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Preview of Black History Month Bulletin Board - Black History Month Posters

Black History Month Bulletin Board - Black History Month Posters

Created by
Teacher Jeanell
Looking for a Black History Month bulletin board display? These Black History posters are a great way to introduce students to some of the most influential people who have shaped African-American history. Perfect for classrooms and school hallways, these Black History Month Posters are designed to spark meaningful conversations that encourage further research into the lives of those featured.Each poster features the name, photo, and a brief biography. Celebrate Black History Month with these 20
Preview of The Jesse Tree Christmas Advent Project

The Jesse Tree Christmas Advent Project

The Jesse Tree is a chronological Bible story Christmas advent of the scriptural events that occurred before Jesus's birth. There are many ways to participate in this countdown, and I've taken some creative liberty to design a simple version for younger kids. Traditionally this project is done as a Christmas advent, starting on December 1st--but these printable felties are versatile enough to use as a colorful addition to a history timeline, as a family night game of Bible-themed memory or go fi
Preview of Reading Level Guide for Parents - Bundle of Levels A - Z

Reading Level Guide for Parents - Bundle of Levels A - Z

Encourage reading every night by sending this guide home to parents throughout the school year. Parents want to help their students, but many don't know the things to say and ask their child throughout reading time! This handout serves as an outline of what some effective, higher - order prompts might look like. All of the prompts are based off my experience teaching reading skills and behaviors to students (and explaining these expectations to parents) and the Fountas & Pinnell Continuum of
Preview of 2024 SUMMER Olympics - coloring pages

2024 SUMMER Olympics - coloring pages

Do you need a fun way to introduce the 2024 SUMMER Olympics?This packet contains:coloring pages for the OlympicsCheck out some other Olympic products:History of the Olympics - MAIN IDEA passage*Check out some other products or head to my store and FOLLOW for Monthly FLASH FREEBIES and FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM- @TeachingKiddos1 for more ideas in the classroomCLASSROOM MANAGEMENTPBIS student of the monthClass AwardsClass Rules /Memes EDITABLE"Tattle" notesCollaboration RulesHOLIDAYSHis
Preview of Families: A Research and Writing Project

Families: A Research and Writing Project

Make learning about families fun with these engaging, language building activities!  This research project includes 14 low-prep graphic organizers to discuss and learn about all types of families, homes, activities, and more! Lead your students to discover that families can be different but all families love each other while meeting social studies and literacy standards! Here's what you'll get:Graphic organizersRecording sheetsGraphing activitiesWriting and drawing activitiesRead aloud book sugg
Preview of Black History Month Periodic Table EDITABLE

Black History Month Periodic Table EDITABLE

*Original Seller of This Product*Black History Month Bulletin Board/DisplayWomen's History Month Bulletin Board/DisplayHispanic Heritage Bulletin Board/DisplayThis Set Includes:*Periodic Table of Black History*Periodic Table of Women in History*Hispanic Heritage Periodic TableEach Periodic Table Includes: *90 Historic Names (color or black and white)*90 color boxes in 2 sizes (These sets require color ink to print.)*90 black and white boxes in 2 sizes (These sets are ink savers but they do requ
Preview of Christmas Around the World Activities Includes Regular Travels & Passport Too

Christmas Around the World Activities Includes Regular Travels & Passport Too

Created by
Teach With Me
Teacher Comments:“Love this unit! We are having so much fun traveling the world. The activities keep them excited.“This packet is absolutely worth the money! It is amazing! My students loved it! We had a blast with all the activities." “This resource made it easy to plan Christmas Around the World this year.”Just UPDATED: 11-26-21 (32 more pages added!)Having spent over 200 hours researching & creating, plus a small fortune on clip art, I’m so excited to post this jumbo “labor of love”, whic
Preview of Biography Research Reports--Using Pebble Go

Biography Research Reports--Using Pebble Go

Looking for an easy way to assist students in using a digital tool like Pebble Go to do research? This comprehensive packet features 26 different historical figures found on the Pebble Go research database. All 26 historical figures have three different research templates to use. You will find a template for students to use for research that corresponds perfectly with the Pebble Go site, a fun facts page, and a writing page with pictures of each person and primary writing lines. ****************
Preview of Black History Month Bulletin Board - Black History Month Posters - Set 2

Black History Month Bulletin Board - Black History Month Posters - Set 2

Created by
Teacher Jeanell
Celebrate and educate with this Informational Black History Bulletin Board and Poster Set! Perfect for classrooms and hallways, this collection of 21 posters features inspiring figures who have shaped African-American history. Each poster contains a name, photo, and concise biography – giving teachers and students the perfect opportunity to explore these stories during Black History Month. From inventors to activists and artists to musicians - these posters will ignite meaningful conversations,
Preview of 3D pyramid Egyptian craft Egypt inside Pirámide manualidad Egipto pharaoh faraón

3D pyramid Egyptian craft Egypt inside Pirámide manualidad Egipto pharaoh faraón

If you are teaching about ancient Egypt, this resource is the perfect way to have your students having fun!It includes templates (both, in color and black and white) to create this triorama pyramid version.It includes several designs (some of them are more decorative, and one that shows a plane of the inside of the pyramid, as shown in the photo). This resource does not include theory or a lesson about the pyramids.There are no written instructions on the worksheets (except the words glue/pegame
Preview of U.S. Symbols Research Report--Using Pebble Go

U.S. Symbols Research Report--Using Pebble Go

Looking for an easy way to assist students in using a digital tool like Pebble Go to do research? This comprehensive packet features 10 different American Symbols found on the Pebble Go research database. All 10 American Symbols have three different research templates to use. You will find a template for students to use for research that corresponds perfectly with the Pebble Go site, a fun facts page, and a writing page with pictures of each symbol and primary writing lines. ********************
Preview of Stranger Danger Story - Social skills Narrative

Stranger Danger Story - Social skills Narrative

Created by
Autismade
Stranger Danger StoryThis Social skill support is a small book highlighting the danger of strangers and what not to do.A Stranger Danger work sheet is part of this unit.These small books can be laminate for durability and read to or with your pupils.Be first to see new products I upload by clicking the green star next to my store to becoming a follower…. This will enable you to be updated on some great new products!Thank you so much for looking!The Picture Communication Symbols ©1981–2011 by Dyn
Preview of Genius Hour

Genius Hour

Genius Hour Template for Elementary - This Genius Hour (Passion Project) is designed especially for primary grades and beginners. These Genius Hour templates are simple enough for beginning readers and most pages can be adapted for even non-readers by completing the pages with drawings. You can implement Genius Hour with even the youngest learners with the help of this resource. These pages would also work to implement Genius Hour for Special needs students. This Genius Hour Plan is designed
Preview of Veterans Day Activities Veterans Day Craft and Writing Activities Veteran Card

Veterans Day Activities Veterans Day Craft and Writing Activities Veteran Card

Celebrate Veteran's Day with these adorable US military Veteran crafts and writing activities! The set comes with letter writing templates and five different crafts (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy) with twelve different heads and four different skin tones each. Students will craft a Veteran and attach a letter to celebrate and thank a Veteran for their service.These crafts and writing activites are perfect for learning about Veteran's Day in the classroom or to create as gifts f
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 Black History Month Posters

Black History Month Posters

13 posters that can be used to supplement your lessons during Black History Month. 2 options are included: Full Page & Half Page.Includes:Bessie ColemanMartin Luther King Jr. Mary McLeod BethuneThurgood MarshallRosa ParksRuby BridgesHarriet TubmanBooker T. Washington Frederick DouglassSojourner TruthSarah Breedlove WalkerGeorge Washington Carver Henry 'Box' Brown**This was updated November 2017. The previous version is included as well. Click here to buy this in a money saving bundle!Black H
Preview of Project Based Learning - Animals in Winter | PBL | plans | rubric | assessment

Project Based Learning - Animals in Winter | PBL | plans | rubric | assessment

Created by
TheBeezyTeacher
Animals in winter is a perfect resource for project-based learning. Let your students explore the wonders of how animals use different strategies to survive changes in their environment.This project based learning unit focuses on the animals chosen by the students, two animals that hibernate (bear and hedgehog), two animals that migrate (monarch butterfly and duck), and two animals that adapt (rabbit and deer) during the season of winter. This PBL was “piloted” on a preK class and they had a GRE
Preview of Chinese New Year Craft Dragon and Lantern

Chinese New Year Craft Dragon and Lantern

Created by
TeachEzy
Do these fun crafts to celebrate Chinese New Year and help children understand about other cultures. Suitable for Years/Grades 2-6.INCLUDES:Chinese dragon craft using sticksChinese dragon craft using paper/plastic cupsChinese lanterns x 3 designsPages18 x A3 size (can by printed A4 - just choose fit to page)FORMATPDFAUSTRALIAN CURRICULUMHASS – HISTORY: Year 3 - Knowledge and UnderstandingCelebrations and commemorations in places around the world (for example, Chinese New Year in countries of the
Preview of Reading Level Guide for Parents - Levels A - M

Reading Level Guide for Parents - Levels A - M

Encourage reading every night by sending this guide home to parents throughout the school year. Parents want to help their students, but many don't know the things to say and ask their child throughout reading time! This handout serves as an outline of what some effective, higher - order prompts might look like. All of the prompts are based off my experience teaching reading skills and behaviors to students (and explaining these expectations to parents) and the Fountas & Pinnell Continuum of
Preview of Elementary Multiple Intelligences Survey

Elementary Multiple Intelligences Survey

If you are interested in finding out your student's learning styles based on Gardner's 8 Multiple Intelligences then this survey is appropriate for your class. There are 40 questions aligned with each of the multiple intelligences (musical, spatial, logical/mathematical, inter-personal, linguistic, naturalist, intra-personal, and bodily/kinesthetic. Students choose two different colors of crayons, markers, or colored pencils to complete survey. One color will be designated for yes (happy face) r
Preview of Dinosaur Activities Kindergarten - Research

Dinosaur Activities Kindergarten - Research

Created by
Simply Kinder
Dinosaur Activities Kindergarten - Research Reports that are a fully comprehensive that will get your students reading and writing amazing reports! Simply Kinder. ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Get this part of a bundle and save BIG: Close Reads and Research Reports with Crafts Bundle ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Included in this download is: Five dinosaurs including T-re
Preview of Biography Report Template for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, and 3rd Grade

Biography Report Template for Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, and 3rd Grade

Make completing biography research fun and exciting, with these report templates! This resource includes 13 printable pages perfect for biography research reports. These low-prep and easy to use templates will make biography projects easy to implement and simple for students to complete!Take the stress out of research reports with these templates. They include several options for you to choose from to assign to your early elementary students based on your students’ needs.Here’s what’s included:A
Preview of Behavior Reflection Sheet

Behavior Reflection Sheet

Created by
"Free Time"
We use this in our first grade class to help students understand the consequences of their actions. They "Stop and Reflect" in order to make a better choice the next time. *I have recently updated the document to include a middle grade version for 3-5 with more grade appropriate wording and formatting! After it is completed, fold in half to keep private. The student signs it, the teacher signs it, then it goes home for the parent to sign. It has helped our parent communication immensely to
Preview of Editable Passports with Stamps

Editable Passports with Stamps

Created by
the think tank
Passports are a great tool to use in class or for school activities. Choose from two ready to print passports or six editable passports. Included are 20 stamps (in black and white and color) for students to cut and paste on passports. SUGGESTIONS FOR USEclass centersclassroom managementsocial studiesafter school activitiesInternational Night STAMPS INCLUDEDAfrica (continent) AustraliaBrazilCanadaChinaEgyptFranceEnglandGermanyIrelandIsraelItalyJapanMexicoNetherlandsThailandUSASwedenRussiaNew Zeal
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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.

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.