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Social studies Common Core RF.K.2b resources

Preview of Japan-A Kindergarten Adventure

Japan-A Kindergarten Adventure

Created by
The Teacher Bin
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
Preview of Community Helpers Themed No Prep Worksheets BUNDLE for K-2 | MATH | ELAR

Community Helpers Themed No Prep Worksheets BUNDLE for K-2 | MATH | ELAR

This COMMUNITY HELPER themed no prep set of worksheets is filled with lots of great LITERACY, GRAMMAR, and MATH activities for kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade. These are perfect for busy teachers because all you need to do is print and go! There is NO prep! These are wonderful for morning work, early finishers, stations, or just for fun! A few of the skills covered are addition, subtraction, telling time, identifying coins, making ten, synonyms, syllables, blends, prepositions, and so
Preview of Presidents' Day Activities for Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade

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
Preview of Groundhog Day Activities for Kindergarten, First Grade, and Second Grade

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
Preview of STEM Kindergarten Workbook Unit 2, with SEL & AVID strategies

STEM Kindergarten Workbook Unit 2, with SEL & AVID strategies

Created by
Schooled in STEM
This is unit 2: Ancient Egypt. Make sure you have already purchased unit 1 or you bundle! Unique and engaging curriculum created by an educator that is perfect for the classroom, RVing families or families on the go!Teachers! Use this in your classroom to create workbooks for your students to work on during the summer, if they go on vacation during the school year, or as nightly practice! Print the whole workbook or just certain pages as needed.Only an hour or two needed a day to complete the da
Preview of Emergency Substitute Plans and Activities for kindergarten ready to go

Emergency Substitute Plans and Activities for kindergarten ready to go

Emergency Substitute Plans and Activities for kindergarten ready to go!This Emergency Sub Plans is filled with lessons, printables, and activities ready to go.Stressing about creating emergency sub plans from scratch? We got your back! Organize this kindergarten substitute plans in a Substitute Binder or Sub Tub. It includes lessons and activities for a FULL WEEK of school. Take your sick days or personal days off without worries. This substitute plans includes reading, writing, math, science, s
Preview of Memorial Day Activities Reading Comprehension Book Worksheets First Grade

Memorial Day Activities Reading Comprehension Book Worksheets First Grade

Newly Revised! Your students will learn great phonics as well as great vocabulary and increase reading comprehension as they read and sing about Memorial Day. This ELA BOOK includes real photos so students make better connections. SAVE MORE and get more activities in this Memorial Day Reading Comprehension Activities Bundle There are also questions in the back of the book and a lyric page for your kids to illustrate and put in their poetry folders. It is perfect for teaching VOCABULARY. It is
Preview of Antarctica Print & Digital Kindergarten Math, Literacy, and Social Studies Unit

Antarctica Print & Digital Kindergarten Math, Literacy, and Social Studies Unit

Created by
Simply SMARTER
Are you looking for an ANTARCTICA UNIT OF STUDY? Then download this product and go! Enjoy this NO PREP resource which is comprised of 3 ANTARCTICA writing craftivities, 10 differentiated ANTARCTICA themed literacy interactive worksheets, 10 differentiated ANTARCTICA themed math interactive worksheets, 5 ANTARCTICA themed literacy GOOGLE SLIDES compatible activities, 5 ANTARCTICA themed math GOOGLE SLIDES compatible activities, 2 emergent readers about ANTARCTICA with comprehension activities,
Preview of Spanish Social Studies mini books

Spanish Social Studies mini books

Created by
Yesenia Lazo
Spanish social studies mini books. Helps to enforce class expectations, and being fair. As well as, goods/services, past/present, wants/needs, positional words, and Earth/Man made. There are 8 mini booksPlease be kind. The books have been edited by a total of four people. We are human, so mistakes do happen. If you do find an error please let me know. I will fix the error, so it can be updated and downloaded again.
Preview of Transportation Fast 5 Unit

Transportation Fast 5 Unit

Are you looking for a fun way to engage your students with fun activities designed to support the 5 Core Components of Reading? Fast 5 Units are a great way to hit all 5 core components of reading plus writing in a timely fashion and in a format that will motivate and engage students. They are also useful tools for collecting data and for progress monitoring and can be useful for identifying or addressing areas of need. Each unit is themed around a passage and includes:1. Phonics Roll and Read G
Preview of Michael Faraday Fast 5 Unit (K - 2nd)

Michael Faraday Fast 5 Unit (K - 2nd)

Are you looking for a fun way to engage your students with fun activities designed to support the 5 Core Components of Reading? Fast 5 Units are a great way to hit all 5 core components of reading plus writing in a timely fashion and in a format that will motivate and engage students. They are also useful tools for collecting data and for progress monitoring and can be useful for identifying or addressing areas of need. Each unit is themed around a passage and includes:1. Phonics Roll and Read G
Preview of Sacagawea Fast 5 Unit (K - 2nd)

Sacagawea Fast 5 Unit (K - 2nd)

Are you looking for a fun way to engage your students with fun activities designed to support the 5 Core Components of Reading? Fast 5 Units are a great way to hit all 5 core components of reading plus writing in a timely fashion and in a format that will motivate and engage students. They are also useful tools for collecting data and for progress monitoring and can be useful for identifying or addressing areas of need. Each unit is themed around a passage and includes:1. Phonics Roll and Read G
Preview of Community Helpers No Prep Worksheets for ELAR | Kindergarten | 1st | 2nd Grade

Community Helpers No Prep Worksheets for ELAR | Kindergarten | 1st | 2nd Grade

This is a no prep ELAR COMMUNITY HELPER Themed worksheet set for K-2. This includes 24 pages and includes a variety of skills for kindergarten, first grade, and 2nd grade. This set would be perfect to use for morning work, early finishers, or as a center activity! These are unlike my other sets because they include a wide range of skills targeted for early education classrooms.▶️Save $$$$$ and purchase this as part of our COMMUNITY HELPERS BUNDLE, our Community Helpers Math and ELAR Bundle, or
Preview of Primary End of Year Jeopardy!

Primary End of Year Jeopardy!

Created by
D'Angelo's
This 2nd grade End of Year Jeopardy is great for 1st grade through 4th, but holds content standards mainly for second grade. The categories include money, reading, phonics, math word problems, social studies & writing! All hyperlinks have been created. Enjoy!!PS The blue jeopardy button on the top left is linked to the home jeopardy page for easy access during presentation mode.
Preview of Kenya Print And Digital Kindergarten Math, Literacy, and Social Studies Unit

Kenya Print And Digital Kindergarten Math, Literacy, and Social Studies Unit

Created by
Simply SMARTER
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
Preview of Interactive Geography Worksheet for Labeling & Coloring the World

Interactive Geography Worksheet for Labeling & Coloring the World

Embark on a cartographic adventure with "Global Explorer," an interactive geography worksheet designed to navigate the wonders of our world. This comprehensive PDF is the perfect tool for students to master the names of continents, countries, and oceans, and engage in an array of activities that bring the map to life.Dynamic Learning Activities:Label the continents and add a splash of color to each one.Identify and match countries to their respective continents.Explore the vast oceans by numberi
Preview of Australia Print And Digital Kindergarten Math, Literacy, and Social Studies Unit

Australia Print And Digital Kindergarten Math, Literacy, and Social Studies Unit

Created by
Simply SMARTER
Are you looking for an AUSTRALIA UNIT OF STUDY? Then download this product and go! Enjoy this NO PREP resource which is comprised of 3 AUSTRALIA writing craftivities, 10 differentiated AUSTRALIA themed literacy interactive worksheets, 10 differentiated AUSTRALIA themed math interactive worksheets, 5 AUSTRALIA themed literacy GOOGLE SLIDES compatible activities, 5 AUSTRALIA themed math GOOGLE SLIDES compatible activities, 2 emergent readers about AUSTRALIA with comprehension activities, a AUST
Preview of Amelia Earhart Fast 5 Unit

Amelia Earhart Fast 5 Unit

Are you looking for a fun way to engage your students with fun activities designed to support the 5 Core Components of Reading? Fast 5 Units are a great way to hit all 5 core components of reading plus writing in a timely fashion and in a format that will motivate and engage students. They are also useful tools for collecting data and for progress monitoring and can be useful for identifying or addressing areas of need. Each unit is themed around a passage and includes:1. Phonics Roll and Read G
Preview of Social Rights Flashcards

Social Rights Flashcards

Embark on a Journey of Social Justice with 'Voices of Change' Flashcards! - These thought-provoking flashcards are an ideal resource for educators to introduce students to the pivotal concepts of social rights and the inspiring legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.Educational and Inspirational Content - This unique set includes a diverse range of flashcards, each featuring key terms, influential figures, and significant concepts related to social rights, along with Martin Luther King's profound cont
Preview of Brazil Print And Digital Kindergarten Math, Literacy, and Social Studies Unit

Brazil Print And Digital Kindergarten Math, Literacy, and Social Studies Unit

Created by
Simply SMARTER
Are you looking for a BRAZIL UNIT OF STUDY? Then download this product and go! Enjoy this NO PREP resource which is comprised of 3 BRAZIL writing craftivities, 10 differentiated BRAZIL themed literacy interactive worksheets, 10 differentiated BRAZIL themed math interactive worksheets, 5 BRAZIL themed literacy GOOGLE SLIDES compatible activities, 5 BRAZIL themed math GOOGLE SLIDES compatible activities, 2 emergent readers about BRAZIL with comprehension activities, a BRAZIL themed writing jour
Preview of T-Rexes Fast 5 Unit

T-Rexes Fast 5 Unit

Are you looking for a fun way to engage your students with fun activities designed to support the 5 Core Components of Reading? Fast 5 Units are a great way to hit all 5 core components of reading plus writing in a timely fashion and in a format that will motivate and engage students. They are also useful tools for collecting data and for progress monitoring and can be useful for identifying or addressing areas of need. Each unit is themed around a passage and includes:1. Phonics Roll and Read G
Preview of India Print And Digital Kindergarten Math, Literacy, and Social Studies Unit

India Print And Digital Kindergarten Math, Literacy, and Social Studies Unit

Created by
Simply SMARTER
Are you looking for an INDIA UNIT OF STUDY? Then download this product and go! Enjoy this NO PREP resource which is comprised of 3 India writing craftivities, 10 differentiated India themed literacy interactive worksheets, 10 differentiated India themed math interactive worksheets, 5 India themed literacy GOOGLE SLIDES compatible activities, 5 India themed math GOOGLE SLIDES compatible activities, 2 emergent readers about India with comprehension activities, an India themed writing journal wi
Preview of Oceans Fast 5 Unit (K - 2nd)

Oceans Fast 5 Unit (K - 2nd)

Are you looking for a fun way to engage your students with fun activities designed to support the 5 Core Components of Reading? Fast 5 Units are a great way to hit all 5 core components of reading plus writing in a timely fashion and in a format that will motivate and engage students. They are also useful tools for collecting data and for progress monitoring and can be useful for identifying or addressing areas of need. Each unit is themed around a passage and includes:1. Phonics Roll and Read G
Preview of Meteors & Meteorites Fast 5 Unit (K - 2nd)

Meteors & Meteorites Fast 5 Unit (K - 2nd)

Are you looking for a fun way to engage your students with fun activities designed to support the 5 Core Components of Reading? Fast 5 Units are a great way to hit all 5 core components of reading plus writing in a timely fashion and in a format that will motivate and engage students. They are also useful tools for collecting data and for progress monitoring and can be useful for identifying or addressing areas of need. Each unit is themed around a passage and includes:1. Phonics Roll and Read G
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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.