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Kindergarten social studies resources for ActiveInspire Flipchart and for special education

Preview of Possum Magic around Australia map - activinspire (PROMETHEAN)

Possum Magic around Australia map - activinspire (PROMETHEAN)

Created by
The 3rd Degree
Activities based on the Classic Australian Book POSSUM MAGIC. An interactive Presentation that you can use with a class, small group during literacy Groups or by individuals. You can print off to keep a record of understanding. -Geograph -Location -Direction
Preview of Whose tools are those a sorting activity for the community helpers theme

Whose tools are those a sorting activity for the community helpers theme

This is a great sorting activity for the community helpers theme. Each page contains pictures of 2 community helpers and 4 or 5 objects that are associated with the helpers. The students will move the objects to their respective community helper.
Preview of C-V-C Spelling Flip Chart {Promethean Board Activity}

C-V-C Spelling Flip Chart {Promethean Board Activity}

This is a PROMETHEAN BOARD flip chart for C-V-C Spelling words. The activity consists of 23 words along with REAL photos which is extremely helpful for all students, especially students with special needs. It is set up so the image is present along with the letters required but mixed up. Students can drag the correct letter to the correct box (container) to spell the word. All of the consonants are blue and the vowels are pink to make the activity a little easier.Here are the c-v-c words used:-d
Preview of Parts of a Plant & Plant Life Cycle    { Promethean Board }

Parts of a Plant & Plant Life Cycle { Promethean Board }

This is a PROMETHEAN BOARD flip chart for matching the parts of a plant AND sequencing the plant life cycle. For the Parts of a Plant students are given a picture of a flower and asked to label the four main parts:-flower-leaf-stem-rootsFor the Plant Life Cycle, students are given 6 numbered boxes and 6 real photos of the stages of a plant (from seed to flower). Students are asked to sequence the stages in the correct order.This activity is self correcting, the boxes on both pages containers an
Preview of Community Helpers Flipchart - Graph, Matchup, Riddles, Guess Who?

Community Helpers Flipchart - Graph, Matchup, Riddles, Guess Who?

Created by
KinderCulture
Introduce and reinforce community helpers with a variety of activities: 1. Web - Brainstorm what students already know about community helpers. 2. Graph - Determine which community helpers your students think are most important before and/or after your unit. 3. Match-up - Match the image of a community helper to its name. 4. Riddles - Decide which community helpers meet the description given in riddle form. 5. Guess Who? - Play this game on the interactive board to encourage students to ask ques
Preview of Introduction to black history month

Introduction to black history month

This flipchart is one I use to introduce the concept/idea of black history month to my students. It begins with a song about Martin Luther King, then has picture examples of the words past and present to help my kids understand what we mean when we say the "past". Then there are pages of examples of black athletes, musicians, actors, etc. At the end there is a video "black history alphabet" I hope this simplified way of introducing black history helps your class as much as it helped mine.
Preview of Circle time or morning meeting

Circle time or morning meeting

This is a bundle of activities to be used on the Promethean Board with Active Inspire. I use it in my preschool classroom and it is perfect for the start of the school year theme. There are nine videos linked to You tube videos throughout the flip chart. There are 5 different activities on their own flip charts. There is letter and number sorting, matching words to form sentences from left to right, there is a chart that names the letters when the students touch each letter, the students can
Preview of Short I Word Family .flipchart

Short I Word Family .flipchart

Created by
HollyP
Short I words are represented with pictures. The number of letters in the word are represented by the number of boxes below the image. Students can write in the letters and then check their answers by activating the reveal button to show the correct letters. Students may start with all letters hidden, or some letters revealed. Key: Solutions are revealed by activating the reveal buttons to show the letters in the word. This product is also available bundled together with other short vowel
Preview of Short O Word Family .flipchart

Short O Word Family .flipchart

Created by
HollyP
Short O words are represented with pictures. The number of letters in the word are represented by the number of boxes below the image. Students can write in the letters and then check their answers by activating the reveal button to show the correct letters. Students may start with all letters hidden, or some letters revealed. Good for vocabulary work as well. Key: Solutions are revealed by activating the reveal buttons to show the letters in the word. This product is also available bundl
Preview of HASS Prep 'Tom Tom' by Rosemary Sullivan and Dee Huxley

HASS Prep 'Tom Tom' by Rosemary Sullivan and Dee Huxley

This is a FlipChart for Interactive Whiteboards.This is based on the book Tom Tom for Prep HASS (My Special Place). This is a great task for online learning and also to engage the whole class. There are numerous interactive activities to help the student's engage with the task. It also introduces the concept 'bird's eye view' by using a kookaburra flying over Tom Tom's town. The students have to label the map and also engage with the story about Tom's special place and their own special places.
Preview of Teacher from the Black Lagoon Comprehension Questions   { Promethean Board }

Teacher from the Black Lagoon Comprehension Questions { Promethean Board }

This is a PROMETHEAN BOARD flip chart for comprehension questions after reading "The Teacher from the Black Lagoon". Students are asked basic questions:"what animal does the teacher look the most like?""was this story fiction or non-fiction?""what emotion describes how the students felt about their teacher?"Each question has two possible answers (both come with a picture to assist with understanding).I have used this to introduce and wrap up a lesson, a cloze activity, assessment tool and an ind
Preview of Places in the community ... where questions for children

Places in the community ... where questions for children

This lesson is part of my community helpers unit. On each page there is a question such as where do you go to pray? a visual cue like a woman praying, and 3 choices of locations to choose from. When the child selects the correct answer it says the models the words for the location.
Preview of Australia Unit with Mem Fox Books on Promethean Board

Australia Unit with Mem Fox Books on Promethean Board

This flipchart contains pages to help teach Australia, Australian animals and some books by Australian author, Mem Fox. The original flipchart was a bit larger but it was too large to upload - sorry. This link goes to my blog where you can see some photos from our Multi-cultural night. http://littlepriorities.blogspot.com/2012/04/multi-cultural-night.html
Preview of Transportation and Vehicles in the community

Transportation and Vehicles in the community

This is an interactive lesson that I use once I have covered basic community helpers and what they use. In this activity is asks a question like "what do firemen drive to a fire?" It provides a visual cue like a picture of a fireman, and then choices in a field of 3. When the child selects the correct choice it models that language like "a firetruck".
Preview of Math Patterns for PROMETHEAN Board

Math Patterns for PROMETHEAN Board

Students will enjoy figuring out patterns through this colorful, standards based flipchart made of shapes and numbers. When finished, students will be asked to use their creativity to make their own patterns. This product is great for gifted or advanced students!ATTENTION: Make sure you have ActivInspire Software before downloading this product. If you do not, this resource will not open on your computer. You may purchase an identical product in PowerPoint at: Primary Math Patterns in PowerPoin
Preview of Community Helpers Flipchart

Community Helpers Flipchart

Created by
suzanne sullivan
Flipchart for Community Helpers unit on ActivInspire.
Preview of Interactive Goods and Service Anchor Chart flip chart

Interactive Goods and Service Anchor Chart flip chart

Looking for a new way to teach your students about economics? Look no further! This Flip Chart gives you a fun interactive way to engage your students. Complete with key vocabulary. Don't forget to view the VIDEO!! View the FULL VIDEO here!You may also LIKE:Words Their Way Phonics Program BUNDLE Letter Recognition & Beginning SoundsInteractive Anchor CHART "The Little Old Lady Who Wasn't Afraid of Anything"Everything APPLE Bundle!!***********************************SAVE MONEY BY LEAVING FEED
Preview of Short E Word Family .flipchart

Short E Word Family .flipchart

Created by
HollyP
Short E words are represented with pictures. The number of letters in the word are represented by the number of boxes below the image. Students can write in the letters and then check their answers by activating the reveal button to show the correct letters. Students may start with all letters hidden, or some letters revealed. Key: Solutions are revealed by activating the reveal buttons to show the letters in the word. This product is also available bundled together with other short vowel
Preview of Math Interactive Flipchart

Math Interactive Flipchart

Created by
Ellie's Energy
This flipchart would be perfect to use with your preschool, kindergarten, first or special education classroom. It contains songs and games to help teach counting 1-20, skip counting by 5, money, color and shapes. I have my students play directly on the board to increase gross and fine motor strength.
Preview of Symbols of our Country Promethean Flipchart

Symbols of our Country Promethean Flipchart

Created by
Becky Baxter
This flip chart is compatible with Promethean software. It covers the following symbols of our country: American flag, Statue of Liberty, Liberty Bell, Bald Eagle and White House. It's the perfect summary of the symbols. It includes links to various brainpop videos, youtube videos, etc.. If you like this activity be on the look out for more flip-charts coming soon!! You can check out my blog to find a mini book for free that goes with this flip chart... :)
Preview of Who Took the Apples from the Apple Tree: Fluency Activity

Who Took the Apples from the Apple Tree: Fluency Activity

Created by
Usagi's Haven
This cute fluency activity is meant for Promithean users and incorporates writing and sequencing in a way young children will love! The story starts with repetitive reading so children learn the chant of the story, then adds the challenge of filling in the blanks. At the end, the children will be asked to put the story in sequential order. This activity can be used in large group, small group, pairs, individual, and independent activity! Great for special education!
Preview of Assessment with Where is Bunny preposition flipchart and quiz

Assessment with Where is Bunny preposition flipchart and quiz

Assessment for Alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes and prepositions. Can be used for Pre-K, Kindergarten or special ed. assessment sheets can be printed of used on the whiteboard
Preview of Sequencing Practice .flipchart

Sequencing Practice .flipchart

Created by
HollyP
Students will improve comprehension by practicing sequencing. First, they will put pictures in order and justify their reasoning. Then they will read (or listen to) a short paragraph and place the pictures in order according to the sequence of the passage. The first sets of pictures may have different combinations possible. This allows the students to come up with their reasons and practice communicating their rationale. It also allows other students to participate as they come up with alte
Preview of Freedom Bag- Underground Railroad

Freedom Bag- Underground Railroad

Created by
Loren Mason
Students will choose 4 items that would be the most beneficial to take on the Underground Railroad. Students will write a reason for each item on index cards to place in the bag. Students will write a letter to their family explaining the tips to escaping and place in their bag. (moss, stars, songs, safe houses)
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