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5th grade Spring social studies printables under $5
End of the Year Craft Activity Last Week of School Me on the Map Skills Review
Looking for an End of Year Craft Activity to Review Map Skills? Want a Last Week of School Writing Project? This Me on the Map flip book and summer writing pages are perfect for 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th grade students!This Maps and Globes activities pack has 8600+ POSITIVE REVIEWS and is the original & most highly-rated Me on the Map Project Activity Bundle on TpT. Teach map skills with crafts, printable worksheets, flip books & a nesting circle craftivity for the book by Joan Sweeney.It wil
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1st - 5th
Map Skills- Reading a Map and Activities
✅⭐️Are you studying maps in your primary classroom? If so, then you will love this all inclusive NO PREP set! Not only does it go over cardinal directions and how to read a map, it also reviews parts of a map such as the map key, title, and compass rose. It is a perfect lesson to include in your social studies geography unit!⭐Please know that this resource is a PDF. It is great for distance learning if you are sending home packets or are able to transfer it to Google Slides™ to use in Google Cla
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K - 5th
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Label Continents and Oceans Activities | Blank World Map Printable 7 Continents
Students LOVE learning about the Continents and Oceans of the World with these fun hands-on activities, including a 7 continents mini-book, blank world map, coloring pages, and even a label continents and oceans quiz. This NO PREP packet is easy for teachers and engaging and hands-on for students!Please click on the preview button above to take a look at everything included.This resource includes:7 Continents Mini-BookColoring Pages/Posters of Each ContinentBlank World MapLabeled World MapPost-U
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2nd - 5th
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Butterfly Spring June Summer Bulletin Board Mindfulness Craft: Mindful Monarchs
Create a bright and beautiful display while encouraging students to reflect on how they can be mindful. This kit is very low prep– print the monarchs on colored paper and have students cut them out, or print on white paper and let the students color them.The monarchs say, "I can be mindful by..." on one wing, with space for students to list three ways to be mindful on the other three wings. Blank butterflies are also included! Product includes multiple versions to best suit your students:Here's
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K - 5th
Patriotic Agamographs | Original, Unique Fourth of July Craft Activity
This patriotic agamograph set is a fun and unique activity to integrate art into your classroom. They complement your Memorial Day, Veteran's Day, Remembrance Day, September 11th, 4th of July, or any other patriotic celebrations. My original agamographs are often copied but never equalled! For patriotic holidays like Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Veterans Day, I have created an image of the American flag that morphs into soldiers. I have also included designs for September 11th, where the
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3rd - 8th
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March April May Spring Bulletin Board & Diversity Rainbow Craft Door Decor
Create a beautiful diversity display while encouraging students to reflect on the things that make them unique. Perfect for back to school, St. Patrick's Day, and spring! This resource includes a no-prep version as well as a craftivity version if your students are up for a little cutting and gluing.The cloud says "I am unique because..." and students can write things that make them unique on each rainbow stripe. Product includes multiple versions of both the low-prep and craftivity version of th
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K - 8th
Tile Coaster Mother's Day Craft & Father's Day Gift, Card, Questionnaire, Tags
Are you looking for the perfect Mother's Day craft or Father's Day craft to make at school?! These hand-drawn Mother’s Day and Father’s Day DIY tile coasters, foldable cards, printable questionnaires, and gift tags are easy to create. Plus, they make a super cute Mother’s Day gift or Father’s Day gift that is kid-created! Your students' loved ones are sure to cherish this special keepsake forever!RESOURCES INCLUDED:4 tile templates (mom, mum, dad, any special person)10 foldable cards8 questionna
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PreK - 8th
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Veterans Day Activity | Patriotic Soldier Classroom Collaborative Poster
Veterans Day Classroom Collaborative Poster from Art with Jenny K. I promise that your kids won’t soon forget this project! This activity is so much fun because, in the end, you will have a very large (approx. 28” x 35”) poster to display in your classroom, hallway, or front entryway, to honor our soldiers on Memorial Day, Armed Forces Day, and/or Veterans Day. Along the way, students will work together as a group to create this beautiful tribute.The size of the poster varies based on printer se
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1st - 8th
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End of the Year May June Bulletin Board Spring Summer Door Decor Flower Craft
Create a bright, blooming bulletin board while encouraging students to reflect on how they have grown this school year. Resource includes a no-prep version as well as a craftivity version if your students are up for a little cutting and gluing.Each flower and leaf option reads "I grew this year by..." and has room for students to finish the prompt.Product includes multiple versions of both the low-prep and craftivity version of the flowers and leaves to best suit your students.Here's what you'll
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K - 5th
Unscramble The Mystery Masterpiece | Fun Art History Activity & Great Sub Plan
Unscramble The Mystery Masterpieces. This is a great art history activity! In these unscramble grid activities, students are presented with a scrambled image of a famous masterpiece. Then each student works to unscramble the grid pieces to produce the final “unscrambled” masterpiece. These one-page mystery masterpieces can be…ColoredIncluded in interactive notebooksPaired with a research reportDisplayed on a bulletin board… or used in any other way imaginable! They are great for… Morning workEar
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2nd - 8th
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End of the Year Activity | Spring Interactive Coloring Pages by Art with Jenny K
Art with Jenny K. is the originator of these innovative, engaging, add-a-pattern "interactive" coloring sheets. This set of “Pop Art-style” coloring sheets features a variety of Spring images that make a great accompaniment to your springtime celebrations. There are 4 interactive pages and 4 pattern-filled pages included in this Spring activity—appropriate for all ages. Writing prompts are also included!Students add bold patterns to different spring symbols and then color their designs to produc
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1st - 8th
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Also included in: Pop Art Holiday Coloring Pages for Summer, End of the Year, Much More!
Patriotic Coloring Pages w/ Designs for 4th of July (and Other Occasions!)
American Symbols Patriotic Coloring Pages: This set of my interactive coloring sheets (with writing prompts) includes American patriotic symbols appropriate for:September 11thPatriot DayConstitution Day Memorial DayPresidents' DayVeterans' DayFlag Day4th of July...and any American history unit. Students add bold patterns to different Patriotic American symbols and then color their designs to produce a Pop Art-styled artwork. These coloring pages are fun, easy, and unique. It's a sure winner with
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K - 8th
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Also included in: Pop Art Holiday Coloring Pages for Summer, End of the Year, Much More!
Ancient Egypt Activities STEM Challenges Pyramids STEM Challenge Project Craft
Ancient Egypt STEM & STEAM Challenges Cross-curricular challenges for students who are studying Ancient Civilizations and Ancient Egypt! This resource has science, technology, engineering, and measurement activities to do with your upper elementary kids that will really enhance their learning! There are 2 Egypt STEM Challenges in this pack. Each STEM Challenge has detailed directions, photo examples, a list of materials needed, prediction section, brainstorming section, trials 1, 2, & 3,
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3rd - 6th
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Father's Day Craft - iDad
This techy Father's Day craft will help your students celebrate all the fathers and special people in their lives this Father's Day! In addition to the iDad template there is also an iHeartYou template that can be used for those kiddos who are being raised by someone special other than Dad so that they are not left of of the fun! There is also a letter template for kids to fill out and answer the following questions*You are special to me because...*My Favorite thing about you is...*Thank you fo
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K - 5th
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Mother's Day
Mother’s Day craft for Mom! This craft is an amazing way to integrate art while giving the students an opportunity to make a gift for Mom. Students love this craft and enjoy the mini-scrapbooking project while creating 3-D shapes. Both the hexagonal and prism explosion boxes offer a unique way to show our Mom’s we love them. The Mother's Day explosion boxes craft may look like a small gift, but once the lid is removed the sides fall down revealing a collage of pictures, sayings, and other cr
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1st - 6th
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Veteran's Day Writing Craft - Patriotic Activity
This patriotic writing activity and craft makes a memorable pennant banner for service men and women in your community as we celebrate Patriot Day, Veteran's Day or any patriotic celebration. String the banner together and hang this craft in your classroom or send it off to those that help protect and defend our country. The pennants include a back side writing portion to write a letter or writing of your choice.Connect with Me!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativeclassroom/Facebook:
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PreK - 6th
Spring Writing Craft | Creative Writing Prompts | Spring Activities
Your students will love writing about all things Spring with this craftivity! Students can choose from the topic of butterflies, frogs, or Spring! This is a perfect way to get your students excited about writing. Who wouldn't want to write about their teacher turning into a frog?! It comes with 4 writing prompts and 5 different Spring toppers! The craftivity comes with scaffolding pages to make sure their writing is clear and organized. This activity is very low prep and looks great displayed! I
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1st - 5th
Also included in: Seasonal Writing Craft Bundle - Creative Writing Craftivity Bundle
Civil War Activity | Battle Stations | Printable & Digital | Google Classroom
Get your students up, moving, and learning about several different Civil War battles with this NO PREP printable and digital activity! A perfect lesson for introducing or reviewing the decisive battles of the Civil War. Eight different battles are featured including Fort Sumter, Bull Run, Shiloh, Antietam, Gettysburg, Vicksburg, Sherman's March to the Sea, and the Surrender at Appomattox Court House. Printable PDF and Google Drive versions are included. **This resource is part of the printable
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: Civil War Activities and Worksheets Printable and Digital Unit Bundle
Types of Maps and Map Skills Pack | Social Studies grades 2-5 | Back to School
This packet of worksheets is a great introduction to map skills as reading a variety of maps! Students will learn to read a Population map, precipitation map, political map, natural resource map, and a physical map. Perfect for a back to school review!Worksheets included:Map Vocabulary Matching WorksheetMap Skills Fill in the BlankPhysical MapPopulation MapPolitical MapNatural Resource MapPrecipitation MapAnswer KeyIf you are looking for an interactive digital version of this product using googl
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3rd - 5th
Veterans Day Activities Reading Comprehension Writing Cards 3rd 4th 5th Grade
Teaching your students about Veterans Day goes beyond academics; it's about nurturing values like empathy, respect, and gratitude. This Veterans Day Reading Comprehension and Writing packet will help you achieve this in an educational and meaningful way. With this resource, students will learn about the importance of this special holiday and why we honor our veterans. Included in this download:2- Page Reading Comprehension Passage & QuestionsVeterans Day FactsFlag FactsVocabulary PracticeLet
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3rd - 5th
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13 Colonies Map and Activities | Printable & Digital
Focus on climate, geography, and the economies of the early American colonies using this informational text, comprehension worksheet, map activity, and assessment! Students will gain a better understanding of how climate and geography played a role in shaping each colonial economy. A printable PDF version and digital version is included! **This resource is part of the no-prep 13 Colonies Unit Bundle. It includes FIVE printable and digital resources at a 30% discount price! A FREE 13 Colonies wo
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5th - 8th
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Also included in: 13 Colonies Unit | Colonial America | Colonization | Map & Activities
End of the Year Teacher Letter to Students and Parents {Editable}
This product includes a variety of color and black and white versions of a student letter and parent letter for the end of the school year. You can add students' names at the top and sign your name at the bottom. Also, included is an option without a border if you have fancy paper to print onto. Enjoy!Included:Color Student Letter OptionsBlack & White Student Letter Options1 Blank Background Student Letter OptionColor Parent Letter OptionsBlack & White Parent Letter Options1 Blank Backgr
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PreK - 5th
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Also included in: Teacher Letter to Students and Parents {Editable}
Five Themes of Geography Reading Comprehension Worksheet and Activities
Several Social Studies' Pacing Guides call for review or teaching of the Five Themes of Geography. I found that even though my students had seen this information in the past, they were still confused about some of the differences. This product gives students an informational passage (800-900 Lexile Level) on the history of the themes and a brief description of each. A graphic organizer is provided for students to complete while reading the passage. This can be done as whole group instruction,
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4th - 7th
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Also included in: Social Studies MEGA Reading Comprehension Bundle For Buyer
Spring Math Coordinate Graphing Pictures - Ordered Pairs Mystery Pictures
Practice plotting ordered pairs with these fun spring / summer theme coordinate graphing mystery pictures! This activity is easy to differentiate by choosing either the first quadrant (positive whole numbers) or the four quadrant (positive and negative whole numbers) worksheet. All points are represented by whole numbers, there are no fractions or decimals. This activity is perfect for math centers, early finishers or homework. This bundle includes 4 mystery pictures: flower, bee, ladybug and b
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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.
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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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