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Kindergarten Back to School social studies scaffolded notes
Editable Desk Name Tags, Back to School Student Desk Name Plates
Set your students up for a successful school year by welcoming them with an editable desk name tag filled with supports! Desk Name Plates include shapes, colors, hundreds chart, alphabet letters & beginning sound pictures, place value, Pre-Primer and Primer sight words, Left & Right direction cues, and number spellings. Please take a look at the preview above for a closer look at this resource!• ML/ELL Option: The hundreds chart is replaced with tons of helpful school vocabulary.• Pri
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K - 2nd
Flipbook Template for any subject │ Editable Back to School Meet the Teacher
⭐This fully editable flipbook is so versatile! It's an absolutely perfect way to gather all of your important class information to parents for Meet the Teacher, Open House, or Parent Night at the beginning of the school year. This editable foldable is so easy to use! Simply type in your headings, pertinent information, print on colored paper, cut and staple together. PRO TIP - add a magnet to the back, and your families can hang the flipbook on their refrigerators!Comes with THREE different si
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PreK - 12th
Holidays Around the World - Christmas in Italy - Printable and Digital!
Learn all about Christmas in Italy with this brand-new, engaging, and fun packet! I’ve included information sheets, vocabulary cards, a digital slideshow with real photographs, a digital Jeopardy-style quiz game, as well as additional digital resources (video, music, and book recommendations). There is also a section of printables, including a variety of note-taking organizers, reading response pages, coloring pages, writing sheets, as well as souvenir craft and treat ideas for a fun day of lear
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K - 2nd
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Earth's Orbit and the Seasons Diagram for Coloring and Labeling
A great visual for children to color and label, following your seasons lesson. This diagram shows and describes how the tilt of the Earth's poles contribute to warm and cold seasons in the Northern hemisphere. Children fill in blanks to label the Earth's season during each part of its orbit - Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter, and colour the pictures of Earth, to show where the Sun's light hits the Earth the most. Dotted lines on the Earth pictures help show where the light boundary is. We'
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K - 3rd
Mini hundred's chart - Target pocket squares!
Learning how to count to 100? Look no further for the perfect sized table! Fits perfectly in Target's adhesive square label pockets. Easy to slide in and out of the pocket for an easy and quick reference throughout the school day. 9 colors in all. You can request a chart up to 110 or 120, but it will be teeny tiny. You might also love:School Themed Missing 100s Chart!Missing Numbers chart - up to 120!
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K - 3rd
Also included in: 100s chart FUN
American Hero Writing Activities- Differentiated for First Grade
Use this one massive packet to teach all of Georgia's Famous Americans to your first graders! These American Hero Writing Prompts are perfect to add to your Social Studies lesson plans! I designed these activities with the goal of getting young children excited about writing and about our US heroes. They're so easy to make - all you do is print and all students do is write, color, cut, and glue for an instant bulletin board or fun thing to take home to show their family. All of the images are in
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K - 2nd
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First Grade Famous Americans Biography Study- Bundled for the Full Year
This is a bundle of 68 pages to help you teach Georgia's Famous Americans for first graders. It is Common Core Aligned AND Differentiated! With one packet you can be ready for Social Studies the entire school year.
This bundle includes these American Heroes: Lewis and Clark, Harriet Tubman, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, Ruby Bridges, George Washington Carver, and Benjamin Franklin.
In every unit, students will create a biography page about the life of that Famous American (along with
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K - 2nd
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Local Government Presentation + Scaffolded Notes - Alberta Grade 6 Social
The objective of this lesson is to introduce students to the roles and responsibilities of local government. Presentation on introducing local government concepts according to the Alberta curriculum.6.1.4 Analyze the structure and functions of local governments in Alberta by exploring and reflecting upon the following questions and issues:How are representatives chosen to form a local government (i.e., electoral process)? (PADM)What are the responsibilities of local governments (i.e., bylaws, ta
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K - 12th
Spanish President's Day PowerPoint (Día de los presidentes)
I created this 28 slide Power Point presentation to use on President's Day in my first grade dual language classroom. This presentation focuses on George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Donald Trump. Students filled in a Venn diagram based on information in the presentation. You can also find the Present's Day Venn diagram in my store!
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K - 3rd
Classroom Expectation Slides
I have created these Google Slides (That can be downloaded into PPT) to help keep me on track the first few days of school and to help students visually see routines and expectations. They are completely editable so you may enter your own pictures, text, and procedures. I hope you enjoy these as much as I do!
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K - 12th
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Telling Time 1st Grade Interactive Google Slides | Math Skills Review
Teach telling time for first grade with these two interactive digital Google Slides Presentations. What's included? 2 Google Slides Presentations: One Google Slides Interactive Presentation with 34 slides that teaches about telling time. One Google Slides Interactive Presentation with 10 slides where students can practice more by moving objects, filling in color, entering answers, and more, all digitally.PowerPoint Presentations of same content.PDF versions of same content.Answer KeysPDF file to
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K - 2nd
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Local & Global Communities Integrated Activity Ontario Gr. 1/2 {Differentiated}
Aligned with the Grades 1/2 Ontario Social Studies, Music, and Language curricula. I have packages that include only the Grade 1 project and only the Grade 2 project - check the links at the bottom of the description.
In this assignment, students will create an 8-beat chant to describe a community. Each grade has several pages which scaffold the activity for students into very important stages. This activity is intended to span over a week or two (or three)! After completion, students can orall
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K - 3rd
Flag Stand and World Map Control of Error Montessori
A printable product that will give your children a control of error when learning the country flags on the Flag Stand in your Montessori classroom. Print it A4 or A3 for greater clarity. The lines are clear and do not cross one another to ensure that there is no confusion when using this control of error.
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PreK - 5th
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4-ESS2-2
STAAR Math Fraction on a Number Line Activity Centers Printable Worksheet
Our Fractions on Number line Task Card Center Printable Activity will enhance your students' number fluency. With our set of 10 task cards designed for practicing fractions on a number line students will gain knowledge in number sense. Each card offers a dynamic opportunity for students to interact with fractions and strengthen their understanding of numerical relationships. Through engaging exercises, students will master the skill of accurately placing sets of fractions on a number line, fo
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
George Washington Carver Biography Study- Differentiated for First Grade
This is a packet of 14 pages to help you teach Georgia's Famous Americans: George Washington Carver aka "the plant doctor" for first graders. It is Common Core Aligned AND Differentiated! With one packet you can be ready for this whole George Washington Carver Social Studies Unit.
In this unit, students will create a biography page about the life of thais Famous American (along with an accompanying glossary page to reinforce that key vocabulary). You can print off the individual pages for each
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: First Grade Famous Americans Biography Study- Bundled for the Full Year
Parent Communication Slips | Sunshine Letters + Reminders + more!
Are you looking for ready to go parent communication templates? These PARENT COMMUNICATION SLIPS are the perfect, ready to print and use resource to keep in contact with all your students’ parents/guardians! Just select one of the templates and communicate to parents with ease! Available with already made options, or space to add your own details, this resource will make communication with guardians quick and efficient. Whether writing a sunshine letter to acknowledge a great accomplishment made
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PreK - 8th
Also included in: Parent Communication Bundle | Newsletters, Letters, Notices & more!
Back to School - FREEBIE Interactive Notebook (Welcome to School)
This free interactive notebook activities for kinder and Elementary levels is divided into four parts:PART 1: In this part, you will find a flap with a tablet shape. Students have to color, cut, color and paste. You can follow the examples.PART 2: In this part, you will give the kids a set with flow chart. Students have to draw what they did the day before school. They draw, color the pictures and tell their classmates and teacher all about their activities. You can follow the second example.PAR
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PreK - 6th
Memorial Day Poppy Craft
Memorial Day is coming up! Get your students ready to learn with this Poppy Printable! This resource is a simple print and go activity, that has several differentiation options. These include: blank options, provided questions, sentence stems for answers, and blank lines for answers. You can print on red paper for a quicker activity, or provide time for coloring. You can also print these in full size, or do 2 per page for smaller flowers. Please check out my TPT page for more resources! :)
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K - 2nd
Ben Franklin Biography Study- Differentiated for First Grade
This is a packet of 14 pages to help you teach Georgia's Famous American: Benjamin Franklin for first graders. It is Common Core Aligned AND Differentiated! With one packet you can be ready for this whole Ben Franklin Social Studies Unit.
In this unit, students will create a biography page about the life of thais Famous American (along with an accompanying glossary page to reinforce that key vocabulary). You can print off the individual pages for each American hero OR you can turn it into a non
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: First Grade Famous Americans Biography Study- Bundled for the Full Year
Harriet Tubman Biography Study- Differentiated for First Grade
This is a packet of 14 pages to help you teach Georgia's Famous American: Harriet Tubman for first graders. It is Common Core Aligned AND Differentiated! With one packet you can be ready for this whole Harriet Tubman Social Studies Unit.
In this unit, students will create a biography page about the life of thais Famous American (along with an accompanying glossary page to reinforce that key vocabulary). You can print off the individual pages for each American hero OR you can turn it into a nonf
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: First Grade Famous Americans Biography Study- Bundled for the Full Year
Lewis & Clark Biography Study- Differentiated for First Grade
This is a packet of 14 pages to help you teach Georgia's Famous Americans: Meriwether Lewis and William Clark for first graders. It is Common Core Aligned AND Differentiated! With one packet you can be ready for this whole Lewis and Clark Social Studies Unit.
In this unit, students will create a biography page about the life of thais Famous American (along with an accompanying glossary page to reinforce that key vocabulary). You can print off the individual pages for each American hero OR you c
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: First Grade Famous Americans Biography Study- Bundled for the Full Year
DOCUMENTATION FOLDERS | RTI, SST, DATA TRACKING
Includes 15 cover options, editable cover options, dividers, and students support meeting notes!Directions:Print covers on colored paper and add to your documentation folder or file to help stay organized. I keep one folder per student I am taking documentation on. I staple a cover sheet to the front of a file folder. I separate time of year with the BOY, MOY, and EOY dividers. I use the SST/RTI notes to document notes from student support meetings. I easily store this all in the file folder. I
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K - 12th
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STAAR Math Fractions on a Number Line
Boost Math Skills with STAAR Math Fractions Number Lines - Perfect for Students Struggling with Fraction Concepts! Improve Math Proficiency with STAAR Math Fractions Number Lines - Essential Tool for Mastering Fractions!Achieve STAAR Math Success with Our Interactive Fractions Number Lines - Tailored for students who want to MASTER THE STAAR MATH TEST!Enhance Mathematics Understanding with STAAR Math Fractions Number Lines - Empower Students to Tackle Fractions with Confidence!Take the Guesswork
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Build A Founding Father: George Washington
Bring history alive with a miniature George Washington! Explore his life in a brand new way!These unique poster notes are about 2-3 feet tall. You can use this item in a number of different ways. I use these notes to have my students create a 3 foot tall poster of George Washington and present his life to the class. This poster can also be used in a gallery walk or jigsaw activity. There are various versions of these notes for complete teaching freedom. Use for group learning or individual disco
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K - 11th
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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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