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Problem solving ancient history guided reading books
Myth Reading Passages - 20 One Page Myths from Around the World
These myth reading passages introduce students to different cultures around the world. Just one page each, these easy stories allow each student in your class to have their own myths to read! If you've checked out every single mythology book in your school and public library and STILL come up short, you need these one-page myths!What Other Teachers Are Saying:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "My students have loved the myths! They are in kid friendly language which is amazing! These were the perfect addition to my fa
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3rd - 5th
Ancient Civilizations Greece, Rome, China and Egypt BUNDLE
Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient China and Ancient Egypt: vocabulary, activities, games, and assessments differentiated to support all learners. Looking to integrate reading and social studies? Each ancient civilization unit includes a printable mini book, along with discussion questions and reading comprehension activities. This MEGA money saving bundle (25% discount) has a ton of fun and meaningful activities that will engage your students and make planning your Ancient Civilizations unit
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2nd - 5th
Persian Wars and Peloponnesian War Overview Activity | Ancient Greece Lesson
If you are looking for an effortless, step-by-step approach to teach your students about the Persian Wars or Peloponnesian War, you are in the right place! This lesson and overview activity will guide students through the many twists and turns of the Persian Wars and Peloponnesian War in an organized and thorough way. With both a printable and digital version, this resource divides the events of these wars into eight different sections. The eight sections cover the following topics:What was the
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6th - 9th
Executive Functioning Stories & Activities | Attention & Focus Skills
This executive functioning short story highlights skills for attention and focus. Kids will read along with Felix the Focused Fox as they learn skills for paying attention in class. This skill will help kids learn how to focus and pay attention in class by watching the teacher talking, participating in class, avoiding distractions, and more.Digital VersionA digital version for Google Slides is now included!Story Summary Felix the fox tells his story and transition from struggling to pay attentio
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1st - 5th
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Ancient Civilization Mini Books Bundle for Early Readers - Six Civilizations
This Ancient Civilization Mini Books Bundle is perfect for your students to learn about six different civilizations! These books can be used for a very basic study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about that civilization and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! this is a perfect way to introduce each ancient civilization to you
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PreK - 2nd
Executive Functioning Stories & Activities | Organization Skills
This executive functioning short story highlights skills for organization. Kids will read along with Oscar the Organizing Octopus as they learn how to organize. This skill will help kids learn how to organize their materials, including their binders, desks, rooms, and other workspaces.Digital VersionA digital version for Google Slides is now included!Story Summary Oscar is a smart and talented octopus, but he has one big problem – his desk and materials are always a mess! Oscar seeks out help fr
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1st - 5th
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I Just Don't Like the Sound of No! by Julia Cook Classroom Management Lesson
"I Just Don't Like the Sound of No!" by Julie Cook. This lesson is perfect for teaching classroom management, social skills, impulse control, cause and effect, and reading comprehension. ⭐️ Bundle & Save ⭐️Purchase Classroom Management Lesson Bundle and you will get this lesson PLUS A Bad Case of Tattle Tongue Lesson Plan and The Worst Day of My Life Lesson Plan. This Social Skills and Languages Arts lesson plan pack includes: Pre, during, and post reading activitiesTeacher's guideComprehens
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Classroom Management Lesson BUNDLE
Ancient Egypt Mini Book for Early Readers - Ancient Civilizations Activities
This Ancient Egypt Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about the Egyptians! This book can be used for a very basic Ancient Egypt study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about Ancient Egypt and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! this is a perfect way to introduce this ancient civilization to your students!Plus a ful
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PreK - 2nd
Ancient Egypt Mini Book
ANCIENT EGYPT MINI BOOK - This printable book contains nonfiction text features, comprehension/discussion questions and end of the book extension activities. It also includes two graphic organizers for measuring comprehension - "Main Idea and Supporting Details," and a "Using a Glossary and Index." This book is perfect for a whole group activity, during guided reading, as a partner activity, or for an independent reading activity. What an effective way to incorporate Social Studies content with
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Ancient China and Ancient Egypt Bundle
Ancient Rome Mini Book
ANCIENT ROME MINI-BOOK - This printable book contains nonfiction text features, comprehension/discussion questions and extension activities. In addition, two graphic organizers for measuring comprehension - "Main Idea and Supporting Details," and "Using a Table of Contents and Vocabulary." Use in a whole group, during guided reading, as a partner activity, or for an independent reading activity. What an effective way to incorporate Social Studies content with Language Arts!Instructions on how to
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome BUNDLE
Mesopotamia Mini Book for Early Readers
This Mesopotamia Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about Mesopotamia! This book can be used for a very basic Mesopotamia study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. This printable interactive activity includes:A black/white half page mini book for students to color and readA color half page mini book for the teacher to use as a guide, to laminate, and/or to add this mini book to their collectionA photo poster collage to display on a bul
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PreK - 2nd
Ancient Greece Mini Book for Early Readers - Ancient Civilizations Activities
This Ancient Greece Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about Ancient Greece! This book can be used for a very basic Ancient Greece study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about the Greeks and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! this is a perfect way to introduce this ancient civilization to your students!Plus a ful
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PreK - 2nd
Executive Functioning Stories & Activities | Task Initiation Skills
This executive functioning short story highlights skills for task initiation. Kids will read along with Toby the Task Initiation Tiger as they learn how to start their work. This skill will help kids learn how to start their work right away, avoid distractions, and avoid procrastination.Digital VersionA digital version for Google Slides is now included!Story Summary Toby is a laid back tiger living a good life. His mom grows concerned, though, when Toby is unable to start anything from chores to
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1st - 5th
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Ancient China Mini Book
ANCIENT CHINA MINI-BOOK - This printable book contains nonfiction text features, comprehension/discussion questions and end of the book extension activities. It also includes a "Main Idea and Supporting Details" graphic organizer. This book is perfect for a whole group activity, during guided reading, as a partner activity, or for an independent reading activity.What an effective way to incorporate Social Studies content with Language Arts!Instructions on how to assemble the mini-book are also i
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Ancient China and Ancient Egypt Bundle
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
All Thirteen by Christina Soontornvat Google Classroom Novel Guide
All Thirteen by Christina Soontornvat Google Classroom Novel GuideAn Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team | BESTSELLER This resource includes: Learning ObjectivesChapter-by-chapter reading comprehension questionsAnswer KeyVocabulary Activities Text-to-self questionsExtension Resources:- Map- Videos - Cave formations and locations - Documentary This resource is great for: Teaching about non-fiction science textTeaching about problem solvingTeaching social studies Literacy centers
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5th - 8th
Executive Functioning Stories & Activities | Self-Control Self-Regulation Skills
This executive functioning short story highlights skills for self-control. Kids will read along with Sammy the Self-Control Skunk as they learn how to use self-control and manage emotions. This skill will help kids learn how to manage emotions on the spot, use calming strategies, and stop and think before making a choice.Digital VersionA digital version for Google Slides is now included!Story Summary Sammy is a friendly skunk with one big problem! When he feels upset, he loses his cool quickly a
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1st - 5th
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Executive Functioning Stories & Activities | Time Management Skills
This executive functioning short story highlights skills for time management. Kids will read along with Tyra the Time Management Tortoise as they learn how to use their time well. This skill will help kids learn how to estimate how long tasks will take, put distractions away when it's time to work, adjust your pace while working, and more.Digital VersionA digital version for Google Slides is now included!Story Summary Tyra the Tortoise is always struggling to manage her time. She’s either workin
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1st - 5th
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Social Story-Transitioning from Break Time to Work
A short story about what to expect when transitioning from break to work time. It is 4 pages divided into 8 half-sheet book pages.Created using Boardmaker Online, a paid program.
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PreK - 12th
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Mayan Mini Book for Early Readers - Ancient Civilizations Activities
This Mayan Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about the Mayans! This book can be used for a very basic Mayan study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about the Mayans and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! this is a perfect way to introduce this ancient civilization to your students!This printable interactive activ
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PreK - 2nd
Ancient Civilizations Mini Books BUNDLE | Greece, Rome, China, Egypt
Ancient Greece, Rome, China and Egypt - These printable mini books are a perfect way to integrate Social Studies and Language Arts. Each book is full of non-fiction text features, essential information for each ancient civilization, discussion/comprehension questions, extension activities and graphic organizers! Take a closer look at the preview.**UPDATE** Each mini-book file comes with 2 printing options, single sided and double sided!Books are available for individual purchase here.Ancient G
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2nd - 5th
Executive Functioning Stories & Activities | Flexibility Skills
This executive functioning short story highlights skills for flexibility. Kids will read along with Felicity the Flexible Flamingo as they learn how to be flexible thinkers on the spot. This skill will help kids learn how to handle change and problem-solve on the spot when something doesn't go their way.Digital VersionA digital version for Google Slides is now included!Story Summary Felicity is in charge of the town’s annual party planning. She has everything planned perfectly, but somehow every
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1st - 5th
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Ancient Rome Mini Book for Early Readers - Ancient Civilizations Activities
This Ancient Rome Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about Ancient Rome! This book can be used for a very basic Ancient Rome study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about the Romans and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! this is a perfect way to introduce this ancient civilization to your students!Plus a full colo
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PreK - 2nd
Magic Tree House Fact Tracker: Ancient Greece and the Olympics Book Study
* Follows Common Core Standards *Magic Tree House Fact Tracker: Ancient Greece and the Olympics Book StudyThis 24-page book study (a total 49 pages including answer key) walks students through the Magic Tree House Fact Tracker. Students will be taking notes, answering open-ended questions, summarizing, visualizing, and using the cloze method. Students will be practicing a variety of reading comprehension skills and strategies.This packet assisted my students greatly in comprehending what they we
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2nd - 4th
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Find Ancient History resources | TPT
If you’re an educator or parent looking for printable or digital resources to help your student learn about ancient history, TPT has got you covered. We’ve got a comprehensive collection of ancient history resources available, including activities and lessons on ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, ancient China, and ancient Mesopotamia, to name just a few. With plenty of TPT high-quality resources at your fingertips, you’ll be able to teach ancient history to your students with ease.
Ancient history activities to try
Here are a few examples of the different types of activities and lessons you can find on TPT to help teach students about ancient history:
Map Making
With map-making activities you can not only teach students about ancient civilizations, but also incorporate geography into your lessons. As they label and color maps, students can learn about important places in ancient civilizations, chart trade routes, and learn how empires expanded (and fell) over time.
Primary Source Analysis
One of the best ways to learn about ancient civilizations is through the artifacts and writings of people from that particular period of time. Encourage students to analyze primary sources to gain a deeper understanding about bygone eras of history. For instance, you can have students read accounts of the destruction of Pompeii and discuss it as a class.
Centers & Stations
Through the use of centers, students can collaborate and discuss topics and content they examine for each era in history. For example, you can have students navigate through four or five different centers or stations to help them learn about different aspects of Ancient Chinese culture, like literature, geography, government, and major historical events or achievements.
By making ancient history come to life through a variety of interactive and immersive activities, teachers can help students develop a deeper appreciation for the subject.
Frequently asked questions for teaching about ancient history
What is ancient history?
Ancient history refers to the period of human history that takes place from the invention of writing to late antiquity (spanning from about 3000 BC to AD 650). This era includes the study of various ancient civilizations, such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, India, and others. Ancient history plays a critical role in helping us understand the origins and development of human civilizations and the influence it had on contemporary cultures and societies.
What are examples of ancient history?
The Persian Wars, the rise of the Tang Dynasty, the campaigns of Alexander the Great, and the decline and fall of the Roman empire are all examples of important milestones and events that you can teach about in ancient history.
What types of ancient history resources are available on TPT?
There are many different types of ancient history resources sold by Sellers on TPT — from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units.
How do I find ancient history resources on TPT?
Educators can save time preparing ancient history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for ancient history 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 lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
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