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Kindergarten social studies flash card pdfs

Preview of Needs and Wants Picture Sort with Real Photos and Writing Extension Activities

Needs and Wants Picture Sort with Real Photos and Writing Extension Activities

Students will sort photos by Needs and Wants into categories. Vocabulary words are written on each flash card. A lesson plan is included. I love to complete the large photo Needs vs. Wants flash card photo sort as a whole group, then have students complete independent Needs vs. Wants sort worksheet in a center. After sorting, students can complete the writing extension pages. Both primary and lined pages are included to differentiate for different levels. Included in this resource:- Lesson Plan-
Preview of Layers of the Ocean Biome Montessori 3 Part Cards Student Blackline Worksheets

Layers of the Ocean Biome Montessori 3 Part Cards Student Blackline Worksheets

Layers of the ocean 3-part cards and sorting activities. Here's what's included:Layers of the ocean poster and animal cards for sorting and matching. The set features watercolor images. There are two sets included with three ( the Sunlight Zone, Twilight Zone and Midnight Zone) and five layers (the Sunlight Zone, Twilight Zone, Midnight Zone, Abyss and The Trenches).Layers of the ocean 3-part cards, information cards and blackline master (cursive/print tracing and pages for independent writing)A
Preview of Land Water Air Transportation Sorting Activity Cards

Land Water Air Transportation Sorting Activity Cards

Created by
Mrs Romano
Pictures of different modes of transportation are all labeled with the initial letter in red to help early readers. Real life photos can be sorted by land, water, and air.Created to supplement the NYC DOE Pre-K Explore Curriculum - Unit 5: Transportation.See other sorting activities for young learners:- Plants We Eat & Don't Eat Sort- Baby Materials Sort- Land, Air, Water Sort- Pet vs. Wild Animal Sort- What Makes Light? Sort- Light vs. Dark Sort- Alphabet Sorting Cards- Healthy vs. Unhealth
Preview of Social Studies Word Wall Vocabulary + FREE Spanish

Social Studies Word Wall Vocabulary + FREE Spanish

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
This includes 124 word wall cards to use with your social studies units and lessons about history, civics, map skills and economics. They were designed to fit on a large word wall or in a standard-sized pocket chart. They´re a great reference tool that can help students internalize the words and use them on their own during independent centers or stations, guided reading and writers workshop. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FE
Preview of NATIVE AMERICAN Indian Dwellings Shelters 3D Paper Models 8-Pack Craft BUNDLE

NATIVE AMERICAN Indian Dwellings Shelters 3D Paper Models 8-Pack Craft BUNDLE

Created by
Savy Activities
Learn about eight types of dwellings used by Native Americans for shelter. Each dwelling type includes a 3D paper model, including step-by-step instructions on how to complete. In addition, each dwelling includes an info card with what tribes used this structure, types of materials used, geographical location and a general description. Great for learning about Native America and indigenous populations. This bundle includes the following structures: -Wigwam -Longhouse -Tipi -Adobe
Preview of Black History - COLORFUL MOTIVATIONS - African American Persons Posters / Cards

Black History - COLORFUL MOTIVATIONS - African American Persons Posters / Cards

Created by
Savy Activities
Honor the amazing men and women who have represented and fought for black rights. Included are 24 persons of color who have made an impact on black history, not only because of their achievements, but because of the incredible role they played in paving the way towards equality. Each poster includes an inspirational verb based on their contributions. The following persons are included:Usain Bolt (1986- )Serena Williams (1981- )Ben Carson (1951- )Booker T Washinton (1856-1915)Kamala Harris (19
Preview of Technology - Then and Now

Technology - Then and Now

Created by
Irma Garcia
A Social Studies Unit on Technology!Included are:-flash cards of technology for sorting in a venn diagram (technology in the home, in the school, or both)-a game of technology then and now- worksheets on comparing technology at home and at school, a venn diagram for sorting pictures at home, at school or both, then and now technology and a writing on a technology that the student uses* added a printable for a journalNow available in Spanish!!
Preview of ITALY FOR YOUNG CHILDREN: Numbers, Crafts, Worksheets, Info Posters, Cooking, PE

ITALY FOR YOUNG CHILDREN: Numbers, Crafts, Worksheets, Info Posters, Cooking, PE

This is a unit on Italy for preschoolers and kindergarteners. It is perfect for Folk Fairs or any time you want to teach your children about another culture/country. It includes posters with info about Italy, an art project, cooking project (making pasta from scratch), a map craftivity, color words and an Olympic PE activityWHAT WILL YOU GET?* 12 colored posters with photographs and info about Italy* A map craftivity* A Gondola craftivity* A "Listen and Do" Activity, that will test/reinforc
Preview of Helping Our Community: Community Helpers Unit

Helping Our Community: Community Helpers Unit

Created by
A Perfect Blend
This community helpers activity unit is perfect for teaching students about important members of their communities. Includes: High resolution photos and clipart to engage your students8 Community helpers (baker, teacher, doctor, farmer, garbage collector, veterinarian, fire fighter, crossing guardTrivia cards- match the descriptions to the community helpersDescription pages for each community helperAdditional activity pages included Customer Tips:How can I earn TPT credits to use on future purch
Preview of Biomes 8 Animal Habitats Sorting Center for Preschool and Kindergarten

Biomes 8 Animal Habitats Sorting Center for Preschool and Kindergarten

Created by
KidSparkz
This is a set of 8 biomes or habitats mats, each with 5 related animals to match to the mats.Biomes included are: desert, ocean, rainforest, African savanna, forest, arctic, grassland (farm), and wetland. Print on cardstock for longest use.Click on the PREVIEW link to see all pages.
Preview of A Little Calm SPOT  Free Printable

A Little Calm SPOT Free Printable

Created by
Diane Alber
YOGA Flashcard printable to go with the book "A Little Calm SPOT" by Diane Alber.Link to purchase book on amazon:https://www.amazon.com/Little-Calm-SPOT-Feeling-Focused/dp/1951287436/
Preview of Community Helpers Vocabulary Flashcards

Community Helpers Vocabulary Flashcards

Created by
katiecoco
Community helper flashcards with real photographs of vocabulary words for Police Officer, Fire Fighter, Post Office, Doctor, and Chef. Each card includes a photograph and printed vocabulary word. There are a total of 48 flashcards in this set. Download comes with the following flashcards for each "helper": Police Officer: police car, police officer, badge, handcuffs, siren, whistle, walkie-talkie, fingerprint Post Office: postcard, letter, stamp, envelope, mail truck, mail carrier, mailbox
Preview of BUNDLE: CC Cycle 3 Interactive Review Cards [5th Ed.]

BUNDLE: CC Cycle 3 Interactive Review Cards [5th Ed.]

Digital, self-checking BOOM Cards for Classical Conversations Cycle 3 is a great way to assess student understanding of Latin, timeline song, history sentence, math, English grammar, geography and science. No need to print, laminate or cut! Click on the preview for a FREE playable preview of this resource. Save $10 with this bundle.Cycle 3 Week 1-24 includedFREE Bonus Decks: Continents and Oceans, U.S. PresidentsEach deck of cards includes:• 20-22 self-checking review cards• Built in answer key•
Preview of California State Symbols

California State Symbols

Created by
Rainbow Girl
There are 12 state symbols cards in this set. Although the state may have a lot more only 12 are featured. 1. Print first set and use as flash cards . 2. Print second set and use for matching word to picture. 3. Print both sets and use for matching picture to picture and word to word. Vocabulary cards for special education, speech therapy, ESL/ELL programs, bulletin boards, centers and Montessori teaching. The cards are also great for generating discussions.
Preview of Florida State Symbols

Florida State Symbols

Created by
Rainbow Girl
There are 12 state symbols cards in this set. Although the state may have a lot more only 12 are featured. 1. Print first set and use as flash cards . 2. Print second set and use for matching word to picture. 3. Print both sets and use for matching picture to picture and word to word. Vocabulary cards for special education, speech therapy, ESL/ELL programs, bulletin boards, centers and Montessori teaching. The cards are also great for generating discussions.
Preview of Texas State Symbols

Texas State Symbols

Created by
Rainbow Girl
There are 12 state symbols cards in this set. Although the state may have a lot more only 12 are featured. 1. Print first set and use as flash cards . 2. Print second set and use for matching word to picture. 3. Print both sets and use for matching picture to picture and word to word. Vocabulary cards for special education, speech therapy, ESL/ELL programs, bulletin boards, centers and Montessori teaching. The cards are also great for generating discussions.
Preview of PRESCHOOL COMMUNITY HELPERS SORTING TOOLS ACTIVITY MATS & CARDS MORNING TUBS BIN

PRESCHOOL COMMUNITY HELPERS SORTING TOOLS ACTIVITY MATS & CARDS MORNING TUBS BIN

Created by
FREE YOUR HEART
COMMUNITY HELPERS PRESCHOOL SORTING TOOLS AND RELATED THINGS This fun community helpers sorting center is perfect to reinforce community helpers and their tools/ things associated with them. This resource contains 14 mats and 84 sorting cards (6 for each community helper: astronaut, baker, carpenter, detective, doctor, farmer, firefighter, hair stylist, mechanic, police officer, pilot, scientist, mail carrier, dentist). Children have to identify the six tools/ things associated with each commun
Preview of Spanish Community Helpers - La gente de la comunidad

Spanish Community Helpers - La gente de la comunidad

This 42-page SPANISH packet is a fun and colorful introduction to community helpers in Spanish. Includes posters, flashcards, Bingo game with differentiated calling cards, 14-page mini-book, and 3 worksheets.CONTENTS:12 posters, each displaying one community helper, with picture and Spanish vocabulary3 sets of flashcards for Go Fish, Memory, vocabulary practice, and more:1 set with picture and name1 set with picture only1 set with name only14-page "¿Quién soy?" mini-book in ½-page format Each pa
Preview of Landforms and Bodies of Water Vocab Picture Cards

Landforms and Bodies of Water Vocab Picture Cards

Vocabulary Pictures cards perfect for any early childhood or ESOL classroom! * mountain * hill * plain * farmland * waterfall * island * valley * pond * lake * river * ocean * shoreline * globe * model * coast * stream * gulf * bay * continental shelf * continental slope * abyssal plain * wetlands * groundwater * glacier * iceberg * ice caps * canyon * plateau * trench
Preview of Hello Around The World

Hello Around The World

I made these for International Week and my class loved playing with them and learning how to say hello in different languages. These cards are great to laminate to be used as flashcards or glued onto popsicle sticks!(24) Countries that are included:ChinaFranceIsraelGermanyMexicoSudanKoreaEgyptHollandIrelandItalyPolandRussiaNorwaySwedenJapanIndiaTanzaniaAmericaSaudi ArabiaPortugalEnglandAfghanistanVietnam** Flags Around the World [Coloring Pages]
Preview of Pledge of Allegiance with Pictures

Pledge of Allegiance with Pictures

Created by
themommyteacher
Here is a cute Pledge of Allegiance with Pictures and Symbols that quickly give visuals for the Pledge.Included in this resource:- The Pledge of Allegiance with pictures- The Pledge of Allegiance without pictures- The pictures with the words on individual backgrounds for book making - The pictures without words on individual backgrounds for book making - The vocabulary words with definitions- A vocabulary word work recording sheet- A recording sheet for the students to write the pledge in their
Preview of Deciduous Forest Biome Characteristics, Animal and Plant Adaptations

Deciduous Forest Biome Characteristics, Animal and Plant Adaptations

The Deciduous Forest Biome is a learning set containing 3-part cards, description cards, information posters, and research worksheets for students to learn about the temperate deciduous biome.  Students will learn about the main characteristics of this ecosystem, animal and plant adaptations.    The printable features photographic images.  The Deciduous Forest Biome printable includes:Information cards:  The deciduous forest; Where in the world are the temperate deciduous forests located (map);
Preview of Australia / Oceania Montessori Resource Pack

Australia / Oceania Montessori Resource Pack

This Australia/Oceania unit study is a comprehensive resource pack designed to engage students in hands-on learning about the unique aspects of the continent. With 20+ introduction cards, maps, sorting activities, animal nomenclature cards, fact cards, and more, this pack covers cultural, geographical, and wildlife diversity of Australia/Oceania.Each resource is adaptable to individual student needs and classroom requirements, making it a valuable addition to continent boxes and art/cultural dis
Preview of Rights and Responsibilities Activities - Sorting Cards First Grade

Rights and Responsibilities Activities - Sorting Cards First Grade

Created by
Jacque Jones
Are you looking for Citizenship activities? This Rights-Responsibilities sort can help your students to recognize , differentiate, and evaluate rights and responsibilities of people at home and school. Primary students think in pictures. This resource meets that need. Sorting is one of the highest level activities in the primary classroom.Here's what you'll get:✅ 18 rights cards (color & b/w)✅ 18 responsibilities cards (color & b/2)✅ differentiated response pages: * rights fli
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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.

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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.