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Kindergarten social studies graphic organizers $5-10
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
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Maps and Globes Worksheets - 1st Grade Map Skills - Kindergarten Mapping Skills
Introduce and teach kindergarten and first grade students all about Maps and Globes, Cardinal Directions, Landforms, and Bodies of Water using this fun and engaging geography unit! These map skills worksheets cover landforms, oceans, relative directions, maps, globes, map keys and symbols, compass rose, Venn Diagrams, 24 geography words, and let your students design their own maps. These maps and globes activities are designed to use with ANY social studies curriculum!Students will practice, cre
Grades:
K - 1st
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Presidents Day Activities George Washington & Abraham Lincoln Craft Kindergarten
These Presidents Day activities set you up to teach all about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln! Your Kindergarten-second grade learners will use timelines, mini-books, graphic organizers, a Presidents' Day poem, a game, and crafts are all included! You are able to teach about each of them independently and then compare and contrast them. Inside you will find:Abraham Lincoln Teaching PosterGraphic OrganizersAbraham Lincoln Mini-Book Abraham Lincoln Timeline Abraham Lincoln Facts Craftivity G
Grades:
K - 2nd
Biography Research Reports--Using Pebble Go
Looking for an easy way to assist students in using a digital tool like Pebble Go to do research? This comprehensive packet features 26 different historical figures found on the Pebble Go research database. All 26 historical figures have three different research templates to use. You will find a template for students to use for research that corresponds perfectly with the Pebble Go site, a fun facts page, and a writing page with pictures of each person and primary writing lines. ****************
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Research Reports Bundle Using Pebble Go
Presidents’ Day Unit with Slideshow – All About Washington and Lincoln
This Presidents’ Day unit is packed full of learning and fun! Complete with an informational PowerPoint about Presidents’ Day, George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln, a tricorn and stovepipe hat project, and lots of printable materials, this set will turn your students into little historians. With eye-catching display materials including headers for several anchor charts along with colorful vocabulary word wall cards, children will have what they need to read, talk, and write about two important
Grades:
K - 1st
U.S. Symbols Research Report--Using Pebble Go
Looking for an easy way to assist students in using a digital tool like Pebble Go to do research? This comprehensive packet features 10 different American Symbols found on the Pebble Go research database. All 10 American Symbols have three different research templates to use. You will find a template for students to use for research that corresponds perfectly with the Pebble Go site, a fun facts page, and a writing page with pictures of each symbol and primary writing lines. ********************
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Grades:
K - 3rd
Also included in: Research Reports Bundle Using Pebble Go
Three Little Pigs Retelling Activities, Story Retell Maps, Fairy Tale Sequencing
Kids will love using The Three Little Pigs retell printables to create story maps to practice retelling stories, fairy tale sequencing, and map skills that build oral language, vocabulary, and language comprehension skills. This resource was also designed to help you integrate social studies and teaches kindergarten and first grade children about map skills such as using a compass rose and following cardinal directions.✅How Can I Use This Three Little Pigs Story Map?As a retelling and sequencin
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Little Red Riding Hood Retelling Activities, Story Maps, Fairy Tale Sequencing
Kids will love using the Little Red Riding Hood retell printables to create story maps to practice retelling stories, fairy tale sequencing, and map skills that build oral language, vocabulary, and language comprehension skills. This resource was also designed to help you integrate social studies and teaches kindergarten and first grade children about map skills such as using a compass rose and following cardinal directions.✅How Can I Use This Little Red Riding Hood Story Map?As a retelling and
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Goods and Services "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie..."
This is an integrated social studies and reading mini-unit that focuses on teaching goods and services using the Laura Numeroff classic "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie..." In the book, Mouse asks for lots of different things, some are goods and some are services. This unit is packed full of activities to help your kiddos understand beginning economics in an engaging format.
The mini-unit includes:
-Goods Definition Poster (color)
-Services Definition Poster (color)
-Anchor chart Tree Map Label
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Christopher Columbus with Informational Text, Crafts and Activities
Christopher Columbus may not have discovered America BUT he was an explorer who we learned from.Each activity in this resource is designed to reinforce curriculum as well as inform students about Christopher Columbus, the explorer.The packet contains:1 poem1 KWL organizerA factual mini book for "guided reading"1 Scoot game to assess student understanding and reinforce fact building1 Word Search1 ABC OrderDefinition ExplorationMath Game...Addition2 Writing Activities (about Columbus and describin
Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: October Special Event Themed Bundle with Activities and Crafts
Community Helpers Unit for PreK, Kindergarten, or First Grade
Community helpers lesson plans, activities, centers, and guided reading books!
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This 155 page unit will teach your PreK, Kindergarten, or 1st grade students about community helpers. It includes different leveled materials to help your meet your students' varying needs.
The unit begins by having students explore the differences between wants and needs. Students then begin to learn about people who help us meet our wants and needs (community helpers).
The lessons focus on the jobs, t
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
BIBLE STORY Posters with Bible Verses | Church Bulletin Board Activity
This set of 47 Bible story posters are super versatile! These are perfect for bulletin board decor, hall displays, or as a quick coloring page to accompany your Bible study. Shrink them down for interactive notebook inserts and mini books. Students love these note pages because they provide just enough to engage but aren’t overwhelming. Easy to use with your homeschool, chapel lessons, Sunday School, Catholic schools, CCD, Catechism students, and of course, busy pages during church service. This
Grades:
PreK - 5th
The Bill of Rights {K-2}
Printables, activities, game, and much more!This resource is provided in three parts in a zipped file. Please make sure that you have a program to unzip the files before you purchase. The first resource is a non-editable introductory lesson on PDF file, which is provided in color. The second resource is a game in color (not editable PowerPoint) that can be used as assessment (answers are provided). The third resource is a PDF file that includes the following:.Table of Contents•Picture cards {col
Grades:
K - 4th
Also included in: US Government BUNDLE for K-2
Lincoln and Washington Printable Packet
This packet was created to use with K-3 grade students to cover the history of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. There are separate sheets for each man and several sheets that compare both men. If you download the freebie, you will receive one of the word searches and the color page that goes with one of the writing activities.
The sheets included in this packet are:
Lincoln & Washington Information Sheets
Lincoln & Washington Scavenger Hunts
Lincoln & Washington Comparison S
Grades:
K - 3rd
Native Americans with Informational Text, Crafts, and Activities !
Visit here for details.This resource covers three groups of Native Americans from three parts of the United States...the Woodland, the Plains, and the Southwest.Each group has a mini reader filled with informational text and highlighted vocabulary. They are ideal for guided reading with your class.The books are followed by:Draw and Write FactsCollecting Details from Text...Graphic OrganizerWriting about a Specific Group...Pre Write and Final CopyWord SearchWord of the DayMatch...Item to Group Te
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Native American Bundle
Jack & the Beanstalk Retelling Activity, Story Retell Map, Fairy Tale Sequencing
Kids will love using the Jack and the Beanstalk retell printables to create story maps to practice retelling stories, fairy tale sequencing, and map skills that build oral language, vocabulary, and language comprehension skills. This resource was also designed to help you integrate social studies and teaches kindergarten and first grade children about map skills such as using a compass rose and following cardinal directions.✅How Can I Use This Jack and the Beanstalk Story Map?As a retelling and
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Canadian Symbols Unit
This is a fun Social Studies unit for studying Canadian symbols. Here's what is included:
p. 3-5 -- What is a symbol? (poster and writing page)
p. 6-22 -- Canadian Symbols (write three facts and colour picture for ten Canadian symbols--hockey, beaver, goose, red & white, flag, map, national anthem, languages, maple tree, and money)
p. 23-32 -- Provincial/Territorial Symbols (write/draw about tree, flower, animal, bird, and flag for each province/territory)
p. 33-46 -- Canadian Money (anchor
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Grades:
K - 4th
America and Me: A Study on American Symbols, Monuments, and Leaders
This adorable unit on American Symbols, Monuments, and Leaders is aligned with Common Core Standards and will provide teachers with a variety of ideas and resources for effectively teaching and assessing students.
All pages print great in color or black and white. Following the credits page are several pages without backgrounds or frames in order to save on printer ink.
This unit includes:
Lesson Ideas
Vocabulary Cards
Brainstorming Webs
KQLI or KWL Chart
Interview Questionnaires (with/withou
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Spanish Community Helpers Unit for Preschool, Kindergarten, or 1st Grade
Community helpers lesson plans, activities, centers, and guided reading books in Spanish!
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This 155 page unit will teach your PreK, Kindergarten, or 1st grade students about community helpers. It includes different leveled materials to help your meet your students' varying needs.
The unit begins by having students explore the differences between wants and needs. Students then begin to learn about people who help us meet our wants and needs (community helpers).
The lessons focus on t
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
Presidents Day Craft and Activities (Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd Grade)
Celebrate Presidents Day by introducing two of America's greatest heroes and presidents- George Washington and Abraham Lincoln to your students with writing activities and crafts in this ready-to-print packet! This set includes graphic organizers, student booklets in color and black and white, writing templates, and CRAFTIVITIES!Includes:George Washington-Black and White All About George Washington Student Booklet-Color All About George Washington Student Booklet-Timeline Cut and Paste Activity
Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: MEGA Holiday Bundle (Kindergarten & 1st Grade)
AMERICAN LANDMARKS Coloring Pages, Posters, and Research Report Actvities
Save 30% on this bundle of AMERICAN LANDMARKS informational coloring pages, full color posters, and research brochure projects. Perfect if you're needing to scaffold the same topic for different levels! You'll receive 15 brochure projects, 15 informational coloring pages, and 15 full color posters.Resources in the Bundle:US Landmarks Research BrochuresUS Landmarks Coloring PagesUS Landmarks Color PostersFamous USA Landmarks Included: The AlamoCloud GateEmpire State BuildingFreedom TowerGateway A
Grades:
K - 5th
Catholic Church Furniture and Altar Vessels Posters and Coloring Pages, CCD
This set includes color posters and coloring pages to supplement your lessons on Catholic Church furniture and altar vessels used during Mass. Perfect to use with your homeschool, Catholic schools, CCD, and Catechism students.SAVE 25% ON THIS RESOURCE IN THE CATHOLIC MASS POSTERS AND COLORING PAGES BUNDLE!!There are 24 images included in this resource to help explain the significance of the different elements found around the Catholic Church. Make these into mini books by printing multiples on e
Grades:
K - 4th
Also included in: Catholic MEGA Bundle | Growing Catholic Resources Bundle
The Three Bears Retelling Activities, Story Retell Maps, Fairy Tale Sequencing
Kids will love using the Goldilocks and the Three Bears retell printables to create story maps to practice retelling stories, fairy tale sequencing, and map skills that build oral language, vocabulary, and language comprehension skills. This resource was also designed to help you integrate social studies and teaches kindergarten and first grade children about map skills such as using a compass rose and following cardinal directions.✅How Can I Use This Goldilocks and the Three Bears Story Map?As
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
All About Culture
These activities are great for bringing the cultures of your students into the classroom. It gives students an opportunity to research their own cultures, as well as learn about the cultures of their classmates!
Activities include:
-Culture Introduction (Teacher Directions Included) with thinking map activity
-"My Culture Heart" -- Students fill in pieces of a heart with things that are important to them and reflect their culture. These make a great hallway or bulletin board display and studen
Grades:
K - 6th
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Importance of learning social studies
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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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