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Preschool social studies lesson pdfs
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:Ā Wants and Needs, Goods and Services Economics Bundle of Worksheets
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
Animal Habitats Cut and Paste 8 Biomes Web Graphic Organizer Low Prep
Children create 8 animal habitat web graphic organizers by cutting and pasting 6 typical animals onto a habitat mat background.There are 8 habitats/environments represented: ForestRainforestFarmOcean PondDesert ArcticAfrican SavannaClick on the PREVIEW link to see most pages.Each habitat activity includes 4 pages:a web graphic organizer page, in color and b/w a page with 6 labeled animals to cut and paste, in colorand a page with 6 labeled animals to cut and paste, in b/wChoose either the pages
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PreK - 2nd
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Past and Present- A Social Studies Now and Then Mini-Unit
Thank you for taking the time to look at my Past and Present Mini-Unit.There are 4 activities for teaching what life was like in the past and what life is like now.- Past and Present Pocket Chart Picture Sort- A Past and Present Cut and Paste Picture Sort- A Past and Present Emergent Reader (sight words this, is)- A Past and Present Flip Book You might also enjoy Turkey Math and Literacy Centers
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PreK - 1st
Creative Curriculum Teaching Strategies Gold Clothes Anchor Chart
Do you use Creative Curriculumās Teaching Strategies Gold in your classroom? After using it for the past 10 years, I have found each year, as I approached a new curriculum, I was scrambling to come up with the materials I would need for each unit. With this set, you wonāt have to! Utilizing this set in your classroom, you will have all of the materials necessary to create an Anchor Chart reflecting the āClothesā unit. This downloadable set includes the TSG Anchor Chart topics of:- What do we kno
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PreK
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Preschool Curriculum Bundle Homeschool (Age 3-4)
Preschool Age 3-4 for a complete year! 38-week all-in-one program covering all subjects. All units cover Language, Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art and Physical/Gross Motor activities. Selected units cover Social Emotional activities. The theme of the year is "Exploring Our World" and you and your children will explore 12 countries, 9 earth environments, 9 community helpers, AND enjoy 8 super fun seasonal theme weeks, like Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and more! ***Some of these fi
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PreK - K
Columbus Day
Columbus DayThis contains 1 black and white poster for your children to color and complete as well as 5 colored posters to be used for discussion during your study of Columbus Day. Print the black and white poster from your copier on regular size paper or enlarge and print on larger paper for a larger poster. Have children fill in the boxes and color to complete the poster.Click here for the coordinating Columbus Mini-book. You might also like these products:Fire Safety PostersFire Safety Mini
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PreK - 3rd
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Statue of Liberty Experiment - Why Is She Green?
Statue of Liberty Experiment - Why Is She Green is a simple experiment to do with your kiddos to discover why the Statue Of Liberty is green. It focuses on physical properties and their changes.
This product includes:
-directions and supplies needed for the experiment with photos
-4 recording sheets
If you enjoy this activity, I have many others in my store:
Discovering and Changing Properties
Melting Fun
Force of Motion Bundled Set
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PreK - 5th
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Scaredy Squirrel: A Literacy & Social Studies Unit!
I am so excited to share my Scaredy Squirrel unit with you. A few months ago, I had never read a Scaredy Squirrel books. One of my students checked one out of the library and asked if I would read it to the class. We were immediately hooked! I then checked out three more books and we decided that we would do a book study on Scaredy Squirrel by Melanie Watt. I cannot tell you enough how much FUN this was!
We focused our unit on four books (Scaredy Squirrel, Scaredy Squirrel goes camping, Scare
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PreK - 1st
Social Studies Leveled Daily Curriculum {LEVEL 4}
This year-longĀ social studiesĀ curriculum focuses on teaching social studies skills and concepts. This resource is designed for special education students and autistic learners as it is visual-based and features a step-by-step progression of skills. It includes a non-writer version (requires only pre-writing skills) for seamlessly differentiated instruction.This curriculum includes embedded assessments allowing for data-based decision making and accurate progress monitoring. Simplify your social
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PreK - 5th
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Hispanic Culture Lesson: Story of Mexican Flag Reading ~ in English
Teach your students the story and significance behind the Mexican flag in this reading lesson on Hispanic culture.Included in this lesson is a reading in English about the history and symbolism of the Mexican flag, comprehension questions, and coloring sheets of both the Mexican flag and a detailed coloring sheet of the emblem in the middle of the flag.This English language mini-lesson can be adjusted for different grade levels: * Younger grades (preK-3) can color the coloring sheet of the Mexi
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PreK - 8th
Dinosaur Printables: Fact Posters and Cards
These cute dinosaur fact posters would make a great addition to your classroom during your dinosaur-themed lesson plan. They have plenty of information and interesting facts about each of the TEN dinosaurs, but are also attractive and add a little color in the process. You can have these printed as posters (I did and I love them!) or you can also use them as handouts or to make smaller for other activities. Terms of Use and printing tips are included in the .pdf. ETA 8/8/23: I have updated this
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in:Ā Dinosaur Activity Bundle: Yoga, Games and Dinosaur Fact Posters
My Texas Book Symbols and Facts for Pre-K and Kinder
A great add to your Texas Unit/Study.
Includes:
Teacher Ready Resources
-11 Vocabulary Cards
-Texas Pledge Poster (Blackline and Color)
Student Printable Book (21 Pages to choose from)
-Texas Symbols and Facts to read
-Vocabulary to trace and illustrate
-Differentiate for learners
-NO PAGE numbers, print what you like!
Texas Counting Printables (Make a headband or a number line)
-Numbers 1-10
-Counting by 10s to 100
Tags for this item: Texas, Kindergarten, Texas Symbols and Facts
Enjoy an
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PreK - 1st
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Families - A Social Studies Unit
This is a family social studies unit for the primary grades. Included in this unit:
-Read Aloud Suggestions
-Can / Have / Are Chart
-Family Portrait Page
-My Family is Special - Writing Activity
-Family Tree Project including Parent Letter
-My Family Tradition - Writing Activity
-My Family Vacation - Writing Activity
-Family Rules Page
-My Family Responsibility - Writing Activity
-My Family Helps - Writing Activity
-Timeline Project Directions including Parent Letter
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PreK - 2nd
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Activity|Diversity Egg Experiment|Black History Month
Looking for a fun engaging activity to discuss why we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. ? Look no further, your kiddos will love this! This resource is ready for you to print and go, you will need to bring in a white and brown egg to class or you may find a video on YouTube that shows the experiment. You should begin by discussing the outside appearance of the eggs then crack the eggs and write about the insides of the eggs. After you can discuss how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. wanted everyone to
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PreK - 4th
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2-PS1-1
Creative Curriculum Teaching Strategies Gold Pets Anchor Chart
Do you use Creative Curriculumās Teaching Strategies Gold in your classroom? After using it for the past 7 years, I have found each year, as I approached a new curriculum, I was scrambling to come up with the materials I would need for each unit. With this set, you wonāt have to! Utilizing this set in your classroom, you will have all of the materials necessary to create an Anchor Chart reflecting the āPetsā unit. This downloadable set includes the TSG Anchor Chart topics of:- Question of the Da
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PreK
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Presidents Day Activity: If I Were President Writing . 2 options . BEST SELLER!
Teaching about President's Day or the Election and need some sweet writing papers? Ding, ding, ding! You've come to the perfect place!------------------------------------ALL THE INTERESTING DETAILS:You'll find THREE different options here that make it simple for you to find just the right fit for your writers. Check out the pictures in the photos. I call them:ā Lots of littler lines (good for around 1st/2nd grade and up?)ā Fewer fatter lines (good for around K/1st and up?)ā Simple half sheet
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PreK - 6th
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Also included in:Ā American Symbols BUNDLE! Presidents Day , Constitution Day , Eagles , Flag
Ruby Bridges Reader Black History Month ESL Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade
Fun Ruby Bridges Activities for your Little Learners. This is a simple emergent reader for Preschool to first grade students to read and learn about Ruby Bridges. Take a look at the PREVIEW!Included:1 Large Booklet for Projecting to Class or using with Google Classroom7 page booklet in color and black and white2 day lesson plans1 writing printable 1 sight word printable1 sequencing printableFor distance learning, this is a printable packet for students. You may email or share it with parents ov
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PreK - 2nd
9/11 Emergent Reader & Centers {September 11}
Are you looking for a way to teach your little ones about 9/11 without being too gory? This mini-unit touches on 9/11, mainly focusing on the heroes of the day. It provides a great opportunity to bring in Random Acts of Kindness or the Conscious Disciplineās āI Noticedā¦ā Here is what you get:
Common Core Alignments
Heroes of 9/11 Emergent Reader (Color)
Heroes of 9/11 Emergent Reader (black & white)
6 Sentence Scramblers
6 Read, Trace, Build Cut & Paste Pages
I Can Be a Hero Writing
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PreK - K
Community Helpers Unit for PreK, Kindergarten, or First Grade
Community helpers lesson plans, activities, centers, and guided reading books!
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This 155 page unit will teach your PreK, Kindergarten, or 1st grade students about community helpers. It includes different leveled materials to help your meet your students' varying needs.
The unit begins by having students explore the differences between wants and needs. Students then begin to learn about people who help us meet our wants and needs (community helpers).
The lessons focus on the jobs, t
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PreK - 1st
Castles and Knights- A Preschool and Kindergarten Thematic Unit
Castles and Knights will help your preschool or kindergarten students learn, understand, and practice using the terms used when talking about Medieval Times, castles, knights, and princesses. It also will provide you with resources to make your unit come to life. By integrating social studies and non-fiction texts into your daily lessons, you not only create an enthusiasm in your students, but you can create the "hook" you need to engage even the most reluctant learners.
This packet includes m
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PreK - K
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I am Unique! Back to School Arts Integrated Unit
This is an arts integrated back to school unit that celebrates uniqueness and differences among students while building classroom community at the same time. There are 6 lessons-4 based on literature-in this unit and over 10 activity ideas complete with the resources needed to complete the activities. Students will have many opportunities to use visual art to express their individuality!
You will need these books for this unit:
Chryanthemum; We are All Alike, We are All Different; The Colors of
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PreK - 4th
Tennessee Symbols
This unit includes everything you need to put together an informational book on Tennessee's state symbols. This coorelates with the new TN Social Studies standards that are being adopted and implemented for the 2014-2015 school year. Included are 4 different versions of the book to meet the needs and differentiate instruction for all of your learners.
-A craft version with patterns for all of the symbols (hands on activities)
-A writing version for your higher level learners. This will help to
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PreK - 2nd
1950s for Kids
Help kids learn what life in the 50s was like with this free printable that explores theĀ 1950s for Kids. From Elvis Presley, jukeboxes, soda shops, sock hop, Rosa Parks, poodle skirts, and famous inventions like Mr. Potato Head, frisbees, white out, micro chips, Barbie, and more - make history for kids fun as they color, read, and learn about American History. There are 2 versions of the history printables for kids: the version with more text/information and a simplified version with tracer line
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PreK - 6th
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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 studentās 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 youāre 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 youāre teaching students about Americaās democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, weāve 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.
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