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Preschool social studies independent work packets for ESL-EFL-ELL

Preview of Kindergarten Review Summer Packet CVC Word Game & Reading Comprehension Passages

Kindergarten Review Summer Packet CVC Word Game & Reading Comprehension Passages

These CVC word worksheets, decodable reading comprehension passages, questions, and games help students build fluency and confidence reading CVC (consonant-vowel-consonant) words. Ideal for use as a kindergarten review summer packet or in the classroom!25 Reading Comprehension Passage Sets are featured. Each Set Includes:★ Decodable Reading Comprehension Passage featuring CVC Words★ Reading Comprehension Questions★ Game or Activity such as Roll and Read, Word Count, Board Game, or Real vs Nons
Preview of Alphabet Letter Sort Worksheets | Beginning Sounds Practice | Alphabet Review

Alphabet Letter Sort Worksheets | Beginning Sounds Practice | Alphabet Review

This set of 23 beginning sounds letter sort worksheets offers a fun way for your students to learn and practice the sounds of the alphabet. The following worksheets are included:Letters A & BLetters C & DLetters E & FLetters G & HLetters I & JLetters K & LLetters M & NLetters O & PLetters Q & RLetters S & TLetters U & VLetters W & XLetters Y & ZLetters A-H (2 worksheets)Letters I-P (2 worksheets)Letters Q-Z (2 worksheets)Vowels & Consonants
Preview of Decodable Readers Kindergarten Text, CVC Phonics plus HFW Sight Word Games {RTI}

Decodable Readers Kindergarten Text, CVC Phonics plus HFW Sight Word Games {RTI}

This bundle features Decodable Text, Sight Word Stories, CVC Word Ladders, and Comprehension Passages & Games for Beginning Readers. Each resource is aligned with the science of reading and is designed to help students develop strong early literacy skills! These materials are perfect for whole group work, use in reading groups, morning work, and homework. Because of the highly supportive format, I have heard from many teachers that these items are ideal for use with Response to Interventio
Preview of Alphabet Mega Bundle - Worksheets, Games, and Letter of the Week Activities

Alphabet Mega Bundle - Worksheets, Games, and Letter of the Week Activities

This bundle offers a variety of worksheets and games to help your students learn and practice the alphabet. This bundle includes:Letter of the week (Letters A-Z)Handwriting worksheetsLetter recognition worksheetsLetter sorting worksheetsBeginning sounds worksheetsAlphabet board games Alphabet review worksheetsAlphabet picture dictionaryAlphabet achievement badges Alphabet booksHidden lettersAlphabet mystery pictures⭐Please see the previews of each resource to learn about them in greater detail.A
Preview of Summer Writing Journal with Sentence Starters Differentiated Writing Prompts

Summer Writing Journal with Sentence Starters Differentiated Writing Prompts

Do you find writing challenging in your classroom because of all the different writing levels your students are at? This engaging summer writing journal is differentiated into 4 different stages (pre-literate, emergent, transitional, and fluent writers). This resource covers a wide range of learners in the classroom. There is a total of 5 options for each writing prompt which works great for English Language Learners and Special Education. Each prompt includes a full sentence, sentence starter,
Preview of Fall Differentiated Writing Prompts Autumn Journal with Sentence Starters

Fall Differentiated Writing Prompts Autumn Journal with Sentence Starters

Fall Writing Prompts with Sentence Starters is a differentiated and engaging Autumn writing journal that has 4 different stages (pre-literate, emergent, transitional, and fluent writers). There is a total of 5 options for each writing prompt which works great for students in Kindergarten, first grade, English Language Learners, and Special Education.Included with each prompt is an option for a full sentence, sentence starter, graphic vocabulary bank, picture bank (picture prompt), or a blank wri
Preview of Dinosaur Coloring Pages for Preschool | Kindergarten | First | Second Grade

Dinosaur Coloring Pages for Preschool | Kindergarten | First | Second Grade

Created by
Class Pet
Stomp, Stomp, ROAR! The dinosaurs are here! Take your students back to prehistoric times with this adorable set of 12 hand drawn dinosaur illustrations. Download and print for a fun and relaxing activity that will enhance your dinosaur unit or add fun to indoor recess. Simple drawings are perfect for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, and special needs students. Build vocabulary as you introduce your students to different dinosaurs. Illustrations are labeled with the name of each dinosaur. De
Preview of Editable Mystery Pictures Bundle - Color by Sight Words - Guess the Picture Game

Editable Mystery Pictures Bundle - Color by Sight Words - Guess the Picture Game

This bundle includes 50 editable mystery pictures that can be used with any word list or with simple math problems. Each mystery picture can hold up to 18 items (sight words, math problems, etc.) that the students must find/solve and color according to the provided code. As your students color by the designated code, a fun image will be revealed.This resource was designed to be very flexible so that teachers can use it year after year. Each picture has six colors and can hold between 6-18 items.
Preview of Writing Prompts Kindergarten & 1st Grade Sentence Starters & Journal Prompts ESL

Writing Prompts Kindergarten & 1st Grade Sentence Starters & Journal Prompts ESL

Created by
Fun To Teach
Looking for Kindergarten writing prompts & 1st Grade sentence starters to use as morning work or centers? Kickstart your journal prompts Kindergarten and 1st-grade students' writing skills with our comprehensive morning writing worksheets. Great for ESL Kindergarten Journal Prompts & 1st Grade Sentence Starters pack is a 64-page Sentence Starters packet packed with 42 journal prompts for Kindergarten and 1st grade that will get your student writing.► Included in Writing Prompts Kindergar
Preview of Alphabet Beginning Sounds Worksheets - Alphabet Review Activity

Alphabet Beginning Sounds Worksheets - Alphabet Review Activity

Help your students learn or review the sounds of the alphabet through this set of 25 alphabet beginning sounds worksheets. On each worksheet, students color the letter that corresponds with the beginning sound of the word depicted in the picture. The following worksheets are included:Letters a, b, cLetters d, e, fLetters g, h, iLetters j, k, lLetters m, n, oLetters p, q, rLetters s, t, u, vLetters w, x, y, zLetters a, e, i, o, u (2 worksheets)Letters a-z (8 worksheets)Letters b, dLetters m, nLet
Preview of Beach Day Theme Activities Letter Matching Upper and Lowercase Worksheet Kinder

Beach Day Theme Activities Letter Matching Upper and Lowercase Worksheet Kinder

Created by
smalltowngiggles
You will download a beach day theme activities packet for your preschool, kindergarten, special education, autism, ESL and speech therapy. These no prep preschool, kindergarten, special education, and autism worksheets work well for early finishers, morning work, emergency sub plans, and as independent work packets.Cut and paste worksheets include:matching by colorwhat comes nextmatching uppercase and lowercase lettersmatching shapesmatching numbersmatching numbers and number wordstracing numbe
Preview of Speech Therapy Parent Newsletters for Monthly Themes - 27 included

Speech Therapy Parent Newsletters for Monthly Themes - 27 included

Want to keep parents in the know about your monthly themed speech therapy activities but haveno time to write your own? You can use these no-prep speech therapy parent newsletters to give your parents easy language activities and books to do during the week that align with your themed therapy unit. You can use these speech therapy newsletters as monthly themed handouts with practical ways your parents can support their child at home. If you plan themed therapy this is a great way to share what y
Preview of CVC Word Families Bundle - CVC Words Review Worksheets - Practice and Assessment

CVC Word Families Bundle - CVC Words Review Worksheets - Practice and Assessment

This CVC word families worksheet bundle provides students with a fun and interactive way to practice CVC words. Activities in this bundle include matching exercises, unscrambling, tracing, sorting, and more, making it an excellent resource for CVC phonics practice. Your students are sure to love the interactive CVC word activities, and you'll love the improvement you will see in their ability to read and spell CVC words.Here are the CVC word families included in this set:Short A Word Families:-a
Preview of Story of the Week (Language & story comprehension)

Story of the Week (Language & story comprehension)

For many specialists, transition time with students in the hall or when entering a new room is wasted time. As a speech pathologist, I know that up to a third of my therapy time may be spent transporting students to my room. I cannot afford for this to be unproductive time. Imagine having one tool that you can use daily or weekly in the hall and when settling into your room to work on listening comprehension, story retelling, and answering questions. Think about what it would look like to have m
Preview of Beginning Sounds Cut and Paste Letter Sound Recognition Worksheets Picture Sorts

Beginning Sounds Cut and Paste Letter Sound Recognition Worksheets Picture Sorts

Created by
smalltowngiggles
You will download an A-Z beginning sounds worksheets packet for your kindergarten, special education, autism, ESL and speech therapy students. They will practice letter sound recognition by cut and paste picture sorts. These no prep worksheets work well for early finishers, morning work, emergency sub plans, and as independent work packets.Students will cut out the pictures that start with each letter of the alphabet and paste it on the squares under the letter. This phonics packet helps studen
Preview of Sorting by Attributes Objects into Categories What Does Not Belong Worksheets

Sorting by Attributes Objects into Categories What Does Not Belong Worksheets

Created by
smalltowngiggles
You will download a sorting by attributes worksheets packet for your students to determine what does not belong. Students will look at objects in several different categories, such as the living room, dining room, bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, garage, school and doctor's office. The spaces are common to students' everyday lives. The student will cut out and then paste objects that would be found in a room/place. The room is on one worksheet and the cut and paste objects on the second
Preview of Community Helpers Hats Pattern Block Mat Printables & Worksheet

Community Helpers Hats Pattern Block Mat Printables & Worksheet

These Community Helpers Hats Pattern Block Puzzles and Worksheets are designed to engage students in math, community exploration, and writing while having fun. Here's a detailed breakdown of what you can expect:Puzzles:Easy Puzzles: Ideal for Pre-K and Kindergarten students, these puzzles provide clear instructions on which pattern blocks to use. This introductory level helps young learners grasp the concept of shapes and spatial relationships while sparking students' curiosity about these role
Preview of Spring Break Packet | PreK Spring Worksheets | Kindergarten | April

Spring Break Packet | PreK Spring Worksheets | Kindergarten | April

This spring or spring break packet comes with a variety of resources. It covers ELA, Writing, and Math.This spring packet is filled with printables that are perfect for PreK and K. It entails lots of key fundamentals to help your student or child practice.Included:2 Covers (packet covers)Writing sentencesCounting CoinsWriting spring themeTracing alphabetBase Ten CountingCVC wordsRhymingRoll and graphColor by sight wordTracing numbers 1-20Counting Tens FrameColor Short and Long VowelsSort Numbers
Preview of Weather Special Education Sub Plans Packet Summer School Morning Work Autism ESL

Weather Special Education Sub Plans Packet Summer School Morning Work Autism ESL

Created by
smalltowngiggles
You will download a weather themed special education math and literacy packet for your preschool, kindergarten, ESL, autism, and special education students. These no prep activities work well for early finishers, emergency sub plans, and summer school morning work.Weather theme cut and paste worksheets includematching colorswhat comes next patterningmatching uppercase and lowercase lettersmatching shapesmatching numberscounting to 12simple addition with picturessimple subtraction with picturesPu
Preview of Long and Short Vowel Sounds A,E,I,O,U | Kindergarten | PreK

Long and Short Vowel Sounds A,E,I,O,U | Kindergarten | PreK

Does your student need a little more practice with short and long vowels? This resource will help your students with the short and long vowels they need to know. Similar Resource: DigraphsIncluded:Sort Short and long vowels A,E,I,O,UWrite short and long vowels A,E,I,O,UWrite the missing vowel A,E,I,O,UVowel Matching Center Activity-Recording Sheet and Directions includedWord Mapping
Preview of Farm Animal Theme Activities Matching Shapes Numbers Basic Addition Subtraction

Farm Animal Theme Activities Matching Shapes Numbers Basic Addition Subtraction

Created by
smalltowngiggles
In this farm animal theme activities packet, your students will practice match math and literacy skills. These no prep preschool, kindergarten, special education, and autism cut and paste worksheets work well for early finishers, morning work, emergency sub plans, and as independent work packets.Cut and paste worksheets include:matching by colorswhat comes nextmatching uppercase and lowercase lettersmatching shapesmatching numberscountingbasic addition with picturessubtraction with picturescount
Preview of CVC Words Mega Bundle - CVC Word Families - Fun CVC Review Worksheets

CVC Words Mega Bundle - CVC Word Families - Fun CVC Review Worksheets

This CVC Word Mega Bundle offers a comprehensive solution to help your students practice and review CVC words. It includes a variety of worksheets and activities designed to engage and challenge students such as CVC word families activities and CVC review worksheets.Additionally, there are fun activities like CVC mystery pictures, CVC comic books, CVC word searches, and a CVC word sort that can be used to review what they've learned and keep students motivated. Worksheets focusing on CVC beginni
Preview of Spanish Alphabet Handwriting Practice

Spanish Alphabet Handwriting Practice

Created by
The Primary Pal
This Spanish Alphabet Handwriting Practice set is perfect for the dual language or bilingual classroom. With this set, your students can practice correct letter formation and develop fine motor skills in their native or second language! These can be used as a literacy center, can be made into booklets and practiced throughout the school week, or can be sent home as homework. Resource Highlights:In SpanishNo prep! Just print and use.Now includes an editable option for the names and words at the b
Preview of Back to School Writing Activities Journal with Sentence Starters Writing Prompts

Back to School Writing Activities Journal with Sentence Starters Writing Prompts

This engaging Back to School writing activities journal with sentence starters is differentiated into 4 different stages (pre-literate, emergent, transitional, and fluent writers). This resource covers a wide range of learners in kindergarten, first grade, and beyond. There is a total of 5 options for each writing prompt which works great for English Language Learners and Special Education. Each prompt includes a full sentence, sentence starter, vocabulary bank, picture bank (picture prompt), or
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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.