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1st grade Spring social studies internet activities for early intervention

Preview of Maps and Globes - 7 Continents and Oceans- Landforms Map Skills Activity

Maps and Globes - 7 Continents and Oceans- Landforms Map Skills Activity

This interactive and engaging resource will help your students learn all about Map Skills, Globes, Continents, Landforms, and Communities! These Map Skills activities will not only have your students learning the importance of locating on places on maps and globes, they’ll also be learning about constructing and reading a simple map, using cardinal directions and identifying map symbols. Lastly, they'll also compare and contrast basic land use in urban, suburban, and rural environments.This Maps
Preview of Landforms Digital Activities for Google Slides™

Landforms Digital Activities for Google Slides™

Make learning about geography come to life with this landforms unit for young learners! Your students will have the opportunity to explore the major landforms that shape our Earth in a fun and engaging way... and all digitally! The best part: it is paperless, no-prep and Google™ saves student's work automatically.Included are the following landform activities:1. A Virtual Field Trip consisting of 14 major landforms (using links to Google Earth™):beachcanyondeserthill island lakemountain ocean pl
Preview of Interactive Vocabulary Books: Fall Theme Boom Decks + Print

Interactive Vocabulary Books: Fall Theme Boom Decks + Print

These Interactive Vocabulary Books are designed for teaching vocabulary concepts related to Fall concepts. The interactive books are designed to allow students to match pictures to each page of the book using hook/loop and play interactively using Boom Cards. What are they? How do I use them? These books are really great for minimally verbal students. They can show their knowledge without needing to verbally produce answers, just match. For kids just learning to express themselves in single word
Preview of Holidays Around the World Unit, Books, Research, Crafts

Holidays Around the World Unit, Books, Research, Crafts

Holidays Around the World and Christmas Around the World is a great way to introduce your students to different cultural celebrations! This Holidays Around the World unit will take your class to 13 different countries! Distance learning? No problem! Digital holidays around the world options are included preloaded for Google Slides™ and Seesaw™! You can even spread this unit out through the year as holidays come up.You will begin by making your Holidays Around the World suitcase and passport. Thi
Preview of Interactive Vocabulary Books: All About Me Books Print & Boom Decks

Interactive Vocabulary Books: All About Me Books Print & Boom Decks

These Interactive Preschool Vocabulary books are designed for teaching vocabulary concepts related to All About Me concepts. Available in both Print and Boom Deck versions! The interactive books are designed to allow students to match pictures to each page of the book using velcro. These books are really great for minimally verbal students. They can show their knowledge without needing to verbally produce answers, just match. For kids just learning to express themselves in single words or simple
Preview of Who, What, Where Scenes: Wh-Questions w. BOOM CARDS

Who, What, Where Scenes: Wh-Questions w. BOOM CARDS

Created by
Cat Says Meow
Now with a new Boom Card* option! See preview to demo. Use these cards to practice answering wh- questions or forming sentences. I recommend using card stock and laminating for a top quality product that will last a long time!Includes: •Printable Option:-1 base board (now includes option without decoration pg 81)-15 sets which include: 1 scene picture, 3 answers (that's 60 cards total)•NO PRINT PDF option•BOOM Card optionEnjoy!Cat Says MeowTo use Boom Cards, you must be connected to the Interne
Preview of Map Skills Worksheet Me On The Map Activities First Grade Kindergarten

Map Skills Worksheet Me On The Map Activities First Grade Kindergarten

Created by
Firstieland
Get K-1 kids excited about map skills and geography with this hands-on social studies bundle. Includes neighborhood map activities, reading & following map directions, compass rose, map key, & Me On The Map activities kids will love!Take your students on a journey as they learn all about how to use maps! Students will have the opportunity to: make their own 3-dimensional mapsfollow a route through a neighborhood, a zoo, and help find a lost doguse a compass rose to follow directions on a
Preview of Interactive Vocabulary Books: Back to School Themed Print & Boom Decks

Interactive Vocabulary Books: Back to School Themed Print & Boom Decks

These Interactive Preschool Vocabulary books are designed for teacher 'school' vocabulary concepts. The interactive books are designed to allow students to match pictures to each page of the book using velcro. These books are really great for minimally verbal students. They can show their knowledge without needing to verbally produce answers, just match. For kids just learning to express themselves in single words or simple phrases, pictures support that level of speech. If students are communi
Preview of Preschool Circle Time - Special Ed. Elementary Morning Meeting - Songs & Rhymes

Preschool Circle Time - Special Ed. Elementary Morning Meeting - Songs & Rhymes

Your early elementary special education students, preschoolers and early childhood education students will ❤️ LOVE ❤️ morning meeting with these printable and virtual circle time activities. You'll have the tools to encourage communication and engagement with these colorful, easy to make, hands-on visuals from the 5 included early childhood circle time songs and rhymes (BINGO, Humpty-Dumpty, 5 Green and Speckled Frogs, Itsy Bitsy Spider, and Old McDonald's Farm).This easy-to-assemble kit will he
Preview of Interactive Vocabulary Books: Pumpkin Themes, Print & Boom Decks

Interactive Vocabulary Books: Pumpkin Themes, Print & Boom Decks

These Interactive Preschool Vocabulary books are designed for teaching vocabulary concepts related to Pumpkins. The interactive books are designed to allow students to match pictures to each page of the book using velcro. Boom Decks are included for each book. These books are really great for minimally verbal students. They can show their knowledge without needing to verbally produce answers, just match. For kids just learning to express themselves in single words or simple phrases, pictures sup
Preview of 1st Grade Math Science Social Studies Boom Cards™ BUNDLE for Distance Learning

1st Grade Math Science Social Studies Boom Cards™ BUNDLE for Distance Learning

These 1st Grade Math, Science, and Social Studies Boom Cards™ were made to make practicing skills engaging and fun for young students. This bundle includes 34 Boom Card™ decks. These were made with first grade students in mind, but you can adapt it to your lessons to review the skills with second graders or to challenge high level kindergartners. Digital Centers are a great way for you to allow students to review and have enrichment during small group instruction or distance learning. Using th
Preview of Fractions | Boom Cards

Fractions | Boom Cards

Do you want to make learning Fractions fun? Are you looking for purposeful, digital, NO PREP, paperless practice for learning about fractions 1/2, 1/4, and 1/3 fun? This product is for you! This Boom Cards™ deck provides students practice with identifying thirds, quarters, and halves. This game supports the Common Core Standard 1.G.A.3 1.G.A.3Audio is included on every slide.Boom cards can be used in centers, assigned for homework, RTI, interventions, or even as whole group reviews. Students ca
Preview of Map Skills Digital Activities for Google Slides

Map Skills Digital Activities for Google Slides

Created by
Lindsay Keegan
Learning about map skills is super fun when using Google Classroom and Google Slides. In this resource, students have fun identifying, sorting and labeling maps, globes, landforms, bodies of water, cardinal directions and more! These activities can easily be separated and assigned over several lessons.Activities included in these Map Skills Google Slides:- Four slides introducing, sorting, identifying and recognizing uses for maps and globes.- Four slides introducing, sorting, identifying and la
Preview of Special Education Morning Work Binders. Math & Literacy End of Year Morning Work

Special Education Morning Work Binders. Math & Literacy End of Year Morning Work

Our Morning Work Binders Special Education & Kindergarten - Math & Literacy Binders resource is an excellent tool for students to practice and develop their skills while becoming more independent. These work binders are highly adaptable and can be customized to meet the unique needs of each student. With a variety of worksheets available, you can create personalized work binders for each student. By regularly changing the worksheets, students can stay motivated and engaged. As a special
Preview of Memory Matching Sight Words Game for In-Class and Distance Learning

Memory Matching Sight Words Game for In-Class and Distance Learning

Created by
Pink Cat Studio
Practice sight words with this engaging phonics memory game for interactive whiteboards (SMARTBoard, Promethean, Mimio), tablets and computer stations. Work great for both in-class and distance learning!Note: An internet connection is required to play this game because the game runs directly from the pinkcatgames.com website. AMAZING DEAL! With my One Year Digital Games Subscription you will have access to all of the games on the pinkcatgames.com website!For in-class learning you can:use the gam
Preview of Consonant Digraphs Game - Digital Word Work for In-Class & Distance Learning

Consonant Digraphs Game - Digital Word Work for In-Class & Distance Learning

Created by
Pink Cat Studio
Practice beginning digraphs with this fun and engaging phonics game for all interactive whiteboards, iPads & Chromebooks. A perfect game to use as a literacy center, for a whole class collaboration activity or distance learning.Note: An internet connection is required to play this game because the game runs directly from the pinkcatgames.com website. For in-class learning you can:use the game as a digital literacy centerplay whole class on an interactive whiteboardFor distance learning you c
Preview of 7 Continents Virtual Field Trips Bundle

7 Continents Virtual Field Trips Bundle

Created by
KC Kindergarten
This BUNDLE includes 7 Virtual field Trips for your students, one to each of the 7 continents! Look at the previews for more detailed information about what each virtual experience includes!What Are You Purchasing? When you purchase and download this product, you will receive PDFs with clickable link to each Google Slides™ presentation. Once you click on each link, you will be directed to make a copy of the presentation in Google Slides™. You will also receive a printable scavenger hunt page as
Preview of National Parks Virtual Field Trip BUNDLE - Fun Friday Brain Break Activity

National Parks Virtual Field Trip BUNDLE - Fun Friday Brain Break Activity

Take your students on a virtual field trip to 10 national parks! This bundle includes ten virtual field trips, one for each of the featured national parks. ⭐Internet access is required to use this resource.Each virtual field trip includes:A brief PowerPoint/Google Slides presentation (23-25 slides, including title page, section dividers, and numerous brainstorming slides):Basic information about the national parkLinks to 360° photos of 6 points of interest in the parkLink to explore a place in t
Preview of Interactive Vocabulary Books: Puppy Prepositions with Boom Decks

Interactive Vocabulary Books: Puppy Prepositions with Boom Decks

These Interactive Preschool Vocabulary books and Boom Decks are designed for teaching vocabulary concepts related to positional concepts of IN, OUT, OFF and ON. The interactive books are designed to allow students to match pictures to each page of the book using velcro. The set comes with identical printables and Boom Decks!These books are really great for minimally verbal students. They can show their knowledge without needing to verbally produce answers, just match. For kids just learning to e
Preview of Types of Communities - Urban, Suburban, Rural Communities

Types of Communities - Urban, Suburban, Rural Communities

These digital Types of Communities activities are easy to use as traditional classroom lesson plans, centers, homework, independent work, or they’re great for fast finishers in first and second grades. Busy teachers love these low-prep lessons and activities that are sure to engage their students! With print & digital options, Learning Quests provide a balance of face to face and device-based learning styles for your modern classroom.Why do teachers and students love our Learning Quests?We a
Preview of Interactive Vocabulary Books: Bundle 1 with fall and winter themes for language

Interactive Vocabulary Books: Bundle 1 with fall and winter themes for language

Interactive Vocabulary Books: Bundle #1This set includes 13 Interactive Vocabulary Books. These Interactive Preschool Vocabulary books are designed for teaching vocabulary concepts to early learners. The interactive books are designed to allow students to match pictures to each page of the book using velcro. These books are really great for minimally verbal students. They can show their knowledge without needing to verbally produce answers, just match. For kids just learning to express themselve
Preview of Interactive Vocabulary Books: Thanksgiving Print Print + Boom Cards

Interactive Vocabulary Books: Thanksgiving Print Print + Boom Cards

Five printable interactive books and 5 matching Boom Decks to celebrate Thanksgiving during speech therapy. These Interactive Preschool Vocabulary books are designed for teaching vocabulary concepts related to Thanksgiving. The interactive books are designed to allow students to match pictures to each page of the book using velcro. These books are really great for minimally verbal students. They can show their knowledge without needing to verbally produce answers, just match. For kids just learn
Preview of Digital End of Year Celebration & Activities | End Of Year Party Games K 1st 2nd

Digital End of Year Celebration & Activities | End Of Year Party Games K 1st 2nd

Created by
Jodi Southard
Whether you are ending the year virtually or in-person, this Digital End of the Year Celebration is the perfect way to add a little fun into your last days of school! These end of the year activities are perfect for kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students! These end of the year party games and activities are great to use during a Google Meet or Zoom while distance learning, or as a whole class during in-person instruction in the classroom.  Students will LOVE participating in these 8 different
Preview of Ruby Bridges Activities | Ruby Bridges Craft

Ruby Bridges Activities | Ruby Bridges Craft

Created by
Emily Education
Students will love these activities for Ruby Bridges. Includes worksheets, reader passage (in foldable book for mat), craft, Digital activities (pre-loaded into Google and Seesaw), and more!This unit includes:In Print Format:5+ Day Teaching LayoutRuby Bridges Craft and Writing: In Ruby's ShoesRuby Bridges Directed DrawingOriginal Ruby Bridges Poem100 Chart Mystery Picture of Ruby BridgesSequence of Events Cut and Paste for Ruby BridgesComprehension Tri-fold for the book The Story of Ruby Bridges
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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.

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.