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Preschool social studies guided reading books $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
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PreK - 2nd
Every Child Matters - Sept 30th Orange Shirt Day - Resource and Mini-Reader K-3
Orange Shirt Day (September 30th) is known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. It is a day we honour the Indigenous children who were sent to residential schools in Canada. We learn about why we wear orange shirts, and focus on educating young learners as to the history of residential schools, as well as Indigenous culture and tradition. This resource also focuses on teaching young learners about diversity, equity, equality and that every person is special.Worksheets in
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PreK - 3rd
Election Day and Veteran's Day Print and Digital Readers and Activities
Teach your primary students about Election Day and Veteran's Day with these print and digital activities. These readers and activities are perfect to use during in-person or virtual learning. This product has now been updated to include the print mini books as well as digital versions for both Google Slides and SeeSaw (preloaded links included). Digital versions include audio. Perfect for PreK, Kindergarten, and 1st grade.Print ReadersElection Day informational reader8 pagesCovers basic facts ab
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PreK - 1st
Also included in: Fall Print and Digital Readers and Activities BUNDLE
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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PreK - 1st
Greek Mythology Bundle: Greek Gods, Greek Myths, Greek Mythology
Your students will love this Greek Mythology BUNDLE! It includes two mini books and name tags for their desks!Save over 30% by buying this bundle!This bundle is perfect for grades Pre-K to 2nd Grade!First start with the Greek Gods Mini Book to introduce the unit. Then sue the second Greek Myths Mini Book to further explore mythologies. Then have them choose their own name tags featuring Greek Myths so they can put in our their desks or workstations. This is perfect to wrap up the unit and make s
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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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PreK - 1st
United Kingdom And Ireland Mini Books Bundle - England, Scotland, & Wales
This United Kingdom Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about the United Kingdom and Ireland! This book can be used for a very basic country study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. This Bundle includes four countries: England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.Plus a full color teacher copy for students to check their work, use as a guide, or to laminate and add this mini book to your collection! This teacher copy is 15 pages and in full c
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PreK - 2nd
George Washington Carver Activity Pack
This product was created for students in a Kindergarten classroom and could easily be implemented in 1st grade as well. Through a variety of activities and worksheets students will learn all about George Washington Carver, an African-American scientist best known for discovering many new ways to use peanuts!This pack includes 4 print-and-go worksheet activities:- Timeline (Color Me)- Timeline Cut and Paste- Adjectives/Who Was George Washington Carver?- Book Mark Craft (4 designs)Also included:-
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PreK - 1st
Also included in: Black History Month Activity Pack BUNDLE {K-1}
All About Antarctica Complete Unit with Activities for Early Readers
Take your students on a trip to Antarctica with this complete unit! It includes information on Antarctica! There are over 50 pages in this complete unit!What is included in this unit?- Photo Collage Posters for the continent- All About Antarctica Mini Book (half page mini book, one page will print two books)- Fun Activities such as fact sheet, research travel brochure, pocket, flash cards, and vocabulary puzzle- Engaging Worksheets to reinforce learning and study vocabularyThe mini book includes
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PreK - 3rd
All About Australia (Continent) Complete Unit with Activities for Early Readers
Take your students on a trip to Australia with this complete unit! It includes information on 2 major countries in Oceania (Australia & New Zealand)! There are over 50 pages in this complete unit!What is included in this unit?- Photo Collage Posters for each country and the continent- All About Australia Mini Book (half page mini book, one page will print two books)- Country Activities such as fact sheet, research travel brochure, pocket, flash cards, and vocabulary puzzle- Engaging Workshee
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PreK - 3rd
Bundle of American Symbols Collage Book and Writing Journal
You'll be amazed how well your students will learn about American symbols with this KinderLit collage book and writing journal! This student-made book can be used as a full book or as individual projects - great for cute bulletin boards! For example, on Election Day do the American Flag page. On Inauguration Day have the students create the White House!What's included: ✭a page for each of 10 symbols of America:US Flagyour state flagAbraham LincolnGeorge WashingtonStatute of LibertyThe White H
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PreK - 1st
Pledge of Allegiance Emergent Reader and Pocket Chart Activity
This is a great resource to use as you introduce your students to the Pledge of Allegiance and what each part of the Pledge means. Included are Pocket Chart sentences and color pics to illustrate that meaning. Student can use a pointer to read and reread the Pocket chart. Also included is a Pledge of Allegiance Emergent Reader. Read aloud the Pledge of Allegiance in its entirety. Then reread each page, having students echo the words after you. Introduce the 'Pledge of Allegiance' word a
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PreK - 3rd
"I Want to be a Missionary" Emergent Reader Bundle
"I Want to be a Missionary" bundle contains five emergent reader titles: - I Want to be a Missionary- In Kenya- When I go to China- A Missionary in Mexico- I Can Share the Gospel in South AfricaThese books are meant to introduce young readers to other cultures and sharing the Gospel, while using predictable, patterned text.Each file comes with two copies of the emergent reader and extension activities.Download and print as many copies that you need for your homeschool, Christian school, or Sunda
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PreK - 2nd
Canadian Money Interactive Booklets | Financial Literacy -New Curriculum aligned
Are you a Canadian Teacher looking for activities to cover ¨Financial Literacy¨ Learning Outcomes? This theme has just been introduced as part of ¨Physical Education and Wellness¨ in some provinces like Alberta, so we have created some fun and Low Prep INTERACTIVE BOOKLETS to support your instruction.What does this resource include?- 5 Booklets in Color: $1, $2, $5, $10 and $20.- 5 Booklets in Black and White: $1, $2, $5, $10 and $20.EACH BOOKLET INCLUDES:- A cover where students can write their
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PreK - 3rd
GreatCents Books: What Are Coins?
Embark on a charming adventure with Roscoe the Raccoon in "What are Coins?" as he takes young readers on a delightful journey into the fascinating world of currency. Authored by Blake Teichmeier, this enchanting children's book not only introduces the concept of coins but turns learning into a musical experience.Join Roscoe as he discovers the unique qualities of each coin, transforming what might seem like a mundane subject into an engaging and educational exploration. Through the whimsical rhy
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PreK - 5th
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Texas Symbols Collection: Six Kindergarten Easy Reader Books
The Texas Symbols Collection includes six (6) easy readers for kindergarten students. The books feature popular Texas symbols such as the flag, bluebonnet, and mockingbird. Every reader contains two identical books (one on top, one on bottom) for easy printing and copying. Cut the books in half and staple on the left margin (shaded area).In February 2022, I updated the readers to include a rebus book as well as a Level D book. The updated collection features three Level A books for students who
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PreK - K
Election Day
Teach your kids all about the election process with this unit. What you get:resources to run a mock election in your classroomresources to make campaign postersa non fiction shared reading book2 emergent readerselection day word wall wordsanchor chart postersand many recording sheetsvoter badgevoter registration card
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PreK - 1st
Abraham Lincoln Emergent Reader & Activities
This Abraham Lincoln Emergent Reader and Activities is a great way to practice sight words, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. The book and vocabulary cards are available in color and BW. There is a graphic organizer, 2 comprehension, and 1 writing activity. Each of these activities is available in THREE levels! This leveling makes this product ideal for differentiation, especially in special education classrooms.This unit is great tool for:*SPED Teachers*Grade K early readers*Social Studies*
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PreK - 5th
Community Helpers: Mini Unit
COMMUNITY HELPERS: MINI UNITGet everything you need for teaching about community helpers in your special education classroom! There is so much included!Included:PrintableTwo levels printable adapted booksThree levels of comprehension questionsWriting promptMatching board (two levels)Vocabulary cardsMemory GameFile Folder SortBoom CardsTwo levels of adapted book5 comprehension questionsTwo levels of matching boardIf you like this adapted book, please see these others in my store!Astronomy Adapted
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Spring Adapted Book Bundle
SPANISH Booklet of American Symbols
Fits Common Core LA standards for Kinder-1st gradeGreat for emerging Spanish readers and dual-language readersCan be used as a coloring book, guided reading book, take-home practice, and literacy centerIntegrates language arts with social studiesAlso available in English
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PreK - 2nd, Adult Education
Hispanic Multicultural Bundle
National Hispanic Heritage MonthAn adapted book with two different levels to meet the learning needs of your students. The books are about National Hispanic Heritage, each book is 6 pages. Explains the definition of Hispanic and LatinoWhen and why we celebrate Hispanic HeritageDifferent types of foodsInfluential Hispanic AmericansColumbus Day & Indigenous People Day - Adapted BookAdapted Books to help teach about Columbus Day & Indigenous People Day.This book tells the facts about Columb
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PreK - 12th
4th of July - No-Prep Printables - Mini-Books - Flashcards & Posters (K-5th)
Would you like to do tasks with your students and kids about the 4th of July but you don´t know where to start? If the answer is yes, you are at the right place. This is a fun unit that provides a variety of tasks covering the subjects of ELA (vocabulary) and Social Studies (Independence Day History and Present).Click on the PREVIEW button above to get a closer look at everything included.Includes the American English version only with the following material:Differentiated textsComprehension she
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PreK - 6th, Staff
Reglas del Baño - Bathroom Rules Reader English and Spanish
This is a Level A reader in both English and Spanish that is meant to use either for shared reading or guided reading to work on reading skills as well as teach kids appropriate bathroom behavior. It includes black and white, colored and teacher projectable versions in each language. This reader meets many Common Core Language Arts Standards, as well as C3 Social Studies Standards. It focuses on the sight word "yo" in Spanish and "I" and "will" in English.
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PreK - 1st
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George Washington Emergent Reader & Activities
This George Washington Emergent Reader and Activities is a great way to practice sight words, vocabulary, and comprehension skills. The book and vocabulary cards are available in color and BW. There is a graphic organizer, 2 comprehension, and 1 writing activity. Each of these activities is available in THREE levels! This leveling makes this product ideal for differentiation, especially in special education classrooms.This unit is great tool for:*SPED Teachers*Grade K early readers*Social St
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PreK - 5th
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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.
Frequently asked questions about teaching social studies
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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.
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