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Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers {UNIT 1: Government & Civics}
Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete social studies curriculum specifically for students in grade 2. It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your 2nd grade students. It incorporates many state 2nd grade social studies standards. This curriculum was completely researched, designed, and created by Karen Jones. UNIT 1: GOVERNMENT & CIVICS introduces your students to government. It contains lessons on these specific topics: Rules and laws in our home, school,
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2nd
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Also included in: Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers - Curriculum Bundle
Community Helper Hats
Community Helper Hats - Public Service Recognition Week - Local HerosUpdate! I've added an editable version too!These Community Helper Hats are in landscape format and measure 8.5 x 11. They are available in color or black and white. Students will color, cut and glue/staple the hat together. Let the children learn about our community helper roles with fun and creativity!Roles included are:Construction workerWaitressHousekeeperDetectiveFirefighterFishermanAnglerTour GuidePolice OfficerMailmanChe
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Holiday Hat and Crowns Bundle
My Community Unit (with Google Slides)
I had so much fun doing community unit with my students! Update: Now with Google SlidesThis unit includes:anchor chart pieces and student sheet (Communities have: people, places, activities)Fun in my community graphic organizerMy Community then and nowTypes of communities flip bookTypes of communities writing prompt (opinion writing)Sentence writing Community helpers graphic organizer: service they provideRead, Think, Match3 Reading passagesCommunity Scavenger hunt Fun in my community class book
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1st - 3rd
World History Complete Curriculum (800 Resource Pages/185 Activities/18 Units)
Your entire year of lesson planning DONE and packaged up in one easy-to-navigate, organized digital folder. This curriculum has every guided reading article, comprehension question, simulation, activity, game, mapping activity, primary source, critical thinking activity, internet activity and skill building activity that you need for the entire year. Student will love these tried and true activities and they will help prevent both teacher and student burnout - guaranteed!! Eliminate the
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7th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
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How are you feeling poster, emotions chart, feelings, Zones of regulation poster
This emotional regulation poster can serve as a great visual tool to help visualize feelings and emotions.For the spanish version, click here.ONCE PURCHASEDOnce you purchase you'll be able to download high resolution, 300dpi ready to print JPG files.Printable sizes include (High resolution, 300dpi ready to print JPG files):- 5x7''- 8x10''- 11x14''- 12x16''- 16x20''Once downloaded, you can print at your own home or take it to your preferred print shop or have it printed online.---FIND MECheck the
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Not Grade Specific
Needs and Wants Sort Activities + FREE Spanish
Boost engagement with this fun, interactive resource about needs and wants. It includes vocabulary cards, individual and group sorting activities, graphic organizers, a coloring sheet, a word building activity, a drawing sheet and more! It works great for boosting academic vocabulary while learning and reviewing the content. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads i
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Social Studies Sort Activities Bundle + FREE Spanish
Thanksgiving Ready, Set, Print ELA and Math (Thanksgiving Activities)
Thanksgiving Math, Reading and Writing Practice Thanksgiving Activities with a November theme for primary grades - over 70 pages to print and go! Please download the preview to see the entire packet.☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆Check out the other sets available including the money saving bundle.Ready, Set, Print! BundleShort Vowels Ready, Set, Print!Long Vowels Ready, Set, Print!Blends Ready, Set, Print!Back to School Ready, Set, Print!October Ready, Set, Print!November Ready, Set, Print!December Re
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Back to School Ready, Set, Print Morning Work Bundle
Fall Ready, Set, Print Halloween Activities (Halloween Math Halloween Writing)
This Fall Ready, Set, Print Halloween Activities (Halloween Math Halloween Writing) set has 80 pages of ELA and Math practice perfect for homework or morning work. We use these throughout the month of October. 80 pages to print and go! Please download the preview to see the entire packet.Check out the other sets available including the money saving bundle.Ready, Set, Print! BundleShort Vowels Ready, Set, Print!Long Vowels Ready, Set, Print!Blends Ready, Set, Print!Back to School Ready, Set, Prin
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Back to School Ready, Set, Print Morning Work Bundle
Christmas Color by Sight Word Practice Worksheets Editable Activities
Looking for a quick and engaging way to help your students practice sight words (pre-primer/primer) or other key skills? I created these Christmas themed color by code pages to provide a fun way to learn (look for the list below to see what words are included in the pre-made sheets). Ready for the BEST part? Each page is Editable with Adobe Reader and PowerPoint! You can choose what skills your learners need to work on and what works best for your classroom, perfect for differentiation. You can
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Winter Color by Sight Word, Letter and Number Recognition Activities
Black History Month Activities Martin Luther King, Jr, Ruby Bridges and More
This Black History Month Activities resource includes FOUR complete resources bundled. The Martin Luther King Jr. - Martin Luther King Day set was added. Please see the individual previews to see what's in the entire bundle. All four resources found in the Black History category of my store are included. Please click the link to see each set - the individual sets have complete previews.Black History - Ruby BridgesBlack History - Rosa ParksBlack History - Martin Luther King JrBlack History - Jack
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K - 2nd
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Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers {UNIT 2: Learning About the Past}
Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete social studies curriculum specifically for students in grade 2. It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your 2nd grade students. It incorporates many state 2nd grade social studies standards. This curriculum was completely researched, designed, and created by Karen Jones. UNIT 2: LEARNING ABOUT THE PAST focuses on how people learn about the past and tools and resources that can help us learn about different times in histor
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2nd
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Also included in: Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers - Curriculum Bundle
Veterans Day Program Script School Assembly or Class Activity to Honor Veterans
Are you planning a Veterans Day celebration for your school this year? This Veterans Day program script will help you get started as you plan your Veterans Day program.Our school's Veterans Day program has been my absolute favorite event of the year for over fifteen years!I have found that a program that celebrates Veterans is one of our favorite activities to bring together community members of all ages and students in our school. I have used this script at our school-wide Veterans Day progra
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Making Butter Activities How to Make Butter States of Matter Colonial
Making butter is such a fun activity to do with your class! This mini unit includes a variety of activities for you to use to teach your students how to make butter. All you'll need to do this activity is heavy cream and mason jars. This activity is perfect for teaching about the colonial time period, studying states of matter, or for fun before Thanksgiving! What's included:Video Link (the science behind this activity)Photo directionsPhoto PosterKWL Chart3 How-to Writing Pages (primary and uppe
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1st - 4th
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Blank Timeline Templates | Social Studies
Time Line: This graphic organizer can be used to help students research and create a simple events timeline on a historical figures, their life, etc.MY TIMELINE PROJECTSS.2.A.3.1 Identify terms and designations of time sequence.Students will understand the chronological order of events with this timeline graphic organizer.This graphic organizer is useful in social studies, science, and reading.The student will know:> Events are often put in order by time to help organize our understanding of
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K - 5th
Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers {UNIT 3: Communities}
Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete social studies curriculum specifically for students in grade 2. It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your 2nd grade students. It incorporates many state 2nd grade social studies standards. This curriculum was completely researched, designed, and created by Karen Jones. UNIT 3: COMMUNITIES focuses on different types of communities and the natural resources that help communities thrive. It contains lessons on theses spec
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2nd
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Also included in: Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers - Curriculum Bundle
Polar Express Literacy Pack
This package includes several literacy activities to go along with The Polar Express. I have two files, one for kindergarten and one for 1st/2nd grade.Update: Now with Google Slides! (Watch the video preview to see those!)Reading:Sequencing the story (varying levels of difficulty)Cause and effect 2 Read, Visualize, DrawPolar Settings writing activity Original poem- Rebuild a PoemRead, think, match (varying levels of difficulty)Summary Slide (center)PhonicsMaking words (match onset and rime: CVC
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K - 2nd
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Citizenship - Being a Good Citizen
Citizenship activities! Perfect back to school ideas for citizenship; differentiated printable readers with comprehension activities. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆This is the FIRST book in a 2nd BUNDLE (now complete) of printable readers for guided reading. Link for the bundle is below. There is already one bundle which is complete - you can check it out here:BUNDLE 1 of Printable Readers☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆If you want to see the 2nd bundle which is a growing bundle:BUNDLE 2 of Printable Readers -
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1st - 2nd
Titanic Passages Reading Comprehension Escape Room Titanic Activities
Are you looking for Titanic nonfiction reading comprehension passages and questions? A Comprehension Quest® is a FUN escape room style activity and is a unique way to get students excited about practicing reading comprehension! ⚓Here's how it works:⚓Starting off with the hook video, students learn they have a quest to complete. In this edition, students must figure out who the author is of a firsthand account letter written by a Titanic survivor. Students will read 6 passages and complete standa
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2nd - 5th
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AAPI Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Research Template & Poster
This package is an amazing resource that will introduce your students to 60 important Asian American and Pacific Islander individuals during AAPI heritage month. The research templates package provides 60 figures along with their short biographies and images, as well as biography research templates for your students to conduct their own research.By practicing reading and researching, your students will gain an overview of the contributions of AAPI individuals to world history, culture, and devel
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Not Grade Specific
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Constitution Day Printable Reader with Comprehension
Constitution Day printable reader with two versions of the book for differentiation and three comprehension checks - one asking for complete sentence answers, one for them to circle their answers and a true/false response. There are also cute certificates - for completion of the book. Please preview to see the entire set.☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆This is the THIRD book in a 2nd BUNDLE (now complete) of printable readers for guided reading. Link for the bundle is below. There is already one bundle
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1st - 2nd
Social Studies Interactive Notebook Activities + FREE Spanish
This easy prep resource includes a wide variety of social studies interactive notebook templates. It includes cut and paste activities, foldables, tabs, doors, pockets, wheels and more. It´s great for supporting learning standards while building vocabulary and comprehension about the various academic topics. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads in a secure PDF fi
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Interactive Notebooks Bundle + FREE Spanish
World History Complete Curriculum PowerPoint Package (16 Units/800 slides)
Get my Complete World History Curriculum Here ($30 - great value!)Every slide that you need to teach a full year of World History! This resource contains 16 units worth of visually engaging, fully editable Power Point slides to take your students from the earliest humans all the way through the Cold War. Each presentation contains maps, key figures, key terms in differentiated font, "look ins", key concepts and more. Edit as needed or use exactly as it is.Topics Covered River Valley Civiliz
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6th - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers {UNIT 4: Economics}
Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete social studies curriculum specifically for students in grade 2. It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your 2nd grade students, including step-by-step scripted lesson plans and teaching PowerPoints. It incorporates many state 2nd grade social studies standards. This curriculum was completely researched, designed, and created by Karen Jones. UNIT 4: ECONOMICS focuses on what makes up the economy and how all parts of the ec
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2nd
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Also included in: Little 2nd Grade SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers - Curriculum Bundle
Valentine's Day Color by Sight Word Practice Editable Activities
Looking for a quick and engaging way to help your students practice sight words (pre-primer/primer) or other key skills? I created these Valentine's Day themed color by code pages to provide a fun way to learn (look for the list below to see what words are included in the pre-made sheets). Ready for the BEST part? Each page is Editable with Adobe Reader and PowerPoint! You can choose what skills your learners need to work on and what works best for your classroom, perfect for differentiation. Y
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Winter Color by Sight Word, Letter and Number Recognition Activities
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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.
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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
- 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.
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