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Preschool social studies homeschool curricula for early intervention

Preview of CAMPING THEME ACTIVITIES | CAMPING IN THE CLASSROOM | CAMPING THEMATIC UNIT

CAMPING THEME ACTIVITIES | CAMPING IN THE CLASSROOM | CAMPING THEMATIC UNIT

Take your classroom on an imaginary camping trip with these engaging, thematic activities! This thematic pack will allow ALL of your students to experience what a camping trip is like without even traveling (or spending the night).This camping thematic unit includes thematic lessons, activities, poems, songs and centers for your little learners. A week long lesson plan is included that will tie in literacy and science while studying all things outdoors that you do on a camping trip.Buy the BUN
Preview of DAYS OF CREATION BIBLE LESSONS UNIT

DAYS OF CREATION BIBLE LESSONS UNIT

The best way to teach the Days of Creation!This resource is perfect for teaching little learners the Days of Creation. Eight weeks are instruction are included to help your learners understand how God created our world.Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE! You can purchase this resources in the Little Learners Mega-Bundle!___________________________________________________________________THIS RESOURCE INCLUDESUnit Outline:Week 1: IntroductionWeek 2: Day One | LightWeek 3: Day Two | Sky and SeaWeek 4: Day Thr
Preview of Printable Interactive Old Testament Bible Story Bundle

Printable Interactive Old Testament Bible Story Bundle

Teach your kids the Bible stories with this HUGE set of Printable Old Testament Scripture Story Characters!New to printable scripture stories? You can try them out for FREE here: FREE Scripture Story PrintablesThis set of printable graphics was handmade with felt, and then meticulously digitized to create high quality printable images for your Bible storytelling. The printable set goes perfectly with The Jesse Tree Advent as it includes all the characters and images you need to tell stories lead
Preview of COLOR THE ROOM | COLOR WORD ACTIVITIES | WRITE THE ROOM

COLOR THE ROOM | COLOR WORD ACTIVITIES | WRITE THE ROOM

Color the Room {Color Word Activities}This center includes 3 different activities for your learners to practice their colors. The activities included are Color the Crayons, Color the Animals, and Color the Food. Each set has picture cards to post around the room and worksheets for the learners to color as they find a picture card.******************************************************************************Check out these related products…Literacy ActivitiesPreschool Activities*****************
Preview of Stations of the Cross for Kids: 5 Booklets (Coloring, Reflections, and Prayers)

Stations of the Cross for Kids: 5 Booklets (Coloring, Reflections, and Prayers)

This packet contains five versions of the Stations of the Cross booklets for children of a variety of ages and abilities. Read on to learn more about the five versions contained in this packet. (Make sure to check out the preview document as well!)Purchasing this gives you the license to use it with one family, one co-op class, or in one single classroom. (Please purchase additional copies for each additional class it will be used with. If you purchase two additional licenses on top of the orig
Preview of The Jesse Tree Christmas Advent Project

The Jesse Tree Christmas Advent Project

The Jesse Tree is a chronological Bible story Christmas advent of the scriptural events that occurred before Jesus's birth. There are many ways to participate in this countdown, and I've taken some creative liberty to design a simple version for younger kids. Traditionally this project is done as a Christmas advent, starting on December 1st--but these printable felties are versatile enough to use as a colorful addition to a history timeline, as a family night game of Bible-themed memory or go fi
Preview of Preschool Curriculum Bundle Homeschool (Age 3-4)

Preschool Curriculum Bundle Homeschool (Age 3-4)

Preschool Age 3-4 for a complete year! 38-week all-in-one program covering all subjects. All units cover Language, Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art and Physical/Gross Motor activities. Selected units cover Social Emotional activities. The theme of the year is "Exploring Our World" and you and your children will explore 12 countries, 9 earth environments, 9 community helpers, AND enjoy 8 super fun seasonal theme weeks, like Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more! ***Some of these fi
Preview of ALL ABOUT ME LAPBOOK  |  BACK TO SCHOOL

ALL ABOUT ME LAPBOOK | BACK TO SCHOOL

A fun, interactive way to get to know your students is by using this All About Me Lapbook!This lapbook includes resources to teach all about themselves. During an all about me unit or during the first weeks of school have your learners complete this lapbook to teach their classmates about themselves.See an example of this completed lapbook here!Buy the Interactive Lapbook Bundle and SAVE!__________________________________________________________THIS LAPBOOK INCLUDESLapbook CoverEdit the cover p
Preview of Summer Book Club for Tot School and Preschool

Summer Book Club for Tot School and Preschool

This Summer Book Club Activity Pack has everything you need for a summer full of reading, and hands on fun! My summer book club plans are designed for children in the 2-5 year old range but can be adapted for younger and older children as well. Every activity can be used at home with one or more children or adapted for use in a day care/preschool classroom. Book club is all about exploring and learning together while exposing children to rich language, fine motor skills, sensory learning, and a
Preview of SUMMER THEME ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL, PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN

SUMMER THEME ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL, PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN

SUMMER UNIT FOR PRESCHOOL, PRE-K AND KINDERGARTENThis resources includes thematic lessons, activities, poems, songs and centers for your little learners.Buy the BUNDLE and SAVE! You can purchase this resources in the Thematic Activities for Little Learners Bundle and the Little Learners Mega-Bundle!____________________________________________________________________THIS RESOURCE INCLUDESWeek 35 PlansThis is a template for lesson plans during a summer unit. Pick and choose what ideas and reso
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 AMERICA INTERACTIVE LAPBOOK: PRESIDENTS, MONEY AND HOLIDAYS

AMERICA INTERACTIVE LAPBOOK: PRESIDENTS, MONEY AND HOLIDAYS

America Interactive Lapbook: Holidays, Presidents and MoneyThis lapbook includes resources to teach American government, citizenship, currency and history. Help your learners discover the different American holidays, including Independence Day, Presidents; Day, Memorial Day, and Constitution Day. Teach American symbols, presidents and money with simple and cute booklets. Write about the responsibilities of our President and how we can be good citizens.Buy the Interactive Lapbook Bundle and SA
Preview of Back to School Resources for Autism and Special Education

Back to School Resources for Autism and Special Education

Are you a special education teacher in a self-contained setting? If so, you are likely responsible for producing a certain amount of individualized instruction for your students on your own. Let me help you! This monthly resource will help you and your students in reading, math and writing. You will have everything planned from morning work to writing instruction as well as targeting so many reading and math skills. This month of resources will help guide you through your day while establishing
Preview of Preschool Workbook - Pre-K and Kindergarten Readiness - Math - Alphabet

Preschool Workbook - Pre-K and Kindergarten Readiness - Math - Alphabet

Created by
Babbling Abby
What is The Little Learner?The Little Learner is a printable book designed to help teach and reinforce basic skills, such as personal information, early literacy and numeracy, and cognitive and language development. You will find that some sections of The Little Learner are editable so that you can add the information pertinent to your child or student(s) – like name, birthday, address, etc. Other sections are not editable and should be printed as is. This resource works great for preschoolers,
Preview of Stations of the Cross for Kids: Small Coloring Booklet

Stations of the Cross for Kids: Small Coloring Booklet

This packet contains the materials needed to make a small Stations of the Cross booklet for children.Purchasing this gives you the license to use it with one family, one co-op class, or in one single classroom. (Please purchase three copies in order to be able to use it in a whole school, one parish, or one full religious education setting. You can do this by either purchasing three copies or by adding two additional license to your purchase of one packet.)This packet includes pages that would
Preview of MAKE YOUR OWN CHORE CHART

MAKE YOUR OWN CHORE CHART

A great way to teach your little ones the importance of independence is by using this Create Your Own Chore Chart!This resource includes a variety of Chore Charts and editable Chore Cards to create a personalized chore chart for your child or learner.THIS RESOURCE INCLUDESChore Charts Good Morning, SunshineTime to Get DressedGood Night, Sleep TightYum, Yum, Let's EatLet's Work TogetherLearning ScheduleGet it Done and Have FunToday's ScheduleBlankStars Place these stars on the chart as the child
Preview of Kindness Math Phonics Letters and Literacy Centers Activities | Friends

Kindness Math Phonics Letters and Literacy Centers Activities | Friends

Created by
The Pre-K Cafe
Over 200 PAGES with 16 activities! An easy way to bring World Kindness Day activities into your classroom! This pack includes activities that target letter identification, letter sounds, number identification, counting, concepts about print skills, early writing skills, proper grasp of writing tools and practice sorting, subitizing, and MUCH MORE! The KINDNESS Math and Literacy Printable Centers provides many opportunities for little learners to engage in developmentally appropriate learning of
Preview of GROUNDHOG DAY Math and Literacy Centers Activities | Feb 2 | PreK K Shadows

GROUNDHOG DAY Math and Literacy Centers Activities | Feb 2 | PreK K Shadows

Created by
The Pre-K Cafe
Make planning easy! Get OVER 200 pages with 13 activities including 2 emergent readers in our ENGAGING and FUN GROUNDHOG DAY Math and Literacy Printable Centers pack! It provides many opportunities for little learners to engage in developmentally appropriate learning of letters, numbers, and beginning phonics skills! This pack includes activities that target letter identification, letter sounds, number identification, counting skills, concepts about print skills, early writing skills, proper gra
Preview of THANKSGIVING THEME ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL, PREK AND KINDERGARTEN

THANKSGIVING THEME ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL, PREK AND KINDERGARTEN

Celebrate the upcoming holiday of Thanksgiving with these social studies based activities! Dig into the history of the First Thanksgiving and learn about the life of the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag tribe.Use the detailed lesson plans and suggested read alouds to help guide your instruction! Your students will love making a book about the First Thanksgiving with the fun cut outs to help create each part of the story. Use the literacy and math centers during your small group teaching time.Here is w
Preview of 12 Catholic Saints Coloring Books for the Whole Year (Bundle)

12 Catholic Saints Coloring Books for the Whole Year (Bundle)

This packet contains 48 pages of printables (plus a terms of use page to make for a total of 49 pages) in order to be able to make one saints coloring book for each month of the year. Purchasing this gives you the license to use it with one family, one co-op class, or in one single classroom. (Please purchase two copies in order to be able to use it in a whole school, parish, or religious education setting. You can do this by either purchasing two copies or by adding one additional license to y
Preview of EDITABLE Weekly Spelling List Pack: Name Practice, Sight Words Distance Learning

EDITABLE Weekly Spelling List Pack: Name Practice, Sight Words Distance Learning

Created by
Preschool Mom
Editable Weekly Spelling List Printables!! Gone are the days of painstakingly creating your own weekly spelling list worksheets. This editable hands-on spelling activity pack features a handy AUTOFILL setting, that allows you to create 18 custom spelling games, activities, and worksheets by simply typing in your word list ONE time. This set will save you HOURS of work, and provide you with full control over the words your students will be learning each week. Best of all, everything is lined u
Preview of INSECT AND BUG SCIENCE ACTIVITIES AND LESSON PLANS FOR KINDERGARTEN

INSECT AND BUG SCIENCE ACTIVITIES AND LESSON PLANS FOR KINDERGARTEN

These are the only insects I allow in my classroom! An entire week of lesson plans and activities are well created and thought out in this Insect Science Unit. Your little learners will study and explore everything there is to know about insects. They will learn about the characteristics of an insect, the life cycle and the body parts. Use the detailed lesson plans and suggested read alouds to help guide your instruction! The whole group activities are a great way to tie in literacy and scien
Preview of Adapted Binder BUNDLE

Adapted Binder BUNDLE

⭐Are you a self-contained special education teacher? If so, your students likely need support in a variety of basic concepts every day to support them in visual discrimination skills and identifying content. Our students also need minimal distractions, a low field range, and concepts presented one at a time.  That’s why I created this series of adapted binders for the students in my classroom. Different concepts from this bundle are constantly used with students depending on their specific goals
Preview of The First Thanksgiving - Emergent Reader Booklet Old Friends and New Friends

The First Thanksgiving - Emergent Reader Booklet Old Friends and New Friends

Created by
Dovie Funk
This is a cute little eight-page booklet on the story of the First Thanksgiving. It's great for Pre-K, Kindergarten and First Grade students. It comes in two sizes - full pages or half pages with two pages per sheet to save on printing and copying.Here are some more Thanksgiving related resources you may want to see!Color by CVC Word Families and Word SearchesFall CVC Owl BingoThanksgiving Build a Turkey GameThanksgiving Color by Sight WordFall Story Elements - Scarecrow and Turkey Book Reports
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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.