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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 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
Preview of Plants and Seeds - Comprehension Pack

Plants and Seeds - Comprehension Pack

Plants and Seeds - Plants and Seeds Comprehension Pack - Are you studying plants and seeds this month? Take your unit to the next level with these comprehension passages and questions. These would be perfect for small group instruction, independent practice, or even homework! There are 10 different seed and plant themed passages in this pack with 4-5 comprehension questions where students have to go back to the passage to find their answers. This is encouraged by making the students color t
Preview of Blank Timeline Templates | Social Studies

Blank Timeline Templates | Social Studies

Time Line: This graphic organizer can be used to help students research and create a simple events timeline on a historical figures, their life, etc.MY TIMELINE PROJECTSS.2.A.3.1 Identify terms and designations of time sequence.Students will understand the chronological order of events with this timeline graphic organizer.This graphic organizer is useful in social studies, science, and reading.The student will know:> Events are often put in order by time to help organize our understanding of
Preview of My Vacation Student Travel Journal

My Vacation Student Travel Journal

This NO-PREP journal was created for your students to take with them as a homework assignment (or just for FUN!) while they are on vacation.Your students will be able to practice their writing while they are away by recording their vacation experiences.INCLUDED PAGES:- Customizable Journal Cover- Introduction Letter- All About My Trip: I am traveling by... (transportation) I am traveling with... (family and friends) I will be there for ___ days (calendar skills)- Differentiated Daily Journal
Preview of Long Ago and Today / Past and Present - Social Studies Half Sheets

Long Ago and Today / Past and Present - Social Studies Half Sheets

If you are teaching your students about the past and present, then this product is for you! My long ago and today social studies half sheets are a great resource to use in conjunction with the materials you are already using. As I already mentioned, these are half sheets so you have two activities to a page which equals less copying for you! Some of the worksheets that are included are:-Long ago and today cut and paste sort-Long ago and today T-Chart graphic organizer-Long ago and today venn
Preview of Rules and Laws worksheet

Rules and Laws worksheet

This worksheet had students distinguish between school rules and community laws. Choose color or black and white.
Preview of Literacy All Year Reading / Writing / Art - MEGA Bundle

Literacy All Year Reading / Writing / Art - MEGA Bundle

This MEGA bundle has been purchased by over 700 happy teachers! You receive 44 full weeks of curriculum, intervention, and "Comprehension and Fluency 101". Its over 1,000 pages! Buying the bundle is a choice to save big at a 50% savings!This year-long unit contains:weekly thematic informational readingeasy reading passages with 2-4 comprehension questions on the bottomhigher level text passagesfluency passagesfluency chartscomprehension / quiz pages Dec - Junefull writing units (brainstorming,
Preview of Parts of a Map Worksheets | Map Skills | Printable | Geography

Parts of a Map Worksheets | Map Skills | Printable | Geography

Parts of a Map Worksheets | Map Skills | Printable | GeographyThese black and white Parts of a Map worksheets can be printed off and copied for students to fill out, cut and paste, and reference. The content featured in these worksheets follow various geography standards. Students can practice their map skills such as labeling a compass rose, filling in parts of a map, and creating their own map! Due to the black and white simple colors, students can also color in the maps and worksheets to thei
Preview of My Vacation Journal: student homework while away

My Vacation Journal: student homework while away

Created by
Laura Karsjens
When students go on vacations during the school year, parents often ask for their homework in advance. But let's be honest: who plans their lessons that far ahead of time? Instead of sending a bunch of worksheets with my students, I send this vacation journal. It is an authentic way for students to work on geography, math, writing, and art. At the end of the trip, it is a great keepsake for families. This travel journal saves me so much time, plus - kids and families love it! It includ
Preview of Necesidades y Deseos /  Bienes y Servicios / Consumidores y Productores

Necesidades y Deseos / Bienes y Servicios / Consumidores y Productores

Este recurso contiene:9 Tarjetas de vocabulario: necesidades, bienes, deseos, servicios, consumidor, productor, ingresos, tecnología, economía.1 bolsillo de tarjetas de vocabulario para el cuaderno interactivo y 9 tarjetas de vocabulario para los estudiantes. 2 Paginas para cortar y clasificar necesidades y deseos, bienes y servicios.1 sopa de letras con el vocabulario paginas para cortar, pegar, dibujar y etiquetar necesidades y deseos, bienes y servicios.organizadores gráficos para el vocabula
Preview of Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Digital Lesson

Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples' Day Digital Lesson

For a PAPER BASED version, click hereThis is a digital presentation about Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples' Day. This topic is very controversial right now and the presentation I created is from an unbiased point of view.The slides teach students a brief history of both days and WHY people choose to celebrate either holiday.The slideshow contains 1 cover page, 8 slides with information, and 2 slides for student work (compare and contrast / comprehension questions).AUDIO BUTTONS are included.*
Preview of Recycling Project - Rubric and Reflection (Earth Day, Reduce, Reuse, Recyle)

Recycling Project - Rubric and Reflection (Earth Day, Reduce, Reuse, Recyle)

I assigned this project to my class last year and they LOVED IT! I had some very creative products made out of recycled or repurposed materials. Perfect for Earth Day! Can also be used when teaching conservation, recycling, Earths natural resources...etc. This pack includes: - Project Guidelines Sheet - Reflection Sheet (The students completed this reflection along with the project. I did it in class to hold the kids accountable for their project but it can be completed at home along with th
Preview of April Writing Journal Prompts

April Writing Journal Prompts

Created by
Lavinia Pop
April Writing Journal PromptsAbout this bookThis book contains a collection of journal prompts for the month of April. The simple prompts are ideal for beginning and struggling writers in Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2. Cover page (page 5)Draw and label (pages 6-8)Girl looking up at a birdhouseGirl painting an Easter eggRecycling binList writing (pages 9-11)Things you can do on a rainy dayMy favorite baby animalsWays I can help take care of the EarthHow to / procedural writing (pages 12-17)Ho
Preview of Economics Bundle Needs & Wants | Goods & Services | Saving & Spending | Scarcity

Economics Bundle Needs & Wants | Goods & Services | Saving & Spending | Scarcity

Have fun teaching economics with this fun and easy unit. Students will gain a basic economic understanding of saving and spending money, the differences between needs & wants and goods & services, and what scarcity is. IN THIS PACK:•Vocabulary Cards: Use at the beginning of each lesson, then post in your classroom for students to see and reference throughout the unit. *BUNDLE BONUS*•Anchor Chart Sorts: As a whole group, sort through the cards to determine the category they belong in. (ne
Preview of Compass Rose Map and Globe Skills Activity Worksheets

Compass Rose Map and Globe Skills Activity Worksheets

Kindergarten and 1st First Grade Social Studies Worksheets- Map and Globe skillsI have recently updated this product to include more worksheets as well as a colored version of the easel activity. Each activity can be printed in black and white or can be seen in color on Easel. This product currently includes 11 activities:1. Color and label the land and water on a picture of a map and globe.2. Map and Globe Sort- Cut and Paste Flap book Activity (Contains 3 sheets) Sort pictures of maps and glob
Preview of Homework for Families! 1st Grade Homework Includes English & Spanish Versions

Homework for Families! 1st Grade Homework Includes English & Spanish Versions

Homework for Families! Take Home Tasks - Activities families can do together!As teachers, we're always looking for ways to bridge the home-school gap! Take Home Tasks is the answer!The goal of Take Home Tasks is to be a quick-to-set up, yet meaningful homework experience for families. A few notes about Take Home Tasks...There are THREE parts to each Take Home Task:1. Teacher Information2. Parent Note (with extension activity)3. Student Activity Sheet* I’ve tried to keep copies to a minimum for t
Preview of Dealing With Awareness & Emotions in Stuttering/Disfluency - Speech Therapy Plan

Dealing With Awareness & Emotions in Stuttering/Disfluency - Speech Therapy Plan

Everything you need to help a client increase their awareness of their stuttering and deal with negative thoughts and beliefs that may be impacting their fluency. This kit includes a full step-by-step therapy plan with worksheets, handouts, homework, and more.Why Address Negative Thoughts and Beliefs about Stuttering?When we work with clients who stutter, it’s extremely important to take a look at any negative thoughts and feelings that they’re having about their stuttering or speech.  If we ca
Preview of Recycle or Trash | Boom Cards | Digital Task Cards

Recycle or Trash | Boom Cards | Digital Task Cards

Are you looking for a fun activity that will help your students learn and practice how to sort trash and recycling? This set of Recycle or Trash Boom Cards are full-color, self-checking, interactive, digital task cards designed to practice when an item should be recycled or placed in the trash.Teaching our students where to place trash and recycling is so vital to their success - now and in the future. Learning to sort these items early on is a functional life skill that supports independence. T
Preview of Map the Bedroom Geography Prepositional Map Making

Map the Bedroom Geography Prepositional Map Making

This pack contains a fun geography activity that students love - mapping their own bedroom! This social studies activity makes a great homework task that parents can help with easily. It's also a fantastic way to build upon prepositional language and early mapping skills.SAVE 30% by buying ALL of my other Mapping Resources in 1 Bundle!This easy-to-use, best-selling packet includes:Teacher InstructionsGeographic features (natural and built environment)Geographic features in my bedroom recording s
Preview of France Fact Booklet and Activities | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft

France Fact Booklet and Activities | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft

Created by
TheBeezyTeacher
France - the smell of warm croissants and Eiffel Tower! Your kids will have a fantastic time learning about French traditions. Engaging activities with a French flair are included in this fact booklet!This fact booklet on France is a great resource to use for a research project on countries around the world/Europe with your pre-k/kindergarten class and struggling first graders. Included in this product is a black and white informational book about France that can be used for independent reading
Preview of social studies fluency and comprehension leveled reading passages

social studies fluency and comprehension leveled reading passages

Created by
Second Goodies
These are nonfiction reading passages about social studies subjects. They are based off of the second grade Virginia state standards. There are passages for each standard. They have now been updated to include all of the 2015 second grade standards. Look through the topics, because they do follow close to common core as well as some of the other state's standards. There is a below level, on level, and above level passage for each topic. I've also included fluency trackers to record words pe
Preview of Timelines

Timelines

Timelines This project is a life events timeline activity where the students create a timeline for them self, a family member, a friend, or a famous person. This includes a description, parent letter (if the project will be done at home) and a a blank timeline that can be used in class or sent home. Connect with Me! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativeclassroom/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCreativeClassroom/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ashlyn1214/Twitter: https
Preview of Needs VS Wants Coloring Worksheet and Anchor Chart Template

Needs VS Wants Coloring Worksheet and Anchor Chart Template

Help your students to identify whether something is a NEED or a WANT! This interactive worksheet and Anchor Chart Template offers a fun and interactive way for students to learn this important concept. Students can cut and paste, color or write in their answers giving many different options to show your students’ knowledge! INCLUDES:A PDF file with 2 worksheets and 1 anchor chart picture sheetDIRECTIONS:1. Print the page(s) that you want to use for your lesson. 2. Demonstrate to students the dif
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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.

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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

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.

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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.