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Social studies Common Core RF.K.3a resources
Dia de Los Muertos Kindergarten Worksheets & Activities for The Day of the Dead
Celebrate Dia De Los Muertos with these fun primary activities perfect for your English-speaking pre-k to first-grade classroom. This resource complements your study of the Latin American tradition and helps your students learn more about this cultural celebration. I've included activities in the following subjects:Language Arts-beginning sounds-ending sounds-predictable sentencesMath-ten frames-pattern practiceScience-Skeletal match-up-plant parts-internal or external body partsSocial Studies-D
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PreK - 1st
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COMMUNITY HELPERS Centers Activities and Printables for Preschool 147 pages
BIG set of activities with a Community Helpers or Neighborhood Workers theme - make hands-on, interactive centers and learning games for your preschool and pre-K classroom. 147 pagesClick the PREVIEW link to see many pages, and to decide if this is the educational level you are looking for. Contents:Large community helper cut outs for small group recognition, description, bulletin board, flannel board, stick puppets etc. (20 workers)Word/picture strips Flash cards, 4 to a page, for memory and ma
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PreK - K
Also included in: HUGE BUNDLE 23 Big Theme Packs for Year Preschool PreK All Subjects
Rodeo Activities - Rodeo Cowboys - Western - Texas History
Rodeo activities! Do you take your Kindergarten or 1st-grade students to the Rodeo or teach a western or Texas History unit? Rodeo activities with western cowboys and cowgirls are all here in this fun, 75-page informational text with differentiated activities using real photos. Perfect for Rodeo Day! There are 2 levels of emergent readers. Students practice using nouns and verbs, sight words (high-frequency words), counting, and writing. Digital version is available.There is a digital Google S
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K - 1st
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Also included in: Social Studies Activities BUNDLE | Prek and Kindergarten
TRANSPORTATION THEME ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL, PRE-K AND KINDERGARTEN
TRANSPORTATION 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 INCLUDESLesson ResourcesWeek 21 PlansThis is a template for lesson plans during transportation week of scho
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PreK - K
Also included in: THEMATIC UNIT ACTIVITIES FOR LITTLE LEARNERS | GROWING BUNDLE
Around the World: Kindergarten Unit: Australia
This extensive product on Australia includes 10 literacy centers and 8 Math Centers. It also includes books for Read Alouds, Social Studies Activities, Science Activities, Gross Motor Activities, crafts and even snack ideas. There are more than 20 Australia-themed Activities. Teach your students world geography and about other cultures in a fun way! Note - The preview includes only SOME of materials. There is EVEN more! India Preschool ProductPuerto Rico Preschool ProductCanada Preschool Pr
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Country-A-Month Growing Bundle - Complete
I Can Help at Home Mini Book
This mini book was designed for a social studies unit that covers roles and responsibilities. Each page highlights a different job or chore that children can do to help at home. I Can Help at Home could be used whole class or in guided reading. There are two lines of text on each page. The first line is the same on each page. The second line varies by the activity or chore, allowing students to use the picture to help decode.This black and white book has a cover, 10 pages of different ways
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K - 1st
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Also included in: I Can Help BUNDLE
African Animals Theme Unit for Early Learners - 132 pages.
This is a large African Animal Theme Unit designed for preschool and pre-K teachers and children, using realistic animals graphics.Use this African Animal theme curriculum to:present a developmentally appropriate creative curriculum for children aged 3 through 6 years oldcreate an African Animal Theme Box with all the learning ideas and manipulative gameshave on hand for emergent curriculum when and interest in African Animals arisessave time searching through the web for new ideas - they are ri
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PreK - 1st
Community Helpers Alphabet Practice Printables - Recognition Sounds Tracing
This is a collection of Community Helper activity pages reviewing the upper and lower letters of the alphabet for young children. Click the PREVIEW button to see all pages, and to make sure this is the educational level you need.I have added an extra facet to these simple activity printables, by introducing a different Community Helper beginning with each of the letters. This can motivate a discussion of workers in our neighborhood, and the occupations that the children’s parents have.Kids lov
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PreK - 1st
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Yo puedo ayudar en la casa
This mini book was designed for a social studies unit that covers roles and responsibilities. Each page highlights a different job or chore that children can do to help at home. Yo puedo ayudar en la casa could be used whole class or in guided reading. There are two lines of text on each page. The first line is the same on each page. The second line varies by the activity or chore, allowing students to use the picture to help decode.This black and white book has a cover, 10 pages of different wa
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K - 1st
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Also included in: Yo puedo ayudar BUNDLE
I Can Help BUNDLE
These two mini books were designed for a social studies unit that covers roles and responsibilities. Each page highlights a different job or chore that children can do to help in the home or outside the home. Both books can be used whole class or in small groups. There are two lines of text on each page. The first line is the same on each page. The second line varies by the activity or chore, allowing students to use the picture to help decode.I Can Help at Home has a cover, 10 pages of differen
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K - 1st
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STEM Kindergarten Workbook Unit 2, with SEL & AVID strategies
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
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K
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K-ESS3-1
, K-ESS3-2
, K-ESS3-3
Kindergarten Kings & Queens - Domain 7 - 'Skills Color by Code' - Amplify CKLA
These Kings and Queens (Amplify CKLA - Domain 7) themed "Color by Code" review practice pages for your kindergarteners align with CKLA 2nd Edition, Skills & Knowledge 2022. Students use the key below to determine what colors to add to their coloring sheet according to letter sounds taught and tricky words by unit! I love to use these work pages to supplement during non-core times like centers - These CKLA Second Edition Kindergarten letter sound & tricky word review pages will be a GREAT
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K
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Also included in: Kindergarten Coloring BUNDLE! Knowledge & Skills COLLIDE - Amplify CKLA
BOOM Deck CVC vs. CVCe Read and Match Phonics Digital Task Cards
This Boom Card deck provides straightforward and effective practice for students learning to distinguish between CVC and CVCe (Magic e) words. The CVC and CVCe minimal pairs allow students to practice hearing the difference between short and long vowel sounds.This resource includes 48 digital task cards within a Boom card deck. Students look at each picture and click on the correct spelling of the word (CVC or Magic E).After selecting a word, the BOOM platform will provide instant feedback, indi
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K - 2nd
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BOOM Deck St. Patrick's Day CVC Words Leprechaun Phonics Activity
The leprechaun is jumping on CVC words this St. Patrick's Day. This leprechaun phonics Boom Card deck contains 48 cards depicting CVC words and their matching images.A leprechaun moves from picture to picture and students must read each word before choosing the one that matches the leprechaun's location. Students will build reading fluency for decodable CVC words with each short vowel sound.After selecting a word, the BOOM platform will provide instant feedback, indicating if each the word selec
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K - 2nd
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Mexico Print And Digital Kindergarten Math, Literacy, and Social Studies Unit
Are you looking for a MEXICO UNIT OF STUDY? Then download this product and go! Enjoy this NO PREP resource which is comprised of 3 Mexico writing craftivities, 10 differentiated Mexico themed literacy interactive worksheets, 10 differentiated Mexico themed math interactive worksheets, 5 Mexico themed literacy GOOGLE SLIDES compatible activities, 5 Mexico themed math GOOGLE SLIDES compatible activities, 2 emergent readers about Mexico with comprehension activities, a Mexico themed writing jour
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Around The World Print And Digital Kindergarten Units Bundle
Antarctica Print & Digital Kindergarten Math, Literacy, and Social Studies Unit
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,
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Around The World Print And Digital Kindergarten Units Bundle
Spanish Social Studies mini books
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.
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PreK - 1st
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
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K - 2nd
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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
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K - 2nd
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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
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K - 2nd
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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
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: ⭐Flash Deal⭐K-2 No Prep Themed Activities MATH and ELAR Growing Bundle
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
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
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PreK - 5th
Australia Print And Digital Kindergarten Math, Literacy, and Social Studies Unit
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
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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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