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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 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 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 Thanksgiving Math and Literacy Centers for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten

Thanksgiving Math and Literacy Centers for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten

Thanksgiving centers are loaded with fun, fall, turkey day activities to help your students build math and literacy concepts! Now includes two fine motor activities, one writing center, six literacy activities, and eight math activities.Literacy skills covered are letter identification, syllables, beginning sounds, retelling, vocabulary words, pre-writing skills, rhymes, and writing/journaling. Math skills covered are one-to-one correspondence, counting, addition, subtraction, color matching, m
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 November NO PREP Math and Literacy (Kindergarten) | Fall | Pumpkin

November NO PREP Math and Literacy (Kindergarten) | Fall | Pumpkin

This November NO PREP Packet is filled with hands-on, engaging and FUN resources that get kids excited about learning with a Thanksgiving and Turkey theme! The activities in this packet can be used for morning work, homework, group work, centers and more! The best part is that there is NO PREP! NO costly closed ink, NO laminating, NO cutting…Just PRINT!SAVE BIG WITH OUR BUNDLES⭐:Preschool No Prep BundleKindergarten No Prep Bundle1st Grade No Prep Bundle2nd Grade No Prep Bundle3rd Grade No Prep
Preview of Food and Nutrition Math & Literacy Centers for Preschool, Pre-K, & Kindergarten

Food and Nutrition Math & Literacy Centers for Preschool, Pre-K, & Kindergarten

Food Math and Literacy Centers are loaded with fun, hands-on, food-themed activities to help your students build math and literacy concepts! Perfect for a food and nutrition theme. It now includes two fine motor centers, one writing center, six literacy centers, and eight math centers.The literacy skills covered are letter identification, beginning sounds, syllables, sight words, spelling, building vocabulary words, writing/journaling, class book, and reading comprehension and retelling. Math sk
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 Thanksgiving Placemat Craft

Thanksgiving Placemat Craft

Created by
My Happy Place
These Thanksgiving placemats incorporate writing with a simple craft and are a wonderful way to get children thinking about gratitude! They are perfect for a school Thanksgiving feast or bulletin board display before being sent home as a keepsake for parents! What’s included in this Thanksgiving Placemats set?This set includes printable materials to make Thanksgiving placemats. Here’s what you’ll find inside:✔ Teacher Tips & Illustrated Student Directions These pages make it easy to prep an
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 Thankful Bracelets - Thanksgiving Activity

Thankful Bracelets - Thanksgiving Activity

A fun reflective Thanksgiving activity your young students will love! Have you been searching for a unique Thanksgiving activity that is going to be fun for your kids to make? These  November thankful bracelets crafts are just the thing you have been searching for! This Thanksgiving lesson has everything you need to have a successful Thanksgiving lesson, with a fun bracelet craft included!  ⭐BUNDLE & SAVE ⭐️This thankful bracelet is a part of the Bracelets Crafts Mega Bundle. Save over 30% A
Preview of Thanksgiving Coloring Pages (+ writing papers) {Fall Coloring Pages}

Thanksgiving Coloring Pages (+ writing papers) {Fall Coloring Pages}

This 19-page coloring book includes 2 covers, 14 unique coloring pages as well as 3 coordinating writing papers that offer differentiation for your little writers. Use these pages for story starters, early finishers, indoor recess, parties, writing prompts and more!This coloring book is NOT included in any of my Coloring Book Bundles.This product is for PERSONAL USE only and cannot be copied, redistributed or posted for others. Check out my other coloring books to see examples of the quality gra
Preview of Disguise a Turkey in Disguise Writing Craft Project Thanksgiving Bulletin Board

Disguise a Turkey in Disguise Writing Craft Project Thanksgiving Bulletin Board

Are you looking for an engaging Turkey in Disguise Take Home or Class Project for your students this Thanksgiving season? This how to disguise a turkey hands-on, interactive take home project will bring your students and their families together in a fun and engaging way! Thanksgiving will be here soon and our turkeys are getting nervous! Your students will be able to help keep them safe and away from Farmer Brown's dining room table by creating a disguise for their turkey. Your littles will love
Preview of Holidays & Christmas Around the World Craft & Activities Book for Kindergarten

Holidays & Christmas Around the World Craft & Activities Book for Kindergarten

Created by
Simply Kinder
Holidays & Christmas Around the World Craft & Activities Book for KindergartenGet this in a BUNDLE and save 50%Themed Learning Journal Yearly BundleIncluded in this download is:This Christmas Around the World unit is perfect for your preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade students. Each page represents a different country and has an interactive activity to match. Students will tape down pieces, cut and glue things in, or draw things you specify. (Or use the no cut and glue option whe
Preview of Veterans Day Math and Literacy Activities, Veteran's Day Craft and Writing

Veterans Day Math and Literacy Activities, Veteran's Day Craft and Writing

Created by
Deanna Jump
Are you looking for Veterans Day literacy, math and craft activities for your kindergarten or first grade students? This Veterans Day unit is full of engaging activities for the beginning of November.Here's what's included in this Veterans Day Unit:Nonfiction text about Veterans Day with REAL pictures includes all five branches of the military.Emergent Reader in black and whiteOriginal song and poetry notebook templateMini posters that tell about the five branches of the militaryCraft with temp
Preview of Who Am I? - Community Helpers Powerpoint Game #1

Who Am I? - Community Helpers Powerpoint Game #1

Created by
Teacher Gameroom
Community helpers games are great for teaching students about different community jobs. In this "Who am I" game, students must guess the community worker. There are 10 questions and you just click on each question to go to it. Each question has 3 clues and student have to guess which community helper it describes. Clues include tools they may use, what they do, and where they may work. Great for a whole class review or rainy day activity. Great for individual practice on the iPad! Extra licens
Preview of Little Social Studies Thinkers UNIT 5: Our World {Kindergarten Social Studies}

Little Social Studies Thinkers UNIT 5: Our World {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 5: Our World teaches students about basic world geography and where their pl
Preview of (Educator Guide) A Little SPOT of Feelings & Emotions

(Educator Guide) A Little SPOT of Feelings & Emotions

Created by
Diane Alber
188 page Educator Guide filled with concise lesson format, fun hands-on activities, helpful photographs, discussion and writing prompts and over 100 activity printable and worksheets.This guide was created adhering to Common Core standards and CASEL: Effective Social-Emotional Learning Programs. It was developed to be a fun and creative resource to teach FEELINGS & EMOTIONS to elementary school students. The activities and lessons are created for 5-8 year olds, but can easily be adapted for
Preview of Thanksgiving Unit | Lesson Plans - Activities for Preschool Pre-K

Thanksgiving Unit | Lesson Plans - Activities for Preschool Pre-K

Preschoolers will learn all about THANKSGIVING traditions and how to be THANKFUL in this thematic unit that has 10 complete circle time lessons to make planning and teaching a breeze!It includes 10 days of detailed Circle Time Lessons:Introduction - "Long Ago-Today" sort and songVisiting Family - ways to travel at ThanksgivingThanksgiving Food - class poll, photos, songFarm Harvest - photos, sort, carpet gameGive Thanks - "I am Thankful" interactive songBe Kind & Helpful - class activity and
Preview of Flags of the World: 270 World Flags - Clip Art Bundle

Flags of the World: 270 World Flags - Clip Art Bundle

Flags of the World: 270 World Flags in a convenient clip art BUNDLE.This clip art set contains 270 flags from around the world in both color and black and white line art. (A total of 540 graphics!)All the world flags you'll need, conveniently bundled in one pack. There are flags for every letter of the alphabet, A - Z, with the exception of the letter X.These flags are perfect for educational projects and teaching resources.This pack also includes a 'ready-to-print' PDF compilation of 35 flags
Preview of Thanksgiving Thankful Turkey Craft

Thanksgiving Thankful Turkey Craft

This Thankful Turkey is a fun and cute writing craftivity that will be an adorable decoration for Thanksgiving!Students will write different things that they are thankful for on the feathers. This turkey craft is 3D and loves to sit up just about anywhere! Included in this craft are copy templates for easy prep and detailed step-by-step directions with pictures.You can use the guide to copy the templates onto different colored paper or choose the colors of your choice. Have students cut out the
Preview of Community Helpers Thematic Unit: Activities and Printables

Community Helpers Thematic Unit: Activities and Printables

Let's meet the helpers in our community! This unit is filled with supplemental activities to engage your students as you explore the world of community helpers! In this unit, you will find: hands on activities, arts and crafts, song and game ideas, math and language arts printables, and so much more! Contains:1. Recommended Book List2. Word Wall {12 helpers: dentist, doctor, farmer, firefighter, police officer, mail carrier, teacher, construction worker, baker, judge, scientist, trash collector
Preview of Long Ago and Today Activities Past and Present Sort Then and Now Social Studies

Long Ago and Today Activities Past and Present Sort Then and Now Social Studies

Created by
Lindsay Keegan
Looking to add some fun to your long ago and today social studies lessons? These past and present activities are a great supplement to any unit about then and now. These activities and worksheets compare clothing, communication, children's games, technology, and transportation.Activities included in this long ago and today resource:- 4 Cut and paste sorting pages- 2 Cut and paste vocabulary pages - 2 Color code pages - 2 Picture labeling pages - 3 Flap books - Technology, Transportation and a
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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.

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.

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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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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.