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1st grade Valentine's Day social studies task cards

Preview of Community Signs Skill Pack Leveled for Special Education - Life Skills

Community Signs Skill Pack Leveled for Special Education - Life Skills

Do your students need a high level of varied practice in order to learn community signs? This community signs skill pack will help your students progress from identifying a sign to understanding what the community signs mean. Being able to identify and understand community signs is a crucial life skill. These activities help students recognize and understand the meaning of the different signs.This life skills and social studies set is already differentiated for you. There are 3 levels included t
Preview of Build It Bundle:   Linking Cube Math Mat Pictures Bundle

Build It Bundle: Linking Cube Math Mat Pictures Bundle

Created by
The Way I Teach
This bundle of snap cube math activities are great for teachers who don't have legos. These make great independent math centers. Counting cubes will be so much fun!These are great STEM activities for little kids that promote creativity. The digital versions can be introduced as pixel art or snab cubes. Children work on counting and cardinality while using spacial reasoning, critical thinking, patterns, and build their fine motor skills. Children create 3D objects when using these snap cube mat
Preview of Valentine Breakout - Valentine's Day Escape Room - Activities - Digital - Fun

Valentine Breakout - Valentine's Day Escape Room - Activities - Digital - Fun

A fantastic, fun valentine activity to work on team building, perseverance, critical thinking, and using a Growth Mindset! Ideal for students grades 2 - 8.Recommended Use:Allow children to attempt the digital breakout challenge individually, in pairs, small teams, or as a whole class. Share the clues with your students, either by sharing the Google Slides of the clues with your students (two versions to choose from: with or without lock hints) or printing out hardcopies. You may wish to provide
Preview of Biography Card Bundle (Daily Routine)

Biography Card Bundle (Daily Routine)

Created by
Adrienne Wiggins
This bundle includes resources to help you incorporate under-represented history into your classroom without having to give up lesson time needed to cover the curriculum. These biography profile cards can be used in 5 minutes a day and will introduce students to 30-42 people a month, not to mention create thoughtful discussion and reflection based on the challenge question cards included.Unfortunately, our curriculum doesn't feature many black and brown faces, or many women. Electing to erase th
Preview of Valentine's Day Differentiated Write the Room Activity - Kindergarten Center

Valentine's Day Differentiated Write the Room Activity - Kindergarten Center

Need an engaging and easily differentiated Valentine's Day activity for your literacy centers? Students will love to get up and move as they review Valentine's Day vocabulary and practice their handwriting! Check out the preview to see more!♥ ♥ ♥ Or get this bundled with ALL of my write the room activities by clicking HERE!! ♥ ♥ ♥What's included?♥ 12 cards with themed pictures and the words♥ Three different options for a recording sheet- trace the words, boxes, or linesTo Use:♥ Print, laminat
Preview of Valentine's Day Hashtag Blocks Cards / Valentine STEM Activities

Valentine's Day Hashtag Blocks Cards / Valentine STEM Activities

The following Valentine's Day hashtag blocks challenge cards and gift tags are perfect for student gifts and Valentine's Day STEM Activities! They are designed to accompany “Hashtag” building blocks, found seasonally in Target Dollar Spot.Students may complete the 8 challenge cards independently or with partners, or you may choose to make copies and give them as Valentine's Day gifts to your students.Includes smaller cards for individual student use and larger cards for classroom use, as well a
Preview of Map Skills and Directions BOOM CARDS™ Distance Learning | Reading a Map

Map Skills and Directions BOOM CARDS™ Distance Learning | Reading a Map

This set is a great way to review cardinal directions and reading a map! This deck reviews north, south, east, west, and skills that primary students need to know when looking at a map. This set is geared toward first grade or second grade students! There are 52 slides in this deck. This set randomizes to play 20 cards at a time. So, each time your students play, they will get a new set of cards! The first 2 will stay consistent though (clicking on the map key and compass rose). This
Preview of BUNDLED September Unique Learning Systems Task Boxes- Unit 1 Government

BUNDLED September Unique Learning Systems Task Boxes- Unit 1 Government

Created by
Michelle Breaux
**Save 40%** Need extra independent tasks to pair with Unique Learning System (ULS) lessons? I’ve got you covered! These interactive independent task boxes & work stations use Symbolstix images to coordinate with the Unique Learning System (ULS) September Unit 1--Government Rules & Laws. **monthly digital versions coming soon!**This file includes:* addition task cards (1-10) with worksheet* subtraction task cards (1-10) with worksheet * tens frames 1-10* tens frames to 1-20* tens frames
Preview of Types of Communities │Rural, Urban, & Suburban

Types of Communities │Rural, Urban, & Suburban

This is the perfect bundle to use when teaching your students about the different types of communities (rural, suburban, and urban)! Your students will enjoy these hands on activities and task cards, which are great to use in centers. Posters are also provided for your students to refer to. Included in this bundle:-"What is a Community" Poster-Rural Communities Poster-Urban Communities Poster-Suburban Communities Poster-Rural, Urban, and Suburban Picture Cards (1 page each, 4 images to a page)-R
Preview of Map Skills - First Grade Mapping - Social Studies - Google Slides™

Map Skills - First Grade Mapping - Social Studies - Google Slides™

Teaching beginning map skills to 1st graders is always a lot of fun! Students love learning about maps, compass roses, cardinal directions, and map keys! This interactive Google Slides™ unit is a perfect activity to introduce and practice beginning mapping.Audio is included on all slides in this unit.Here's what's included in this deck:Audio included for definitions, instructions, sentencesDifferent uses of mapsCardinal directions on a compass roseUsing directions on a mapUsing a map key activit
Preview of Pattern Block Puzzles • Math Shape Puzzles • Halloween Theme

Pattern Block Puzzles • Math Shape Puzzles • Halloween Theme

Looking for an engaging math center for the new year? This set of pattern block puzzles will keep students eager to learn and explore shapes all year long! This set is full of puzzles to celebrate HALLOWEEN! Choose from three differentiated levels to allow students to progress or for different ability levels. They make an awesome math center that keeps students attention while focusing on a challenge that they will enjoy!Grab the whole year long bundle and change out the centers each month of th
Preview of Valentine's Day Solve the Mystery Math & ELA Task Card Activity

Valentine's Day Solve the Mystery Math & ELA Task Card Activity

I am so excited to share this Valentine's Day CHALLENGE with you and your students! You will begin this activity with a short video that will challenge your students to solve the case of the missing Valentine bags. They will have to find out who took them, when they took them, and where they put them. To solve the case, students will work to complete 9 different task cards. The task cards are based on first grade standards in both math and language arts. Once they complete a task card, they wil
Preview of 1st and 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Boom Cards™ BUNDLE Distance Learning

1st and 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Boom Cards™ BUNDLE Distance Learning

These 1st and 2nd grade SOCIAL STUDIES Boom Cards were made to make reviewing social studies concepts engaging and fun for young students. This bundle includes 12 sets of Boom Cards. These are made with first and second grade students in mind, but you can adapt it to your lessons to review the skills with third graders or to challenge high level kindergartners. Sound files are now included on all resources so that your student can push the speaker icon and have the word/words read to him/her!Ea
Preview of Social Studies Task Boxes - BUNDLE (set 1 & 2)

Social Studies Task Boxes - BUNDLE (set 1 & 2)

Social Studies Task Boxes (set 1 & 2):Are you tired of boring worksheets! Looking for something new? Here are 32 Social Studies task boxes that can be used in small groups, independent centers, one on one instruction, and take-home boxes for homework for that extra needed practice!! These tasks boxes, or task cards, help promote independent learning skills for early learners, gifted Pre-K, Kindergartners, ELL students, and Special needs or SPED teachers. This resource can be used all sch
Preview of February Early Finisher Activity Phonics & Math Task Card Boxes for Kindergarten

February Early Finisher Activity Phonics & Math Task Card Boxes for Kindergarten

Practice blends, CVC words, number order, and more with these early finisher task cards! Are you looking for quick activities that will engage your fast finishers? With these early finisher task cards, you can just print, laminate, and use them for years to come for centers, morning work, and early finisher activities. These February task cards cover the following skills:Beginning BlendsCVC WordsSight WordsTally MarksAddition and Subtraction FluencyCVC Word ProblemsCounting OnTen FramesNumber Bo
Preview of Kindergarten 1st 2nd Grade MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES Boom Cards™ Mega BUNDLE

Kindergarten 1st 2nd Grade MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES Boom Cards™ Mega BUNDLE

⚠️Purchase this GROWING BUNDLE and save over 66% off!⚠️ ️These Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade MATH, SCIENCE, and SOCIAL STUDIES Boom Cards™ were made to make reviewing concepts engaging and fun for young students. This bundle includes currently includes 29 sets of science Boom Cards™, 46 sets of math Boom Cards, 25 sets of Social Studies Boom Cards™ and more! These were made with primary students in mind, but you can adapt it to your lessons to review the skills with third graders. So
Preview of Social Studies Task Box Bundle Special Education

Social Studies Task Box Bundle Special Education

This bundle is currently going through an update. The price will increase to $10 once everything has been updated. Updated Sets:US StatesUS State FlagsWants or NeedsGoods or ServicesTransportationDays of the WeekMonths of the YearThen or NowUS LandmarksCommunity HelpersPeople in my SchoolHow will this product help my students?-This set of social studies task box activities provides matching and visual discrimination practice using a variety of topics that provide extra practice and review for ea
Preview of Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities

Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities

Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities When beginning to study Rights, Rules, and Responsibilities, the first skill that a student must master is the difference between a right, a rule, and a responsibility and it’s a hard thing to do! I’ve created this resource to help your students get them straight – once and for all! This unit is designed to give you, the teacher, many options and resources to use as your students work on this unit. Included in this packet are: • 7 pages of Tips & Tri
Preview of Time to Trade- a game to teach systems of exchange, bartering, money & trading.

Time to Trade- a game to teach systems of exchange, bartering, money & trading.

This is a trading game that can be played with most primary aged children. It has been designed to teach children about the history of trade, giving children a greater understanding of why money is now the system of exchange used in most societies today. This game also helps children in understanding the concepts of trade, bartering, exchange, needs, goods and services. This product includes 14 pages of resources which contain the following: - 24 x game cards - 12 x sets of 10 (120 in total) g
Preview of Goods and Services BOOM CARDS™ Distance Learning for 1st Grade and 2nd Grade

Goods and Services BOOM CARDS™ Distance Learning for 1st Grade and 2nd Grade

This set is a great way to review goods and services! This activity goes over what a good and service is and examples of goods and services. It is great for your kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students! Students will read the statement (or push the speaker button to have it read to them) and then click on the "good" or "service" icon to answer. There are 35 slides in this deck. This set randomizes to play 20 cards at a time. So, each time your students play, they will get a
Preview of Economic Resources: Capital, Human & Natural Resources

Economic Resources: Capital, Human & Natural Resources

Teaching your students about capital, human, and natural resources? Use this 8 page printable book, 24 picture task cards, and a quick assessment to make planning a breeze! Use the printable book to introduce the three types of resources. Create a class set of books or print only a few to use in small groups or a reading center. Print task cards to allow students time to apply and practice their understanding of the three types of resources. Use the picture task cards and recording sheet in
Preview of Social Studies Task Boxes - Set One

Social Studies Task Boxes - Set One

Social Studies Task BoxesAre you tired of boring worksheets! Looking for something new? Here are 16 Primary task boxes that target those primary social studies standards, which can be used in small groups, independent centers, one on one instruction, and take-home boxes for homework for that extra needed practice!! These tasks boxes, or task cards, help promote independent learning skills for early learners, gifted students, ELL students, and special needs or SPED teachers. These are targeted to
Preview of Hispanic Heritage Biography Cards (Daily Routine)

Hispanic Heritage Biography Cards (Daily Routine)

Created by
Adrienne Wiggins
Are you looking for a way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Months or integrate Hispanic heritage into your classroom daily, even though it might not be in your curriculum? I was, so I created this product. WHAT OTHER HERITAGE MONTH CARDS ARE THERE?Black History Profile Cards (February)Women's History Profile Cards (March)Hispanic Heritage Profile Cards (Sept. 15 - Oct. 15)Asian Pacific Heritage Profile Cards (May)Native American Heritage Profile Cards (November)Profile Card BUNDLELOOKING FOR A DIG
Preview of Valentine's Day Speech Therapy Activity Social Skills Pragmatic BOOM CARDS™

Valentine's Day Speech Therapy Activity Social Skills Pragmatic BOOM CARDS™

Created by
Stacy Crouse
This Valentine's Day deck of Boom Cards™ is an interactive speech therapy activity to target the social language skill of maintaining conversations by responding to others with comments and questions.12 realistic, two-part social situations are provided:On the first card for each situation are pictures of 2 people, with one person saying something to the other. The student selects the most appropriate or relevant short response (from a field of 3 candy heart choices).On the second card for each
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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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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.