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Kindergarten social studies activboard activities for special education

Preview of First Then Visual Schedules Token Boards and Rewards for Students

First Then Visual Schedules Token Boards and Rewards for Students

Do you need a visual schedule for a student in your classroom? Were you given a behavior plan that said to use First/Then visual strategies? If your answer is yes, then this resource is just what you need. I created these First/Then boards out of necessity for my own students. WHAT IS A FIRST-THEN BOARD?A 'first-then' board is a strategy that can be used before a potentially challenging situation occurs with a child. By using a visual schedule the student will know what he/she must do first be
Preview of Social Skills Narrative, a Story about Hitting (Autism/Special Education)

Social Skills Narrative, a Story about Hitting (Autism/Special Education)

Created by
Autismade
Social Skill Supports, a No hitting story that has been tried and tested with my students.Created to help a person in Special Ed understand how to behave or respond in a particular situation using a visual guide describing various social interactions, situations, behaviours, skills or concepts. The goal of this short story is to share social information and how to behave in certain instances. Read this book one to one or as a whole class and display poster to reinforce, combine with the suppor
Preview of Boom Cards Social Skills Communication Conversation Bundle Elementary

Boom Cards Social Skills Communication Conversation Bundle Elementary

Boom Cards for social skills are no print digital task cards that are interactive. Your students will love working on conversation skills in this format. In this bundle for elementary students, you will receive 4 sets of Boom Cards for teaching conversation skills! Check out the four video previews for each product on the product page. All decks in this bundle:are geared for K-4. audio directions,navigational arrows and/or home page,slides that teach the skill, andreal photographs, andtiers
Preview of Gestalt Language Adventures Bundle

Gestalt Language Adventures Bundle

Created by
Boho Speechie
This bundle includes 17 individual interactive stories, originally $3 each, but you get all 17 for $30! A $16 savings!!Current Themes:- Farm- Ocean- Space- Zoo- Park- Safari- Summer - Winter- Halloween- Fall- Pets- Circus- Dinosaurs- Valentines Day- Saint Patrick's Day- Pirates- Time for SchoolEach story is interactive and created with gestalt language processors in mind. Each page includes a drop down list of NLA stage 1 mitigable gestalt examples to help you model for your client / child.Super
Preview of Boom Cards Elementary Social Skills Autism Conversation Skills

Boom Cards Elementary Social Skills Autism Conversation Skills

Boom Cards are no print digital task cards that are interactive. This set for social skills requires your elementary students to pick a comment or question that will maintain the conversation. Your students will love them! You will receive a deck of 54 cards. The first few cards explain how to politely maintain a conversation with comments and sincere questions. Then, there are communication scenarios where students must identify which comment or question would maintain the conversation.
Preview of Long Ago and Today | Then and Now Social Studies | Google Slides

Long Ago and Today | Then and Now Social Studies | Google Slides

Life Long Ago vs. Life Today This is a Google Slides file that covers "then and now" social studies lessons. These lessons teach about life long ago as it compares to life today. I have included 3 Google Slides Lessons that require no extra materials for students to complete, though some writing activities have a black & white print option as well. The 3 lessons could easily be stretched across more days as needed. Students will make comparisons between life long ago vs. today. The Google Sl
Preview of Boom Cards Two Step Directions with Spatial Concepts No Print Activity

Boom Cards Two Step Directions with Spatial Concepts No Print Activity

Created by
The Speech Zone
This set of Boom cards includes 20 cards targeting 2-step directions with spatial concepts. Students can participate in the activity by dragging and dropping pictures into a scene to complete the directions. Each direction includes two spatial concepts including on, in, in front, behind, next to, above, under, and between.View a free playable preview:Click this link to view a free playable preview of this product.How to access Boom Cards purchased on TpT:When you purchase this product you will
Preview of THE COMPLETE SET OF VISUALS - FIRST THEN, SCHEDULE, TOKEN, CHOICE BOARDS!

THE COMPLETE SET OF VISUALS - FIRST THEN, SCHEDULE, TOKEN, CHOICE BOARDS!

THE COMPLETE SET OF VISUALS!With Boards: First - Then, First - Next - Last, Schedule, Token Board, Choice BoardThis packet contains popular and widely used gross motor related activities to provide those valuable visual cues for students in physical therapy, adaptive PE, as well as classroom, school, and home environments! Boxes with black dots are centered to make it easy to put on VELCRO dots. Visuals help students understand what is expected. Examples: Token Board ("You need 5 stars, you are
Preview of Black History Bundle K-3

Black History Bundle K-3

This bundle includes ALL of my primary Black History Units! Great for multi-age classrooms as these resources will give options for kindergarten- 3rd grade. All resources have been (or are in the process of being) updated to be accessible for virtual learning. Please see each product description below.
Preview of Articulation Visuals and Cue Cards BUNDLE

Articulation Visuals and Cue Cards BUNDLE

Created by
Passport Speech
COMBINED BUNDLE WITH VISUALS FOR BOTH OLDER AND YOUNGER STUDENTSThis bundle comes with both sets of my visuals for older and younger students. Do not buy if you already own one of the setsSet 1: Speech Sound Articulation Visual Cue Cards: Sound NamesEach card has a mouth/tongue placement visual, a sound name, visual for sound name, sound on or off symbol, written description of how to produce sound, and five circles to practice soundSounds Included:S, Z, CH, SH, J, ZH, K, T, L, G, F, V, P, B, W,
Preview of Growth Mindset: Coloring Sheets FREE UPDATES

Growth Mindset: Coloring Sheets FREE UPDATES

Teaching about Growth Mindset? Struggling to find a creative activity to promote positive mindsets?Check it Out:- 10 Growth Mindset coloring sheets for your students.Students with a growth mindset tend to see challenges as opportunities to grow because they understand that they can improve their abilities by pushing themselves. If something is hard, they understand it will push them to get better.Please Don't Forget to Follow! Click the Green Star!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Preview of Boom Social Skills Topic Maintenance On Off Topic Elementary

Boom Social Skills Topic Maintenance On Off Topic Elementary

Boom Cards are no print digital task cards that are interactive. They are so much fun for teaching social skills such as topic maintenance to your elementary students. You will receive a deck of 47 cards for identifying on or off topic statements. The first few cards identify the meaning of being on or off topic. Then, there are 20 communication scenarios where students must identify if the second comment was on or off topic. For each scenario presented, the students have two choices and
Preview of Core Words for AAC : Growing Bundle

Core Words for AAC : Growing Bundle

Created by
Boho Speechie
Details:This no-prep, no-print growing bundle includes ALL of my Core Words for AAC Boom Card Decks ( 18 decks and counting!! )These decks are aimed for AAC users BUT are also great for preschool / early language users!Sentence strips on every page!!*If you buy the bundle, you get the new released decks for FREE, just by re-downloading the bundle! New themes added monthly. Upcoming themes include: summer, circus, and pets! This saves you so much $$! PLUS you save $20 by buying the bundle instead
Preview of Bundle of Errorless Learning Adapted Work Binders® (6 AWBs included!)

Bundle of Errorless Learning Adapted Work Binders® (6 AWBs included!)

Created by
Mrs Ds Corner
Errorless Learning Adapted Work Binders® | Errorless Learning sets students up for success and is a great option for students who need immediate positive feedback.Errorless activities allow a student to focus on the task and success of performing the task independently, and not so much choosing an incorrect answer. Errorless Learning also increases student participation and student confidence.Learn more about Errorless Learning in this blog post.What is included?• Shapes (12 shapes) • Colors (11
Preview of Boom Cards No Print Category Sort

Boom Cards No Print Category Sort

Created by
The Speech Zone
This digital resource is so easy to use! Label the vocabulary then drag and drop the pictures to sort the items into their categories. Each of the 9 cards in the Boom Cards deck has a field of 10 items to sort into 2 categories. This deck is set up to give instant feedback to the student so that they can correct their incorrect answers.Included Categories: clothingfurniturefoodanimalsbody partstransportationtoystoolsthings in a bathroomthings in a kitchensportsinstrumentsplantsbugsweatherpets
Preview of Expected & Unexpected Behavior BUNDLE - Digital & Print Resources

Expected & Unexpected Behavior BUNDLE - Digital & Print Resources

Teach foundational behavior skills with print & digital resources!This bundle includes worksheets, sorts, digital Boom Learning task cards, file folder activities, cut and paste tasks, and more!IMPORTANT FEATURES INCLUDE:★ Visual based activities★ Clear clip-art for non-readers★ Tools to last beyond initial lessons★ Whole group, small group, and independent work activities★ Easily differentiated resourcesTo see a Boom Learning preview, click here!To read a blog post diving into the print res
Preview of The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein - Economics and Retelling Activities

The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein - Economics and Retelling Activities

Who doesn't love Shel Silverstein's beloved book The Giving Tree? The Giving Tree activities include literacy and economic social studies activities. It helps first grade kids practice retelling, sequencing and identifying the moral or life lesson of the story. The Giving Tree is also a great social studies content book for learning economic concepts like scarcity, choice, opportunity cost and resources. I love using this book around Christmastime to launch a class giving project!INCLUDED IN THE
Preview of Describing Objects : MEGA Boom Card Deck!

Describing Objects : MEGA Boom Card Deck!

Created by
Boho Speechie
This MEGA Describing Objects resource contains 4 levels of differentiated practice to teach students how to describe objects by their:- Shape- Size- Color- And Category!This deck is perfect for beginner level describing (e.g. "It is blue") all the way up to more advanced, longer descriptions (e.g. "It is a big, orange, triangle shaped food").The differentiated levels are as follows:Level 1: Describe the color OR shape OR size OR categoryLevel 2: Describe size AND shape, color AND size, etc...Lev
Preview of Yes No Questions for Behavior Boom Cards™ | Social Skills |  Behavior

Yes No Questions for Behavior Boom Cards™ | Social Skills | Behavior

Created by
Speech Your Mind
Yes No Questions for Behavior Boom Cards™ Social Skills is a No-Print, No-Prep activity that you can use on your tablet, phone, whiteboard, and/or computer. An interactive, engaging digital deck of 35 cards for early receptive language skills, yes/no questions, and learning appropriate behavior.Preview the activity here first!Are your students learning about appropriate versus inappropriate behavior? Working on improving behavior skills in school and at home? Are they practicing responses to co
Preview of Final R Articulation Game Show Boom™ Cards | Post-Vocalic R Trivia Game

Final R Articulation Game Show Boom™ Cards | Post-Vocalic R Trivia Game

Created by
Speech Your Mind
Final R Boom™ Cards Articulation Game Show | Post-Vocalic R Trivia Game is a No-Print, No-Prep interactive, engaging digital deck for targeting final, post-vocalic /r/ words. Everyone loves a GAME SHOW, amIright?!! This Game Show was created as a super fun way for students to work on the production of final /r/. 5 categories: -AIR -AR -OR -ER -EARTwo game boards are available. The Open-Ended board has 3 clues and students will name to the description by stating / typing the target word. If s
Preview of Sentence Comprehension | Special Education | Digital

Sentence Comprehension | Special Education | Digital

This is a paperless interactive Sentence PDF that you can use on your smart board, iPad, laptop, or phone. (YES! You can save your paper and lamination!) All sentences are simple and WH questions are basic. Picture cues for each sentence and response are perfect for students with Autism or Special Needs. WHAT'S INCLUDED?- 20 interactive sentences with visual support questions and answers.- How to install fileWHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING:"Thanks for the great resource. It is hard to find resources t
Preview of If and Then Chart First and Then Chart Autism ASD Visual Schedule Behavior

If and Then Chart First and Then Chart Autism ASD Visual Schedule Behavior

Created by
KinderRocks3
This is a visual schedule. It has pictures to show what a student should do first and what they do after or what reward they can receive when they accomplish a task. I use this visual schedule with students of mine which have Autism; Asperger's Syndrome
Preview of Articulation Boom Cards | R S & L Blends | Consonant Clusters | Digital

Articulation Boom Cards | R S & L Blends | Consonant Clusters | Digital

This Boom Cards Learning product is a perfect articulation activity for speech therapy distance learning. This 38-page resource will keep your students engaged during face-to-face therapy or teletherapy. Product includes 20 bold, beautiful pictures for the following sounds:R blends (BR, PR, DR, TR, KR, GR, FR)L blends (BL, PL, KL, GL, FL, SL)S blends (SK, ST, SM, SN, SP, SW)How to Play:The cards were created on the Boom Learning℠ platform. They can be used on a tablet or computer. The student
Preview of Initial R Sound Articulation BOOM Cards™ Game Show | Trivia Game Prevocalic R

Initial R Sound Articulation BOOM Cards™ Game Show | Trivia Game Prevocalic R

Created by
Speech Your Mind
Initial R Sound Articulation BOOM Cards™ Game Show | Trivia Game Prevocalic R Game Show for Articulation is a No-Print, No-Prep interactive, engaging digital deck for targeting initial /r/ words. Everyone loves a GAME SHOW, amIright?!! This Game Show was created as a super fun way for students to work on the production of initial /r/. 5 categories: -At Home - Outside - Animals - Verbs - RandomTwo game boards are available. The Open-Ended board has 3 clues and students will name to the descri
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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.