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Kindergarten social studies songs for ESL-EFL-ELL

Preview of The Music of The United States Armed Forces - A Guided Listening Unit

The Music of The United States Armed Forces - A Guided Listening Unit

Follow me on Facebook for the latest news, freebies, and more!>>>>> Music With Sara Bibee--------------------------------------------------------------------Click here for more guided listening units!--------------------------------------------------------------------Please note the preview file may appear blurry due to compression. The full download is of HD quality.Perfect for Veterans Day, or any other Patriotic Musical Unit. This is a guided listening unit focused on the offic
Preview of Old McDonald's CRAZY Farm!  Mix and Match Song with Real Animal Sounds

Old McDonald's CRAZY Farm! Mix and Match Song with Real Animal Sounds

It's so fun to ask, "What other animals could be on Old McDonald's farm?" I've included 30 different barnyard, zoo, and ocean animals in this powerpoint so that you can mix and match what YOU want! In this file I've also included a set of "What's that Sound" slides to help kids hear sounds of real animals. So many students don't really know what the animals they love sound like! Using the PowerPoint also frees me up to assess students one by one while we sing (they’re so busy watching the sc
Preview of Money Poem Poster

Money Poem Poster

Are your students having a hard time remembering which coin is which? Use these money poem posters to help your students identify a penny, nickel, dime, and quarter. I have included 4 different colors {pink, blue, purple, green} of posters to help you coordinate with your classroom decor. I also found that you can sing each poem to the tune of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star." It really helps when I am in the middle of a lesson and a student is having a hard time identifying a coin... we just quick
Preview of The People in My Community - Books, Songs, and Posters for K-1

The People in My Community - Books, Songs, and Posters for K-1

Created by
Andrea Knight
COMMUNITY HELPERSSupplement your primary study of community helpers with "The People in My Community." This item includes student books, songs, and labeling posters for each of the following community jobs:firefighterbakersoldierfarmerreporterpolice officerdoctor / nursetrash collectorThe books are nonfiction texts, narrated in first person, and include simple text features for beginning readers such as:captionslabelsalphabetical picture glossariesEach book also supports readers with:key vocabul
Preview of "Red, White and Blue" Patriotic Song for Digital Download

"Red, White and Blue" Patriotic Song for Digital Download

Created by
Debbie Clement
The original children's song, "Red, White and Blue" was written by Debbie Clement in the immediate aftermath of 9-11. It is a simple song intended to instill a sense of patriotism and celebration of all things Americana. The song is especially appropriate for the observation of Patriot's Day, Constitution Day, Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day and similar observations. It has been performed from coast-to-coast for all types of programs honoring America. This unit is a 'zip' file that inclu
Preview of Traffic Signals, Signs, Safety Songs and Rhymes, Pedestrian Safety, Circle Time

Traffic Signals, Signs, Safety Songs and Rhymes, Pedestrian Safety, Circle Time

Created by
KindyKats
Is your class learning about Traffic Signals, Signs, and Traffic Safety? This resource includes developmentally appropriate content for traffic rules, pedestrian safety, as well as traffic signals and signs with fun songs (sung to familiar tunes) and original rhymes. Introduce a new traffic rule every day with a song or rhyme during circle time. Include the song in Poetry Journals, or make a Traffic Signs, Signals, and Safety Song Book to include in your class library. No matter how or when yo
Preview of Terry Fox

Terry Fox

This storybook / reader and song with no-prep activities for kindergarten and primary students make Terry Fox even more memorable in preparation for your annual walk or run event. Touching assembly song is easy to teach young students with its simple melody. Students echo the teacher the first few times singing it, then they've got it! ♫ ♬ To hear my ☺kindergarten students ☺ sing the first half of the song, simply play the preview video with your volume turned up! ♫♬The story of Terry Fox and h
Preview of Patriotic Musical Program for Primary Grades

Patriotic Musical Program for Primary Grades

Created by
Deana Thelen
There's nothing better than hearing little voices singing patriotic songs! This program is appropriate for all elementary grade levels. Some have even used it for a school wide program! The first graders at my school have been doing this inspiring musical program for over 15 years! Not only will students be singing patriotic songs, but a script has been provided that gives many students the opportunity to speak into the microphone. The program begins with kiddos reciting Presidential quotes
Preview of The Armed Forces Medley for Kids Song with Background Track

The Armed Forces Medley for Kids Song with Background Track

Created by
Rachel Aileen Jo
View the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DLQ5n4yp5uYHere is a video I made that reviews my product and will help you decide if this is right for you and your students:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oM3kj_DF3DwThe Armed Forces Medley for kids has kid-friendly keys and lyrics! This march-style arrangement may be best suited for K-2nd grades, depending on your musical preferences. This arrangement is appropriate and customary for civilian performances, and includes the original 5
Preview of Hickory Dickory Dock - Nursery Rhyme Song Props

Hickory Dickory Dock - Nursery Rhyme Song Props

Learn and sing about different animals with this fun, low-prep set of song props. In this twist to the popular nursery rhyme Hickory Dickory Dock, there are six different animals are going up and down!! Perfect for animal theme, counting and time-telling activities. This set of props makes song learning easier and way more fun! Just print, cut and laminate and you're ready to sing! I love mounting these on popsicle sticks too. This PDF file includes:Six animals (mouse, frog, cat, pig, monkey, hi
Preview of Peanut Butter & Jelly Song:  Critical Thinking, ELL, Singing Voice and More

Peanut Butter & Jelly Song: Critical Thinking, ELL, Singing Voice and More

I love this song because it’s so great for getting my little ones thinking! The concepts in this song require student to think critically, access their prior knowledge, problem solve, and infer what might happen or what might have happened. It’s also great for English Language Learners because it uses so much vocabulary and new vivid language that they might not have heard before. Also, it’s so fun! All my kids love it, regardless of where they are on the learning spectrum. This product i
Preview of Early Phonics Curriculum BUNDLE | Systematic Program | 42 Videos

Early Phonics Curriculum BUNDLE | Systematic Program | 42 Videos

This Early Phonics Systematic Instruction Curriculum BUNDLE is research-based and supports Science of Reading principles. You can use it as a stand-alone curriculum or in conjunction with other materials. Please click on components for more details.In the Video file, you'll get 42 commercial-free videos that teach letter sounds, blending, segmenting, and more. You'll also get an "Alphabet Essentials" 200-page packet that includes wall cards, centers, mini-books, circle charts, and more.The syste
Preview of D'Nealian Alphabet Letter Of The Week A to Z BUNDLE

D'Nealian Alphabet Letter Of The Week A to Z BUNDLE

Created by
Tweet Resources
D'Nealian Alphabet Letter Of The Week A to Z BUNDLE- over 600 pages, including 52 Mp3's! Tweet Resources's TpT Top 100 seller "Let's Learn the Alphabet Bundle" is now available in D'Nealian Font! Try the Letter A printables for free by downloading the preview In this bundle you will find everything you need to teach a letter of the week for the entire year! Included are 26 fun and engaging letter sound activities, including letter crowns, printing practice pages, letter sound coloring pages,
Preview of Dancing Leprechaun Craft

Dancing Leprechaun Craft

Note: This activity contains a set in black & white as well as a pre-colored teachers' set. Color and cut out the leprechaun's body parts. Put him together with split pins, and make him dance along to the "Ten Little Leprechauns" song. To see this craft in action, please visit us at https://mapleleaflearning.com/library/dancing-leprechaun-craft/
Preview of Community Helpers Circle Time Songs and Rhymes, Firefighter, Police Officer

Community Helpers Circle Time Songs and Rhymes, Firefighter, Police Officer

Created by
KindyKats
Introduce and reinforce your community helpers theme with these circle time songs (sung to familiar tunes) and rhymes that will keep your crew engaged and learning! From fire fighters and chefs to doctors and pilots, each song reinforces this favorite early childhood theme. (Many of these songs and rhymes can be used for other early childhood themes, too!) Great for circle time, music class, and library time. Informational tid-bits and teaching ideas are included in the directions. What's inclu
Preview of American Symbols and Landmarks Circle Time Songs, Liberty Bell, American Flag

American Symbols and Landmarks Circle Time Songs, Liberty Bell, American Flag

Created by
KindyKats
Are your young learners studying American symbols and landmarks? These circle time symbols and landmark songs (sung to familiar tunes) are perfect to keep your crew engaged and learning. From the Liberty Bell and the American Flag to Uncle Sam and the Statue of Liberty, singing these cute songs will help information stick! What's Included in American Symbols and Landmark Circle Time Songs? • 16 Songs in color and b/w• An American Symbols mini-booklet• A Patriotic Crown pattern• A Pocket Chart
Preview of SOCIAL STUDIES Past, Present, and Future Circle Time Songs, Change Over Time

SOCIAL STUDIES Past, Present, and Future Circle Time Songs, Change Over Time

Created by
KindyKats
Reinforce how things change over time with these circle time songs (sung to familiar tunes) that focus on the past, present, and future. Enrich your early elementary social studies lessons with these songs that introduce timelines, how things change over time, changes in schools, cooking, and transportation, communication, and more! Pick and choose the songs you want to sing with your students, whether it's past vs. present or include future, too! This resource also includes no-prep printables t
Preview of Patriotic Music Program with Script, Flag Ceremony, Familiar Songs and Game

Patriotic Music Program with Script, Flag Ceremony, Familiar Songs and Game

Created by
Sing Play Create
Sing familiar patriotic songs at your next Patriotic music program or school wide sing a long. Script, songs and even a song title matching game to help students connect to Patriotic holidays throughout the school year. *Use with President's Day, Memorial Day, Veteran's Day. *Use as part of a Music Program or Patriotic Celebration. *Play the music game along with learning the songs.PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONSongs will be in a Power Point Landscape view for projectors and in portrait view for printing.
Preview of Firefighters and Fire Safety - For PreK and Kindergarten

Firefighters and Fire Safety - For PreK and Kindergarten

Created by
KinderKay
In this resource, you will find everything that you need to teach fire safety as well as fun Fire Safety activities that can be put into a literacy center for Word Work.FIREFIGHTERS AND FIRE SAFETY BOOK – 15 PAGESThe pages can be printed and bound into a book or projected upon an interactive whiteboard. FIREFIGHTER CRAFTIVITYStudents follow the step by step directions to create the firefighter. After creating the firefighter, students draw and label pictures that show what the firefighter sees.
Preview of Farm Adapted Song Books (w/Music and Movement)

Farm Adapted Song Books (w/Music and Movement)

These Farm Adapted Song Books now include both music and movement! "On The Farm" (Adapted Song Book) and "Moving On The Farm" (Movement Book) teach farm themed vocabulary words through both music and movement. The Adapted Song Book, "On The Farm," is sung to the familiar tune, "If You're Happy and You Know It," and teaches farm vocabulary through song. Sample Verse: "There are pigs in the mud, on the farm. There are cows chewing cud, on the farm. The farmer's raking up the hay. There are g
Preview of Social Studies Economics  Money Bundle First Grade

Social Studies Economics Money Bundle First Grade

This social studies bundle makes economics come alive for your primary learners through these fun and engaging books, games, worksheets and songs! Students will be able to make great connections from Community Helpers to Goods and Services then to Wants and Needs. Each unit builds on each other with daily lesson plans.We just added our featured TPT Money Bundle to include 4 resources in this economics mega bundle! These four comprehensive units are the perfect way to teach your young students
Preview of Australian Animal Song with Didgeridoo

Australian Animal Song with Didgeridoo

Created by
Beat Boppers
True Blue Wonders - Australian Children's Song Introduce your children to the fascinating sounds of the didgeridoo as it imitates different Australian animal sounds. Jump like a kangaroo and fly like a kookaburra! Tap along with the rhythm on clapsticks while crocodile snaps his jaws and sing along with the different animal names in various Indigenous languages. True Blue Wonders is packed with fun and learning!This music resource is also available in a money-saving bundle. Click here to vi
Preview of The Story of Jamestown Powerpoint

The Story of Jamestown Powerpoint

This powerpoint summarizes the story of Jamestown, the first English colony. My students love reading along and clicking through the colorful pictures illustrating the story. The words are lyrics to accompany the song Jamestown, Virginia by Classroom Classics, but the powerpoint can be used with or without the music. Hope you enjoy! Visit my blog for other teaching ideas and free resources: http://tangledwithteaching.blogspot.com/
Preview of The Star Spangled Banner - powerpoint

The Star Spangled Banner - powerpoint

Created by
David
Here is a powerpoint presentation that accompanies the song "The Star Spangled Banner". I use it in my class when I teach patriotic songs. There are 9 gorgeous slides with high quality pictures and lyrics. *There is NO music track included. Patriotic Powerpoint Presentations Pack 1 (collection of 4) U.S.A. - Interactive States & Capitals - SMARTBOARD FILE U.S.A. - Interactive States & Capitals Matching - SMARTBOARD FILE God Bless America - PowerPoint My Country 'Tis of Thee - Pow
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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.

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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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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.