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Preschool social studies teacher tools
Lesson Plan Templates Editable Weekly Digital Printable | PPT Google Slides PDF
Revamp your planning with these fun and editable lesson plan templates! These eye-catching lesson plan designs include options for adding text, links, or screenshots of activities or books you'd like to have in your plans. This resource is a .zip file that includes the following:☑️Editable PowerPoint to type your own text with the option to delete any unwanted text boxes☑️PDF file to print without text boxes and handwrite your own lesson plans☑️Editable PowerPoint to ADJUST and/or ADD rows and c
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Little Social Studies Thinkers CURRICULUM {Kindergarten Social Studies}
Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete curriculum specifically for Kindergarten. It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your kinder friends. It is cross-referenced and aligned to the main topics of Kindergarten Social Studies Standards. __________________________________________________Click here for the full FIRST GRADE Little Social Studies Thinkers Curriculum___________________________________________________This full year-long curriculum contains lessons
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PreK - K
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Little SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers UNIT 1: Citizenship {Kindergarten Social Studies}
Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete curriculum specifically for Kindergarten. It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your kinder friends. It is cross-referenced and aligned to the main topics of Kindergarten Social Studies Standards. -------------------GET THE FULL YEAR-LONG CURRICULUM HERE--------------------Little Social Studies Thinkers FULL YEAR CURRICULUM for KINDERGARTENHere are the components of Unit 1: CITIZENSHIP---A complete Teacher Guide-12 Ste
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PreK - K
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Also included in: Little Social Studies Thinkers CURRICULUM {Kindergarten Social Studies}
Ontario Kindergarten Guide -> Report Card Comments/Assessment/Documentation
***UPDATED May 2024 -> now includes additional SAMPLE END OF YEAR report cards***NEW -> Google Slides link to download editable report card TEMPLATES ***UPDATED November 2022 -> Parent-Teacher Interview template included******UPDATED June 2022 -> Phys. Ed./Health/Music/Drama/Dance comments are included******UPDATED October 2021 -> now includes 16 SAMPLE PROGRESS report cards in addition to sample term 1 and term 2 report cards******UPDATED May 2021 -> now includes over 9 pages
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PreK - K
Lesson Plan Template & Teacher Planner | Editable Digital Teacher Planner
Use this cute and easy lesson planner, available to edit on Google Slides and PowerPoint, that is all set for the new school year to plan your daily activities for your classroom. Simply print and put into a binder and you've got your lesson planner set for the year! It comes with 8 different layout options to best fit your needs. Please note, this is a two page layout. The best part about this teacher binder is that it editable on PowerPoint AND Google Slides! You can either print and write in
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PreK - 12th, Staff
Veterans Day Math and Literacy Activities, Veteran's Day Craft and Writing
Are you looking for Veterans Day literacy, math and craft activities for your kindergarten or first grade students? This Veterans Day unit is full of engaging activities for the beginning of November.Here's what's included in this Veterans Day Unit:Nonfiction text about Veterans Day with REAL pictures includes all five branches of the military.Emergent Reader in black and whiteOriginal song and poetry notebook templateMini posters that tell about the five branches of the militaryCraft with temp
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PreK - 1st
Little Social Studies Thinkers UNIT 4: My Community /Kindergarten Social Studies
Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete curriculum specifically for Kindergarten. It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your kinder friends. It is cross-referenced and aligned to the main topics of Kindergarten Social Studies Standards. -------------------GET THE FULL YEAR-LONG CURRICULUM HERE--------------------Little Social Studies Thinkers FULL YEAR CURRICULUM for KINDERGARTENUNIT 4: My Community teaches students about different types of communities and p
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PreK - K
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Also included in: Little Social Studies Thinkers CURRICULUM {Kindergarten Social Studies}
Bucket Filling Filler Activities, Craft, Bulletin Board for Classroom Management
Need to find a better method for classroom management? Try this Bucket Filling Packet of Worksheets, Crafts, and Activities that's been used in over 8,000 classrooms of Bucket Fillers to develop Social-Emotional Skills.After implementing these Bucket Filler activities, watch your classroom climate become positive, and see student behavior improve dramatically! Keep reading to find out more about this complete Bucket Filling toolkit! Take a peek at what is included when you download the PREVIEW
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PreK - 2nd
Community Helpers Thematic Unit: Activities and Printables
Let's meet the helpers in our community! This unit is filled with supplemental activities to engage your students as you explore the world of community helpers! In this unit, you will find: hands on activities, arts and crafts, song and game ideas, math and language arts printables, and so much more! Contains:1. Recommended Book List2. Word Wall {12 helpers: dentist, doctor, farmer, firefighter, police officer, mail carrier, teacher, construction worker, baker, judge, scientist, trash collector
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PreK - K
Also included in: Thematic Units for PreK & Kindergarten MEGA BUNDLE
(Educator Guide) A Little SPOT of Feelings & Emotions
188 page Educator Guide filled with concise lesson format, fun hands-on activities, helpful photographs, discussion and writing prompts and over 100 activity printable and worksheets.This guide was created adhering to Common Core standards and CASEL: Effective Social-Emotional Learning Programs. It was developed to be a fun and creative resource to teach FEELINGS & EMOTIONS to elementary school students. The activities and lessons are created for 5-8 year olds, but can easily be adapted for
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PreK - 3rd
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Little Social Studies Thinkers UNIT 3: Holidays Around the World (Kindergarten)
This is a complete Holidays Around the World / Christmas Around the World Unit!Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete curriculum specifically for Kindergarten. It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your kinder friends. It is cross-referenced and aligned to the main topics of Kindergarten Social Studies Standards. -------------------GET THE FULL YEAR-LONG CURRICULUM HERE--------------------Little Social Studies Thinkers FULL YEAR CURRICULUM for KINDERGARTEN--
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PreK - K
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Also included in: Little Social Studies Thinkers CURRICULUM {Kindergarten Social Studies}
Little Social Studies Thinkers UNIT 5: Our World {Kindergarten Social Studies}
Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete curriculum specifically for Kindergarten. It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your kinder friends. It is cross-referenced and aligned to the main topics of Kindergarten Social Studies Standards. -------------------GET THE FULL YEAR-LONG CURRICULUM HERE--------------------Little Social Studies Thinkers FULL YEAR CURRICULUM for KINDERGARTENUNIT 5: Our World teaches students about basic world geography and where their pl
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PreK - K
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Also included in: Little Social Studies Thinkers CURRICULUM {Kindergarten Social Studies}
Summer Olympics 2024 Summer Games Paris Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade
The world will soon be buzzing with all things Summer Olympics as Paris, France prepares to host them in 2024! Your students will love these engaging activities that will better help them understand the different sports and athletes that are celebrated during the summer games. They'll even learn to draw Phryge, this year's mascot! The activities can easily be used with kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students. This is a Summer Olympics companion pack and is intended to be used alongs
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PreK - 2nd
Bugs & Insects Theme Dramatic Play Activities Printables Preschool Pretend Play
Transform your dramatic play center into an entomology lab or a bug & insects research lab. Create a play-based insect study with these easy to prep dramatic play printables and ideas. Create a fun way for your kids in preschool and kindergarten to explore science, math, and literacy, through pretend play.**I USED AN EASY TO READ FONT ON ALL OF THE PRINTABLES!**USE WITH THE FOLLOWING THEMES:bugs and insects themecamping themespring themegarden themeTHE FOLLOWING DRAMATIC PLAY PRINTABLES AR
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PreK - K
Wants and Needs Worksheets and Sort Earning Money and Saving Kindergarten 1st
The primary economics materials in this resource were created to meet several standards within one unit. They address needs and wants, earning and saving, currency, jobs/community helpers, and more. Here is a detailed list of the pages included in this packet.Wants and Needs Activities Included:- Cut and paste sorting- Wants and Needs magazine cut and paste sort- 3 pages for drawing examples of needs and wants- A Flap Book - Labeling examples, with word bank- Color Code- 2 pages for Working to
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Wants and Needs, Goods and Services Economics Bundle of Worksheets
KinderSocialStudies™ Kindergarten Social Studies Curriculum SET 2
KinderSocialStudies™ SET TWO: a kindergarten AND first grade comprehensive social studies curriculum designed for a classroom's whole-group instruction! If inquiring about this bundle for a homeschool setting, feel free to email me directly with any questions or a sample at tara@littlemindsatwork.org!Save BIG with the bundle!This is a bundle of (5) $10 units! Save $10 when purchasing the bundle!What is KinderSocialStudies SET TWO?KinderSocialStudies Curriculum SET TWO is an engaging social studi
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PreK - 1st
Maternity Leave Binder EDITABLE, Long Term Sub & Extended Leave Templates
The PERFECT resource for your MATERNITY LEAVE, long term sub, extended leave, etc.! This resource is accessible through POWERPOINT and has text boxes already inserted for easy typing! Available in COLOR & B/W, this binder will help you get organized so you can focus on what is most important!This resource is PACKED!! Inside you will find...1. Letter to Parents/Guardians (editable) and Sub (Editable)2. Maternity Leave Binder Cover & Extended Leave Binder Cover3. Table of Contents3. Cover
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PreK - 6th
Also included in: Teacher Pregnancy Announcement and Maternity Leave BUNDLE
Routines | Preschool Classroom Rules & Routines Bundle
ROUTINES and PROCEDURES are the most important things to teach at the beginning of the school year. This set of resources is a developmentally appropriate way of introducing young learners to essential classroom routines. These routines are a must-have for any preschool or prekindergarten teacher!Each title includes:8 Full-Color Resource PostersUse these as a lesson during circle time, hang them in the classroom as a visual reminder, or bind them into a handy classroom book.Black & White Stu
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PreK - K
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Classroom Rules & Expectations Book, School Rules Activity for Back to School
This is a fun interactive book to discuss everyday classroom rules and expectations. Perfect for all year to keep kids from picking their noses, talking about lining up when the whistle blows, and so much more for your classroom. A great review of Class Rules. Get this in a BUNDLE and save 50%Themed Learning Journal Yearly BundleThis interactive reader will address:following directionslining up when you signalraising your hand and waiting to be called onstaying where you are supposed to begoing
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PreK - 1st
Editable Teacher Binder and Planner: FREE UPDATES & Google Compatible!
*FAQ* This is one of my themed planners, which simply means that there is a set theme throughout the covers. My Ultimate Planner comes with over 520 cover choices. The forms, however, are all the same. This theme is NOT included in my Ultimate planner.I can absolutely guarantee you that you will not find another line of planners that has the perfect blend of aesthetics, true functionality, ability to personalize with ease, is both digital and printable, and jam packed with beautiful covers, form
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PreK - 12th
3D Shape Activity {My 3D Shapes Mini-Book} {Common Core Aligned 3D Shape Fun}
This Common Core aligned 3D Shape Mini Book will make a fabulous addition to your 3D shape activities! Students will love identifying and sorting the shapes. They will also use their descriptive writing skills to describe and identify each shapes attributes.
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*"My 3D Shapes Mini-Book" Cover Page
*6 Shape Pages where students will identify and sort the shape and real word example of the shape. They will also write a description of it. The shapes include
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PreK - 1st
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Meteorologist Dramatic Play Printables Weather Theme Pretend Play Spring Science
Transform your dramatic play center into a weather station. Perfect for your weather theme unit or lesson plans, you can teach your kids about the weather and the climate in a play-based, DAP way. Your little scientists can learn science, math, and literacy through pretend play. Use this set in your dramatic play area or in your science learning center.**I USED AN EASY TO READ FONT ON ALL OF THE PRINTABLES!**USE WITH THE FOLLOWING THEMES:weatherseasonsspring, summer, fall, winterTHE FOLLOWING PR
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PreK - K
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Craft and Activities
Are you looking for some fun activities to introduce Kindergarten and 1st Grade students to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr? I have developed this focus on how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a Peacemaker. We talk about the difference between a Peacemaker and a Peacebreaker. Then, students write about how they can be a Peacemaker. There are several engaging activities in this mini unit for you.Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Craft Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Writing PromptsDr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peacemak
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PreK - 1st
Space Station Dramatic Play Printables Preschool Science Pretend Play for Pre-K
Transform your dramatic play area into a space station. Perfect for your space theme. Your little astronauts can learn science, math, and literacy through play-based dramatic play. Ideas for DIY pretend play set up are included. Many ideas for using the printables are included.**I USED AN EASY TO READ FONT ON ALL OF THE PRINTABLES!**USE WITH THE FOLLOWING THEMES:spaceastronautsTHE FOLLOWING PRINTABLES ARE INCLUDED:Printable bunting (full color and b & w options)Printable logos for uniforms,
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PreK - K
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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.
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