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Preschool Earth Day social studies task cards

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 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 Earth Day Sorting Activity Preschool

Earth Day Sorting Activity Preschool

Earth Day Preschool Activity that will help your students understand what can help the earth and what can hurt the earth. These sorting cards are the perfect visuals for your kids to understand how to care for the earth! This activity set is geared towards Preschool, preK and Kindergarten studentsWhat is included in this resource:BW and color provided to fit your printing needs"Help" the earth sorting cards: gardening, recycling, plants, reduce/reuse/ recycle, planting trees, picking up trash, l
Preview of Recycle Sort - Recycling Activity - Earth Day Activities

Recycle Sort - Recycling Activity - Earth Day Activities

Recycle Sort!Looking for some engaging ways to teach your students about what to recycle and what not to recycle?! This hands on activity provides multiple practice opportunities with 40 different picture cards to sort and is the perfect addition to any recycling unit. Students love feeding the trash bins, which makes this activity highly engaging. Students choose a picture card and then feed it to the correct trash bin. You'll simply attach the big mouth trash bins to a plastic container with t
Preview of Science & Social Studies Digital Activities BUNDLE for Special Education

Science & Social Studies Digital Activities BUNDLE for Special Education

Are you looking for an interactive digital alternative to use with your students or children? This bundle of activities are the perfect fit! These activities can be used on a computer, smart board, tablet, or even cell phone! Just download the files and make them full screen and they are ready to use. If the child answers incorrectly, it will prompt them to try again. If answered correctly, the file prompts them to move on to the next question! NOTE: You have permission to share these digital fi
Preview of Transportation BOOM Cards

Transportation BOOM Cards

Created by
ChalkDots
These transportation BOOM digital task cards are a fun and interactive way for your children to classify vehicles by determining whether they travel on land, in air, or on water. This BOOM card deck includes 24 transportation task cards. On each card, there is a picture of either a land, air, or water setting and three pictures of vehicles below. The child will click on the vehicle that matches the setting on each card.These BOOM cards work on a laptop, desktop, smartboard, tablet, or any other
Preview of Community Helpers Lesson - BOOM CARDS - Digital Task Cards Activity

Community Helpers Lesson - BOOM CARDS - Digital Task Cards Activity

Created by
Books and Bytes
Students will love learning about Community Helpers using these BOOM Cards during your Social Studies unit! They are interactive digital task cards that can be used on a computer, iPad, tablet.....and they are self-marking! Great for sharing information, assessing prior knowledge, whole class instruction, mini-lessons, and independent work.***CLICK HERE FOR A PLAYABLE PREVIEW***Also teaching Places in the Community? Check out the Community BOOM Bundle!Prefer this resource for Google? Check out t
Preview of Black History Boom Cards | Martin Luther King Jr Reading comprehension

Black History Boom Cards | Martin Luther King Jr Reading comprehension

Created by
Ms Herraiz
BOOM CARDS about BLACK HISTORY. Students need read or listen to the stories and answer a comprehension test (questions included audios). This game includes 3 Games of Boom Card with audios:Martin Luther King Jr.Ruby BridgesRosa ParksMore Black History resources your students will love:All about Martin Luther King Jr.Rosa Parks activitiesRuby Bridges lapbookBulletin Board Writing Ideas*WHAT ARE BOOM CARDS?Boom Cards are interactive games that can be accessed on a tablet, computer, phone or whiteb
Preview of Earth Day Yoga Cards

Earth Day Yoga Cards

Created by
Pink Oatmeal
Earth Day yoga cards are great to use with kiddos to get them moving during the day. The yoga cards have fun pictures (note they are everyday objects and not pictures of kids in the yoga pose) to describe the yoga pose with a description of how children can get in the yoga pose.*SEE PREVIEW*SEE ALL OF THE EARTH DAY YOGA OPTIONS FROM PINK OATMEALHow to UseThe Earth Day yoga cards usually work best when gone through as a group or individually at first in steps until students get good at knowing t
Preview of September Unique Learning Systems Task Box- Unit Letter Match (SPED, Autism)

September Unique Learning Systems Task Box- Unit Letter Match (SPED, Autism)

Created by
Michelle Breaux
Need extra independent tasks to pair with ULS lessons? I’ve got you covered! These task boxes use Symbolstix images to coordinate with the Unique Learning System (ULS) September Units on Government. This 20 page file includes letter match cards for the letters of study (Mm, Tt, Pp, Nn, Cc) in upper and lower case. There are 10 cards and a cover sheet. AND…. who doesn’t love a BONUS FREEBIE?! It’s included. Check out the bundle that includes all 12 sets!
Preview of September Unique Learning Systems Task Boxes (SPED, Autism)

September Unique Learning Systems Task Boxes (SPED, Autism)

Created by
Michelle Breaux
Need extra independent tasks to pair with ULS lessons? I’ve got you covered! These task boxes use Symbolstix images to coordinate with the Unique Learning System (ULS) September Units on Government. Tasks Included:* Beginning Sounds* Unit Vocabulary* American Symbols* Counting 1-20* Pattern Completion* What Doesn't Belong?* Solve It- Addition to 10* Unit Letter Match-ups* Time to the Hour* Spelling Lists (Build It)BONUS FREEBIE
Preview of Special Education Social Studies Task Boxes

Special Education Social Studies Task Boxes

Created by
Puzzle Box
This is a social studies task box bundle. Included are 14 task box activities for your special education or K-1st grade classrooms. I love to teach social studies but always wanted an activity students could complete independently. This is a great addition to your independent workstation or small group center. Task Boxes included:American Symbols Community HelpersCommunity LocationsCommunity SignsContinentsDays of the WeekExpected Vs. Unexpected Behaviors Map SymbolsMonths of the YearNeeds Vs. W
Preview of Name Story in Spanish: to learn ¿Cómo te llamas? : ¡Qué nombre tan bonito!

Name Story in Spanish: to learn ¿Cómo te llamas? : ¡Qué nombre tan bonito!

This story and extension activities can be used any time during the school year, however it is a good beginning of year lesson.The story focuses on high-frequency questions and structures such as "¿Cómo te llamas?", "Me llamo" and "Gracias."This story is great to help your students introduce themselves in Spanish. In the story Osito is in the mountains while he makes new friends they all ask him about his name and they all agree that is a beautiful name.The goal of this story is not to learn t
Preview of Digital Johnny Appleseed | PPT | Seesaw | Google Slides | Distance Learning

Digital Johnny Appleseed | PPT | Seesaw | Google Slides | Distance Learning

Created by
Ms Herraiz
DIGITAL JOHNNY APPLESEED PRESENTATION AND INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES.Distance learning activity! Enjoy these activities about Johnny Appleseed! Students need read or listen to this presentation and complete the interactive activities. This game includes 20 Task Cards with audios and movable pieces.Includes:*PDF Link to Download Google Slides (20 Digital Task Cards)*PDF Link to Download Preloaded SeeSaw Cards (20 Digital Task Cards)*Interactive PowerPointMore awesome resources about Johnny Appleseed:
Preview of BOOM CARDS Recycling Sort | Earth Day Distance Learning

BOOM CARDS Recycling Sort | Earth Day Distance Learning

Review what students have learned about materials with the BOOM CARDS Recycling Sort! With this sort your students can prepare for Earth Day by deciding whether to recycle, throw away, or place each item in a compost bin. Boom Cards are digital task cards. The best part is they provide your students with INSTANT feedback! They work on an iPad, Chrome Book, Kindle Fire, other devices, or even your phone! Boom Cards also can be used on your Smart Board and make for a fun engaging way to review.
Preview of Landforms and Bodies of Water | Land and Water Forms

Landforms and Bodies of Water | Land and Water Forms

Created by
Oink4PIGTALES
Do your students need practice with landforms and bodies of water? These 40 DIGITAL landforms and bodies of water Boom Card activities provide teaching and practice activities about Earth's different land habitats and bodies of freshwater and saltwater habitats. Using REAL PHOTOS of canyons, waterfalls, mountains, woods, and MORE students will study and observe 40 different features of Earth's. Quick and easy setup plus clear student directions make these water and land activities perfect for c
Preview of Needs and Wants Sorting Activities Task Cards | Needs vs Wants

Needs and Wants Sorting Activities Task Cards | Needs vs Wants

Created by
Teaching Autism
Are you looking for hands-on and engaging needs and wants activities? If so, these sorting category task cards are perfect to work on needs and wants with your students. There are 36 different task cards included. This will give your students plenty of opportunities to work on recognizing and understanding needs and wants.The task cards come in col. option only, but can be printed in grayscale.InstructionsPrint out the included pages.Cut out and laminate each of the individual task cards. Lay th
Preview of November Unique Learning System Task Box Bundle

November Unique Learning System Task Box Bundle

Created by
Michelle Breaux
Need extra independent task boxes to pair with ULS lessons? I’ve got you covered! These independent task boxes use Symbolstix images to coordinate with the Unique Learning System (ULS) November Unit- Geography (maps & travel). Addition 1-10Subtraction 1-10PatternsWhat Does Not Belong?Telling Time to the hourTelling time to the 1/2 hourBeginning soundsLetters of the MonthSpelling Lists from Elementary & Intermediate Level Sorting Air, Land, and Water vehiclesVocabularyCount & GraphWor
Preview of Home, School, and Community Authority Figures

Home, School, and Community Authority Figures

Created by
Oink4PIGTALES
Give your kindergarten and 1st grade students simple and easy to use practice and review activities for identifying community leaders and authority figures at home, in school, and in the community! This Community Leaders and Authority Figures BUNDLE includes NO-PREP Sorts Worksheets, Task Cards, Digital Boom Cards, and Easel Ready Interactive task cards! These supplemental social studies activities go GREAT with ANY social studies curriculum!Learning to identify authority figures can help your k
Preview of ARCTIC ANIMALS, PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN CENTERS, REAL PHOTOGRAPHS, ARTIC ANIMALS

ARCTIC ANIMALS, PRESCHOOL, KINDERGARTEN CENTERS, REAL PHOTOGRAPHS, ARTIC ANIMALS

Created by
Play Based Fun
Are you looking for Arctic activities this winter? These printable Arctic animal cards with real photographs / real pictures are a great addition to any preschool, prek, kindergarten, grade 1, special education or autism classroom learning about Arctic animals! These vocabulary cards are a perfect addition to science or geography centers, arctic animal matching activities or games, block areas, winter themed polar or arctic dramatic play areas, bulletin boards, sensory tables, tuff tray setups,
Preview of Earth Day Yoga - Clip Art Kids

Earth Day Yoga - Clip Art Kids

Created by
Pink Oatmeal
Earth Day yoga cards are great to use with kiddos to get them moving during the day. Each card has a description and photo of how children can get in the yoga pose. Also included is a printable with a picture of the pose. *SEE PREVIEW*SEE ALL OF THE EARTH DAY YOGA OPTIONS FROM PINK OATMEALHow to UseThe Earth Day yoga cards usually work best when gone through as a group or individually at first in steps until students get good at knowing the poses. After kiddos get good at the yoga cards t
Preview of Earth Day Word Problem Task Cards: Sums to 100

Earth Day Word Problem Task Cards: Sums to 100

Understanding (and teaching) first grade word problems can be challenging! First graders need to be able to read and understand word problems, represent them, write an equation, and solve them. This no prep collection of Earth Day themed word problems based on common core addition and subtraction story structures will help you model for your students how to become successful word problem solvers! Get excited for first grade math centers with these springtime themed task cards perfect for Earth
Preview of Community Helpers with REAL PHOTOS Life Skills File Folders - Special Education

Community Helpers with REAL PHOTOS Life Skills File Folders - Special Education

Includes real life pictures of Community Helpers in action in the community! Featuring the following community helpers, (chef, garbage man, postal worker, librarian, police officer, veterinarian, teacher, paramedic, doctor, pharmacist, firefighter, nurse). This is fantastic for a life skills, self-contained, PPCD, etc. classroom! These activities easily be made into work pages, file folders, or small group activities. The activities include the following:Word/Picture PageWord Only PagePicture
Preview of Earth Day Write the Room - 16 cards four versions, four recording sheets

Earth Day Write the Room - 16 cards four versions, four recording sheets

Earth Day Write the Room will add to your a unit on Recycling or Earth day. Children search the room for 16 themed pictures, reading and writing (tracing for younger students) the words, writing words alphabetically and composing sentences using the words.NOTE: This product is part of my APRIL Write the Room BUNDLE.Write the Room is a simple and engaging activity which incorporates handwriting, vocabulary, and spelling. Children enjoy searching the room for themed cards, reading the words and re
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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.

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Learning social studies offers many benefits to students in terms of helping them develop a holistic understanding of the world. Namely, it helps them:

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