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Free Kindergarten social studies lessons
Me on the Map mini book
This book will help students understand the importance of map skills and give them a basic understanding of where they're located in relation to the world. Students will be introduced to the following words:
Country
State
Town/City
Street
House/Address
It's very simple and fun to do with students and is a great accompaniment for the Me on the Map book by Joan Sweeny.
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PreK - 2nd
Social Studies Interactive Notebook Freebie | Needs and Wants
Students will love sorting pictures into Needs and Wants with this free interactive notebook project. Students will cut, fold and glue the needs and wants pockets. Then they will color, cut and sort the pictures into the correct pockets. If you love this set, check out my full Social Studies Interactive Notebook.
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K - 2nd
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Facts and Comprehension Check
This Martin Luther King, Jr. facts and comprehension check was created for use in your classroom. Feel free to share this with other teacher's at your site as well. :)
This download includes:
* Fact Sheet about MLK, Jr.
* Comprehension Check (six questions) for capable students
* Comprehension Check (drawing) for younger students
Supports Common Core State Standards for Reading Informational Text:
RI.1.1 and RI.2.1 **RI.3.1** (after feedback from my sister, a 2nd grade teacher, & a rating
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Black History Month Bulletin Board FREE - Civil Rights Bulletin Board Decor
Decorate your classroom or bulletin board for your Civil Rights units or Black History Month with this bulletin board FREEBIE. This pack includes:multiple words and phrases tilesblank tilesprintable "I Can Change the World with my Words" title This resource can be used with your Civil Rights unit, or during Black History month. We recommend you teach your students about civil rights heroes before having your students write their own important words or phrases on the blank tiles. Need more ideas
Grades:
K - 6th
Also included in:Â Black History Month - a month of lesson plans and activities
American Symbols FREEBIE U.S. Symbol Quilt or Class Book Printable
Enjoy this American Symbols FREEBIE!! :)
This product includes headers or sentence starters for many U.S. Symbols. You can use these to create a class book or quilt. My students LOVED creating a symbol quilt this year.
Check out the gorgeous American Symbols Quilt that my students created. American Symbols Quilt by Literacy and Laughter
This product also includes a class book cover and sign to hang near your quilt. :)
UPDATED 2/2017 due to requests.
Symbols Included:
Bald Eagle
Statue of L
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PreK - 3rd
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FREE Art History Guided Lesson and Art Project - Whimsy Workshop
This free sample pack from the bundle of easy step-by-step guided art lessons:Art History For Elementary 1 - With Teacher ScriptsThis lesson explores the artist Ted Harrison's use of warm and cool colors as he paints in the arctic of Canada. The simple art project will create a stunning bulletin board display! As in my other art history lessons, there is a teacher script included, with questions embedded, to lead a discussion about art techniques, geography and famous artists! There is also a wr
Grades:
K - 7th
Also included in:Â Art Lessons & Art History | Art Lesson Plans for Elementary | Famous Artists
Money Song and Bookmarks - Free
Money Song: Poster for the "Money Melody" which is sure to be a hit in your classroom. Includes colored and black and white copy.
Coin Value Reminder Bookmarks: If your students are still working on memorizing the values of coins but are ready to work independently on money centers and games, print and laminate these cards so they can use them when working on their own. Each bookmark has the front and back of the 4 common coins so that they are able to have a little reminder. Comes with a colo
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PreK - 4th
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Also included in:Â Money Activity Bundle
FREEBIE! George Washington Carver Comprehension Passage
Improve Reading & Writing with this FREEBIE!
Reading comprehension is key to improving a students reading level. This FREEBIE includes a reading passage about George Washington Carver and is followed by 5 multiple choice questions. You also get differentiated writing paper with a writing prompt.
Included in this FREEBIE
*Mini passage about George Washington Carver. This can be read aloud to younger grades or read independently by older grades.
*5 multiple choice questions
- 1 Ma
Grades:
K - 3rd
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Pledge of Allegiance Freebie: cut, paste, color, & write!
This is a little freebie I put together because my nephew LOVES doing The Pledge of Allegiance....at school AND at home! :-)
The preview images show everything that's included:
--cut & paste the words to complete The Pledge of Allegiance
--design, color, and write about your own flag
--printable versions of The Pledge of Allegiance (in color and B&W)
Thanks for stopping by! :-)
Grades:
PreK - 1st
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School Community Helpers {printable emergent reader | mini book}
This FREEBIE is a perfect way to help your new students become familiar with some of the people who work in their school. The file includes a six-page easy to print and assemble book. We have included two books per page to save time and ink... just copy, staple, & cut down the middle! Page 1: CoverPage 2: Our TeacherPage 3: Our CustodianPage 4: Our NursePage 5: Our Cafeteria WorkerPage 6: Our LibrarianClick here for Back To School Mini-Book BundleClick here for our Community Helpers Packet C
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Black History Month Google Slides
EDITABLEyou can add anyone else to the list that you wish to discuss in your classA list of just a few important figures in black history
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PreK - 12th
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FREE Orange Shirt Day Residential School Art Activity in French and English
This Indigenous (Aboriginal, First Peoples, First Nations) Orange Shirt Day FREEBIE reflects on residential school history, and could be used as a stand alone activity for Orange Shirt Day (L’histoire du chandail orange), or as a supplemental activity for National Indigenous Peoples Day (formerly known as Aboriginal Day). This resource includes both English and French versions.What you get:" Every Child Matters " Art project "I Matter Because I Am..." Art Project" Chaque enfant compte " Art Proj
Grades:
K - 8th
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Freebie Lesson Plan Template: Sub Friendly & EDITABLE
This clear and simple lesson plan template is perfect for every classroom! Not only is it substitute-friendly, it can be adapted for any lesson, grade level, subject, or standard. With space for Common Core Standards, Learning Objectives, and Differentiation, this minimalist template provides clarity and efficiency when preparing for your lessons. Included Files:PowerPoint, PDF, Microsoft Word DocumentEdit, print, and enjoy!========================================================================
Grades:
PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Indigenous Peoples' Day
A collection of resources in a 5 slide Google Slides for Indigenous Peoples' Day- 1. A video about what "Indigenous" means-2. A Map of California pre-European contact with a link to a map of the USA pre-contact-3. A video of indigenous children sharing why this day is important to them.-4. Link to Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story
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Grades:
K - 8th
Needs & Wants Stocking Sort FREEBIE
This freebie lesson plan will help you teach your students about needs and wants during the holiday season. Templates are included for the stocking needs and wants sort.
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K - 2nd
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Being a Good Citizen FREEBIE
A FREE being a good citizen activity. The students will color the good citizen behaviors green and the not being a good citizen behaviors red. This activity is part of my 25 page no prep Being a Good Citizen unit! Click that link to check it out : )
Grades:
K - 2nd
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American Symbols Freebie Activity
This is an activity you can do with your student to discuss some of the American Symbols. It would be a great supplement to include during Presidents Day week. Enjoy :)
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K - 1st
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I Can Follow Rules/Printable & TPT Digital Activities
This set includes two activity sheets that talk about Rules in the Classroom and Following Rules. They go quite nicely with two songs found on YouTube titled: Rules in the Classroom (by Harry Kindergarten) and I Can Follow Rules (by Heidisongs.com). Great activities for the beginning of the school year!Rules Are Important!
Grades:
K - 2nd
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg I Dissent READ ALOUD STEMâ„¢ Activity
Integrate STEM in your classroom during Women's History Month with Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Scales of Justice STEM Activity!The Ruth Bader Ginsburg STEM Challenge is a fun and unique way to engage your students during Women's History Month. Teach students that anyone can be a successful positive influence regardless of gender. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been a champion of women's rights for decades in the United States Court System.Students begin the activity
Grades:
K - 5th
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NGSS:
K-2-ETS1-2
, K-2-ETS1-3
, K-2-ETS1-1
, 3-5-ETS1-3
, 3-5-ETS1-1
 ...
Also included in:Â Women's History Month READ ALOUD STEMâ„¢ Activities BUNDLE #1
Duck and Grace for President Freebie!
Teach your students about Election Day by having a classroom election for their favorite book character. This resource includes:Directions on how to have a classroom electionBook Titles to useAlternative Linked websites to youtube videos, if you don't own the booksVoter Registration CardsVoter BallotsPrintable Decor to make your own Voting Booth and Ballot Box
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K - 3rd
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Digital Rules & Laws Mini-Lesson (FREE)
This FREE resource will be perfect to address your social studies standard(s) for rules/laws! This is a short social studies lesson to help elementary students understand what rules and laws are, why they're important, and to have some examples of rules and laws. This lesson is a Google Slide or can be downloaded as a PowerPoint. Click the preview to see what each slide looks like! This lesson includes the following slides:-"I Can" statement slide-vocabulary slide-introduction slide-rules sl
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Grades:
K - 2nd
7 Days of Creation Mini Book
Two different types of 7 Days of Creation Mini Books: One version is for students to read and color and the other is for children to draw their own pictures to go along with the seven days
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PreK - 2nd
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Community Workers mini book
This mini book will help your students learn the important jobs of workers in a community and whether that person provides a good or a service. The book also provides for a reading and writing opportunity.
Students will write the name of the job on the top line, a few things that the person does in the community on the second line and write either "good" or "service" on the third line.
DJ Inkers Commercial License #1012174254
Graphics &/or fonts copyright Dianne J Hook. www.djinkers.com
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Grades:
K - 2nd
September 11th Craftivity
This easy to make craft is in remembrance of the heroes of September 11th. They are forever in our hearts.
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Grades:
K - 3rd
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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.
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.
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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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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.
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