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1st grade social studies Common Core CCRA.W.3 resources
Community Helpers Unit
This Community Helpers Unit has everything you need to teach your little learners about the people who play important roles in our communities. This Unit has a variety of activities that go into a fun and engaging deep dive into these vital professions, and the best part is that they are all CCSS aligned! What is included?10 mini lessonsWrite the room (editable)Dramatic play centersAnchor chartsCraftsEmergent readersA lapbookSTEM activitiesSight word activitiesClassroom community activitiesCheck
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PreK - 2nd
American Symbols USA Poster Pack featuring Realistic Photos
American Symbols Poster Pack includes iconic symbols and landmarks that represent the United States of America. Your students will love learning all about American Symbols with these vivid and informative posters! There are 9 American Symbols/Landmarks featured in this packet: American FlagThe Bald EagleThe White HouseStatue of LibertyLiberty BellUnited States Capitol BuildingMount RushmoreLincoln MemorialWashington MemorialWhat's included?Full sized posters featuring one American Symbol/ Landma
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K - 8th
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Same, Same But Different (Culture and read aloud activities)
Cultures, cultures everywhere! Included in this bundle are 5+ days worth of cultural activites. For some of the activities you will want to read aloud the book: Same, Same but Different. If you don't own the book you can find a read aloud version on youtube. Included in the bundle:-5 or more days of lessons depending on your time alloted.-Culture bingo-My world, my family, my home drawings (from the book)-Pen pal letters and graphic organizers-Activites for types of communities (rural, urba
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K - 3rd
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It's My Day on the Oregon Trail | Paragraph Packet | Narrative Writing
During westward expansion, Americans began to move west, across the United States, into unexplored territory and many of them chose to travel along the Oregon Trail! Our It's My Day on the Oregon Trail! Paragraph Packet will guide students through each step of the writing process as they write a well-developed narrative paragraph about their imagined day on the Oregon Trail. When student writing is complete, use the included rubric to assess and bulletin board letters and graphics to display
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: It's 2nd Grade Core Knowledge | History Paragraph Packet BUNDLE
All About My Family Traditions and Celebrations Album Project 1st Grade
Are you looking for back to school activities on Family? This resource will focus on the celebrations, traditions, family customs that make up a culture. Students will share, compare, and contrast family life. These writing and illustrating activities will help make a sound base for diversity and inclusion in your classroom. This project is a great way to help students develop their writing skills, while also fostering a sense of pride and connection to their family and cultural background. He
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1st - 2nd
Elf Day Elf Application Gingerbread Baby Holidays Around The World Activities
Are you short on time for lesson plans but still want to add some holiday magic to your classroom? This December bundle is inclusive to all students with 3 best-selling units: Holidays Around The World, The Gingerbread Baby & Elf Day Activities. Immerse your students in magical, memorable experiences with this bundle of best-selling resources! Your students will love learning about different 6 different cultures as they learn about holidays around the world.Let your student's imaginations s
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K - 2nd
History of Rockefeller Christmas Tree | Mini-Unit | Writing | Holidays
This product is the perfect mini-lesson that can be timed out over the course of the days leading up to break! This lessons teaches the history of the Rockefeller Christmas Tree and how it came to be. The lesson includes a historical presentation that engages students by completing a scavenger hunt as they learn about the history. This mini unit also talks incorporates two pieces of text that fit this perfectly - The Carpenter's Wish & The Christmas Owl.This resource includes the following:R
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1st - 6th
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Thanksgiving Writing Capitalization and Punctuation Practice
Reinforce the story of The First Thanksgiving with this engaging nonfiction activity. A major stumbling block for correct capitalization & punctuation is knowing where the sentences end. This differentiated, NO PREP packet will help your students practice reading, writing, capitalization, punctuation, & sight words. You'll have print-and-go editing worksheets & writing prompts at your fingertips all month long!☀☀☀ Click HERE to save 25% by buying this resource as part of my Mega Grow
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1st - 2nd
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Also included in: Writing Capitalization and Punctuation Practice AUTUMN | FALL BUNDLE
Build a house project for architect and structure unit STEM
Build a house challenge: Project Based learningIncorporate this resource pack to your structure, engineering/building unit. Students plan and carry out their own house design. Introduce this project by reading books about houses around the world. Building that background knowledge about stability and parts of a house/ building will prepare your students before they set off to design and build their own house using easily accessible craft materials. Here is the link to a free ebook story: A Palac
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K - 2nd
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Day of the Dead Writing Craft Activities - El Día de los Muertos Literacy & Art
❤️Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and Hispanic Heritage in your classroom this October? Your students will love learning about this important holiday and how it is celebrated, while making beautiful writing craft projects!.................................................................................................................................................✏️Day of the Dead writing prompts allow your student to choose from a variety o
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K - 3rd
Hawaiian Tiki Pole Craft Activity for Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage
❤️Looking for a fun and creative way to celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month? Your students will love learning about Tiki poles and how they were used in Hawaiian cultures, while creating beautiful writing craft projects!*NEW: Child size tiki pole craft added! (May 2024).................................................................................................................................................✏️Use the informational guides to teach (social studies &
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K - 6th
Teaching Tolerance Social Justice Activities
Hey Friends!Have you heard of the Teaching Tolerance Social Justice Standards? I have recently been introduced to them and I can’t believe I didn’t know about these standards earlier! If you are interested in helping to shape anti-racist citizens in your classroom, then jump on board with these activities! Within these standards are four domains: Identity, Diversity, Justice, and Action. This resource is perfect for teaching the first domain: Identity. I wanted to make you aware of these standar
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K - 5th
Native American Heritage Month Writing Crafts Bundle with Art Project Activities
❤️Looking for fun, hands-on craft activities to celebrate Native American Heritage or Indigenous People? This bundle, with differentiated Native American craft activities (totem pole writing craft, teepee writing craft, buffalo hide art writing craft), is the perfect way for your students to learn about, discuss, and celebrate Native American culture, while developing social studies knowledge, literacy, fine motor, and art skills!..................................................................
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K - 6th
Pirate Activity Packet & Google Slides (Reading Comprehension Passage Included)
Pirate Close Reading Comprehension Passage and Activity Packet Ahoy there matey! Ye have just found thee best Pirate Activity Pack in the Seven Seas! This resource is great for celebrating International Talk Like A Pirate Day which falls on Sept. 19th each year, or just having fun with your students while learning about pirates! I've also added a Google Slides version to use in your Google Classroom!Included in this pack: 1. Pirate Tag Directions (A very fun P.E. game) 2. DIY Pirate Hat 3. DIY
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Holidays Through the Year Mega Bundle
Animal of the Day! -- 1st Grade Morning Work Bundle -- ENTIRE YEAR
Do you have any zoo wild children?
Infuse wild animal learning with geography, biology and wildlife conservation designed for kids with aligned and rigorous Zoo Wild Morning Work.
This bundle contains 208 different animal species and 208 different pages for hours of fun and learning. This more than covers an entire school year.
Perfect to greet your students with science, math, reading, writing, and social studies every morning!
The animals that are included are:
Mammals -- Babirusa, Biso
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1st
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Thanksgiving Activities | Reading Writing and Craft BUNDLE
I have bundled 3 engaging Thanksgiving activities that will immerse your students in reading, writing, editing, punctuation, public speaking/presentation skills, American history, cutting, gluing, and assembling (fine motor skills). All materials and detailed, step by step lesson plans are included!Save 20% when buying the bundle! The three easy to use Thanksgiving resources included are:Thanksgiving Writing CraftivityThe First ThanksgivingThanksgiving Writing Capitalization and Punctuation Pra
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K - 3rd
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Fall Service Learning Project (Food Drive-Walking Field Trip)
Connect Real-Life, Authentic Experiences to Academic Content with Service Learning Projects (SLP)In this SLP, students will go on a walking field trip to drop-off, and pick-up food bags from their neighbors' homes. Students will deliver the bags to a local food donation center, work with community volunteers to sort the goods, and then return to school to reflect on the experience. This SLP is intended for the Pre-K through 2nd grade classrooms. Use it as a culminating activity to your ‘Communit
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PreK - 2nd
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Jesus' CHURCH: The Holy Spirit, Peter, and Paul - BIBLE LESSONS for KIDS
Jesus' CHURCH: The Holy Spirit, Peter, and Paul - BIBLE LESSONS for KIDSCONTENTS PageBible Lesson Directions p.2Memory Verse Lesson Directions p.4Prayer Directions p.5Lesson 1. The Holy Spirit Comes p.6Lesson 2. Peter & Philip Share the Good News p.10Lesson 3. Paul Tells The Good News p.14Lesson 4. Jesus Offers Hope p.19Lesson 5. REVIEW p.23www.teachingkidsJesus.orgEnjoy this Digital Download!**Features:****Read with Me Bible Suggested Reading:** Immerse emergent readers in the beauty of Bi
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PreK - 2nd
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U.S. Capitol National Symbols + United States Congress Lesson – American Symbols
The US Capitol is a Content-Based Interactive Notebook Unit fostering Literacy in Social Studies for 1st-3rd grade students. We've included Nonfiction Informational Text, FOUR Interactive Notebook Assignments, and a balanced mix of activities to teach about the history of the United States Capitol as one of our American Symbols:U.S. Capitol COMPLETE Lesson-we supply all of the CONTENT!Questions to assess Informational Text ComprehensionCircle Chart and Persuasive Letter Writing Assignment – Org
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1st - 3rd
Class Mascot Election! | Project-Based Learning K-2 Bundle | Voting
Embark on a dynamic learning journey learning about the democratic process, voting, and Election Day with The Primary Pencil's Class Mascot Election Project! Real-world connections for the youngest of voters! In this K-2 integrated PBL experience students go on an educational adventure, learning about elections & civic vocabulary, creating campaigns & teams for class mascots, and holding their own Class Mascot Election Day!Bundle Features:Project Outline & Lessons: Follow a guide to
BUNDLE Social Studies Finish the Picture Writing Prompts K/1st Grade
BUNDLE Social Studies Finish the Picture Writing Prompts K/1st Grade Writing Center Activity, PrintableGet your students excited about writing! This bundle of resources are perfect for complementing kindergarten and first grade social studies curriculums!These resources can be used in a variety of ways! Students can finish the picture, then write an informational or persuasive text. Students can finish the picture, then write a story.This resource can be used in a writing center, in writing work
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K - 1st
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NASA's Cosmic Constellations - STEAM Guide (Free)
ACCESS WITH OUR HANDY ONLINE LEADER PORTAL! Enjoy this engaging curriculum with our easy-to-use online tools. Explore the night sky while inspiring creativity and storytelling. Developed by Eurekus and McREL International for NASA's Discovery & New Frontiers Programs, Cosmic Constellations is a robust curriculum that fosters transdisciplinary learning. Students explore sky charts and astronomical features while investigating patterns in the sky. They discover and celebrate cultural sky lore
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K - 5th
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NGSS:
1-ESS1-1
, 5-ESS1-1
Community Helpers Bundle! Writing Prompts, Reading Passages, Counting within 20
Community Helpers Bundle! Finish the Picture Writing Prompts, Close Reading Passages and Comprehension Questions, Counting within 2057 total pagesAre your students learning about Community Helpers? This is the perfect bundle of resources to add to your social studies unit! It includes reading, writing and math activities.This bundle comes with 3 resources:1. Community Helpers Close Reading Passages, Comprehension Questions2. Community Helpers Finish the Picture Writing Prompts3. I Spy Community
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K - 1st
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St. Patrick's Day Article, Vocabulary, Q&A, and Short Answer
**St. Patrick's Day Activity Packet**Welcome to your St. Patrick's Day Activity Packet! Inside, you'll find four pages packed with fun and educational activities all about St. Patrick's Day. Let's take a sneak peek at what's included:**Page 1: Article**- "Celebrating St. Patrick's Day: A Fun Guide for Kids" - Learn all about the history and traditions of St. Patrick's Day in a kid-friendly way! Discover why we celebrate St. Patrick's Day, the story of St. Patrick himself, and fun activities t
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K - 3rd
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