Photo Collage Posters for each country and the continent- Continent Mini Books (half page mini book, one page will print two books)- Country Activities such as fact sheet, research
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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.

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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.

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.