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Preview of Back to School Activities | First Week of School | Beginning of the Year BUNDLE

Back to School Activities | First Week of School | Beginning of the Year BUNDLE

Heading back to school is such an exciting time for our students. Spend those first days back with a collection of activities that help your students get to know you and their classmates. This BUNDLE includes over 30 printable activities and 20 digital activities that are perfect for the first weeks of school.The DIGITAL pages are available in Google Classroom. However, they can also be downloaded from there as PowerPoint files. Aside from the main titles, you can edit almost all of the directio
Preview of Substitute Binder - Editable Sub Plan Templates

Substitute Binder - Editable Sub Plan Templates

Sub plans have never been so organized or cute! Making substitute plans can be an overwhelming and daunting task. This product helps teachers create sub plans that are perfect for being prepared for emergencies or even planned absences. Simply insert text boxes on the premade substitute plan templates and print! Many school districts require sub plans to be prepared at the  beginning of each school year. Use this resource to keep your sub plans organized, easy to follow and easy to change year
Preview of National Parks Research Road Trip PBL Project Based Learning Writing Math

National Parks Research Road Trip PBL Project Based Learning Writing Math

Created by
Tied 2 Teaching
Do you love our National Parks and want to find a way to integrate reading, writing, math, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in a fun, real-life context into your lessons? Consider using project-based learning in your classroom! In this PBL unit, students can plan a road trip to the national parks with their families, while also creating a realistic budget for their vacation.One of the benefits of this project-based learning unit is that it allows for student choice and personalizati
Preview of Teacher Toolbox Labels with Pictures- Bright & Editable

Teacher Toolbox Labels with Pictures- Bright & Editable

Teacher toolbox labels have never looked so good! These bright labels with pictures will make your teacher toolbox pop with color and purpose. A teacher toolbox is a great way to organize your smaller classroom items that often get misplaced. Adding these super cute teacher toolbox labels will make sure everything is easily accessible and stylish!⭐️ Bundle & save for a discount ⭐️Purchase the Bright Classroom Decor Bundle to get the Alphabet, Voice Level Posters, Math Labels, Schedule Cards
Preview of Meet the Teacher Template Editable Back to School Flipbook Open House Parent

Meet the Teacher Template Editable Back to School Flipbook Open House Parent

Created by
Kristine Nannini
Between lesson plans for the first week of school and learning a class full of new students, Meet the Teacher Night can feel like the ultimate scramble. Beat the stress of planning your event with these Open House Activities, Meet the Teacher Letters, Back to School Flip Book, Scavenger Hunt, and MORE for the perfect first interaction with your families. No more frantically trying to make a sign-in sheet on looseleaf that will definitely get lost or having nothing for families to do on arrival.
Preview of Classroom Jobs EDITABLE Classroom Decor Classroom Management

Classroom Jobs EDITABLE Classroom Decor Classroom Management

Created by
Lindsay Flood
Are you ready to have a truly student-led classroom?⭐Classroom Jobs are the perfect way to set the tone of your classroom management. Do you change classroom themes often? ⭐Then this classroom management product is for YOU!⭐...And the BEST part about this classroom jobs product? It truly matches any classroom theme you have. This classroom jobs product has colorways to match:✔️Boho Rainbow Classroom Decor✔️Brights Classroom Decor✔️Black and White Classroom Decor✔️Rainbow Classroom Decor✔️and EVE
Preview of Math Logic Puzzles | Early Finishers Activities Enrichment Digital Resources

Math Logic Puzzles | Early Finishers Activities Enrichment Digital Resources

Created by
Kristine Nannini
In the hustle and bustle of a new school year, enrichment activities are just one more thing on your plate. These Back to School Math Logic Puzzles are ready-to-go brain teasers just perfect for use as early finisher activities, enrichment activities, or morning work. Designed to give students the opportunity to solve real-world, first-week teacher problems, these logic games push students to practice both their reasoning and key math skills. Students will be so engaged as they solve missing bus
Preview of Welcome Back to School Letters and Forms Meet the Teacher Template EDITABLE

Welcome Back to School Letters and Forms Meet the Teacher Template EDITABLE

Created by
Kim Miller
These EDITABLE welcome back to school letters, forms, and checklists include everything you need to have a successful start to a new school year! I've gathered together all of my favorite back to school editable meet the teacher templates, parent letters, student letters, school forms, open house checklists, questionnaires, surveys, and more! There's no need to worry about forgetting anything! This resource has everything you need to stay organized at the beginning of the school year and for man
Preview of Portfolio Template | EDITABLE

Portfolio Template | EDITABLE

This EDITABLE portfolio template is the perfect way to stand out at your next interview!WATCH THIS VIDEO TO SEE A FULL LOOK AT THIS TEMPLATE IN ACTION!THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:PLEASE NOTE | All templates are US Letter Size: 8.5" x 11"■ Editable portfolio cover pages■ Pre-made and editable divider cover pages■ Pre-made and editable divider tabs■ Editable table of contents pages (editable title, numbers, and text)■ Various editable text pages (6 different layouts available)■ Various editable image pa
Preview of Back to School Activities | First Day of School All About Me Team Building

Back to School Activities | First Day of School All About Me Team Building

Created by
Kristine Nannini
Back to school is SO busy - but it’s so important to take the time to build relationships with students, and between students! With Volume 1 of these Back to School Activities, you’ll have getting-to-know-you activities, ice breakers, team building activities, and more prepped and ready to go as you begin to build your classroom culture. In the hustle and bustle of getting new students in the door, you can breathe a sigh of relief knowing you have endless activities that will help you build the
Preview of Back to School Activities for Secondary - First Week of School - PRINT & DIGITAL

Back to School Activities for Secondary - First Week of School - PRINT & DIGITAL

Engage your new students from day one with these 11 back-to-school activities that are ideal for the first day and first week of school! This Back-to-School Activities Packet is ideal for middle and high school students, and it is filled with beginning-of-the-year ice breakers and activities you and your students will love!You and your students will get to know each other and start the school year on the right foot with these beginning-of-the-year activities. These 11 first-week-of-school activi
Preview of Greek Gods, Greek Mythology Body Biography for Print and Digital Learning Bundle

Greek Gods, Greek Mythology Body Biography for Print and Digital Learning Bundle

Created by
Danielle Knight
This Greek Mythology Body Biography Bundle is filled with all you need to teach and promote amazing Greek Gods and Goddesses and their myths. Your students will find plenty of opportunity for creativity. For the first time you'll experience the unique approach of using a collaborative poster, Greek mythology, research, and the body biography project! ***Now it includes the digital learning version.***This project can be used any time of the year. The project bundle includes 22 Greek Gods and God
Preview of 5th Grade Math Review Packet - End of Year Math Summer Packet

5th Grade Math Review Packet - End of Year Math Summer Packet

5th Grade Summer Math Packet ~ Summer Prep Packet for Incoming 6th Grade Math Students ~ 5th Grade End of Year Review ~ 5th Grade Distance LearningUpdated 5/19/20 to accommodate distance learning: This download now includes a self-checking Google Forms version of the packet, as well as the original printable PDF version!Looking for a good way to review core 5th grade math concepts with your students? This math review packet covers some of the major topics taught in 5th grade math. It covers:- m
Preview of Formal Lesson Plan Templates | EDITABLE

Formal Lesson Plan Templates | EDITABLE

These EDITABLE formal lesson plan templates are perfect for writing in-depth lesson plans that you can put in a teaching portfolio, use for student teaching, turn into administration, or just use to keep yourself organized!THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:■ Editable Google Docs templates■ 70 layout options■ Editable text (change the text, font, size, and color)■ Multi-page user guide■ Tutorial video___________________________________________________________________________These templates are FULLY editable
Preview of Maternity Leave & Extended Leave Binder, Editable in PowerPoint

Maternity Leave & Extended Leave Binder, Editable in PowerPoint

Created by
Adrienne Wiggins
Planning your maternity or extended leave will be a breeze with this binder of resources that is editable in PowerPoint. All you have to do is decide between customizing a blank template or quick-editing an already filled-in version. No need to recreate the wheel! Plan to succeed!Check out my series of blog post about this binder by clicking HERE!Version 1: OriginalVersion 2: FloralVersion 3: Printer FriendlyVersion 4: House PlantsFONTS NEEDED:KG Manhattan ScriptKG Blank Space SolidKG Beneath Yo
Preview of Classroom Procedures & Routines Game: Back to School Activity | EDITABLE

Classroom Procedures & Routines Game: Back to School Activity | EDITABLE

Created by
Fun in 5th Grade
Take review days from dull to dazzling with this Jeopardy-style classroom PowerPoint game! This highly engaging Classroom Procedures Game Show PowerPoint makes reviewing classroom procedures something that students are EXCITED to do!  My class CHEERS when they see this game in the plans. Students will be listening to your every word as they work hard to earn points for their team.  It’s a win-win for you and your students: you have a no-prep activity that practices important standards and kids w
Preview of Biography Research Project Writing Biography Report Template Graphic Organizer

Biography Research Project Writing Biography Report Template Graphic Organizer

Created by
Tied 2 Teaching
These fun Biography Research Report Template Banners come with over 300 amazing people of influence for your students to research! Perfect biography graphic organizers for displaying their learning about important people throughout history! Tired of the same old way to present your Biography Reports? Great to use any time of the year, these pennants are a great way to supplement your Social Studies instruction as well as help your students organize their research. Save time by integrating your
Preview of Editable Schedule Cards | Daily Schedule

Editable Schedule Cards | Daily Schedule

These Editable Schedule Cards allow you to customize your daily schedule using bright colors and icons! The colorful icons provide a visual schedule so students can easily see what to expect throughout the day and so that you can stay on track of all the daily subjects and activities!Create a classroom schedule that works for your class! There are 40 different icons in 18 different colors for a total of 720 different pictures you can add to your Editable Schedule Cards! There are also two differ
Preview of Escape Room - Team Building - Any Content

Escape Room - Team Building - Any Content

Escape room style team building activity - perfect for back to school! This escape room will help students learn to work together at the beginning of the year. This interactive escape room requires technology. Students will need to access a Google Form, so any technology that allows them to access and complete a Google Form will work! The Google Form is pre-coded, which automates the entire breakout experience! Other than printing and minimal cutting, this Escape Room is ready for you to use! No
Preview of Lesson Plan Templates Editable Weekly Digital Printable | PPT Google Slides PDF

Lesson Plan Templates Editable Weekly Digital Printable | PPT Google Slides PDF

Created by
The Sassy Apple
Revamp your planning with these fun and editable lesson plan templates! These eye-catching lesson plan designs include options for adding text, links, or screenshots of activities or books you'd like to have in your plans. This resource is a .zip file that includes the following:☑️Editable PowerPoint to type your own text with the option to delete any unwanted text boxes☑️PDF file to print without text boxes and handwrite your own lesson plans☑️Editable PowerPoint to ADJUST and/or ADD rows and c
Preview of Reward Coupons for Positive Classroom Management (Editable!)

Reward Coupons for Positive Classroom Management (Editable!)

Classroom rewards made easy! Your students will love these 40 unique reward coupons for positive classroom management, and you will love how much money it saves you! These reward coupons focus on rewarding students with privileges that make them feel special, increasing intrinsic motivation and making your classroom run much more smoothly. This makes them perfect to pair with any classroom management system and in PBIS schools. These coupons are now EDITABLE so you can customize the coupon titl
Preview of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Collaborative Poster | Black History Month Activity

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Collaborative Poster | Black History Month Activity

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Collaborative Classroom Poster. This is a great, inclusive, community-building Martin Luther King Day activity. Appropriate accompaniment for your Black History Month studies or any unit/lesson on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights, social justice, etc. This poster of Dr. King is a great way to start a unit or to finish one. My collaboration posters are easy for teachers and fun for kids and make a lasting impression—on students, parents, and your entire school
Preview of Back to School Activities for First Week of School Math Reading All About Me

Back to School Activities for First Week of School Math Reading All About Me

Created by
Shelly Rees
Those first week back to school activities can be quite hectic! Make it easy on yourself with this First Week Back to School Survival Packet. It has EVERYTHING you need to help you through that first week with ease! Includes pennants, interest surveys, reward coupons, math worksheets, reading activities, color by code, and so much more!Click HERE to SAVE 25% by buying this resource as part of my Back to School Super Bundle!Click on the preview button to see everything included.This high-interest
Preview of Project Based Learning Activity: Island Survival (PBL) Now for Google Classroom

Project Based Learning Activity: Island Survival (PBL) Now for Google Classroom

Project Based Learning Activity: Island SurvivalThis project based learning (PBL) activity integrates elements of science, ELA, and social studies into a student-centered adventure that combines imagination, creativity, and problem solving skills as they try and survive mysteriously arriving on an island.There are 16 activities (1 page for almost each one) for students to complete. Each page involves a problem or idea they must solve, recreate, or answer. Pages can vary from writing, map skil
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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.

Teaching with social studies resources

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.

Frequently asked questions about teaching social studies

What types of social studies lessons are available on TPT?

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.

How do I find social studies lessons on TPT?

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.