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Preview of Back to School Classroom Decor Classroom Rules with Writing Activities

Back to School Classroom Decor Classroom Rules with Writing Activities

Chevron classroom decor editable classroom rules. Please preview to see all items included. There are also writing activities included that we complete once we have introduced the rules to simply check for understanding and help cement the rule in place.Classroom Rules included:❀We raise our hand to speak.❀We share with each other.❀We tell the truth.❀We work quietly when we need to.❀We follow directions the first time.❀We show respect when we work together.❀We use kind words.❀We include and enco
Preview of Who Am I? - Community Helpers Powerpoint Game #1

Who Am I? - Community Helpers Powerpoint Game #1

Created by
Teacher Gameroom
Community helpers games are great for teaching students about different community jobs. In this "Who am I" game, students must guess the community worker. There are 10 questions and you just click on each question to go to it. Each question has 3 clues and student have to guess which community helper it describes. Clues include tools they may use, what they do, and where they may work. Great for a whole class review or rainy day activity. Great for individual practice on the iPad! Extra licens
Preview of Interactive Game Bundle | Student Engagement

Interactive Game Bundle | Student Engagement

Created by
Joanne Miller
Bring excitement and engagement in your classroom with these three interactive game resources! Interactive Game BoardsBoost engagement and excitement with these interactive game boards using sticky notes. These 20 game boards can be used with any subject or lesson. They are perfect for review or test prep. Students can work as teams, partners, or as a whole class. Use your already printed worksheet or workbook and add these game boards to excite and motivate your students! This is the perfect wa
Preview of Needs and Wants Sort Activities + FREE Spanish

Needs and Wants Sort Activities + FREE Spanish

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
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
Preview of Community Helper Hats

Community Helper Hats

Created by
The Kinder Kids
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
Preview of Black History Month Activities Martin Luther King, Jr, Ruby Bridges and More

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
Preview of Veterans Day Program Script School Assembly or Class Activity to Honor Veterans

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
Preview of Motivational Desk Tents {Desk Awards}

Motivational Desk Tents {Desk Awards}

Created by
Joanne Miller
Updated: 6-21-18! Added 11 additional tents to the resource! Students will be proud to display their tent on their desk! There are 50 different motivational tents to decorate your students' desks! These tents make for a nice keepsake to bring home too! It’s like bragging rights for your students! These "desk awards" are sure to motivate all your students to earn one! Think of how excited your students will be when a guest in the room notices their desk tent! You may also like these motivat
Preview of Yoga Poses with Animals for Kids, Yoga Pose Cards, Yoga Cards

Yoga Poses with Animals for Kids, Yoga Pose Cards, Yoga Cards

Looking for a fun and engaging way to incorporate mindfulness and brain breaks into your school day? Look no further than Yoga Poses with Animals for Kids! This resource features 21 adorable animal-inspired yoga poses that are perfect for downloading to any digital device or printing and laminating. Both a PDF and Google Slides™ version are included for your convenience. 1 set of 21 colored yoga cards are included as well!With your purchase, you'll receive: • 1 PDF resource • 1 Google Slides™ re
Preview of Citizenship - Being a Good Citizen

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 -
Preview of Constitution Day Printable Reader with Comprehension

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
Preview of Social Studies Interactive Notebook Activities + FREE Spanish

Social Studies Interactive Notebook Activities + FREE Spanish

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
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
Preview of Producers and Consumers Sort Activities + FREE Spanish

Producers and Consumers Sort Activities + FREE Spanish

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
Boost engagement with this fun, interactive resource about producers and consumers. 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, dow
Preview of Anti Bullying Activity Bracelets

Anti Bullying Activity Bracelets

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
Make learning fun with these anti-bully bracelets. It includes 22 anti-bully bracelet templates to use with your anti-bullying campaign or lessons. Not only will kids love wearing these at school, but they will also communicate to parents what we are learning. 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 file, has an easy prep format with easy-cut lines a
Preview of Zones of Emotional Regulation Posters | SEL Lesson | Calming Corner

Zones of Emotional Regulation Posters | SEL Lesson | Calming Corner

Created by
BrainBloom
Designed to support children's social-emotional learning, these posters provide a visual and engaging tool to understand and regulate their emotions. This resource includes four posters in blue, green, yellow, and red. Each color corresponds with a different emotional state and offers descriptions to help students identify their feelings and cope with them effectively to return to Green. We recommend first introducing these different zones with a SEL lesson/discussion on emotions and then referr
Preview of Cesar Chavez Hispanic Heritage Craft Activity + FREE Spanish

Cesar Chavez Hispanic Heritage Craft Activity + FREE Spanish

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
Have fun learning about Cesar Chavez with this craft activity pack. It includes a craft guide, poster, graphic organizers and craft templates complete with a nonfiction text. The craft prints back-to-back on one sheet per student. They will read the passage, fill out the organizer and fold it. It's a great opportunity to also work on vocabulary building and reading comprehension skills. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURE
Preview of Classroom Decor Classroom Jobs Chevron

Classroom Decor Classroom Jobs Chevron

Editable classroom jobs! Classroom decor - There are 28 classroom jobs, in chevron themed, clip chart cards plus 28 cards with clipart and editable text boxes. Also there are some blank editable cards included. The cards are easy to edit. This classroom jobs set matches my best selling “classroom family” behavior expectations/rules resource. You can see it by tapping on this link.☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆If you are looking for other options, check out these sets:Animal Prints Classroom JobsVarious
Preview of Classroom Decor Classroom Rules Polka Dot Classroom Theme

Classroom Decor Classroom Rules Polka Dot Classroom Theme

Classroom decor - Here's a set of polka dot classroom rules with several editable options. Please preview to see all rules items included. There are also writing activities included that we complete once we have introduced the rules to simply check for understanding and help cement the rule in place.Classroom Rules included:We raise our hand to speak.We share with each other.We tell the truth.We work quietly when we need to.We follow directions the first time.We show respect when we work togethe
Preview of Superhero Goal Setting Worksheet Template for Students

Superhero Goal Setting Worksheet Template for Students

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
Support student learning with these cute goal setting sheets. It includes two versions with a super boy and girl. They will help students set goals and brainstorm actions they can take to reach their goals. Once filled out you can keep them for students, add them to their folder, or post them somewhere for students to see. Make sure to revisit them often with students to check-in about their progress. Once they complete their goal you can offer them it as a certificate or give them a small prize
Preview of Needs and Wants Powerpoint Game | Digital Resources | Social Studies Activity

Needs and Wants Powerpoint Game | Digital Resources | Social Studies Activity

Created by
Teacher Gameroom
Review needs and wants! Students play against the teacher as they classify objects as a "need" or a "want". There are 20 questions in all, and you just click on each question to go to it. The question disappears after you've clicked on it, so you know you've answered it. The scoreboard allows you to add scores during Slideshow Mode. Great digital resource for a quick morning review or social studies activity. Great for individual practice on the iPad or tablet! No prep. No setup. No clean up.Que
Preview of Editable Substitute Binder Templates

Editable Substitute Binder Templates

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
This has a variety of resources to use with your emergency sub plans. It includes cute submarine-themed binder covers, 4 binder section dividers, 24 editable sheets/forms covering topics such as: school and classroom info, schedules, rules/procedures/routines, health/behavior concerns, and MORE! Sub plans should be easy, not stressful! Preparing for a sub used to be an extremely stressful process for me as a new ESL teacher working in several different classrooms per day. That's why I developed
Preview of PUNCH CARDS {Motivate & Reward Your Students}

PUNCH CARDS {Motivate & Reward Your Students}

Created by
Joanne Miller
Motivate and reward your students' behavior, hard work, and accomplishments with these colorful punch cards! Incentives can be given when all 10 spaces on a card have been punched. Students love them because they can keep track of their own progress! This resource includes: 18 individual student punch cards plus 2 blank templates 9 whole class punch cards plus 1 blank template Individual punch cards for first day of school, first week of school, great for the substitute, Reading Counts, Accele
Preview of American Symbols Differentiated Readers

American Symbols Differentiated Readers

American Symbols readers. Two versions for differentiation with three versions of a comprehension check - one asking for complete sentence answers and the other for them to circle their answers. A fun certificate of completion is also included. Please preview to see what's included. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆You can see the style and level for these books by grabbing the freebie Presidents' Day Reader CLICK HERE or grab the freebie Arbor Day Reader CLICK HEREBUNDLE of all readers at a discountCom
Preview of Christmas Around the World Passport Templates + FREE Spanish

Christmas Around the World Passport Templates + FREE Spanish

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
This includes a passport template and 13 country stamps. During social studies time I set up centers or stations to represent the different countries. Students use these passports to "travel" from one country to the next. After each activity, they get to write the name of the country in their passport and paste a matching stamp on the page. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and appro
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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.