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Kindergarten test preparation social studies resources

Preview of KinderSocialStudies Kindergarten Social Studies Curriculum Bundle

KinderSocialStudies Kindergarten Social Studies Curriculum Bundle

KinderSocialStudies™ Curriculum Units- 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 for a sample at tara@littlemindsatwork.org!Save with the bundle!This is a bundle of (5) $10 units! When you purchase the bundle you are saving 20%! What is KinderSocialStudies?KinderSocialStudies Curriculum is a social studies
Preview of RTI: 60 Fluency Passages for Progress Monitoring Reading Skills & Interventions

RTI: 60 Fluency Passages for Progress Monitoring Reading Skills & Interventions

Created by
Hello Literacy
*Note* As of 12/10/2015, an additional Comprehension Companion Add-On Kit is available that aligns to this product. Sold separately HERE.**Note: This individual product is now available in this BUNDLE.**60 Fluency Passages for 5th-12th Grade HERE. This product will help you progress monitor those interventions. In RTI, it's simply not enough to provide interventions to struggling readers, we must have proof, with data points, to prove that the interventions are working (or in some cases, not w
Preview of Needs and Wants Picture Sort Kindergarten & First Grade Social Studies

Needs and Wants Picture Sort Kindergarten & First Grade Social Studies

Created by
Class of Kinders
Teaching your kindergarten and or first grade students the difference between a need and want? This sort page is perfect for teaching this all important standard in social studies! Use it for morning work, homework, assessment or as practice of this concept. Students will cut and glue to identify the following as either a need or a want:housemedicine water shoesbed foodcartelevisioncandybike coffeedog This resource includes: 1 needs and wants worksheet (pictures labeled)1 needs and wants workshe
Preview of Map Skills- Reading a Map and Activities

Map Skills- Reading a Map and Activities

✅⭐️Are you studying maps in your primary classroom? If so, then you will love this all inclusive NO PREP set! Not only does it go over cardinal directions and how to read a map, it also reviews parts of a map such as the map key, title, and compass rose. It is a perfect lesson to include in your social studies geography unit!⭐Please know that this resource is a PDF. It is great for distance learning if you are sending home packets or are able to transfer it to Google Slides™ to use in Google Cla
Preview of Map Skills Worksheets, Books, Lap Book - Cardinal Directions, Compass Rose

Map Skills Worksheets, Books, Lap Book - Cardinal Directions, Compass Rose

Are you looking for an engaging first grade map skills resource to add to your social studies curriculum? This engaging resource is what you need to teach mapping skills like cardinal directions, compass rose, and map skills. Students will love the map skills books and the hands-on build a town map. Finally, students can demonstrate their learning with the final map skills lapbook. Use this resource for:first gradesecond gradewhole class instructionsmall group instructionpartner workStudents wi
Preview of Social Skills (SEL) and Character Curriculum Bundle for Little Learners

Social Skills (SEL) and Character Curriculum Bundle for Little Learners

Social skills (SEL) are essential skills that teachers need to teach just like they need to teach letters and sounds. It is a life skill! The social skills units in this bundle include tons of visual supports, classroom routines, social stories, songs, engaging activities, vocabulary building, booklists, specific SEL lesson plans, positive notes, and much more. Create a classroom community of confident students who can solve problems, follow rules and routines, be kind to others, have empathy to
Preview of Little  Social Studies Thinkers CURRICULUM {Kindergarten Social Studies}

Little Social Studies Thinkers CURRICULUM {Kindergarten Social Studies}

Created by
Karen Jones
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
Preview of Community Helpers Preschool | Community Helpers Kindergarten Unit | Worksheets

Community Helpers Preschool | Community Helpers Kindergarten Unit | Worksheets

Created by
The Brisky Girls
Community Helpers Preschool and Kindergarten! Community Helpers Worksheets and PowerPoint! This community helpers unit contains a 29 page PowerPoint and GOOGLE SLIDES with beautiful photos and clickable links. This pack also contains a class display with word/picture reference cards, hands-on community helper worksheets, and writing pages! Teacher Instruction Sheet included!Click on PREVIEW for a glimpse at all of the pages.New! More community helpers have been added for a total of 24 community
Preview of Social Studies Lessons | PowerPoint & Google Slides | BUNDLE

Social Studies Lessons | PowerPoint & Google Slides | BUNDLE

Created by
Sarah Gardner
It's so hard to squeeze dedicated social studies lessons into our already jam-packed schedules. These short, no-prep, paperless mini-lessons will help you facilitate deep conversations about important topics. Bite-Size Social Studies is perfect for distance learning or remote learning. A paperless, no-prep, narrated version of these lessons will be added, so even the youngest students can learn independently. Send the files home via your chosen platform (Google Classroom, SeeSaw, etc).Each slide
Preview of All About Me Craft Kid - Back to School Activities

All About Me Craft Kid - Back to School Activities

This All About Me craftivity is so so CUTE! Kids and parents will love it. Great for All About Me Social Studies units, Back to School, or Open House.I like to use this craft at the beginning of the year. It's a fun way to get students excited about writing while allowing them to share about themselves and get to know each other.These are ADORABLE in the hallway during Open House.
Preview of Community Helpers Activity Craft

Community Helpers Activity Craft

Created by
WOWorksheets
Community Helpers Build a community for your social studies community helpers unit with these cute and easy to cut templates. Students will have fun with this 3D building activity and creating a class book on community helpers. Students will enjoy adding their own details to these templates.Included16 Different community buildings craft28 Community HelpersWeb worksheet about community helpersWriting PromptsClass book coverReview printables See Preview!!!Great for Art Center & Writing Cen
Preview of Little SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers UNIT 1: Citizenship {Kindergarten Social Studies}

Little SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers UNIT 1: Citizenship {Kindergarten Social Studies}

Created by
Karen Jones
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
Preview of Rainbow Classroom Job Chart

Rainbow Classroom Job Chart

Classroom job chart in a RAINBOW design made with little learners in mind! Use classroom jobs in your class to build a sense of community and give students some responsibility. This set will help you manage your classroom jobs. This has been designed to use a clip chart but can also be used in a pocket chart or placed on library pockets. ►►SAVE over 20% and buy the Rainbow Design Classroom Decor BUNDLE ►► This set is NOT editable. Included: 4 Classroom Job Headers to choose from. 52 Job C
Preview of Christmas Around the World Scrapbook

Christmas Around the World Scrapbook

Created by
Sarah Cooley
A TpT TOP SELLER!!!! Take your students on a magical trip aboard Christmas Airlines to learn about Christmas in other countries! This interactive Christmas Around the World Scrapbook is a creative way to track student learning, and is a wonderful keepsake! This 63 page packet comes with a student scrapbook, Christmas Airlines plane boarding passes, passports and passport stamps for the journey, a teacher's guide with suggestions for books to read on your trip, food ideas, and fun crafts for eac
Preview of Trashketball Game Template | EDITABLE

Trashketball Game Template | EDITABLE

This EDITABLE Trashketball template can be used to easily create an engaging game for any subject area or any grade level!WATCH THIS VIDEO FOR AN EXPLANATION ON HOW TO PLAY THIS GAME!THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:■ Editable PowerPoint templates■ Editable Google Slides templates■ 5, 10, 15, 20, & 25 question template options■ Directions for game play■ Video tutorial for using the templatesThese Trashketball templates have EDITABLE text so you can create your own questions and answers!________________
Preview of Map Skills Unit with PowerPoint – Me on the Map – Maps and Globes - with Digital

Map Skills Unit with PowerPoint – Me on the Map – Maps and Globes - with Digital

Created by
My Happy Place
This map skills unit for K-2 has all you need to teach your students about maps and globes. With an informational map skills PowerPoint slideshow (also included in video form), vocabulary resources, printable activities and books, and digital activities for Seesaw and Google Slides, this set will get your little geographers making, reading, and talking all about maps! Perfect to use alongside the read-aloud Me on the Map, this maps unit includes an easy-to-assemble “My Home” booklet with version
Preview of Little Social Studies Thinkers UNIT 4: My Community /Kindergarten Social Studies

Little Social Studies Thinkers UNIT 4: My Community /Kindergarten Social Studies

Created by
Karen Jones
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
Preview of NWEA First Grade Reading Practice - MAP Test Prep

NWEA First Grade Reading Practice - MAP Test Prep

Does your school use the NWEA MAP Test? This is a K-1 test practice set with 300+ full-size question slide pages aligned with RIT Bands 121-200. Click here for the BIGGEST savings! K-1 Test Prep BUNDLEThe best way to prepare for any test is to practice, and that's why this NWEA MAP Test Prep Reading Practice set was created. It's designed to help students in grades K-1 feel comfortable with the kinds of questions they'll see on the test.There are more than 300 question slides included in this se
Preview of Kindergarten Report Card - Parent Teacher Conferences Quarters Editable Forms

Kindergarten Report Card - Parent Teacher Conferences Quarters Editable Forms

This kindergarten report card and assessment kit makes it so easy to assess students, document student data and growth, fill out report cards and communicate with parents. Coordinating, standards based forms make the entire process streamlined, quick and stress free! Teachers love how easy this kit is to use and parents appreciate the easy to read and understand format. This is a wonderful tool to use at parent teacher conferences as well. Skills assessed are closely aligned with the kinderg
Preview of Celebrations & Holidays Around the World Lessons, Crafts, Passages - Christmas

Celebrations & Holidays Around the World Lessons, Crafts, Passages - Christmas

Created by
Deanna Jump
Are you looking to teach your students about celebrations and holidays around the world? This unit includes a study of 16 different celebrations and holidays around the world, where you and your students will “travel around the world” and see how other countries celebrate holidays.  These holidays around the world crafts, passages, powerpoints and response pages will help your students have a better understanding of the world and the many cultures around the globe. You can use the PowerPoint wi
Preview of Science and Social Studies Adapted Work Binder® (for Special Needs)

Science and Social Studies Adapted Work Binder® (for Special Needs)

Created by
Mrs Ds Corner
TOP 100 BEST SELLER * Always crunched for time in special education, science and social studies instruction don't always meet the cut. NOT ANYMORE! Functional and differentiated skill work that covers standards-aligned topics for grades K-3, this adapted work binder is the perfect addition to any elementary special education classroom.Please watch the video preview for a look at some of the workpages included in this resource.What is included?• 1 boy cover and 1 girl cover• 4 Science covers (edi
Preview of Trip to Mexico Power Point and Activities Pack | Cinco De Mayo Activities

Trip to Mexico Power Point and Activities Pack | Cinco De Mayo Activities

Created by
Ashley McKenzie
Have a great time learning about Mexico with this fun Power Point and Activities Pack. Both PowerPoint and Google Slides versions are included. It's the perfect activity during Cinco De Mayo, the last week of school, or for some Friday fun! Your class will be introduced to the geography, language, culture, and food in Mexico. The PowerPoint is packed with colorful, real photos. And a variety of activities are included to help your students reflect on what they've learned. Be sure to read the tip
Preview of Community Signs Skill Pack Leveled for Special Education - Life Skills

Community Signs Skill Pack Leveled for Special Education - Life Skills

Do your students need a high level of varied practice in order to learn community signs? This community signs skill pack will help your students progress from identifying a sign to understanding what the community signs mean. Being able to identify and understand community signs is a crucial life skill. These activities help students recognize and understand the meaning of the different signs.This life skills and social studies set is already differentiated for you. There are 3 levels included t
Preview of Christmas Around The World - Holidays Around The World

Christmas Around The World - Holidays Around The World

Pack your bags for Christmas Around The World! Students will travel to 8 countries and learn all about holiday traditions from around the world. Engage your students with this exciting Christmas Around The World unit, complete with detailed lesson plans, reading passages, text based questions, passport, stamps, suitcase, souvenir crafts, and more! This Top 10 Best Seller is a complete Social Studies & ELA Unit that will teach students about celebrations in America, Canada, Spain, Germany, It
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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.