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Preschool social studies graphic organizers

Preview of Community Helpers Unit

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
Preview of Fairy Tale Story Maps, Retelling Activities, Fairy Tale Sequencing, Map Skills

Fairy Tale Story Maps, Retelling Activities, Fairy Tale Sequencing, Map Skills

Created by
Roots and Wings
Kids will love using these fairy tale story map retell printables to create story maps to practice retelling stories, sequencing, and map skills to build oral language, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.  This resource was also designed to help you integrate social studies and teaches kindergarten and first grade children about map skills such as using a compass rose and following cardinal directions.Story Retell Maps Include: Story Mapping with Little Red Riding HoodStory Mapping with The Gi
Preview of Three Little Pigs Retelling Activities, Story Retell Maps, Fairy Tale Sequencing

Three Little Pigs Retelling Activities, Story Retell Maps, Fairy Tale Sequencing

Created by
Roots and Wings
Kids will love using The Three Little Pigs retell printables to create story maps to practice retelling stories, fairy tale sequencing, and map skills that build oral language, vocabulary, and language comprehension skills.  This resource was also designed to help you integrate social studies and teaches kindergarten and first grade children about map skills such as using a compass rose and following cardinal directions.✅How Can I Use This Three Little Pigs Story Map?As a retelling and sequencin
Preview of Los Mapas "Yo en el Mapa "    Habilidades usando mapas  Where We Life

Los Mapas "Yo en el Mapa " Habilidades usando mapas Where We Life

Los Mapas " Yo en el Mapa " Habilidades usando mapas (Map Skills - Me on the Map / Where We Life - Donde vivimos) Mini Unit Por favor asegurece de leer la descripcion y ver el documento previo para asegurar que este producto cubre sus necesidades. Con este producto los estudiantes aprendedran sobre la historia de los, los elementos basicos y podran hacer mapas. Contenido de este documento: Lecturita de la historia de los mapas. Librito sobre los mapas. KWL 9 Gráficos de datos Cuestionario
Preview of FAMOUS INVENTORS Coloring Pages, Posters, and Research Report Activities

FAMOUS INVENTORS Coloring Pages, Posters, and Research Report Activities

Save 30% on this bundle of FAMOUS INVENTORS informational coloring pages, color posters, and research brochure projects. Perfect if you're needing to scaffold the same topic for different levels! You'll receive 20 brochure projects, 20 informational biography coloring pages, and 20 full color posters.Included in the Bundle:Famous Inventors Research BrochuresFamous Inventors Coloring PagesFamous Inventors Color PostersFamous Inventors Featured:Thomas EdisonLeonardo Da VinciSteve JobsMarie CurieAl
Preview of BLACK HISTORY MONTH Coloring Pages, Posters, and Research Report Activities

BLACK HISTORY MONTH Coloring Pages, Posters, and Research Report Activities

Save 25% on this bundle of African Americans informational posters and research brochure projects. Perfect if you're needing to scaffold the same topic for different levels! What's included in the bundle:Black History Month Coloring PagesBlack History Month PostersBlack History Month Brochure ProjectsHistorical Figures Featured:Billie HolidayBenjamin BannekerBessie ColemanBill PickettBooker T. WashingtonEdna LewisFrederick DouglassGeorge Washington CarverJackie RobinsonJesse OwensLangston Hughes
Preview of Little Red Riding Hood Retelling Activities, Story Maps, Fairy Tale Sequencing

Little Red Riding Hood Retelling Activities, Story Maps, Fairy Tale Sequencing

Created by
Roots and Wings
Kids will love using the Little Red Riding Hood retell printables to create story maps to practice retelling stories, fairy tale sequencing, and map skills that build oral language, vocabulary, and language comprehension skills.  This resource was also designed to help you integrate social studies and teaches kindergarten and first grade children about map skills such as using a compass rose and following cardinal directions.✅How Can I Use This Little Red Riding Hood Story Map?As a retelling and
Preview of Anzac Ted Book Companion | Anzac Day Print and Go Activities

Anzac Ted Book Companion | Anzac Day Print and Go Activities

✏️ Are you looking for a captivating and meaningful way to teach your students about ANZAC Day? Look no further than our ready-to-use activities, specifically designed to accompany the beloved book Anzac Ted by Belinda Landsberry. These engaging activities are perfect for Anzac Day, Remembrance Day, or exploring the history of toys from past and present times. Suitable for students from Kindergarten to Year 3, they are an effortless addition to any classroom. Simply print them out and let the le
Preview of Goods and Services "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie..."

Goods and Services "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie..."

This is an integrated social studies and reading mini-unit that focuses on teaching goods and services using the Laura Numeroff classic "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie..." In the book, Mouse asks for lots of different things, some are goods and some are services. This unit is packed full of activities to help your kiddos understand beginning economics in an engaging format. The mini-unit includes: -Goods Definition Poster (color) -Services Definition Poster (color) -Anchor chart Tree Map Label
Preview of Community Helpers Unit for PreK, Kindergarten, or First Grade

Community Helpers Unit for PreK, Kindergarten, or First Grade

Community helpers lesson plans, activities, centers, and guided reading books! ------ 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
Preview of My Culture Graphic Organizer

My Culture Graphic Organizer

Created by
The Coach's Room
Have students write about and take pride in their culture! -tap into background knowledge -discuss aspects of culture -embrace each child's unique identity
Preview of BIBLE STORY Posters with Bible Verses | Church Bulletin Board Activity

BIBLE STORY Posters with Bible Verses | Church Bulletin Board Activity

This set of 47 Bible story posters are super versatile! These are perfect for bulletin board decor, hall displays, or as a quick coloring page to accompany your Bible study. Shrink them down for interactive notebook inserts and mini books. Students love these note pages because they provide just enough to engage but aren’t overwhelming. Easy to use with your homeschool, chapel lessons, Sunday School, Catholic schools, CCD, Catechism students, and of course, busy pages during church service. This
Preview of Jack & the Beanstalk Retelling Activity, Story Retell Map, Fairy Tale Sequencing

Jack & the Beanstalk Retelling Activity, Story Retell Map, Fairy Tale Sequencing

Created by
Roots and Wings
Kids will love using the Jack and the Beanstalk retell printables to create story maps to practice retelling stories, fairy tale sequencing, and map skills that build oral language, vocabulary, and language comprehension skills.  This resource was also designed to help you integrate social studies and teaches kindergarten and first grade children about map skills such as using a compass rose and following cardinal directions.✅How Can I Use This Jack and the Beanstalk Story Map?As a retelling and
Preview of Past and Present Reader and Activity

Past and Present Reader and Activity

Past and Present Reader and Activity is an emergent reader and sort activity that focuses on introducing the concept of past vs. present and on some items from the past and the present (then and now). This product includes: 1 - 9 page black and white reader with touch points under the words {for one to one} 1 - 9 page black and white reader with fill in the blank no touch points {2 pages inside each reader that ask the kiddos to give examples of past and present} {1 page inside each reader that
Preview of THE BEATITUDES Bible Story Coloring Pages Activity | Church Bulletin Board

THE BEATITUDES Bible Story Coloring Pages Activity | Church Bulletin Board

This set of posters guides your young learners through the Beatitudes and is told through Bible verses. What better way to build character than through Matthew 5:3-12! The pages are perfect for bulletin board décor, hallway displays, or coloring pages. You'll receive them in color and black & white. Journal pages are also included to further enhance your lesson for older students. The posters can be printed multiple per page to turn into mini books and takeaway cards to share with parents. E
Preview of America and Me: A Study on American Symbols, Monuments, and Leaders

America and Me: A Study on American Symbols, Monuments, and Leaders

This adorable unit on American Symbols, Monuments, and Leaders is aligned with Common Core Standards and will provide teachers with a variety of ideas and resources for effectively teaching and assessing students. All pages print great in color or black and white. Following the credits page are several pages without backgrounds or frames in order to save on printer ink. This unit includes: Lesson Ideas Vocabulary Cards Brainstorming Webs KQLI or KWL Chart Interview Questionnaires (with/withou
Preview of UNITED STATES Coloring Pages Activity | State Capitals USA Regions Maps

UNITED STATES Coloring Pages Activity | State Capitals USA Regions Maps

(50) USA States Coloring Pages. This booklet contains one page per state. Encourage your students to research facts about the states and write them around the state shape. My FAVORITE way to use these pages is as a note taking/doodle sheet. We use a YouTube video about a state, then write 4 - 5 facts from the film and draw a few points of local interest. EASY, engaging activity! These coordinate perfectly with my larger state notebook journal projects - there's one for each of the 50 states!NEE
Preview of Spanish Community Helpers Unit for Preschool, Kindergarten, or 1st Grade

Spanish Community Helpers Unit for Preschool, Kindergarten, or 1st Grade

Community helpers lesson plans, activities, centers, and guided reading books in Spanish! ------ 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 t
Preview of Long Ago and Today Social Studies Activities for November

Long Ago and Today Social Studies Activities for November

Looking for a November resource to teach about the past and present? These long ago and today activities are a great addition to any November social studies unit. They can even work with a Thanksgiving unit as well. If you are looking for a resource to help you compare the past and the present, then this is it. This resource contains 30 sorting picture cards for Long Ago and Today,a 17 page emergent reader a sorting cut and glue activity page. You can choose which pages you want to include i
Preview of Lewis, Clark and Sacajawea: Informational Fill in the Blank Book

Lewis, Clark and Sacajawea: Informational Fill in the Blank Book

Use this Fill in the Blank Book for an entire week to teach all about Lewis and Clark and Sacajawea! Perfect for First Grade and Kindergarten! In the packet, there are five pages that tell about Lewis and Clark and their voyage West. There is a page for Comparing and Contrasting their lives to our lives and another page for comparing similarities and differences. My kids love it because they get to color in the pictures on each page! The pages are all half a sheet so the book is a total of 4 pa
Preview of World Map: Continents and Oceans (Color and Label Blank Map)

World Map: Continents and Oceans (Color and Label Blank Map)

Here is a simple blank map for students to label and color the 7 continents and 5 oceans of the world! *Idea: Have students use various shades of blues/purples for the oceans!There are 3 versions included. Please see the preview photos. Thank you!Laurin@TheRestfulHomeschool
Preview of The Three Bears Retelling Activities, Story Retell Maps, Fairy Tale Sequencing

The Three Bears Retelling Activities, Story Retell Maps, Fairy Tale Sequencing

Created by
Roots and Wings
Kids will love using the Goldilocks and the Three Bears retell printables to create story maps to practice retelling stories, fairy tale sequencing, and map skills that build oral language, vocabulary, and language comprehension skills.  This resource was also designed to help you integrate social studies and teaches kindergarten and first grade children about map skills such as using a compass rose and following cardinal directions.✅How Can I Use This Goldilocks and the Three Bears Story Map?As
Preview of Thanksgiving Photo Timeline

Thanksgiving Photo Timeline

Created by
D Conway
Students will learn about the important events leading up to the first Thanksgiving as they complete this photo timeline. Two versions are included, one for upper elementary and one for lower elementary.
Preview of Three Billy Goats Gruff Retell Activities, Story Maps, Fairy Tale Sequencing

Three Billy Goats Gruff Retell Activities, Story Maps, Fairy Tale Sequencing

Created by
Roots and Wings
Kids will love using The Three Billy Goats Gruff retell printables to create story maps to practice retelling stories, fairy tale sequencing, and map skills that build oral language, vocabulary, and language comprehension skills.  This resource was also designed to help you integrate social studies and teaches kindergarten and first grade children about map skills such as using a compass rose and following cardinal directions.✅How Can I Use This Three Billy Goats Gruff Story Map?As a retelling 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.

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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 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

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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.