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Kindergarten social studies worksheets $5-10
Map Skills Worksheets Book Lapbook - Reading a Map, Cardinal Directions, Compass
Are you looking for an engaging first grade map skills resource to add to your social studies curriculum? This engaging resource is what you need to teach mapping skills like cardinal directions, compass rose, and map skills. Students will love the map skills books and the hands-on build a town map. Finally, students can demonstrate their learning with the final map skills lapbook. Use this resource for:first gradesecond gradewhole class instructionsmall group instructionpartner workStudents wi
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K - 2nd
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Wants and Needs Worksheets and Sort Earning Money and Saving Kindergarten 1st
The primary economics materials in this resource were created to meet several standards within one unit. They address needs and wants, earning and saving, currency, jobs/community helpers, and more. Here is a detailed list of the pages included in this packet.Wants and Needs Activities Included:- Cut and paste sorting- Wants and Needs magazine cut and paste sort- 3 pages for drawing examples of needs and wants- A Flap Book - Labeling examples, with word bank- Color Code- 2 pages for Working to
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Wants and Needs, Goods and Services Economics Bundle of Worksheets
Long Ago and Today Activities Past and Present Sort Then and Now Social Studies
Looking to add some fun to your long ago and today social studies lessons? These past and present activities are a great supplement to any unit about then and now. These activities and worksheets compare clothing, communication, children's games, technology, and transportation.Activities included in this long ago and today resource:- 4 Cut and paste sorting pages- 2 Cut and paste vocabulary pages - 2 Color code pages - 2 Picture labeling pages - 3 Flap books - Technology, Transportation and a
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Long Ago and Today / Past and Present Bundle
Planet Earth - Earth Day Activities - Using Maps and Globes - Science - Reading
This comprehensive, standards-based unit teaches your kindergarten and first grade students all about planet Earth. Children love learning about our place in the solar system, an overview of our planet, how to use a map and a globe, where we live in the world (address, city/town, country and continent), how to take care of the Earth, how to reduce, reuse, recycle and compost.... plus so much more!Students are incredibly engaged:watching and learning through a slideshowmaking an Earth Day craft
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K - 2nd
Rules and Laws Activities
Rules and laws are essential to our school, community, state, and country. Teaching students the difference and importance of these is essential to them being good citizens. These activities will provide your students with multiple ways to practice the difference between rules and laws. They will also allow students to reflect on and think of our every day rules and laws and why they are important.Are you one to one or teaching virtually? If so, check out my Rules and Laws Digital AND Printable
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Rules and Laws Activities: Printable and Digital Version
Maps and Globes
Maps and GlobesThis is the perfect unit for your teaching on Maps, Globes, and Where We Live. I have packed some great resources in this unit!!!You will get a 2 PAGE FREEBIE when you download the preview!!!Download the preview to see every page in the unit!!!!Table of ContentsPg. 2-13 Posters for teaching and vocabularyPg. 14 Vocabulary ChartPg. 15-18 word wall cards, write the room cards, etcPg 19 write the room recording sheetPg 20 What is a Globe? Mini bookPg 21 What is a map? Mini bookPg 2
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K - 2nd
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Continents and Oceans 1st & 2nd Grade Social Studies 3D Map, Lapbook, Worksheets
Do you need an engaging social studies resource to teach your students about the seven continents and five oceans? This easy-to-use resource includes everything you need to help your students learn about the world's continents and oceans.A variety of activities will keep your students engaged. These include vocabulary cards, books, worksheets, a 3D student map, a mapping lapbook, and a writing activity.This resource is part of a money-saving BUNDLE. Click to save 20% by purchasing the BUNDLE.Use
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K - 2nd
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Texas Symbols, Maps, Flags and More
Teaching about Texas is easy with this click and print unit that covers symbols, maps, flags, governors, mottoes and more! There are several cut and paste pages to make this unit interactive for students that is great for fine motor skills and can be used as interactive notebook pages or assessments. There are also differentiated writing pages for explaining the state symbols. Featured Pages: Texas on the Map: Identify Texas on a United States mapMap of Texas: Identify your community on a Texas
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K - 6th
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Also included in: First Grade Year Long Social Studies Click-and-Print Curriculum Bundle
Past, Present and Future Real Picture Sorting Cards, Printables and Timelines
Discover the Past, Present and Future with these real pictures for sorting, foldables, printables, activities and interactive notebook pages that will keep your students active and engaged throughout the lesson! ⭐️ Prep is quick and easy... This is a great addition to your curriculum and will add discovery and excitement to your centers!This Social Studies unit includes 12 pictures each associated with the past, present and future for students to sort under "Past, Present and Future" header card
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K - 2nd
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United States of America Maps, Symbols, Flags and More
Teaching United States symbols, maps, flags and presidents is always fun, but it can sometimes be overwhelming to fit it all in. This unit makes it easy to click, print and teach! Enjoy one easy download of everything your students need to learn historical facts about the United States. Students will also benefit from the differentiated writing pages for explaining the American symbols. They provide struggling students the confidence they need to grow! Here’s what you’ll get: 10 Picture/Vocabula
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K - 4th
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Also included in: Top 5 Social Studies Best Sellers
Map Skills - Worksheets and Printables
Teach beginning map skills and geography with these engaging worksheets and activities. Students will learn about cardinal directions, map symbols and map keys. Also basic geography including identifying land and water and labeling the continents and oceans. Students will also get to practice their learning by creating their own simple map. Bonus: flip book, vocabulary posters and word wall cards.Key map skills covered:Identifying north, south, east and west Practice identifying an address Ident
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K - 1st
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Also included in: Library Skills Print MEGA Bundle
Cardinal Directions and Map Skills for KIDS!
This product is the perfect solution for teaching cardinal directions and map skills for lower elementary kiddos!
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Cardinal Direction Posters for the classroom 1 set with arrows 1 set without (Color and Black and White)
Label the Directions: 5 fun worksheets! Students Label the directions, come up with their own way to remember the directions (ex: Never Eat Soggy Waffles) Cut and paste the correct directions, etc...
Color by Direction: 10 worksheets ( 5 without cardinal rose, 5 wit
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PreK - 2nd
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President's Day - Rights and Responsibilities Good Citizen - Citizenship - SEL
This comprehensive unit is the perfect way to teach your kindergarten and first grade students all about citizenship. Everything is planned for you! Students learn about rights versus responsibilities, laws, the qualities of a good citizen and key vocabulary words. Then, for the second part of the unit we transition into learning how to be a good citizen at school.Social and emotional skills, school rules/expectations, behavior, making good choices and friendship skills are closely intertwined.
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PreK - 2nd
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Fire Safety Week Worksheets Activities
Fire Prevention and Safety Week is a fun but important week for future firefighters and all students in our schools. This fire prevention and fire safety unit is filled with differentiated worksheets and activities that are for preschool, kindergarten, and first grade students. They include educational activities that teach not only safety but also implement math, reading, and writing skills while they learn about our everyday heroes. This unit includes everything from stop, drop and roll to t
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PreK - 2nd
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Texas State Symbols and Sentence Scramble (Plus Austin and Navarro)
200+ pages of differentiated activities for learning about Texas! Download Preview for a detailed look of what's included, plus a FREE Texas Pledge Poster and Activity, "Read it, write it, paste it" Scrambled Sentence Page, and a copy of the Index.
NEW: In the zip file you'll find a new document with another version of the sentence scrambles with NO guide sentence. Students have to cut out words then put them in order using knowledge of capital letters, punctuation, and sentence structures to
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PreK - 1st
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Constitution Day U.S. Symbols United States Worksheets Activities
This kid-friendly social studies unit provides engaging and fun activities for learning about the United States Constitution and other important U.S. symbols! Teach the following in a way that children can understand:U.S. ConstitutionU.S. flagPledge of AllegianceImportant U.S. symbolsImportance of rules, celebrations, and freedomIf you have any questions, please feel free to email me at kreativeinlife@gmail.com.Happy teaching!Crystal RadkeEarly Childhood Educator & Consultant© Kreative in Ki
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PreK - 2nd
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Map Skills Activities and Worksheets Perfect For Me On A Map Kindergarten
This engaging map skills unit has EVERYTHING you need. Early map skills activities don’t have to be boring. These interactive worksheets help your students understand where they are in the world. Students will learn to read a map, create a map, understand geography vocabulary and so much more. Lessons are age appropriate for young learners. This will be a favorite social studies unit! ⭐ WHAT’S INCLUDED: Anchor Charts for Map Grid, Map, Globe, Continents, Compass RoseDraw a MapPut it on the Map
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PreK - 2nd
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Past and Present Unit
This mini unit is all you need to teach your little ones about past and present! I created this unit for my first graders, but it could easily fit into kindergarten and 2nd grade curriculum as well!
In this packet you'll find several whole group activities and pocket chart sorts, independent practice pages, writing pages, and so much more! Download the preview for a more detailed look!
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Posters (Past, Present, Future in color and black/white)
Picture So
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K - 2nd
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American Symbols
American Symbols
Celebrate the United States with this packet that teaches your students about many of the US Symbols.
Download the preview to see all the pages included!
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Vocabulary Chart
Write the room center
Vocabulary cards with pictures and text
Vocabulary cards with photos
Research writing book
Writing pages
bubble maps
circle maps
tree maps
tree maps anchor chart labels
kwl charts
coloring pages
coloring info page
class book for writing
matching page
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PreK - 3rd
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Touch Money Packet
Touch Money is a great way to teach your students how to count groups of coins! I use this with my special learners who benefit from the visuals of touch points. This packet includes:-Front & back touch money posters-Draw the touch points on the coins (4 pages)-Draw the line to front/back of the matching coin (6 pages)-Write the coin name/amount (4 pages)-Cut/paste counting groups of coins WITH touch points (15 pages)-Counting groups of coins WITH touch points (15 pages)-Cut/paste counting g
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K - 12th
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Also included in: Touch Money Bundle for Special Education
Social Studies File Folder Activities {for special education}
Provide exposure to foundational social studies concepts with our collection of 8 interactive file folder activities. Ideal for special education teachers and parents of autistic students, these activities offer an accessible way to introduce basic social studies themes. These activities are particularly beneficial for autistic learners and those with other disabilities. Whether for independent work, homework, centers, or one-on-one sessions, these hands-on activities provide interactive learnin
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K - 8th
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Mapping Skills
Perfect for Kindergarten to Grade 2. Even better for Alberta Grade 2 Social Studies. This resource includes the communities of Meteghan, Iqaluit and Saskatoon as a point of context within learning about mapping skills. This pack is great as an introduction of the bigger picture of where we live and teaches students spatial awareness.In this pack, students will learn what a map is, cardinal directions, compass rose, answer high level thinking comprehension questions, learn what symbols are and us
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Alberta Grade 2 Social Studies Bundle - ALL UNITS
50 States of the USA Activity Bundle (Map and Flags)
Try it on EASEL! This resource includes a ready-to-use interactive activity students can complete on any device. This “50 States of the USA” activity includes fun worksheets for all 50 states, including Washington DC. Each activity aims to build and strengthen the following skillsets for Pre-K thru 1st Grade students.1. Trace it—Penmanship.2. Find it—Critical thinking and problem-solving.3. Color it—Creativity and fine motor skills. The activities also help familiarize young students with the US
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: USA State Symbols and Maps MEGA Bundle | Geography
Montessori Animal Continents Activity Sheets
A total of 21 activity sheets!! This is a Nienhuis inspired Montessori geography material in learning animals thriving in each 7 continents (Asia, Africa, Australia, Antarctica, Europe, North America and South America). Note that this file is in a ZIP FORMAT. Be sure you have the tools to open this learning pack.There are 5 animals featured in each continent. ANIMALS ARE IN NOT IN REAL PHOTOS, please check the BLOGPOST and THUMBNAILS for the preview.Each continent has the following sheets: -
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PreK - 6th
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Find Social Studies - History resources | TPT
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.
Discover printable and digital social studies resources
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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