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Kindergarten social studies activity videos for early intervention

Preview of Claude Monet Magic Solution | Great Claude Monet Art Project for Kids!

Claude Monet Magic Solution | Great Claude Monet Art Project for Kids!

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Monet: Reflections & Symmetry using Monet's "magic solution." Students love the work of Claude Monet. Use my step-by-step instructions and my step-by-step demonstration video to learn how you can teach your students about reflections using Monet's "Magic Solution". I have also included a pdf slide show introducing Monet, so you don't have to create this yourself. This is one of those lessons students will remember for years to come. I have 3rd and 4th grade students who remember doing this i
Preview of Directed Drawing Activities - Finish the Drawing - Spring, Summer, Step by Step

Directed Drawing Activities - Finish the Drawing - Spring, Summer, Step by Step

HUGE bundle of 95 directed drawings! Guided videos included! These fun directed drawings are activities that allow your students to practice following directions & build confidence while showing their creativity! These directed drawings align with many units, holidays, and events throughout the year.⭐️DOWNLOAD THE PREVIEW TO SEE THE DIRECTED DRAWINGS BUNDLE IN DETAIL⭐️Looking for a fresh & creative art activity? The directed drawings can be used for engaging cross-curricular instruction,
Preview of Rules vs. Laws - Guessing Game (video and recording sheet)

Rules vs. Laws - Guessing Game (video and recording sheet)

Created by
The Teacher Rex
Are you working on a rules and laws unit? Do you need a fun way to check for student understanding (pre and/or post assessment)? This is the product for you!This file contains one "Rules vs. Laws" guessing game video and one recording sheet. The video is 4 1/2 minutes long and RUNS ITSELF! Students even check their answers with the video.Check out the preview video for a better look at the product design.Credits:Fonts: Kimberly Geswein Fonts, Kaitlynn Albani
Preview of Helpful + Hurtful Behaviors - Animated Social Story and Activities Bundle

Helpful + Hurtful Behaviors - Animated Social Story and Activities Bundle

Animated Distance Learning Social StoryThis is an animated distance learning social story lesson that teaches students about helpful and hurtful behaviors.This social story will teach your students how to behave in certain situations.Students will learn helpful behaviors to engage in when they:Get a problem wrong on an assignmentLose a gameHave a messy houseWant to engage in a conversationAnd more!Designed for:AutismSpecial educationEarly elementarySocial stories are an incredible way to teach c
Preview of Election Day: Video E-Book and Printables Pack

Election Day: Video E-Book and Printables Pack

Created by
My Happy Place
Struggling to teach about the presidential election in an age-appropriate way? In this set, you will find a six minute video e-book about voting and the election process using fictional characters. You will also find a printable pack with a reader, ballots to use in a class election, and election vocabulary cards. This set provides a simple and age-appropriate way to teach young students about elections without discussing current candidates. **The video lesson is included as an mp4 file in the z
Preview of Rules vs. Laws BUNDLE

Rules vs. Laws BUNDLE

Created by
The Teacher Rex
Looking for fun and engaging activities that will help your students recognize the differences between rules and laws? Then this is the bundle for you!This bundle includes 2 interactive videos (with recording sheets), a picture sort, and 5 brain breaks that your students will love!Credits:Fonts: Kimberly Geswein Fonts, Kaitlynn AlbaniYoga Clipart: Sarah Pecorino Illustration
Preview of LAMP Words for Life AAC Modelling Pack - Manners Bundle

LAMP Words for Life AAC Modelling Pack - Manners Bundle

AboutOur goal with this resource pack is to provide parents, teachers, aides, therapists, and any other communication partners with fun, interactive materials to support exposure to LAMP Words for Life.Bundle ContentsThis bundle contains LAMP Words for Life Modelling Resource Packs for the following Cheeky Monkey Manners stories:Excuse meTaking turnsThank youPleaseSorryListeningEach Resource Pack ContainsThis packet contains the following key components:Video read aloud with live LAMP Words for
Preview of WriteAbility Fine Motor Skills Mega Bundle

WriteAbility Fine Motor Skills Mega Bundle

Created by
WriteAbility
What is fine motor development?Fine Motor Skills are those skills that require the small muscles of the hand to work together to perform precise and refined movements. As fine motor skills develop and mature, children start to use crayons, pencils, and scissors. By the time a child goes to school, there are many fine motor skills that they generally demonstrate in a well-integrated way. Depending on the child's previous experience and exposure to different activities, the quality of these skills
Preview of Play-based Language Activities for Blocks | Parent education Video & Handouts

Play-based Language Activities for Blocks | Parent education Video & Handouts

Created by
Activity Tailor
Using play-based activities to practice language skills is developmentally appropriate and fun for both of you! I’ve combined video demonstrations and PDFs to make this easy for you to do in the classroom or at home!This pack uses classic wooden blocks to target language skills which typically develop between 2-5 years including: prepositions, turn-taking, answering questions, following directions, early concepts and more!* By “going deep” with one toy, you can minimize sanitizing/picking-up tim
Preview of Rules vs. Laws - This or That Brain Break Videos

Rules vs. Laws - This or That Brain Break Videos

Created by
The Teacher Rex
Need a fun activity that gets your students moving, is less than 5 minutes, runs itself, AND reinforces social studies skills you've been working on? Look no further! This product contains 5 separate brain breaks that focus on recognizing the differences between rules and laws. Once you press play, students will see a situation. Then, students decide if it is a rule or a law. After 10 seconds of think time, students perform a yoga pose to go with their choice (rule or law). After 20 seconds, the
Preview of LAMP Words for Life AAC Modelling Pack: The Gruffalo

LAMP Words for Life AAC Modelling Pack: The Gruffalo

BookThe Gruffalo - Julia DonaldsonAboutOur goal with this resource pack is to provide parents, teachers, aides, therapists, and any other communication partners with fun, interactive materials to support exposure to LAMP Words for Life.ContentsThis packet contains the following key components:Video read aloud with live LAMP Words for Life modellingIcon sequence cheat sheetLow-tech LAMP Words for Life core boardsTalker Time strategies for shared book readingStructured QuestionsStory DictionaryBey
Preview of ANIMALS OF AUSTRALIA BUNDLE | 3 Easy Drawing & Painting Video Art Projects

ANIMALS OF AUSTRALIA BUNDLE | 3 Easy Drawing & Painting Video Art Projects

Are you looking for fun and engaging Animals of Australia projects to share with your students? Consider adding video art projects to your unit of study! I'm excited to offer this 3 project Australia Animals BUNDLE that was designed for students in Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade. Drawing and watercolor painting projects included in this bundle: Kangaroo, Lorikeet, and Platypus.Each video tutorial demonstrates the necessary steps to complete these low-prep art projects. Use the
Preview of LAMP Words for Life AAC Modelling Pack: Manners - Taking Turns

LAMP Words for Life AAC Modelling Pack: Manners - Taking Turns

AboutOur goal with this resource pack is to provide parents, teachers, aides, therapists, and any other communication partners with fun, interactive materials to support exposure to LAMP Words for Life.ContentsThis packet contains the following key components:Video read aloud with live LAMP Words for Life modellingIcon sequence cheat sheetLow-tech LAMP Words for Life core boardsTalker Time strategies for shared book readingStructured QuestionsBeyond the Book generalisation and extension activity
Preview of Power Words 16 Core Vocabulary Video Series - Part 1 (GO/STOP/HELP/WANT)

Power Words 16 Core Vocabulary Video Series - Part 1 (GO/STOP/HELP/WANT)

Highlights:- 4 Video Model Videos- 4 Original song MP4s- 4 Original story books (and send home mini-book)- 4 Art projects- 4 Staff & Parent Model Posters- Progress Monitoring ToolPower Words 16 is a program which introduces early and limited communicators to 16 powerful core vocabulary words through repetitive, engaging, and scaffolded activities that can be used for frequent and functional communication. Part one introduces students to the Power Words “go”, “stop”, “help” and “want”. This p
Preview of Money Mini Unit $1 Deal

Money Mini Unit $1 Deal

Created by
Teach4SuccessLLC
MONEY UNIT: Working on money and learning about coins? this is the activity for beginning learners. Inside this activity students will be working on Coins (Penny, Nickel, Dime and Quarter) for each coin students will:Trace, Write and build the word of each coinTrace and write the president found on each coinColor the front and back of each coinCounting coinsMatching the front coin with the backRead and glue (President and Value) with each coin a helpful video is provided as well.
Preview of Martin Luther King Jr. Day slides and Peace Tree Activity
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day slides and Peace Tree Activity

Created by
TeachMrsDTeach
This presentation and activity demonstrates why we celebrate the work of Dr. King.  Students will draw or write about what they already may know about Dr. King and add to a KWL chart (teacher prep on chart paper.)  Then students will view a video to learn more.  Students will then add something new that they learned and a question or wondering they have to our KWL chart.  Students will then brainstorm how they can help keep Dr. King's Dream for Peace alive by drawing and/or writing about how t
Preview of CAT AND BIRD by Artist Paul Klee | EASY Directed Drawing & Painting Art Project
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CAT AND BIRD by Artist Paul Klee | EASY Directed Drawing & Painting Art Project

Are your students learning about Artist Paul Klee? Consider adding an art project to your Klee unit! I'm happy to offer this Cat and Bird video art lesson that was inspired by Paul Klee and designed especially for elementary age students. This project is suitable for students in Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade.This video tutorial demonstrates the necessary steps to complete this low-prep art project. Use this project as supplemental learning in Art, Science, Math, Literature, S
Preview of Sign Language Alphabet Activities and Videos Bundle SLS

Sign Language Alphabet Activities and Videos Bundle SLS

These speech and language flash cards and videos can be used in many ways to improve your toddler or preschoolers ability to communicate and understand American Sign Language (ASL). Cut them just horizontally to make foldable flash cards or labels. Cut them out to make a matching puzzle. Purchase my video to learn the ASL (American Sign Language) to accompany every picture. Each picture is included three times. Once with the term next to it to work on word recognition, once with the ASL sign and
Preview of Bilingual Positive Affirmations with Elements in Nature
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Bilingual Positive Affirmations with Elements in Nature

This video combines the power of positive affirmations with the wonders of nature to help kids feel happy and confident.
Preview of Columbus Day / Christopher Columbus
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Columbus Day / Christopher Columbus

Click here to get your Columbus Day Mini Unit ----------> Columbus Day Columbus Day This is a mini-unit all about Columbus Day . Full of worksheets, mini book, and other fun activities for young learners. Download included: anchor chart, Columbus Day KWL chart, make and take mini book, Columbus Day word search, Columbus Day ABC order practice, graphic organizer, Columbus Day 2 writing papers, acrostic poem, Columbus Day describing words page, coloring sheet! Looking
Preview of Community Helper Worksheets
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Community Helper Worksheets

Created by
Catherine S
Community Helpers CLICK HERE TO BUY THE BUNDLE DOWNLOAD FREE WORKSHEETS Also available: Community Helper Cut and Paste Activity - CHEF Community Helper Cut and Paste Activity - FARMER Community Helper Cut and Paste Activity - FOREST RANGER Community Helper Cut and Paste Activity - DOCTOR Community Helper Cut and Paste Activity - FIREFIGHTER Community Helper Cut and Paste Activity - DENTIST Community Helper Cut and Paste Activity - POSTAL WORKER Community Helpers Kindergarten Labor Day Worksh
Preview of Juneteenth Gathering Video Art Lesson
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Juneteenth Gathering Video Art Lesson

Celebrate Juneteenth with creativity! Inspired by Synthia Saint James painting Juneteenth, this time-lapsed video art lesson is great for artists ages 5+. Visit www.artforthecreativesoul.com to find more creative resources connected to Juneteenth and Synthia Saint James.Click this here to see Ms. James' art.Materials Used in the Video:8.5" x 11" White PaperMarkers(Feel free to use color pencils or crayons)Art VocabularyColorLine Shape
Preview of Balloons Over Broadway - Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Activity w / Lesson Slides

Balloons Over Broadway - Macy's Thanksgiving Parade Activity w / Lesson Slides

Do you have students who have no idea about the Macy's Thanksgiving Parade? Shockingly, I did! This activity is inspired by the book "Balloons Over Broadway: The Story of the Puppeteer of Macy's Parade" By Melissa Sweet. It includes a power point with a video of the book being read, a short video about the history, and a practice page to do their float on before making it come to life with craft supplies. I hope you enjoyit! Please write a review!
Preview of AAC Halloween Sing-A-Long
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AAC Halloween Sing-A-Long

Created by
AAC Hub
This is a fun and engaging video with sing a long option with natural speech or AAC activation. Touch Chat Word Power embedded symbols throughout with animations. It can be used repeatedly over the month of October and includes core words to have students moving and shaking, but not too much:) If after your purchase you would like the Presentation version for free without music then shoot me a message.SymbolStix: © 2021 PRC-Saltillo. The symbols used in this work are owned by n2y, LLC. Used with
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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.

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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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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.