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Preview of THE BIRTH OF JESUS: BIBLE LESSON AND CRAFT

THE BIRTH OF JESUS: BIBLE LESSON AND CRAFT

The Birth of Jesus: Bible Lesson and CraftThis interactive Bible lesson teaches babies, toddlers and preschoolers the story of Jesus' birth!This lesson includes...Detailed Lesson Plan {Pg. 2-4}The lesson plan provides dialogue and when songs can be sung through the lesson.Baby Jesus Envelope Craft {Pg. 4-5}Use this printable to create a craft that can be used when retelling the story or as an ornament.Welcome Banner {Pg. 6-7}Post these signs to welcome your learners.Nativity Background and Chara
Preview of Dinosaur Fossil Matching: for Montessori or Science Centers

Dinosaur Fossil Matching: for Montessori or Science Centers

These cards are a fun way to familiarize children with different dinosaurs. This is a unique activity that shows children what different dinosaur bones look like! You can use them to create many different kinds of activities. You can use these cards for your science centers, dinosaur unit study, or Montessori 3-6 classroom! DINOSAUR FOSSIL MATCHING INCLUDES: ★ instructions for use★ 9 dinosaur fossil cards★ 9 dinosaur cards★ 9 control cardsThis set includes: Anatosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Parasauro
Preview of Aboriginal Symbols Playdough Mats - Aboriginal Activities NAIDOC

Aboriginal Symbols Playdough Mats - Aboriginal Activities NAIDOC

The Aboriginal Symbols Playdough Mats are perfect for embedding more Aboriginal activities and Indigenous perspectives and culture in your classroom all year long. Simply Print and laminate to use with play dough or any other fine motor and loose part items. There are 30 different mats included with Aboriginal symbols and Australian animals.You may also like :• NAIDOC Week Aboriginal Australian Activities BundleAustralian Alphabet and Number Posters**I********************************************
Preview of Christmas Tree Editable Name Activity

Christmas Tree Editable Name Activity

This is a fun, easy, and festive Christmas tree name activity to do with your students this holiday season. This is a great activity for preschool students still learning their names. To add your student's names to the tree sections you will need to download the free version of Adobe Reader. There is also a link in the file to the free reader. Then just type the letters into the grey boxes. You can also write the students' names or have them add a letter to each triangle. Print the triangles on
Preview of The Music of The United States Armed Forces - A Guided Listening Unit

The Music of The United States Armed Forces - A Guided Listening Unit

Follow me on Facebook for the latest news, freebies, and more!>>>>> Music With Sara Bibee--------------------------------------------------------------------Click here for more guided listening units!--------------------------------------------------------------------Please note the preview file may appear blurry due to compression. The full download is of HD quality.Perfect for Veterans Day, or any other Patriotic Musical Unit. This is a guided listening unit focused on the offic
Preview of Christmas Sing Along Powerpoint (Editable)

Christmas Sing Along Powerpoint (Editable)

Created by
Lindsay Jervis
Christmas Sing Along Editable Powerpoint: Sing along with your favorite Christmas carols with this 180+ page PowerPoint. This editable PowerPoint will be such a time saver! It is perfect for music teachers who lead all school sing-alongs, or could be used to sing Christmas carols and winter songs in class. Classroom teacher could use this if they would like to have any Christmas Carol Karaoke/Sing Along at their class Christmas parties. This document is NOT a PDF. I have made it a PowerPoint so
Preview of Africa A-Z Montessori Geography Pack

Africa A-Z Montessori Geography Pack

Africa A-Z - Montessori Geography Pack This collection of printable activities can be used to supplement your unit on Africa. It is suitable for PreK-1 but can easily be adapted for 2nd and 3rd grades as well. It features photographs and easy to read font. If you are a Montessori teacher, this will really round out your continent boxes and unit studies!In all of my Continent A-Z packs, I have tried hard to provide a wide range of representative photographs in order to give students a sense of th
Preview of Emotion Picture Cards - Identify and Express Children's Emotions

Emotion Picture Cards - Identify and Express Children's Emotions

Emotion Picture Cards - The following emotions are included: angry/mad, disgusted/repulsed, surprised, sad/unhappy, happy/delighted, fearful/scared, joyful/cheerful, calm/peaceful, concerned/worried, shy/bashful, disappointed, bored, embarrassed, silly, confused/puzzled, proud/satisfied, jealous, grumpy/grouchy, and frustrated/defeated. All images are of children, and some images are used twice.Includes:title card32 picture cardsCards are approx. 4" x 5".
Preview of North America A-Z Montessori Geography Pack

North America A-Z Montessori Geography Pack

North America A-Z Montessori PackThis collection of printable activities can be used to supplement your unit on North America. It is suitable for PreK-1 but can easily be adapted for 2nd and 3rd grades as well. It features photographs and easy to read font. If you are a Montessori teacher, this will really round out your continent boxes and unit studies!In all of my Continent A-Z packs, I have tried hard to provide a wide range of representative photographs in order to give students a sense of t
Preview of The 12 Days of Christmas - PowerPoint with Real Pictures, Sounds, and Fun!

The 12 Days of Christmas - PowerPoint with Real Pictures, Sounds, and Fun!

Many students don't really know what a partridge, milking maid, turtle dove, or swan look or sound like! So, in this PowerPoint I included REAL pictures of the animals/characters that we sing about as well as REAL sounds that those animals/people make! I've also included a set of slides with clip art images in case you'd like to teach the song that way. I love teaching this fun carol to my kiddos every year around Christmas time because it stretches their vocal range, connects to content abou
Preview of Europe A-Z Montessori Geography Pack

Europe A-Z Montessori Geography Pack

This collection of printable activities can be used to supplement your unit on Europe. It is suitable for PreK-1 but can be adapted for 2nd and 3rd grades as well. It features photographs and easy to read font. A clipart version and blacklines for some of the activities are also provided.See more ideas for an Europe unit on my blog and Europe Pinterest Board1 a. Europe A-Z non-fiction book (photos and descriptions for things from Europe for each letter of the alphabet)1 b. Europe A-Z non fict
Preview of The People in My Community - Books, Songs, and Posters about Community Helpers

The People in My Community - Books, Songs, and Posters about Community Helpers

Created by
Andrea Knight
COMMUNITY HELPERSSupplement your primary study of community helpers with "The People in My Community." This item includes student books, songs, and labeling posters for each of the following community jobs:firefighterbakersoldierfarmerreporterpolice officerdoctor / nursetrash collectorThe books are nonfiction texts, narrated in first person, and include simple text features for beginning readers such as:captionslabelsalphabetical picture glossariesEach book also supports readers with:key vocabul
Preview of Layers of the Ocean Biome Montessori 3 Part Cards Student Blackline Worksheets

Layers of the Ocean Biome Montessori 3 Part Cards Student Blackline Worksheets

Explore the depths of the ocean with this comprehensive and engaging Montessori printable set! This Layers of the Ocean 3-Part Cards and Sorting Activities bundle includes:* A beautifully illustrated poster and animal cards for sorting and matching, featuring watercolor images of marine creatures* Two sets of 3-part cards, each with three zones (Sunlight Zone, Twilight Zone, and Midnight Zone) and five layers (Sunlight Zone, Twilight Zone, Midnight Zone, Abyss, and The Trenches) to help students
Preview of Australia A-Z Montessori Geography Pack

Australia A-Z Montessori Geography Pack

Australia A-Z Montessori PackThis collection of printable activities can be used to supplement your unit on Australia. It is suitable for PreK-1 but can easily be adapted for 2nd and 3rd grades as well. It features photographs and easy to read font. If you are a Montessori teacher, this will really round out your continent boxes and unit studies!In all of my Continent A-Z packs, I have tried hard to provide a wide range of representative photographs in order to give students a sense of the lusci
Preview of Asia A-Z Montessori Geography Pack

Asia A-Z Montessori Geography Pack

This collection of printable activities can be used to supplement your unit on Asia. It is suitable for PreK-1 but can be adapted for 2nd and 3rd grades as well. It features photographs and easy to read font. A clipart version and blacklines for some of the activities are also provided. See more ideas for an Asia unit on my blogThe following activities are included:1 a. Asia A-Z non-fiction book (photos and descriptions for things from Asia for each letter of the alphabet)1 b. Asia A-Z non f
Preview of Winter Holiday Song with Orff Activities for Elementary Music - African Noel

Winter Holiday Song with Orff Activities for Elementary Music - African Noel

Created by
Frau Musik USA
Are you looking for an energetic joyful Winter Holiday Song for your elementary music classroom or performance? African Noel is perfect for Christmas or Kwanzaa. Differentiated Orff activities are attainable for early elementary while challenging upper elementary students.Save over 20% when you invest in the Diverse Winter Holiday Songs BUNDLE.Included in this NO-PREP Diverse Winter Holiday Songs BUNDLEHanukkah Song with Orff Accompaniment - Burn Little CandlesChristmas Song with Orff Accompanim
Preview of Gingerbread Bakery and Hot Cocoa Stand Dramatic Play, Pretend Play Center

Gingerbread Bakery and Hot Cocoa Stand Dramatic Play, Pretend Play Center

Created by
Wander and Grow
✩ Gingerbread Bakery and Hot Cocoa Stand Dramatic, Pretend Play✩ 18 Pages of printables to put together a holiday themed bakery✩ Perfect as a classroom center or for play at home---WHAT'S INCLUDED---18 pages of printables including:- Hot Cocoa Menu & Sweet Treats Menu- Hot Cocoa Recipe Cards- Labels for the Hot Cocoa stand ingredients and Sweet Treats- Assortment of cookie, cake, and peppermint treats- Open/Closed Sign- Bakery Sign- Daily Special Sign- Bakery Banner- Peppermint Garland- Orde
Preview of Antarctica A-Z Montessori Geography Pack

Antarctica A-Z Montessori Geography Pack

Antarctica A-Z Montessori PackThis collection of printable activities can be used to supplement your unit on Antarctica. It is suitable for PreK-1 but can easily be adapted for 2nd and 3rd grades as well. It features photographs and easy to read font. If you are a Montessori teacher, this will really round out your continent boxes and unit studies!In all of my Continent A-Z packs, I have tried hard to provide a wide range of representative photographs in order to give students a sense of the lus
Preview of South America A-Z Montessori Geography Pack

South America A-Z Montessori Geography Pack

This collection of printable activities can be used to supplement your unit on South America. It is suitable for PreK-1 but can be adapted for 2nd and 3rd grades as well. It features photographs and easy to read font. A clipart version and blacklines for some of the activities are also provided.This is a ZIPPED file and includes PDFs for the following activities:1 a. South AmericaA-Z non-fiction book (photos and descriptions for things from South America for each letter of the alphabet)1 b. S
Preview of HOLIDAY MUSIC FOR BEGINNERS: Boomwhackers® Handbells Recorder Christmas Music

HOLIDAY MUSIC FOR BEGINNERS: Boomwhackers® Handbells Recorder Christmas Music

HOLIDAY MUSIC FOR BEGINNERS is a PDF collection of simple eight measure songs for students to read and play. (If you prefer Powerpoints with virtual Handbells to play, you might like the resource found by clicking HERE!)HOLIDAY MUSIC FOR BEGINNERS introduces students to treble clef note names, and the opportunity to play HOLIDAY SONGS in your elementary music lessons. The HOLIDAY MUSIC PDF contains Color coded options makes them convenient for use with boomwhackers, handbells, or xylophones. H
Preview of Traffic Signals, Signs, Safety Songs and Rhymes, Pedestrian Safety, Circle Time

Traffic Signals, Signs, Safety Songs and Rhymes, Pedestrian Safety, Circle Time

Created by
KindyKats
Is your class learning about Traffic Signals, Signs, and Traffic Safety? This resource includes developmentally appropriate content for traffic rules, pedestrian safety, as well as traffic signals and signs with fun songs (sung to familiar tunes) and original rhymes. Introduce a new traffic rule every day with a song or rhyme during circle time. Include the song in Poetry Journals, or make a Traffic Signs, Signals, and Safety Song Book to include in your class library. No matter how or when yo
Preview of The Twelve Days of Christmas Posters, Readers, Coloring, Performance

The Twelve Days of Christmas Posters, Readers, Coloring, Performance

This was a gigantic hit at my school for the past few years with all ages, Use these with students in class or with a large group at your Christmas party or assembly. Read and color with the younger students. Do a group interactive performance with the whole school or church or other group. After our group activity, I had so many comments that this was the best ever Christmas assembly thanks to this activity.*Newly added 12 days of Christmas project for older studentsSPECIAL TERMS OF USE FOR THI
Preview of 7 Continents A-Z Bundle

7 Continents A-Z Bundle

7 Continents A-Z BundleThis bundle includes the A-Z Montessori Packs for all 7 Continents.It is suitable for PreK-1 but can easily be adapted for 2nd and 3rd grades as well. It features photographs and easy to read font. If you are a Montessori teacher, this will really round out your continent boxes and unit studies!In all of my Continent A-Z packs, I have tried hard to provide a wide range of representative photographs in order to give students a sense of the luscious, rich diversity of our be
Preview of Homes Around the World 3-Part Cards - Montessori Social Studies

Homes Around the World 3-Part Cards - Montessori Social Studies

Homes Around the World - A beautiful photographic look at the variety of structures people around the world call home.Match the correct labels to the pictures. Check the matching using the control cards (cards with labels attached).Includes: yurt, tulou, bhunga, roundhouse, pit dwelling, hut, stilt house, tepee, igloo, apartment building, tree house, and more!Includes:26 cards with labels26 cards without labels26 labelsThe cards with labels are approx. 3½" x 3¼", cards without labels are approx.
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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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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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