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Preschool social studies independent work packets
Dinosaur Coloring Pages for Preschool | Kindergarten | First | Second Grade
Stomp, Stomp, ROAR! The dinosaurs are here! Take your students back to prehistoric times with this adorable set of 12 hand drawn dinosaur illustrations. Download and print for a fun and relaxing activity that will enhance your dinosaur unit or add fun to indoor recess. Simple drawings are perfect for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, and special needs students. Build vocabulary as you introduce your students to different dinosaurs. Illustrations are labeled with the name of each dinosaur. De
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PreK - 2nd
Community Helpers Hats Pattern Block Mat Printables & Worksheet
These Community Helpers Hats Pattern Block Puzzles and Worksheets are designed to engage students in math, community exploration, and writing while having fun. Here's a detailed breakdown of what you can expect:Puzzles:Easy Puzzles: Ideal for Pre-K and Kindergarten students, these puzzles provide clear instructions on which pattern blocks to use. This introductory level helps young learners grasp the concept of shapes and spatial relationships while sparking students' curiosity about these role
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in:Â Pattern Block Mat Printables & Worksheets | Kindergarten BUNDLE
Ancient History Coloring Book: Greece-Level B
Ancient History Coloring Book: Greece. Explore the world of ancient Greece with these 16 fun coloring pages with large print, traceable copywork. Color a map of the ancient Greek empire, visit the Acropolis, meet Greek soldiers and the Trojan horse, learn about the ancient athletic games, and more. This is a fun way to combine history and handwriting practice.A note about coloring book levels:Level A: Coloring pages include single word or phrase copywork (traceable print)Level B: Coloring pages
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PreK - 2nd
U.S. Landmarks and Monuments Coloring Book with Print Copywork
U.S. Landmarks and Monuments Coloring Book: includes 26 coloring pages with an additional 26 pages of large print copywork to trace that is perfect for young writers. Help your students understand and learn about the bald eagle, the US flag, Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, the Hoover Dam, the Golden Gate Bridge, the Space Needle, the Gateway Arch, Air Force One, the White House, the Capitol, the Supreme Court, the Washington Mo
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PreK - 2nd
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH Posters | Bulletin Board | Social Studies Activity
This set of 30 Famous Women posters is super versatile! This is Volume 2... CLICK HERE to find Volume 1. Shrink them down for interactive notebook inserts, mini books, bulletin board decor, hall displays, or as a quick coloring page to accompany your read-aloud. Students love these note pages because they provide just enough new vocabulary and ideas to engage but aren’t overwhelming.CLICK HERE to save 30% on this resource in the Famous Women Bundle!Women featured in this resource:Catherine the G
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PreK - 5th
American Civil War Coloring Book-Level B
American Civil War Coloring Book: includes 12 coloring pages with large print copywork to trace that is perfect for young writers. Help your students understand and learn about the key leaders of both North and South including Abraham Lincoln, Harriet Tubman, Clara Barton, Ulysses S. Grant, Jefferson Davis, Robert E. Lee, and more with this 15-page coloring book.A note about coloring book levels:Level A: Coloring pages include single word or phrase copywork (traceable print)Level B: Coloring pag
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PreK - 2nd
Ancient History Coloring Book: Rome-Level B
Ancient History Coloring Book: Rome. Journey to ancient Rome with these 29 fun coloring pages with large print, traceable copywork. Map the extent of the kingdom, learn about the aqueducts, visit the Arch of Titus, learn about Augustus and chariot racing, meet gladiators and soldiers, discover Roman roads and ships, and much more. This is a fun way to combine history and handwriting practice.A note about coloring book levels:Level A: Coloring pages include single word or phrase copywork (traceab
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PreK - 2nd
Ancient History Coloring Book: Egypt-Level B
Ancient History Coloring Book: Egypt. Journey to the land of ancient Egypt with these 23 fun coloring pages with large print, traceable copywork. See the Great Sphinx, learn about the Sahara Desert and the Nile River, discover camels and canoes, and meet Nefertiti, Cleopatra, and more. This is a fun way to combine history and handwriting practice.A note about coloring book levels:Level A: Coloring pages include single word or phrase copywork (traceable print)Level B: Coloring pages include full
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PreK - 2nd
Thanksgiving Social Studies BUNDLE: Mini-lesson with activities & coloring book
About:This bundle includes my Thanksgiving Social Studies Mini-Lesson Packet & my Thanksgiving Social Studies Coloring Book products!Teach your students about the beginnings of Thanksgiving! These resources deconstruct major myths behind the Thanksgiving holiday and are designed to be the appropriate level of complexity for ages 4 - 9 years (or grades preK - 3rd grade). It includes a short article, simple comprehension questions, a coloring book in both full and half-page sizes, and a cut &a
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PreK - 2nd
My Family History Project -ENGLISH Edition
Family History Project (7 pages)  includes: RubricSentence frames for mother’s and father’s history.      *Use for all students or just some for differentiationFamily treeMap for identifying places of ancestryFamily traditions pageTeaching online? Use it in Google Slides. Teaching face to face, or hybrid?You can always, print and make copies if you need to reach students without a computer. It is simple, clean and easy. This is great for the beginning of the year.It is a great way to get to know
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PreK - 12th
Historical Landmarks Pattern Block Mat Printables & Worksheets
Incorporate math, history, geography, and writing with these engaging Wonders of the World Puzzles. #NationalLandmarks*ALL of these puzzles are to scale and will fit on 8.5 by 11 sized printer paper/mats.The World Wonders Puzzles are the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, the Egyptian Pyramids, Big Ben, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Taj Mahal. Each puzzle has an easy puzzle and a more challenging puzzle as well as a fun fact. The easy puzzles shows what blocks to use and are great for Pre
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in:Â Pattern Block Mat Printables & Worksheets | 1st Grade BUNDLE
Groundhog Day Primary Resource-coloring pages, word search & MORE!
This Groundhog Day resource includes coloring pages, word search, prediction sheets, fact recording page, writing paper and more to help support learning about Groundhog Day. This resource is great to pair with your own books, videos and resources. This resource is geared towards PRIMARY classrooms and students. If you would like this same resource in the intermediate version, then click below:Groundhog Day INTERMEDIATE Resource-coloring pages, word search & MORE!This resource includes:2 col
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PreK - 3rd
Reformation Day Printable, Five Solas Activity, Reformation Theology Lesson,
Welcome to Gisella Creates!This Reformation Day Printables pack is loaded with endless Church History possibilities! Includes mini coloring booklet, Latin Solas tracing sheet, cut and paste activity sheet, Luther Flower coloring sheet, Bible verse sheet, brief *who, what, when and where informational reference packed with endless coloring fun! Use for children of all ages as a wonderful addition to your homeschool, Sunday School lesson, Reformation Day activity, alternative to Halloween celebrat
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PreK - 5th
Ancient History Coloring Book: Maya-Level B
Ancient History Coloring Book: Maya. Explore the world of the Maya with these 12 fun coloring pages with large print, traceable copywork. Explore the extent of the Mayan empire, learn about Mayan pottery and homes, learn how the women cooked, and more. This is a fun way to combine history and handwriting practice.A note about coloring book levels:Level A: Coloring pages include single word or phrase copywork (traceable print)Level B: Coloring pages include full sentence copywork (traceable print
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PreK - 2nd
Ancient History Coloring Book: Aztec-Level B
Ancient History Coloring Book: Aztec. Explore the ancient empire of the Aztec with these 13 fun coloring pages with large print, traceable copywork. Discover where the Aztec lived, meet Montezuma, and learn about Aztec warriors, homes, and families. This is a fun way to combine history and handwriting practice.A note about coloring book levels:Level A: Coloring pages include single word or phrase copywork (traceable print)Level B: Coloring pages include full sentence copywork (traceable print)Le
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PreK - 2nd
Martin Luther King, Jr Primary Resource-MLK coloring pages, word search & MORE!
This Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) resource is filled with activities like coloring pages, word search, fact recording sheet, writing paper and much more to help support learning about MLK in your classroom. This resource is great to pair with your own books, videos and resources. This resource is geared towards PRIMARY classrooms and students. If you would like this same resource in the intermediate version, then click below:Martin Luther King, Jr INTERMEDIATE RESOURCE-coloring pages, word sear
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PreK - 3rd
Where I Live Printable Book - Me On The Map
Your students will get to make their very own "Where I Live" book while learning all about geography!Includes:CoverMy PlanetMy ContinentMy CountryMy StateMy CityMy HomeMy AddressMy RoomTwo versions of each, color and black and white. If you love this, you'll probably love: About Me or My Body + Five Senses. Or the Handwriting Pack or Bible Memory Verses.Current Countries List:CanadaHong KongUnited States of America* Love this product? Follow me
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PreK - 2nd
Story of America Moving West Coloring Book-Level B
The story of America’s expansion west, from exploration by Lewis and Clark through the transcontinental railroad and the birth of the Wild West, is shared in this HUGE resource that includes coloring pages and copywork. Discover key events during this time including the Louisiana Purchase, steamboat Clermont, the Santa Fe Trail, the Erie Canal, Texas’s fight for independence from Mexico, the Alamo, the Battle of San Jacinto, the Indian Removal Act of 1830, the Trail of Tears, the Oregon Trail, t
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in:Â America Moving West Coloring Book Collection-Level B
Ancient History Coloring Book: Inca-Level B
Ancient History Coloring Book: Inca. Journey to the land of the Inca with these 13 fun coloring pages with large print, traceable copywork. Map the extent of the Inca Empire, learn about their first king, visit Machu Picchu, visit their homes and meet their families, and more. This is a fun way to combine history and handwriting practice.A note about coloring book levels:Level A: Coloring pages include single word or phrase copywork (traceable print)Level B: Coloring pages include full sentence
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PreK - 2nd
George Washington Carver Coloring Book—Level A
George Washington Carver Coloring Book—Level A: includes 13 coloring pages with large print copywork to trace that is perfect for young writers. Introduce your students to the life and work of this famous inventor with this 16-page coloring book. A note about coloring book levels:Level A: Coloring pages include single word or phrase copywork (traceable print)Level B: Coloring pages include full sentence copywork (traceable print)Level C: Coloring pages include full sentence copywork (traceable c
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PreK - 2nd
Famous Native Americans Coloring Book-Level B
Famous Native Americans Coloring Book—Twelve coloring pages with large print copywork to trace, perfect for young writers. Meet Black Hawk, Chief Joseph, Chief Seattle, Concomly, Crooked Hand, Geronimo, Osceola, Pocahontas, Sacajawea, Sequoyah, Sitting Bull, and Squanto. This is a fun way to combine history and handwriting practice. A note about coloring book levels:Level A: Coloring pages include single word or phrase copywork (traceable print)Level B: Coloring pages include full sentence copyw
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PreK - 2nd
LIFE CYCLES Science Posters | Plants, Animals, Food | Bulletin Board Decor
This set of posters (in black/white and color) features 12 different life cycles. The informational text coloring pages and bonus note pages are perfect for differentiating the same lesson for your students on different levels. Use the color posters for your bulletin board displays and science centers. CLICK HERE to save 30% on this resource in the Science Posters Bundle!Print 2 to 4 to a page to save paper, to turn into mini-books or banners, and to make just the right size for interactive note
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PreK - 6th
Also included in:Â SCIENCE Coloring Pages and Posters Bundle | Word Wall | STEM Centers
Underground Railroad Coloring Book-Level A
Help students learn about the Underground Railroad with 19 coloring pages with simple, large print copywork that is perfect for young writers. They can learn about plantations, slave ships, the Little Dipper, runaway slaves, Harriet Tubman, safe houses, and more. This is a great way to combine history and handwriting practice. Twenty-two pages total.A note about coloring book levels:Level A: Coloring pages include single word or phrase copywork (traceable print)Level B: Coloring pages include fu
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PreK - 2nd
Aboriginal Stories Comprehension and Activity Booklets
This pack contains a variety of 10 Australian and Indigenous books that can be used throughout the year. A great value pack to be used during NAIDOC week too.They include Aboriginal tales, stories and dreams of Australian life and cultures.Each book contains a variety of comprehension questions and tasks. Print and make into booklets or simply print the pages you need according to age and ability levels.Books included are:Bun Bun and Milby Go WalkaboutDuelgumCeremonyOur DreamingSomebody's LandSo
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PreK - 8th
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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.
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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
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