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Social studies Common Core RF.2.3 resources
States and Capitals Bingo, I Have Who Has Game (50 States & Capitals Activities)
This resource is intended to help students learn the states, capitals and abbreviations and to help spark student interest United States Social Studies. Download Preview FilePlease view the preview file prior to purchasing. Please ensure that it is appropriate for your grade level prior to purchasing.This social studies resource includes:1. Social Studies State Study Cards2. Social Studies State Study Sheets3. States and Capitals I Have, Who has? Game4. States and Abbreviations I Have, Who
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2nd - 5th
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Black History Month Bingo Game {30 Cards}
Black History Month Bingo features 30 pre-made and randomized black history bingo cards. All you have to do is print, laminate, and cut and this resource can be used for years to come each time you teach about black history! Download Preview FilePlease view the preview file prior to purchasing so there are no surprises. It will provide a sample of what you are buying. Please ensure that it is appropriate for your grade level prior to purchasing.DescriptionThis black history resource feature
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3rd - 8th
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Also included in: Black History Month Games, Activities for 3rd Grade ELA Bundle
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
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K - 5th
The First Thanksgiving Unit | Pilgrims | Wampanoag | Native Americans
Teach your class the history of The First Thanksgiving, the Pilgrims, and the Wampanoag, a tribe of Native Americans, with this historically accurate PRINTABLE BOOK. Your students will love reading and illustrating the book as they learn. They’ll gain experience in presentation skills and public speaking as they practice in class or at home and present it at their own Thanksgiving dinner! Writing prompts, writing papers, book suggestions, and resources for research are included.Click here to sav
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Thanksgiving Activities | Reading Writing and Craft BUNDLE
Rock Your Classroom! A 2nd grade room transformation and theme day!
This is a fun, engaging, and rigorous thematic day that can be done ANY time you'd like to add something a little extra to your teaching! All you need to do is print off this packet of challenges, play some kid-friendly rock music and you're all set to go! You can even up the energy with a couple props, some cool shades or bandannas and get your rock on!!The content included in this resource is:ELA- rhymingELA- long & short vowelsMATH- measurement with centimetersMATH- Roll & color 1-100
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1st - 3rd
Community Places 1st 2nd Grade Social Studies Worksheets
The Places in my Community Packet includes ready to use activities that can be used for morning work, literacy center, early finishers, homework pages, activities to leave for substitute teachers, and more. They are also great for differentiated instruction.This Places in My Community Activities Pack is a must in your classroom for several reasons: Engaging Worksheets: Our packet features a variety of interactive worksheets tailored to suit different learning styles and levels. From coloring pa
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Grades K-2 Lessons BUNDLE
Thanksgiving Writing Capitalization and Punctuation Practice
Reinforce the story of The First Thanksgiving with this engaging nonfiction activity. A major stumbling block for correct capitalization & punctuation is knowing where the sentences end. This differentiated, NO PREP packet will help your students practice reading, writing, capitalization, punctuation, & sight words. You'll have print-and-go editing worksheets & writing prompts at your fingertips all month long!☀☀☀ Click HERE to save 25% by buying this resource as part of my Mega Grow
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Writing Capitalization and Punctuation Practice AUTUMN | FALL BUNDLE
I Can Statements 2nd Grade BUNDLE for North Carolina
***UPDATED 9/6/21*** This product includes North Carolina I Can Statements for 2nd Grade with NC Course of Study Math, NC Course of Study ELA, NC Essential Standards Science, and NC Essential Standards Social Studies. There are three different size options; full page, half page, and a third of a page; to best meet your needs! This product has a colorful option with a black chalkboard background, white lettering, and rainbow colored dots. It also includes a color-saving option with a white backgr
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2nd
The Josefina Story Quilt ELA Unit (Ink Friendly)
Newly Updated with 41 additional pages! Complete lesson plans to teach reading and writing skills. Students learn about a family of the Westward Movement as Faith and her family make the move west. But what will she do with her beloved pet chicken, Josefina? How will they remember the trip? What other challenges will they encounter? Read the Josefina Story Quilt to find out.
This resource is full of actvities for a language arts unit based on the book, The Josefina Story Quilt. Pages are in
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2nd - 3rd
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Communities (Rural, Urban, Suburban): Digital for Google & Printable BUNDLE
Teach all about the Summer Olympics in social studies with your 1st-3rd grade students! This bundle includes all the digital and printable materials to teach about characteristics of each, interesting facts, targeted vocabulary and more, through digital and printable workbooks, PowerPoint presentations, graphic organizers, early finisher work and MORE - save 30% off list price with both units bundled together!170+ pages total are bundled together, including digital activities for Google and dist
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1st - 3rd
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Basic Concepts Practice and Review: Literacy, Math, Science, Social Studies
These review and practice task cards are perfect for reviewing important subject matter at any point during the school year. They are designed for second and third -graders.Why use Basic Concepts: Literacy, Math, Science, Social Studies | Task Cards? Research tells us that children need to frequently review what they’ve been taught in order for the information to go into their long-term memory. These sets of review cards are based on “general knowledge” information for second and third grades. H
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2nd - 4th
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Grammar Paragraph Editing and Animal Research | Capitalization and Punctuation
Do you want to fit in science & geography while your students work on a differentiated NO-PREP literacy activity? Here's a reading, editing, rewriting, and online research packet all about koalas. Students read a passage, edit it for paragraph breaks, capitalization and punctuation, and then rewrite it correctly. Extension activities include map work and easy online research about koalas.⚫ This resource is in US English. Click HERE for AUS/UK English. ⚫ Literacy Skills Addressed:✅ Capitaliz
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2nd - 3rd
Robert Fulton – Steamboat Inventor
Robert Fulton – Steamboat Inventor This Second Grade Level M reader Robert Fulton – Steamboat Inventor provides a brief history of Robert Fulton's life and his love for invention. Steamboats, a submarine, and canal systems were some of the projects he worked on during his lifetime. Students will build their vocabulary and improve their reading comprehension while learning interesting facts in this story. This book comes with several accompanying activity pages which reinforce literacy skills inv
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1st - 3rd
Grades K-2 Lessons BUNDLE
The K-2 Lessons BUNDLE includes ready to use activities that can be used for morning work, literacy center, early finishers, homework pages, activities to leave for substitute teachers, and more. They are also great for differentiated instruction.This K-2 Lessons BUNDLE is a must in your classroom for several reasons: Engaging Worksheets: Our packets feature a variety of interactive worksheets tailored to suit different learning styles and levels. From coloring pages to word searches, your youn
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K - 3rd
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BUNDLE of Spanish READING Fluency INTERVENTIONS- 28 Nonfiction Passages
This bundle of four different sets of Spanish Reading Fluency Interventions will provide you with a toolkit of non-fiction texts that provide support and practice for your struggling readers in Spanish.The interventions are designed to improve word recognition and reading fluency. Each passage comes with 4 components:- flashcards that can be used to teach words and their syllables-syllables for students to cut and practice word building-the passage with images that encourage students to repeat
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1st - 3rd
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Thanksgiving Activities | Reading Writing and Craft BUNDLE
I have bundled 3 engaging Thanksgiving activities that will immerse your students in reading, writing, editing, punctuation, public speaking/presentation skills, American history, cutting, gluing, and assembling (fine motor skills). All materials and detailed, step by step lesson plans are included!Save 20% when buying the bundle! The three easy to use Thanksgiving resources included are:Thanksgiving Writing CraftivityThe First ThanksgivingThanksgiving Writing Capitalization and Punctuation Pra
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K - 3rd
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Memorial Day Worksheet Packet - Reading, Writing, and Coloring Activities
It's finally May! This means Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner, as is the end of the school year. These themed holiday worksheets will keep your students engaged in this important holiday, while also having fun! These worksheets have simple, easy-to-follow directions and were created to promote student independence. They make for easy, print & go whole class activities, but you can also select specific pages and turn them into a packet!What's included? Memorial Day Activity She
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1st - 2nd
Social Studies Color by Code Coloring Page Activity | High Frequency Words | Map
This is a fun and engaging set of Social Studies Class themed coloring worksheets that are perfect for the beginning of the school year. These include pictures of a globe, a map, the Liberty Bell, and more! These are geared toward kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students! These no prep printables feature pictures with Dolch and Fry sight words. These high frequency words coloring pages are great for morning work, independent literacy stations, for early finishers, or to leave with
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K - 2nd
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Columbus Day or Indigenous People Day for Primary Grades
Do you need meaningful activities to do for Columbus Day (or Indigenous People Day) to meet objectives in curriculum? Here are enough informational and content related activities to make an integrated day for you and yours. The 10-page non-fiction text, written with primary students in mind, can kick off your day. There is a follow-up graphic organizer and 11 other activities to engage students in a full day of content related math, language arts, and social studies. You’ll be able to set up wor
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K - 2nd
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JOBS Community Helpers Color by Code Sight Words No Prep Coloring Pages
This is a fun and engaging set of COMMUNITY HELPER JOB themed no prep coloring pages that are perfect for your social studies lesson when learning about careers. These fun color by code worksheets are geared toward kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students! This set of no prep printables feature pictures with Dolch and Fry sight words. These high frequency words coloring pages are great for morning work, independent literacy stations, for early finishers, or to leave with sub plans.
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K - 2nd
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New Testament Activities | Kids Bible Games | Jesus BINGO | Reading Writing Math
This New-testament Kids Activity Bundle is the ultimate Bible activities pack perfect for kids of all ages! There are 28 pages and 7 different activities that incorporate Bible stories, the Savior Jesus Christ, disciples, prophets, apostles, the Commandments, miracles, blessings, and so much more! This is perfect for the classroom, Sunday school activities, Come Follow Me study, kids Sunday school, primary class games, church preschool class, Bible study group kids games, or any other Christian
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PreK - 5th
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Murciélagos Stellaluna actividades para el cuento Stelaluna in Spanish
Stelaluna es un cuento maravilloso para aprender sobre los murciélagos y compararlo con los pájaros. Las actividades a continuación están diseñadas para ayudar a los estuidantes a profundizar en la comprensión del cuento. Stelaluna es un cuento ideal para grandes y chicos, las actividades fueron creadas principalmente para Segundo Grado, pero son perfectas para utilizar en Primer Grado como grupo grande y en Tercer grado.¿Qué incluyo?24 tarjetas para trabajar el vocabulario de Stelaluna con lo
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Otoño Números hasta 20 Bingo Emociones Cuentos Prob. Verbales
Jesus' CHURCH: The Holy Spirit, Peter, and Paul - BIBLE LESSONS for KIDS
Jesus' CHURCH: The Holy Spirit, Peter, and Paul - BIBLE LESSONS for KIDSCONTENTS PageBible Lesson Directions p.2Memory Verse Lesson Directions p.4Prayer Directions p.5Lesson 1. The Holy Spirit Comes p.6Lesson 2. Peter & Philip Share the Good News p.10Lesson 3. Paul Tells The Good News p.14Lesson 4. Jesus Offers Hope p.19Lesson 5. REVIEW p.23www.teachingkidsJesus.orgEnjoy this Digital Download!**Features:****Read with Me Bible Suggested Reading:** Immerse emergent readers in the beauty of Bi
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PreK - 2nd
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Las Posadas México Celebraciones alrededor del mundo
Las Posadas es una época de nueve días de Celebración en México como anticipación al nacimiento de Jesús. El cuento de las posadas que he creado te ayuda a explicarle a los estudiantes cómo celebran las festividades en México. Cuenta con vocabulario para introducir el tema, juego de empareja para un centro, el cuento y entre las hojas de trabajo tiene una manualidad para que los estudiantes creen un recordatorio de su viaje por México.Otros materiales disponibles en mi tienda son:Bingo de síla
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Celebraciones alrededor del mundo, Navidad Holidays around the World
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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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