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Preschool social studies songs for early intervention

Preview of The Music of The United States Armed Forces - A Guided Listening Unit

The Music of The United States Armed Forces - A Guided Listening Unit

Follow me on Facebook for the latest news, freebies, and more!>>>>> Music With Sara Bibee--------------------------------------------------------------------Click here for more guided listening units!--------------------------------------------------------------------Please note the preview file may appear blurry due to compression. The full download is of HD quality.Perfect for Veterans Day, or any other Patriotic Musical Unit. This is a guided listening unit focused on the offic
Preview of The Wheels on the Bus Interactive Book - Circle Time, Small Group Activity

The Wheels on the Bus Interactive Book - Circle Time, Small Group Activity

*** Use with the "Wheels on the Bus" song***Perfect for toddler - preschool ages, children with autism, special education, early intervention, child care, and home school settings! •Language Building – action words, item labels•Match picture to picture•Practice turn-taking skills• Concepts of Print – one to one correspondence•Encourage participation in a fun small or large group activityFor Teachers:• Ideal for use as an individual, large, or small group activity• The reinforcing elements of the
Preview of "Red, White and Blue" Patriotic Song for Digital Download

"Red, White and Blue" Patriotic Song for Digital Download

Created by
Debbie Clement
The original children's song, "Red, White and Blue" was written by Debbie Clement in the immediate aftermath of 9-11. It is a simple song intended to instill a sense of patriotism and celebration of all things Americana. The song is especially appropriate for the observation of Patriot's Day, Constitution Day, Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day and similar observations. It has been performed from coast-to-coast for all types of programs honoring America. This unit is a 'zip' file that inclu
Preview of Adapted Circle Time Song File Folder Choice Board, Preschool,  Special Education

Adapted Circle Time Song File Folder Choice Board, Preschool, Special Education

Circle Time Preschool Songs: Songs are great for toddlers, preschoolers, early education, special education, and kindergarteners. There are moveable pieces that allow for active participation in the songs and are easily stored in a folder. A perfect addition to your morning circle.Circle Time Songs are such a great activity for language development. Do you have some squirmy preschoolers that have difficulty sitting at circle time? One idea that has worked for me is having these file folder songs
Preview of Traffic Signals, Signs, Safety Songs and Rhymes, Pedestrian Safety, Circle Time

Traffic Signals, Signs, Safety Songs and Rhymes, Pedestrian Safety, Circle Time

Created by
KindyKats
Is your class learning about Traffic Signals, Signs, and Traffic Safety? This resource includes developmentally appropriate content for traffic rules, pedestrian safety, as well as traffic signals and signs with fun songs (sung to familiar tunes) and original rhymes. Introduce a new traffic rule every day with a song or rhyme during circle time. Include the song in Poetry Journals, or make a Traffic Signs, Signals, and Safety Song Book to include in your class library. No matter how or when yo
Preview of 5 Month (Aug-Dec) Bundle of Smartboard Calendars & Games! -Part 1

5 Month (Aug-Dec) Bundle of Smartboard Calendars & Games! -Part 1

This bundle includes:5 months (August - December) of calendar and morning meeting activities, along with literacy and math games.Each month includes:Menu Page (which conveniently navigates you through the pages)Calendar PageDays of the Week PageMonths of the Year Page# of Days in School PageNumber of the Day PageColor Songs PageLiteracy Menu Page, linking to 6 Literacy Games (please view the individual months in store for details of games)Math Menu Page, linking to 6 Math Games (please view the
Preview of Nursery Rhyme Bundle: Interactive Books + Activities for Special Education

Nursery Rhyme Bundle: Interactive Books + Activities for Special Education

Nursery rhymes are a great teaching tool within early childhood classrooms and early intervention settings. This resource includes interactive books and assorted activities to compliment the rhymes; 5 Little Ducks, 5 Little Monkeys, 5 Little Speckled Frogs, Jack and Jill, Itsy Bitsy Spider and Little Miss Muffet. Is designed to support children, who may have special needs such as autism, to engage with the nursery rhyme and work on various IEP goals through an interactive book, props and activit
Preview of Patriotic Musical Program for Primary Grades

Patriotic Musical Program for Primary Grades

Created by
Deana Thelen
There's nothing better than hearing little voices singing patriotic songs! This program is appropriate for all elementary grade levels. Some have even used it for a school wide program! The first graders at my school have been doing this inspiring musical program for over 15 years! Not only will students be singing patriotic songs, but a script has been provided that gives many students the opportunity to speak into the microphone. The program begins with kiddos reciting Presidential quotes
Preview of Nursery Rhyme Crowns

Nursery Rhyme Crowns

Created by
Lindsay Jervis
These Nursery Rhyme Crowns are great for practicing nursery rhymes with your students. Nursery rhymes are so important in speech and language development. They also lay foundations for musical development in beat, meter, form, and expression. perfectlypink I have included a copy of the words for each nursery rhyme that you can project onto the board, create posters or a flip book. Each nursery rhyme has a crown that has the title and clip art for the rhyme on the front and the words on the b
Preview of Songs and Rhymes for Young Children

Songs and Rhymes for Young Children

Created by
Lindsay Jervis
Songs and rhymes are so important in speech, language, and vocal development. This PDF includes a copy of the words for each song/rhyme that you can project onto the board, create posters or a flip book. Each song/rhyme has a vocal exploration. Project onto the board and follow the dashed line with your voice. Teacher will need to model the first time if kids have never done this kind of activity before inviting the kids to try it. Once they know how to do it, they love getting to come to t
Preview of Interactive Old MacDonald Book: Adapted Versions and File Folder Song

Interactive Old MacDonald Book: Adapted Versions and File Folder Song

Old MacDonald Looking for a great way to encourage the beginner speaker? This is one of the most popular children’s songs that is perfect as the song has vowel sounds featured as well as consonant-vowel sounds (animal sounds). It is also great for the beginner reader as they can point to each picture/word as they sing the song. As the child can make choices of the animals being sung it gives them some independence.As I worked with children I noticed that some of the children were just swatting
Preview of Interactive Morning Meeting | Circle Time Songs

Interactive Morning Meeting | Circle Time Songs

Created by
Mrs Preschool
Interactive song boards for morning meeting. Great for remote or in person teaching. Students (or teacher) can click on their choice of songs. Includes 5 songs/videos each for weather, days of the week, months of the year, and goodbye songs. Just click on a song to make it play through YouTube. How to use: Open through Google Slides, click the "play" icon in the upper, right hand side, and then click "present on this device." The slides will open and then you can click on the icons to make the s
Preview of 5 Month (Jan-May) Bundle of Smartboard Calendars & Games -Part 2

5 Month (Jan-May) Bundle of Smartboard Calendars & Games -Part 2

This bundle includes:5 months (January - May) of calendar and literacy and math games.Each month includes:Menu Page (which conveniently navigates you through the pages)Calendar PageToday, Yesterday, Tomorrow PageDays of the Week PageMonths of the Year Page# of Days in School PageNumber of the Day PageLiteracy Menu Page, linking to 6 Literacy Games (please view the individual months in store for details of games)Math Menu Page, linking to 6 Math Games (please view the individual months in store f
Preview of Community Helpers Circle Time Songs and Rhymes, Firefighter, Police Officer

Community Helpers Circle Time Songs and Rhymes, Firefighter, Police Officer

Created by
KindyKats
Introduce and reinforce your community helpers theme with these circle time songs (sung to familiar tunes) and rhymes that will keep your crew engaged and learning! From fire fighters and chefs to doctors and pilots, each song reinforces this favorite early childhood theme. (Many of these songs and rhymes can be used for other early childhood themes, too!) Great for circle time, music class, and library time. Informational tid-bits and teaching ideas are included in the directions. What's inclu
Preview of May SMARTboard Calendar and Games!

May SMARTboard Calendar and Games!

PLEASE VIEW PREVIEW FILE FOR COMPLETE FILE PREVIEW AND PICS!!This SMART board file includes *May Calendar with moveable numbers for you to easily update each year.*How many days in school (base ten)*Number of the Day activities (1-10 & 11-20)*Months of the Year Page (includes links to 6 different videos)*Days of the Week Page (includes links to 6 different videos)*Literacy Menu Page (Links to 6 different ELA games)- Syllables- Word Families/ Real and Nonsense- Mixed Up Sentences- Silent E Pi
Preview of American Symbols and Landmarks Circle Time Songs, Liberty Bell, American Flag

American Symbols and Landmarks Circle Time Songs, Liberty Bell, American Flag

Created by
KindyKats
Are your young learners studying American symbols and landmarks? These circle time symbols and landmark songs (sung to familiar tunes) are perfect to keep your crew engaged and learning. From the Liberty Bell and the American Flag to Uncle Sam and the Statue of Liberty, singing these cute songs will help information stick! What's Included in American Symbols and Landmark Circle Time Songs? • 16 Songs in color and b/w• An American Symbols mini-booklet• A Patriotic Crown pattern• A Pocket Chart
Preview of SOCIAL STUDIES Past, Present, and Future Circle Time Songs, Change Over Time

SOCIAL STUDIES Past, Present, and Future Circle Time Songs, Change Over Time

Created by
KindyKats
Reinforce how things change over time with these circle time songs (sung to familiar tunes) that focus on the past, present, and future. Enrich your early elementary social studies lessons with these songs that introduce timelines, how things change over time, changes in schools, cooking, and transportation, communication, and more! Pick and choose the songs you want to sing with your students, whether it's past vs. present or include future, too! This resource also includes no-prep printables t
Preview of Folk Songs and Activities for Young Children

Folk Songs and Activities for Young Children

Created by
Lindsay Jervis
Folk songs and chants are so important in speech, language, and vocal development. They are also an important part of our cultural heritage. The tell the story of our grandparents, great grandparents, and are worth passing on to future generations. This PDF includes a copy of the words for each song/chant that you can project onto the board, create posters or a flip book. Each song/chant has a vocal exploration. Project onto the board and follow the dashed line with your voice. Teacher will
Preview of Nursery Rhyme Riddles - Interactive Game

Nursery Rhyme Riddles - Interactive Game

Created by
Lindsay Jervis
Nursery Rhyme Riddles Interactive Game: Nursery rhymes are so important in speech and language development. They also lay foundations for musical development in beat, meter, form, and expression. This interactive game is a fun way to test how well your students know their nursery rhymes. You will need to be able to project this onto your board to play as a class. You can play it on a SMART board or by projecting it onto a screen, wall or dry erase board. If your board isn't smart, you will have
Preview of Firefighters and Fire Safety - For PreK and Kindergarten

Firefighters and Fire Safety - For PreK and Kindergarten

Created by
KinderKay
In this resource, you will find everything that you need to teach fire safety as well as fun Fire Safety activities that can be put into a literacy center for Word Work.FIREFIGHTERS AND FIRE SAFETY BOOK – 15 PAGESThe pages can be printed and bound into a book or projected upon an interactive whiteboard. FIREFIGHTER CRAFTIVITYStudents follow the step by step directions to create the firefighter. After creating the firefighter, students draw and label pictures that show what the firefighter sees.
Preview of Brown Bear Brown Bear, What Do You See? Interactive Book - Circle Time Activity

Brown Bear Brown Bear, What Do You See? Interactive Book - Circle Time Activity

Check out a video preview here!!I’ve yet to meet a student who is not engaged by this adapted book! I’ve used it with typically developing children, as well as children with physical limitations, autism, developmental delays, ADHD, and Down syndrome. Children love matching the colorful animals, and having a hands-on opportunity to participate! Perfect for toddler - preschool ages, children with autism, special education, early intervention, child care, and home school settings! Language Building
Preview of Itsy Bitsy Spider/ Incy Wincy: Interactive Book, Props + Activities

Itsy Bitsy Spider/ Incy Wincy: Interactive Book, Props + Activities

Itsy Bitsy Spider (Also known as Incy Wincy Spider) is a much loved nursery rhyme in early childhood classrooms and early intervention settings. This resource is designed to support children, who may have special needs such as autism, to engage with the nursery rhyme and work on various IEP goals through an interactive book, props and activities. It is also suitable for mainstream Pre-K and Kindergarten classrooms. I have chosen to include resources that work well with the rhyme such as sequenci
Preview of More Nursery Rhymes for Young Children

More Nursery Rhymes for Young Children

Created by
Lindsay Jervis
Nursery Rhymes: Songs and nursery rhymes are so important in speech, language, and vocal development. This PDF includes a copy of the words for each song/rhyme that you can project onto the board, create posters or a flip book. Each nursery rhyme has a vocal exploration. Project onto the board and follow the dashed line with your voice. Teacher will need to model the first time if kids have never done this kind of activity before inviting the kids to try it. Once they know how to do it, the
Preview of April SMARTboard Calendar and Games!

April SMARTboard Calendar and Games!

This SMART board file includes:*April Calendar with moveable numbers for you to easily update each year.*How many days in school (base ten)*Number of the Day activities (1-10 & 11-30)*Months of the Year Page (includes links to 6 different videos)*Days of the Week Page (includes links to 6 different videos)*Math Menu Page (Links to 6 different math games)- Addition/Subtraction Sentences- Base Ten Blocks- Pattern Block Pictures- Fun Number Writing- Making 10- Dice addition*Literacy Menu Page (
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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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