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Kindergarten social studies resources for Montessori under $5

Preview of Dinosaur Fossil Matching: for Montessori or Science Centers

Dinosaur Fossil Matching: for Montessori or Science Centers

These cards are a fun way to familiarize children with different dinosaurs. This is a unique activity that shows children what different dinosaur bones look like! You can use them to create many different kinds of activities. You can use these cards for your science centers, dinosaur unit study, or Montessori 3-6 classroom! DINOSAUR FOSSIL MATCHING INCLUDES: ★ instructions for use★ 9 dinosaur fossil cards★ 9 dinosaur cards★ 9 control cardsThis set includes: Anatosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Parasauro
Preview of Aboriginal Symbols Playdough Mats - Aboriginal Activities NAIDOC

Aboriginal Symbols Playdough Mats - Aboriginal Activities NAIDOC

The Aboriginal Symbols Playdough Mats are perfect for embedding more Aboriginal activities and Indigenous perspectives and culture in your classroom all year long. Simply Print and laminate to use with play dough or any other fine motor and loose part items. There are 30 different mats included with Aboriginal symbols and Australian animals.You may also like :• NAIDOC Week Aboriginal Australian Activities BundleAustralian Alphabet and Number Posters**I********************************************
Preview of Emotion Picture Cards - Identify and Express Children's Emotions

Emotion Picture Cards - Identify and Express Children's Emotions

Emotion Picture Cards - The following emotions are included: angry/mad, disgusted/repulsed, surprised, sad/unhappy, happy/delighted, fearful/scared, joyful/cheerful, calm/peaceful, concerned/worried, shy/bashful, disappointed, bored, embarrassed, silly, confused/puzzled, proud/satisfied, jealous, grumpy/grouchy, and frustrated/defeated. All images are of children, and some images are used twice.Includes:title card32 picture cardsCards are approx. 4" x 5".
Preview of Homes Around the World 3-Part Cards - Montessori Social Studies

Homes Around the World 3-Part Cards - Montessori Social Studies

Homes Around the World - A beautiful photographic look at the variety of structures people around the world call home.Match the correct labels to the pictures. Check the matching using the control cards (cards with labels attached).Includes: yurt, tulou, bhunga, roundhouse, pit dwelling, hut, stilt house, tepee, igloo, apartment building, tree house, and more!Includes:26 cards with labels26 cards without labels26 labelsThe cards with labels are approx. 3½" x 3¼", cards without labels are approx.
Preview of Arctic and Antarctic Polar Animals Montessori Activity - Antarctica Continent

Arctic and Antarctic Polar Animals Montessori Activity - Antarctica Continent

Children often mix animals from the Arctic and Antarctica. These Montessori activity cards will help them identify and sort animals of different Polar regions. This printable will perfectly fit your Montessori continent boxes, Arctic and Antarctica unit, polar regions or geography shelf. This activity is appropriate for preschool, pre-k, kindergarten classrooms, and homeschool.The material includes such Arctic animals as arctic fox, caribou, arctic hare, polar bear, puffin, snowy owl, walrus, an
Preview of Dinosaurs Montessori 3 Part Cards and Information Cards

Dinosaurs Montessori 3 Part Cards and Information Cards

Montessori inspired beautiful learning materials of 10 dinosaurs: ➥ apatosaurus ➥ tyrannosaurus rex ➥ elasmosaurus ➥ spinosaurus ➥ stegosaurus ➥ pteranodon ➥ triceratops ➥ velociraptor ➥ ankylosaurus ➥ parasaurolophusThe file includes: ➥ 10 control cards (picture + label) size: 5.25"x4" ➥ 10 picture cards size: 4"x4" ➥ 10 labels size: 1.25"x4" ➥ 10 information cards size: 5.5"x3.75"IMPORTANT!!Please check the thumbnails of this material before purchasing so you will have an idea of what you
Preview of Australian Aboriginal Symbols and Words

Australian Aboriginal Symbols and Words

Perfect display options for teaching Aboriginal culture and Art symbols throughout the year. Use for bulletin boards or display and cards for fine motor actvities like tracing in rice or sand. Can also be used for art prompts. There are 32 different word wall cards and 20 small symbol cards included in this pack.Also includes 3 different options for display banners.Please see preview for everything included.You may also like :Australian Alphabet and Number Posters**I*****************************
Preview of Maps of Asia (Color & Blackline Masters) - Montessori color-code

Maps of Asia (Color & Blackline Masters) - Montessori color-code

Maps of Asia (Color & Blackline Masters) - This material includes the following maps of Asia:1 black & white blank map1 black & white labeled map1 colored blank map1 colored and labeled map2 sets of map labels for the large wooden puzzle mapMaps print on 8½ x 11" paper and follow the traditional Montessori map colors.The pin flags that accompany these maps can be found here.The color-coded pin flags that accompany these maps can be found here.You may be interested in the following:As
Preview of Trees of the Continents Sorting Activity Montessori

Trees of the Continents Sorting Activity Montessori

This beautiful material is wonderful for presenting trees of different continents to kids. Children love putting such big materials together. It is very good for looking at the general picture of spreading trees around the world and for learning specific trees of every continent. The material is green because all works related to plants in general or plants kingdom in my printables are color coded in green.The material has a control of error and contains color dot corresponding to the color of t
Preview of California State Symbols

California State Symbols

Created by
Rainbow Girl
There are 12 state symbols cards in this set. Although the state may have a lot more only 12 are featured. 1. Print first set and use as flash cards . 2. Print second set and use for matching word to picture. 3. Print both sets and use for matching picture to picture and word to word. Vocabulary cards for special education, speech therapy, ESL/ELL programs, bulletin boards, centers and Montessori teaching. The cards are also great for generating discussions.
Preview of Florida State Symbols

Florida State Symbols

Created by
Rainbow Girl
There are 12 state symbols cards in this set. Although the state may have a lot more only 12 are featured. 1. Print first set and use as flash cards . 2. Print second set and use for matching word to picture. 3. Print both sets and use for matching picture to picture and word to word. Vocabulary cards for special education, speech therapy, ESL/ELL programs, bulletin boards, centers and Montessori teaching. The cards are also great for generating discussions.
Preview of Texas State Symbols

Texas State Symbols

Created by
Rainbow Girl
There are 12 state symbols cards in this set. Although the state may have a lot more only 12 are featured. 1. Print first set and use as flash cards . 2. Print second set and use for matching word to picture. 3. Print both sets and use for matching picture to picture and word to word. Vocabulary cards for special education, speech therapy, ESL/ELL programs, bulletin boards, centers and Montessori teaching. The cards are also great for generating discussions.
Preview of Montessori Land and Water Forms Sorting Cards & Control Chart

Montessori Land and Water Forms Sorting Cards & Control Chart

Montessori Land & Water Forms Sorting - Identify, sort, and classify 10 land and water forms: island, lake, peninsula, gulf, isthmus, strait, archipelago, system of lakes, cape, and bay.Includes:10 category cards10 short definition cards30 picture cards (3 for each category)1 control chartCards are approx. 3¾ x 5", and the control chart is 8½" x 11".You may be interested in the following:Simple Land & Water Forms 3-Part CardsSimple Land & Water Form BookSimple Land & Water Forms
Preview of Maps of North America (Color & Blackline Masters) - Montessori color-code

Maps of North America (Color & Blackline Masters) - Montessori color-code

Maps of North America (Color & Blackline Masters) - Includes:1 black & white blank map1 black & white labeled map1 colored blank map1 colored and labeled map2 sets of map labels for the large wooden puzzle mapMaps print on 8½ x 11" paper and follow the traditional Montessori map colors.The pin flags that accompany these maps can be found here.The color-coded pin flags that accompany these maps can be found here.You may be interested in the following:North American Capital Cities MapN
Preview of Children Of The World Dress Up

Children Of The World Dress Up

What a fun way to introduce different cultural costumes traditionally worn around the world! This printable also includes Peace Around the World printable.HERE IS WHAT’S INCLUDED:12 children with different skin tone colors (girls and boys) – clipart images a map presenting the location of each examplematch-up activity with clipart and photographs (12 sets)Print out on cardstock and laminate. Cut out every piece of clothing and invite your students to dress up children in different traditional cl
Preview of Animals of the Continents - Sorting Cards, Maps & Control Cards

Animals of the Continents - Sorting Cards, Maps & Control Cards

Animals of the Continents (Photo Cards & Maps) - Identify, sort, and classify animals that live on each of the 7 continents. Check the classification using the control charts.This material includes:7 control maps with animals7 work maps with continent outlines42 small color photos of the animals The photos of the animals are to be cut out, sorted, and placed on the correct work map by the child. The child can then use the control maps to check their sorting.Each control sheet and worksheet p
Preview of Animals of the Continents Set #2 (color) - Sorting Cards, Maps & Control Cards

Animals of the Continents Set #2 (color) - Sorting Cards, Maps & Control Cards

Animals of the Continents Set 2 (color-coded) - Identify, sort, and classify animals that live on each of the 7 continents. Check the classification using the control charts. Continents are color-coded and follow the traditional Montessori map colors.This material includes:7 control sheets with animals7 worksheets with continents and spaces for animal cards42 color photos of the animalsThe color photos of the animals are to be cut out, sorted, and placed on the correct worksheet by the child. Th
Preview of Montessori Elementary Activities: Dinosaur Timeline Sorting Mesozoic era

Montessori Elementary Activities: Dinosaur Timeline Sorting Mesozoic era

This resource introduces children to concepts of an era and time period. Dinosaurs lived during the Mesozoic era. This activity asks children to sort dinosaurs based on the time period when they lived.Definition cards are provided. To start this lesson, the child can read the information cards. They contain basic information about each time period. Next is the big work. Children can sort the dinosaurs based on their time period.When this work is complete, it is fairly big! You will need to make
Preview of Maps of Australia (Color & Blackline Masters) - Montessori color-code

Maps of Australia (Color & Blackline Masters) - Montessori color-code

Maps of Australia (Color & Blackline Masters) - Includes the following maps of Australia (includes some labels for Oceania):1 black & white blank map1 black & white labeled map1 colored blank map1 colored and labeled mapmap labels for the large wooden puzzle mapMaps print on 8½ x 11" paper and follow the traditional Montessori map colors.The pin flags that accompany these maps can be found here.The color-coded pin flags that accompany these maps can be found here.You may be intereste
Preview of Parts of a Globe Geography Montessori 4-part Cards

Parts of a Globe Geography Montessori 4-part Cards

These informative and fun hands-on activities will help children learn more about geography, globe, map, and compass. This learning resource is great for geography lessons, vocabulary extension and inrichments, and reading. Add it to your Montessori geography shelves, your continents unit study or geography center.The cards include such vocabulary as globe, axis of the earth, latitude, longitude, equator, prime meridian, Northern Hemisphere, Southern Hemisphere, tropics, North Pole, South Pole,
Preview of Money Bundle - Montessori 3-Part Cards for Coins and Bills

Money Bundle - Montessori 3-Part Cards for Coins and Bills

Teach your students how to recognize U.S. currency and well as interesting facts about each bill and coin in circulation in the U.S. Bundle includes: * 3-part cards of U.S. dollar bills ($1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, $100) as well as facts about each bill * Unique facts about U.S. money in general * 3–part cards of U.S. coins ($.01 through $1.00) and facts about each coin * 4 worksheets on counting money (geared towards elementary age)
Preview of Plants of the Continents Sorting Activity Montessori

Plants of the Continents Sorting Activity Montessori

This beautiful material is wonderful for presenting different plants of different continents to kids. Children love putting such big materials together. It is very good for looking at the general picture of plants spreading around the world and for learning specific herbaceous plants of every continent. This material includes flowers, grasses, herbs, ferns, and mosses. The material is green because all works related to plants in general or plants kingdom in my printables are color coded in green
Preview of Landmarks in Europe (3 part Montessori cards)

Landmarks in Europe (3 part Montessori cards)

Created by
Mama Not Mommy
This is a pdf file containing 3 part Montessori cards. It includes 16 landmarks from France, Norway, Germany, England, Italy, Poland, Ukraine, Romania, Czech Republic, Greece, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden, Netherlands, Iceland and Spain. Students can match picture cards and labels. Great for your Montessori continent box. ** Updated to include more countries. Set now matches the Flags of Europe set found in this store.
Preview of What material is it made of? Sorting Cards

What material is it made of? Sorting Cards

Resources and products matching cardsThese cards will help children to learn basic materials and what things around us are made from them. The pack includes such materials as wood, metal, plastic, rubber, glass, stone, fabric, clay and leather. Children should sort different things according to the material they are made of.The pack includes:- 9 cards with materials and their names- 9 labels with names- 90 cards for sorting (10 cards for every type of the material)The file includes instruction w
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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:

  • Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
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  • 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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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.

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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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