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Preview of Pre-K & K Fall/Winter Holiday Book Pack

Pre-K & K Fall/Winter Holiday Book Pack

Created by
Jil Bil
This file contains 8 student books about the fall holidays. There are simple sentences for early readers. The pictures can be colored by those not ready to read. It address the Common Core standards on diversity. They show different symbols associated with the holidays. Many books also have an activity on the final page. They are made for the easiest copying; 2 books to a page made to collate and cut. *Columbus Day *Halloween *Veterans' Day *Thanksgiving *Christmas *Kwa
Preview of Things I Need To Live Printable Book

Things I Need To Live Printable Book

Created by
cari griffith
This is a simple emergent reader with a pattern on each page to help the early reader. This book can be used with the Social Studies curriculum when teaching students needs vs. wants. This book is all about things you need to live and survive in the world.
Preview of Things I Want Printable Book

Things I Want Printable Book

Created by
cari griffith
This is a simple emergent reader. This book can be used with the Social Studies curriculum when teaching students needs vs. wants. This book is all about things you want, but that you don't need to live and survive in the world.
Preview of Where do I live? book

Where do I live? book

Created by
Let's Learn It
This book shows I live... The United States of America Arkansas Hot Springs and then student will add his/her home address. You can edit this to meet your needs.
Preview of Sled Dogs, reader

Sled Dogs, reader

Created by
Mrs Parry
A brief reader using primarily kindergarten sight words. Pairs well with studies of Alaska, winter, animals, pets, or when following the Iditarod race. Print double-sided for one, easy-fold book.
Preview of Community Helper-teacher Emergent Reader

Community Helper-teacher Emergent Reader

This is a simple emergent reader for our community helper unit that will soon be available. It is designed so that you only need to run half as many copies. It can be run off and double stapled then cut in half making two books at a time. We tried to make the illustrations in black and white so students can color the pictures themselves. We will fix this when our unit is ready. For now you can take the color out before printing. The sentences and pictures can be rewritten onto sentence strips
Preview of Community Helper-teacher Emergent Reader

Community Helper-teacher Emergent Reader

This is an emergent reader for our community helpers unit that will be available soon. It is designed so that it can be printed, double stapled and cut to make two books at a time. All pictures are in black and white so children can color the books themselves. In our classroom we rewrite the sentences on sentence strips and place with pictures in a pocket chart. After shared reading practice daily, we have the students read the books chorally and independently on Friday. Then the children color
Preview of Chinese Animals Book (Individual)

Chinese Animals Book (Individual)

Created by
Victoria Henning
I created this book to celebrate the animals of China. This book would be a fun activity to use during Chinese New Year or a country project. There is a file with two books per set and another file with one book per set. The animals that are addressed in the book are panda, snow leopard, tiger, stork, yak and golden monkey! THIS IS THE FILE WITH ONE BOOK PER SET. THE FILE WILL DOWNLOAD PROPERLY, THE THUMBNAIL SHOWS IT DISPLAYING INCORRECTLY.
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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.

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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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