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Preview of Back to School Activities for First Week of School Math Reading All About Me

Back to School Activities for First Week of School Math Reading All About Me

Created by
Shelly Rees
Those first week back to school activities can be quite hectic! Make it easy on yourself with this First Week Back to School Survival Packet. It has EVERYTHING you need to help you through that first week with ease! Includes pennants, interest surveys, reward coupons, math worksheets, reading activities, color by code, and so much more!Click HERE to SAVE 25% by buying this resource as part of my Back to School Super Bundle!Click on the preview button to see everything included.This high-interest
Preview of Back to School 3rd Grade First Day of School Third Grade Activities Math Writing

Back to School 3rd Grade First Day of School Third Grade Activities Math Writing

Created by
Amber from TGIF
Have a fun first week of school with these third grade activities that are especially great for a 3rd Day of 3rd Grade celebration and will excite your students about being back to school! Engage your students in math, writing and word work third grade centered activities to celebrate everything 3rd grade while learning more about your students through their written responses. ⭐ Click here to SAVE 20% with the 3rd Grade Back to School BUNDLE ⭐Each activity is perfect for centers or whole class
Preview of Back to School Math Activities All About Me - Beginning of the Year Math

Back to School Math Activities All About Me - Beginning of the Year Math

Created by
Games 4 Learning
Looking for fun Back to School math activities? These activities focus on math related to your students. These 'All About Me' math activities are great for beginning of the year math as they explore numbers and math concepts related to the students. Great for the first math lessons of the year, first day of school math activities, 'getting to know you' activities with a math focus, first week of school math program. UPDATE: This Back to School Math Activities resource now contains 15 activities.
Preview of Classroom Expectations - Character Traits Posters

Classroom Expectations - Character Traits Posters

Created by
Kaitlynn Albani
These posters are a great reminder to students on what it means to have positive character traits!Included are color and matching black/white student posters.The color posters are for hanging in your classroom, hallways, bulletin board, etc. They are bright and easy to read. The black and white versions are EMPTY. They do not have the descriptions on the pages. They include the headers and clip art. The black and white posters are for students to write in their own descriptions of how they c
Preview of Centers Rotation Slides with Timers - Small Group Rotation Chart Reading & Math

Centers Rotation Slides with Timers - Small Group Rotation Chart Reading & Math

Created by
Tessa Maguire
This Editable Digital Centers Rotation Chart is your solution for presenting your literacy centers, reading centers, or math centers using Powerpoint! These Digital Small Group Rotation Slides save you so much time! Instead of changing out center cards each day, build this Centers Rotation Powerpoint once, and project it for a quick and easy morning routine. The visual, digital display slides make it clear for students where they go and what they do. Your students will know which center to go t
Preview of September NO PREP Math and Literacy (3rd Grade)

September NO PREP Math and Literacy (3rd Grade)

This September NO PREP Packet for 3rd Grade is FILLED with hands-on, engaging and FUN resources that cover core skills for 3rd Grade! The activities in this packet can be use for group work , centers, small groups, homework and more! The BEST part is that there is NO PREP! NO costly colored ink, NO laminating, NO cutting …. just PRINT!********************************************************************************Preschool Version: HEREKindergarten Version: HERE1st Grade Version: HERE2nd Grade
Preview of School Kids Classroom Centers Clip Art Set One

School Kids Classroom Centers Clip Art Set One

Created by
Whimsy Clips
This Class Centers clip art set includes the most common and basic class centers used by most teachers and is perfect for creating a class schedule, center rotations, and to develop daily classroom routines to establish procedures. You might also be interested in: Classroom Centers Clip Art Set Two or Classroom Centers Clip Art Set ThreeThis set includes:Alphabet/Word Block Computer/Technology Listening Pocket chart Reading (partners)Smartboard Writing You will receive:8 color png images8 black
Preview of Center Rotation Chart | Center Signs | Back to School Bulletin Board

Center Rotation Chart | Center Signs | Back to School Bulletin Board

Cut down on transition time with this center rotation board! Just rotate the group cards to the next center and your students will know exactly where to go! My district requires displayed objectives for all subjects and activities. I tried displaying them in different ways, but nothing worked for us. I was looking at our centers bulletin board one day and realized the objectives would work best directly on the rotation board itself! This worked perfectly for us! What is included:My Exact Set9 Ce
Preview of Back to School Math Centers THIRD GRADE

Back to School Math Centers THIRD GRADE

This product includes 10 engaging math centers that review 2nd grade math skills. They are ideal for the beginning of the year 3rd graders. Students have a recording book and rotate through 10 different centers. Centers include constructed response math journaling, task cards and sorts.**Would you like to learn how I use these math centers? Click HERE to view a free video on how to implement math centers.**All centers are included in color, black & white, and digital versions!*********Topics
Preview of Native American Homes STEM ~ STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Set of 9!

Native American Homes STEM ~ STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Set of 9!

Created by
Smart Chick
Why not bring STEM to your Native American Unit in social studies? Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable about themes, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific themes, like Native Americans, specifically relating to their homes! This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them
Preview of Back to School Daily Writing Prompts & Writing Center Journal Activities

Back to School Daily Writing Prompts & Writing Center Journal Activities

Looking for daily writing prompts that get kids excited about writing and building beginning writing skills? Writing Mats for August & September (Back to school, apples, all about me, and community themed writing) includes 20 different writing prompt practice pages for the month with a picture and word list, plus writing conventions checklist. They are the PERFECT pack for the first week of school to get kids writing during back to school time!3 RESOURCES IN 1:PDF or PPT - Just open the PDF
Preview of Back to School Themed Math Fact Fluency Practice Coloring Sheets | Fun Activity!

Back to School Themed Math Fact Fluency Practice Coloring Sheets | Fun Activity!

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Math fact review coloring sheets for back to school—addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division included. Included in this back-to-school math packet are four "pop art"- style school-themed coloring/worksheets reviewing addition up to 20, subtraction from 25, and times tables using multiplication and division.Combine math with art for a win-win and a great back to school activity!Art integration is one of the most effective ways to engage students. I have created this product using my po
Preview of Multiplication Interactive Notebook for 3rd grade

Multiplication Interactive Notebook for 3rd grade

“LOVE LOVE LOVE each of these- my kiddos get tired of worksheets this is a great format easy to print- thorough, and over all an engaging way to get through math concepts.” – Deana D“These things are so neat! I love the hands-on approach. I use these after I've taught a quick lesson on the topic and the kids are able to do the activities quickly. They love setting everything up and I love that at the end of it, they will get to see all their hard work!”- Jayme O“I’m not good at math.”“Math is ha
Preview of Holidays Around the World Agamographs | Unforgettable Christmas Craft Activity!

Holidays Around the World Agamographs | Unforgettable Christmas Craft Activity!

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Christmas Around the World Agamographs. What's an Agamograph?! It's a picture that morphs into another image when you look at it from a different angle. Agamographs are super fun and contemporary activities to easily integrate art into your classroom. There is a huge "wow factor" in this art activity—the students love the surprise. And best of all, they did it themselves!!It's hard to say but easy to do! I strongly recommend this for grades 3 and above.Use this activity for your anticipatory set
Preview of Classroom Library Labels | Book Bin Labels | Classroom Organization

Classroom Library Labels | Book Bin Labels | Classroom Organization

Keep your library organized all year with these Classroom Library Labels and matching book stickers! The bright colors and real pictures make these the perfect addition to your colorful classroom décor. With over 150 book bin labels and categories, this set has EVERYTHING you need!CLICK ON THE GREEN PREVIEW BUTTON TO SEE IT ALL⭐What is included?Over 150 labels2 different sizesMatching book stickersNumber labelsLetter labelsBlank editable labels⭐What categories are included?MonthsHolidays and sea
Preview of Christmas Around the World Passages - Winter Holidays Around the World Research

Christmas Around the World Passages - Winter Holidays Around the World Research

Want to teach about Christmas and Holidays Around the World, but you're short on time? These reading comprehension passages are a quick way to teach your students about different ways winter holidays are celebrated while practicing their reading skills.These Holiday Around the World reading passages introduce students to how holidays are celebrated in different countries. Ten different countries that celebrate Christmas plus Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Diwali are included. There is one passage page,
Preview of Writing Center - Perfect For Literacy Centers, Work on Writing and Word Work!

Writing Center - Perfect For Literacy Centers, Work on Writing and Word Work!

Created by
Cindy Gilchrist
This writing center has been featured on Scholastic.com and numerous other websites. It is the original Writing Center on Teachers Pay Teachers and has been completely revised with more samples and new templates!!! This kit is also available in a MONEY SAVING BUNDLE! Click here to check it out: Save With A Bundle: Writing Center and Information Folders - Student Resources for Reading, Writing, and Math Make a Writing Center! Everything you need to set up a center full of ideas and suc
Preview of Back to School Beginning of the Year Activities Science Edition

Back to School Beginning of the Year Activities Science Edition

These back to school and first week of school activities were designed with community, teamwork, and relationship-building in mind so that students can get to know each other while performing fun math activities in upper elementary and middle school. Also included in these bundles: This product is part of my Back to School Activities: HUGE BUNDLEThis resource is part of my Back to School Activities: Math and Science BundleThis resource includes: 30+ science activities for the first weeks of scho
Preview of The Day You Begin: Welcome Doors Share Your Story Craft Activity Back to School

The Day You Begin: Welcome Doors Share Your Story Craft Activity Back to School

Created by
MaiStoryBook
Perfect craft activity to accompany the children's book, "The Day You Begin" by Jacqueline Woodson and Rafael Lopez: a back to school reading adventure about being proud of who you are and bold enough to share your story.Great for Reading Centers! Read aloud the story "The Day You Begin" or watch MaiStoryBook's FREE interactive read aloud video, and then encourage students to create their own Welcome Doors crafts to record they're own stories and share who they are with their peers.Product Inclu
Preview of Literacy Center Rotation Board - Center Signs

Literacy Center Rotation Board - Center Signs

Literacy Center Rotation Board | Center Signs Use these Literacy Center Rotation Board Cards and Literacy Center Labels to help you organize and manage center rotations in your classroom! Just print the literacy center cards to easily change out the center activities in your pocket chart! Print the matching labels to put on center material tubs or in center work areas. These cards and labels help students to know exactly where they should be and what materials to use during literacy centers!
Preview of End of Year & Summer Math Packet - 3rd Grade Review Coloring Activities

End of Year & Summer Math Packet - 3rd Grade Review Coloring Activities

Created by
Live Laugh Math
Need a fun, easy way to review third grade math concepts kids will need to succeed in fourth grade? This summer math review packet works well to review at the end of the year, over the summer, or at the beginning of fourth grade.Many of the color by numbers are self-checking. If the answer is not in the picture, you will know you did something wrong. 10 Math Coloring Activities Included:• Multiply & Divide (18 questions)• Multiply & Divide 2 (12 questions)• Add & Subtract (12 questio
Preview of Back to School Literacy Centers w/ 2nd Grade ELA Center Activities & Stations

Back to School Literacy Centers w/ 2nd Grade ELA Center Activities & Stations

Created by
Amy Lemons
Are you gearing up for ELA Centers in your 2nd Grade Classroom? These 10 Back to School Literacy Stations may be just what you need to get your students started on a ELA Station Rotation. These are great to use at the beginning of 2nd grade, but can also be used all throughout the year.This download includes the following centers:1. School-Time Sentences: Students use picture cards to generate sentences (picture cards and student sheets)2. A Colorful Order: Students put color words in ABC Or
Preview of Miss Nelson Is Missing, Comes Back, Has A Field Day: Thematic Unit & Sub Plans

Miss Nelson Is Missing, Comes Back, Has A Field Day: Thematic Unit & Sub Plans

Created by
Irene Hines
This huge unit includes all three books by James Marshall: "Miss Nelson Is Missing", "Miss Nelson Is Back" and "Miss Nelson Has A Field Day". It can be used in first, second and third grade. Perfect for Sub Plans too! Check The Feedback On This BEST SELLER!This expanded unit has 178 pages of ideas, discussion questions, games, activities, worksheets, graphic organizers, projects and printables that correlate with the books "Miss Nelson Is Missing", "Miss Nelson Is Back" & "Miss Nelson Has A
Preview of Getting to Know You Activities and Games for Beginning of Year or Back to School

Getting to Know You Activities and Games for Beginning of Year or Back to School

Use these Getting to Know You activities and games to help your students make friends and build classroom community at the beginning of the year. These Back to School Get to Know You activities will give you so many ideas and games to help students feel comfortable with one another.Never have a blank minute in your schedule when you don't know what to do and your kids are going crazy--just whip out your book and get kids instantly engaged in a meaningful, community building activity! Help studen
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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.