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Social studies Common Core K.OA.A.2 resources
Veterans Day Math and Literacy Activities, Veteran's Day Craft and Writing
Are you looking for Veterans Day literacy, math and craft activities for your kindergarten or first grade students? This Veterans Day unit is full of engaging activities for the beginning of November.Here's what's included in this Veterans Day Unit:Nonfiction text about Veterans Day with REAL pictures includes all five branches of the military.Emergent Reader in black and whiteOriginal song and poetry notebook templateMini posters that tell about the five branches of the militaryCraft with temp
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Kindergarten Interactive Notebooks - Science, Social Studies, Grammar, & Math
Get a year’s worth of supplemental material for science, social studies, math, language, and grammar with this engaging interactive notebook bundle for kindergarten. These easy-to-use interactive notebooks are perfectly leveled for kindergarten learning! Covering a wide variety of topics, these interactive notebooks will help your students to review and master important standards. Interactive notebooks keep learning organized in one convenient location! This Bundle Includes:⭐️Interactive Science
Grades:
PreK - 1st
NGSS:
K-PS3-1
, K-ESS2-1
, K-ESS3-2
, K-LS1-1
, K-ESS3-3
The First Thanksgiving Activities Craft Book Pilgrims Kindergarten 1st 2nd Grade
First Thanksgiving activities are always popular during the month of November. Step back in time with your kindergarten or first-grade students as they experience life as a pilgrim in this age-appropriate, accurate portrayal of the first Thanksgiving unit. This unit is perfect for comparing life long ago to today. Students will love these Thanksgiving activities as they visit 8 different hands-on stations where they will try different chores that the pilgrim children did in their daily lives. Al
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K - 2nd
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100th Day of School Activities NO PREP Writing Math Craft Certificate & More!
Celebrate the 100th Day of School in your classroom with these engaging math, writing, movement, craft, history and other fun activities! With 15 activities to choose from you won't have a problem filling your lesson plans with everything to celebrate 100 Days of School. And we aren't talking fluff activities. Use the 100th Day to get your students reading, writing, working math problems, and so much more! In my classroom, students were so excited to do all things 100 that they ended up doing
Grades:
K - 5th
Kindergarten 1st 2nd Grade MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES Boom Cards™ Mega BUNDLE
⚠️Purchase this GROWING BUNDLE and save over 66% off!⚠️ ️These Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade MATH, SCIENCE, and SOCIAL STUDIES Boom Cards™ were made to make reviewing concepts engaging and fun for young students. This bundle includes currently includes 29 sets of science Boom Cards™, 46 sets of math Boom Cards, 25 sets of Social Studies Boom Cards™ and more! These were made with primary students in mind, but you can adapt it to your lessons to review the skills with third graders. So
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1st - 6th
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NGSS:
K-PS3-1
, K-LS1-1
, K-ESS3-3
, K-PS2-1
Kindergarten Math Science Social Studies Boom Cards™ BUNDLE Digital Games
These kindergarten math, science, and social studies Boom Cards™ were made to make practicing skills engaging and fun for young students. These were made with kindergarten students in mind, but you can adapt it to your lessons to review the skills with pre-k kiddos whole group or as an extension for 1st graders. Digital Centers are a great way for you to allow students to review and have enrichment during small group instruction or distance learning. Using these no prep centers will help reduce
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Grades:
K
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NGSS:
K-PS3-1
The First Thanksgiving Activities Pilgrims Google Slides Kindergarten 1st Grade
Get students engaged in learning about the first Thanksgiving and pilgrim life long ago with digital Google slides. This resource has everything you need with 15 interactive Google slides you can use on computers or Chromebooks. Students will love dragging movable pieces on the interactive Google slides. NEED MORE THANKSGIVING ACTIVITIES? CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE BUNDLE.Included in this resource are Google slides for the following activities:6 page story about the pilgrim’s lives long ago (with au
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K - 2nd
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WEATHER SCIENCE ACTIVITIES, LESSON PLANS AND EXPERIMENTS, PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN
Equip your students with the knowledge and skills to become budding meteorologists and weather enthusiasts.Designed to captivate young learners' curiosity and foster a deeper understanding of the world around them, this resource offers a rich array of hands-on activities, inquiry-based lessons, and interactive experiences to spark scientific inquiry and discovery.What's Included:Exploratory Lessons: Dive into the fascinating world of weather through interactive lessons that introduce students to
Grades:
PreK - K
NGSS:
K-ESS2-1
, K-ESS3-2
Also included in: THEMATIC UNIT ACTIVITIES FOR LITTLE LEARNERS | GROWING BUNDLE
Community Helpers Activities Worksheets Sort Craft Book
These community helpers activities have it all! Students will love the craft, sort, books and games as well as singing the fun and upbeat song about community helpers. There are phonics and math worksheets to complete the theme. The lesson plan provides a detailed schedule for each day, centered on our original songs.It was featured in the TPT newsletter and we have made it better by revising all the images on the community helper worksheets, so the helpers are more diverse and more students se
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K - 1st
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Also included in: Social Studies Economics Money Bundle First Grade
Elf Day Elf Application Gingerbread Baby Holidays Around The World Activities
Are you short on time for lesson plans but still want to add some holiday magic to your classroom? This December bundle is inclusive to all students with 3 best-selling units: Holidays Around The World, The Gingerbread Baby & Elf Day Activities. Immerse your students in magical, memorable experiences with this bundle of best-selling resources! Your students will love learning about different 6 different cultures as they learn about holidays around the world.Let your student's imaginations s
Grades:
K - 2nd
Earth Day Activities : Google Earth Challenges for teams or whole class! FUN!
Welcome to an amazing interactive virtual field trip / team challenge that will send your students on exciting missions to explore landforms and famous destinations from all around the United States and the World!Such an educational adventure for Earth Day or anytime of year! I created it when we were learning about landforms and maps in social studies. This bundle includes 2 challenges for the USA, 1 for the World, and 3 special editions for the months of March, April, and May. If I add more
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K - 3rd
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Día de la raza Cristobal Colón, Columbus Day in Spanish
Cristobal Colón, Día de la raza habla desde la perspectiva de una visión o sueño que tuvo Cristobal Colón de cruzar a "Las Indias" de una forma más rápida y cómo llegó a América. El cuento indica que la llegada cambió la vida para todos, pero no entra en detalles, pues es el maestro quién conoce a su audiencia y puede tocar este tema de acuerdo a la necesidad de su población.Incluye algunas actividades adicionales. Otros materiales disponibles en mi tienda son:Bingo de sílabas simples y trabad
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Grades:
1st - 3rd
Also included in: Bundle Otoño: Centros Lectura Escritura Números Halloween
Number 1 - 20 Interactive Books Bundle
Your students will love this set of interactive number books including over 200 pages with a variety of skills for Pre-K and Kindergarteners to work on when working with the numbers 1-20!Each book in the set is 10 pages and included is the following:Page 1 – CoverPage 2 – Write and Trace the NumberPage 3 – Color the Number (word & number)Page 4 – Find the Number (Circle or Dot it)Page 5 – Color the items as given in directions. (Ex. Color one egg.)Page 6 – Math Fun with the NumberPage 7 – Sp
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PreK - K
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Japan-A Kindergarten Adventure
Let's learn about Japan and its rich culture and celebrations. You will learn a great deal about Japan with many hands on activities. There are several engaging activities your kiddos will love including, exploring the country, it's location and other facts. Your kiddos will develop an awareness, knowledge, and appreciation of the Japanese culture. The resource includes...Passport_- Get ready for an adventure in JapanKWL-What I know –What I Want to Know. & what I have LearnedTeacher Fact a
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Summer Games Bundle-Kindergarten
Johnny Appleseed Unit with Nonfiction Book and Craftivities- CCSS Aligned
Johnny Appleseed's birthday is September 26, and your students will love learning about Johnny Appleseed, the American folk hero, with this fantastic comprehensive, common core aligned thematic unit with a non fiction Johnny Appleseed informational reader.
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Included in this unit:
Johnny Appleseed Nonfiction Booklet
Johnny Appleseed Reading Comprehension Worksheet
Johnny Appleseed ABC Order
Johnny Appleseed Making
Grades:
K - 3rd
Election Activities
Practice voting and build understanding of the election process, inauguration day, or President's Day while studying a real world or mock election in your classroom! Use the adorable crafts, writing prompts, word wall cards, and engaging printables to practice essential ELA and Math skills with this fun Social Studies friendly unit. Students will get lots of writing practice when they write a letter to an elected official offering advice!I have included an adorable craft so students can build th
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PreK - 1st
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Presidents' Day Activities for Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade
Celebrate Presidents’ Day with 37 no-prep activities in literacy and social studies. These activities are ideal for students in kindergarten, first grade, or second grade, and offer a range of engaging options. These activities will not only provide students with a deeper understanding of Presidents’ Day, but also allow them to explore the lives of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Students will write acrostic poems, participate in a Presidents’ Day word work activity, learn about nouns, ve
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K - 2nd
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All About Texas & Rodeo Thematic Lessons - Math, Literacy & Craft!
Looking for fun and engaging activities to teach students all about the state of Texas and Rodeos? This cross-curricular unit is just the thing! This fun resource comes complete with a variety of activities to keep your kiddos engaged in learning with these fun topics! Included you will find math games, literacy centers, writing prompts a craftivity, and MORE! This unit is absolutely jam-packed with fun and engaging activities to teach students all about cowboys, rodeos, and the state of Texas!R
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K
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Fun With Flags A Scavenger Hunt for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Graders
The Fun with Flags Scavenger Hunt for use with students in Kindergarten, First and or Second Grade is an awesome way to integrate Social Studies, Geography, Math, and English Language Arts in a highly engaging activity that will have your students collaborating and make connections to the world beyond the walls of your school and or classroom. It is ready to print and go!This scavenger comes with 40 flags, 40 country labels, a scavenger hunt with 10 questions preset, and an answer key, plus a b
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Groundhog Day Activities for Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade
Celebrate Groundhog Day with 37 no-prep literacy, math, and science activities. These activities are specifically designed for students in kindergarten, first grade, or second grade. They can be utilized in literacy centers, math centers, small group settings, independent seat work, early finisher tasks, substitute plans, or morning work. The reading graphic organizers included in this resource are versatile and can be used with any fiction or non-fiction book related to Groundhog Day. Students
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K - 2nd
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Number Books | Interactive Counting Books #1-10
Your students will LOVE these interactive counting books that include over 100 pages! You'll have a variety of skills for Pre-K and Kindergarteners to work on when working with the numbers 1-10.Each book in the set is 10 pages and included is the following:Page 1 – CoverPage 2 – Write and Trace the NumberPage 3 – Color the Number (word & number)Page 4 – Find the Number (Circle or Dot it)Page 5 – Color the items as given in directions. (Ex. Color one egg.)Page 6 – Math Fun with the NumberPage
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PreK - K
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Also included in: Number 1 - 20 Interactive Books Bundle
Math Word Problems 1-20 with Unknowns: Toy Task Cards
Practice solving word problems with numbers 1-20 involving addition and subtraction with these toy or Santa's workshop task cards. Perfect for an economics unit or a Christmas themed activity!★24 different task cards★2 recording sheets★Scoot recording pageThis activity allows for students to actively move around the room while practicing solving word problems! The first 12 cards involve money (with whole numbers 1-20) and the second set of 12 cards simply involve number of toys or toys on lists.
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K - 2nd
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Animal of the Day! -- Kindergarten Morning Work Bundle -- ENTIRE YEAR
Do you have any zoo wild children?
Infuse wild animal learning with geography, biology and wildlife conservation designed for kids with aligned and rigorous Zoo Wild Morning Work.
This bundle contains 208 different animal species and 208 different pages for hours of fun and learning. This more than covers an entire school year.
Perfect to greet your students with science, math, reading, writing, and social studies every morning!
The animals that are included are:
Mammals -- Babirusa, Biso
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K
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Kenya Print And Digital Kindergarten Math, Literacy, and Social Studies Unit
Are you looking for a KENYA UNIT OF STUDY? Then download this product and go! Enjoy this NO PREP resource which is comprised of 3 KENYA writing craftivities, 10 differentiated KENYA themed literacy interactive worksheets, 10 differentiated KENYA themed math interactive worksheets, 5 GERMANY themed literacy GOOGLE SLIDES compatible activities, 5 KENYA themed math GOOGLE SLIDES compatible activities, 2 emergent readers about KENYA with comprehension activities, a KENYA themed writing journal wi
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Around The World Print And Digital Kindergarten Units Bundle
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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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