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Preview of Read Aloud Activities for The Good Egg | Spring Craft | Sequencing Stories

Read Aloud Activities for The Good Egg | Spring Craft | Sequencing Stories

Created by
Primary Scouts
Engage your little learners in consistent and meaningful core comprehension and story sequencing practice with this activity pack featuring: story maps, core story element visuals, craft, response sheets and four related vocabulary cards.*April 23 , 2024: this resource was modified and received a large update Included in this Resource:4 Vocabulary Cards + Matching Response PagesStory Element Visuals (Traits, Retell Hand, Characters, Setting, Problem/Solution, Plot Events and Theme)Anchor Chart
Preview of Spring Themed Templates for Google Slides | March, April, May and June

Spring Themed Templates for Google Slides | March, April, May and June

190 Google Slides Templates with a Spring Theme perfect to use during March, April, May and June with your kindergarteners, first, second, third, fourth and fifth graders. Google Slides templates are a fun way to present information to your class. You can add text, images, links, etc. to make them fit your classroom needs.I love to welcome my students every morning with these slides and I use them throughout the day to pace my lessons and provide visuals for my students.★Please note that these t
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 Spring Read Aloud Activities for Caterpillar | Spring Butterfly Craft

Spring Read Aloud Activities for Caterpillar | Spring Butterfly Craft

Created by
Primary Scouts
This is a read aloud kit that provides you with targeted lessons, crafts, comprehension printable(s) and literacy activities for up to 5 days using the mentor text, The Very Impatient Caterpillar by Ross Burach in a Kindergarten or First Grade classroom to build up comprehension.*No book or scanned parts of this book is included. You will need a copy of your own picture book to successfully complete any reading comprehension based activities.* * SAVE BIG and grab this kit in the March Bundle | u
Preview of Rosa Parks Timeline for Women's History Kindergarten & First Black History

Rosa Parks Timeline for Women's History Kindergarten & First Black History

Created by
Class of Kinders
Teaching your students about people who have made a difference? Use this timeline after reading any age appropriate book on Rosa Parks' life! This resource has four facts; just enough for young children in kindergarten & first grade to order. Perfect for Black History Month, Women's History Month or any time of the school year that you want to teach your students about people who have had an impact!Rosa's timeline shows FOUR life events:Rosa went to jailPeople did not use the bus.Rosa did no
Preview of Fold and Learn  What do plants need?

Fold and Learn What do plants need?

Created by
Lita Lita
Your students will love learning about what plants need with this craft. You can use it during your plants unit or spring. It includes Spanish plant lapbook too: Que necesitan las plantas? Just print the cover and choose the inside (there are two for differentiating in the classroom): -Fill in blanks. -With all the written information. UPDATED! I just added a review worksheet and a poster! Redownload please. Related products: >Parts of a plant >Lifecycle of a plant >What part of the
Preview of All About Birds Unit, Bird Research, Bird Craft, Life Cycle of a Bird

All About Birds Unit, Bird Research, Bird Craft, Life Cycle of a Bird

This All About Birds unit is perfect for helping your learners conduct bird research all about different birds and their characteristics! It is filled with bird activities for your students--graphic organizers, an interactive reader, bird research fact pages, and much more--to learn all about birds! You may also be interested in First Grade Science for December!This bird unit is filled with activities that are interactive for the K-2 learner. Inside you will find:Science ResourcesUnit Teaching P
Preview of Black History Month Craft Garrett Morgan Activities The Traffic Light Bulletin

Black History Month Craft Garrett Morgan Activities The Traffic Light Bulletin

Created by
Sweet Sensations
This Black History Month Inventors Garrett Morgan craft is an engaging stop light activity! This activity project is simple to make and can be differentiated for the needs of your students! Garrett Morgan is known for inventing the precursor to the yellow wait light and an early gas mask. Students make their own modern day stop lights on a triangular prism and fill the other two sides with information, with different choices so that you can easily switch out the panels for the needs of your s
Preview of Maps and Globes Worksheets - 1st Grade Map Skills - Kindergarten Mapping Skills

Maps and Globes Worksheets - 1st Grade Map Skills - Kindergarten Mapping Skills

Created by
Oink4PIGTALES
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
Preview of Ruby Bridges Timeline Black Women's History Kindergarten & First

Ruby Bridges Timeline Black Women's History Kindergarten & First

Created by
Class of Kinders
Teaching your students about people who have made a difference? Use this timeline after reading any age appropriate book on Ruby Bridges' life! This resource has four facts; just enough for young children in kindergarten & first grade to order. Perfect for Black History Month, Women's History Month or any time of the school year that you want to teach your students about people who have had an impact!You are receiving a timeline for an event in Ruby Bridges' life.The timeline depicts/tells F
Preview of Presidents Day Activities George Washington & Abraham Lincoln Craft Kindergarten

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
Preview of Tops and Bottoms Book Companion

Tops and Bottoms Book Companion

Inspired by the book Tops and Bottoms adapted by Janet Stevens. This is a fun story about working hard and how the hare outsmarted the bear! It's a great book to add to your SPRING THEME, PLANTS THEME or FOLKTALE THEME. These materials would make a great BAG OF TRICKS for a SUB DAY!!!As a former Title reading teacher, I always see the need for lots of differentiation in the lower elementary grades and I hope this assortment of activities gives you lots of options for the "right fit" for each of
Preview of Rules and Laws Social Studies Unit

Rules and Laws Social Studies Unit

RECENTLY REDONE AND UPDATED! This unit features 5 activities about the rules and laws in our community. It could be used anywhere from Kindergarten up to 2nd or even 3rd grade. Included in this set: -Posters with definitions -Rules and laws bubble map- Students give several examples of each -Writing piece- What would your community be like without laws? -Rules and laws tree map- Cut and sort pictures of laws and rules. -Rules at home, rules at school, and laws flipbook.
Preview of Leo Lionni Author Study Book Companion Activities Reading Comprehension Bundle

Leo Lionni Author Study Book Companion Activities Reading Comprehension Bundle

Leo Lionni books are wonderful stories with great messages. This Author Study is filled with a ton of activities to go with his amazing literature. There are reading comprehension strategies, writing extensions, word work activities, math games and loads of crafts. This unit is currently being updated. I wanted all of you to get the updates as I work on them. The original file is added in the bonus so you have access to all the stories, while I complete them individually. Please not the price o
Preview of Earth Day Activities Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, Earth Day Writing

Earth Day Activities Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, Earth Day Writing

Grab these Earth Day activities for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students about recycling and many ways to help the earth as you celebrate Earth Day. From earth day writing and an earth day craft to an earth day experiment, there are many engaging science and reading Earth Day activities that are both whole group and independent! My students enjoyed this unit so much!SAVE BIG with the Science for April BUNDLE! Inside you will find:Science ResourcesUnit Teaching Plan Introducing E
Preview of Too Many Carrots Activity | Read Aloud Activities | Spring Craft | Rabbit Craft

Too Many Carrots Activity | Read Aloud Activities | Spring Craft | Rabbit Craft

Created by
Primary Scouts
This is a read aloud kit that provides you with targeted lessons, crafts, and literacy activities for up to 5 days using the mentor text, Too Many Carrots by Katy Hudson in a Kindergarten or First Grade classroom to help build up story comprehension. (updated 3/3/21)* * SAVE BIG and grab this kit in the APRIL Bundle | 40% off BUNDLE price * *Included in this Resource:• Read Aloud Questioning Card for Comprehension • Lesson Plan Overview (5 Different Activities, Possible 5 Days) *** includes: how
Preview of Kite Book Report Spring or Summer Craftivity!

Kite Book Report Spring or Summer Craftivity!

Improve a boring old book report with this kite craftivity! Use this fun activity to collect student ideas about a book they are reading. This craftivity includes:→ Teacher Instruction→ Example→ Kite Template→ Bow TemplatesI have successfully used this with 1st and 2nd grade! It can be used easily with any grade level jotting down ideas about a book!BUNDLE AND SAVE!CLICK HERE to purchase all 3 of my spring themed book report craftivities as a bundle!CLICK HERE for my flower pot report craftivity
Preview of Biography Research Reports--Using Pebble Go

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. ****************
Preview of Presidents’ Day Unit with Slideshow – All About Washington and Lincoln

Presidents’ Day Unit with Slideshow – All About Washington and Lincoln

Created by
My Happy Place
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
Preview of Earth Day | 3D Craft | Writing Activity

Earth Day | 3D Craft | Writing Activity

Your students will love making this Earth Day craft and writing activity! The Earth 3-D writing craftivity is simple, requires no prep and will create an adorable bulletin board or card. The quote is "I CAN HELP THE EARTH" and "I LOVE OUR EARTH." Your students can decorate an Earth and then fill out the writing prompt. What's Included:polka dot back page 4 writing pages to choose from (differentiated)If you have any questions, click on the "Q and A" tab or email me at learningwithkiki@gmail.com.
Preview of Fairy Tale Story Maps, Retelling Activities, Fairy Tale Sequencing, Map Skills

Fairy Tale Story Maps, Retelling Activities, Fairy Tale Sequencing, Map Skills

Created by
Roots and Wings
Kids will love using these fairy tale story map retell printables to create story maps to practice retelling stories, sequencing, and map skills to build oral language, vocabulary, and 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.Story Retell Maps Include: Story Mapping with Little Red Riding HoodStory Mapping with The Gi
Preview of Amphibians Unit: Fact Pages, Life Cycle, Interactive Notebook Pages, and More

Amphibians Unit: Fact Pages, Life Cycle, Interactive Notebook Pages, and More

This Amphibians Unit is filled with activities that are interactive for the K-2 learner. Real-life photos, flip books, mini-book, amphibian fact pages, and an adorable writing craft--all perfect for engaging little learners!**SAVE BIG with February Science!**Inside you will find:Science Unit ResourcesUnit Teaching Plan Introducing Amphibians Amphibian Facts Poster All About Amphibians Bubble Map Amphibians Can/Have/Are Graphic Organizer Label an Amphibian Amphibian KWL Flip Book Amphibian Facts
Preview of Los Mapas "Yo en el Mapa "    Habilidades usando mapas  Where We Life

Los Mapas "Yo en el Mapa " Habilidades usando mapas Where We Life

Los Mapas " Yo en el Mapa " Habilidades usando mapas (Map Skills - Me on the Map / Where We Life - Donde vivimos) Mini Unit Por favor asegurece de leer la descripcion y ver el documento previo para asegurar que este producto cubre sus necesidades. Con este producto los estudiantes aprendedran sobre la historia de los, los elementos basicos y podran hacer mapas. Contenido de este documento: Lecturita de la historia de los mapas. Librito sobre los mapas. KWL 9 Gráficos de datos Cuestionario
Preview of U.S. Symbols Research Report--Using Pebble Go

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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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.

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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.