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1st grade ancient history resources for Montessori under $5
History of Writing 3-Part Cards
This 3-part card set (picture, label, paragraph) supports The Story (or History) of Writing.
Included are:
12 pictures illustrating the development of writing from cave art to the 15th century;
12 corresponding labels;
12 corresponding "stories" or explanatory paragraphs, written for the elementary child.
An excellent extension to this card set is to place the pictures and stories along a time line. See my Printable Time Line, consisting of date cards that can be used for this lesson or any ot
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1st - 6th
Printables DreamCatchers Coloring sheets-Indigenous People's Day.
-THIS LISTING IS AN INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD – PLEASE NOTE : NO PHYSICAL ITEMS WILL BE SHIPPED!Dream Catcher Coloring Book - Perfect for Relaxing and a Great Way to De-Stress!Stress Relieving Activity for Adult - Native American Dreamcatcher - Beautiful Mandala Designs Files Details :-8 PNG 300 HQ SIZED 8.5X11 INCHES,for easy integration into your projects.-1 PDF HQ 8 Page Unique Design.-with thick black lines for easy resizing and crisp, clear prints at any size.USE THESE FOR: Indigenous Peo
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PreK - 3rd
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History of Numbers 3-Part Cards
This 3-part card set (picture, label, paragraph) supports The Story (or History) of Numbers.
Included are:
12 pictures illustrating the development of numbers from prehistory to the 15th century;
12 corresponding labels;
12 corresponding "stories" or explanatory paragraphs, written for the elementary child.
An excellent extension to this card set is to place the pictures and stories along a time line. See my Printable Time Line, consisting of date cards that can be used for this lesson or any
Grades:
1st - 6th
Montessori Dinosaur Fossil Sequence Cards
With this activity, children will learn about the sequence in which a dinosaur fossil is created and discovered. Included is a series of 6 cards, featuring a beautiful illustration and simple description that the children will place in the proper order. Also included is a set of black and white images that match the cards that can be printed and copied as needed. With these, the children can color, write vocabulary, and compile it all into their own small booklet.This set comes with: Colored c
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PreK - 1st
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Printable Time Line (40,000 BC to 2000 AD)
This printable timeline (dates 40,000 BC to 2000 AD) can be used for any purpose–sequencing pictures and information about the great civilizations, historical events or personages, world art, or any other development. I used it to show the history of writing from proto-writing (cave art) all the way up to personal computers. The children can lay the date cards out end-to-end. All cards together stretch a little over 30.’ Or you can lay them out in consecutive rows. After laying the cards out end
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1st - 6th
The History of Writing (Great Lesson)
The Great Lessons are the unifying principle of the Montessori elementary school program. Traditionally the five Great Lessons include The Story of the Universe, The Coming of Life, The Coming of Human Beings, The Story of Writing, and The Story of Numbers.
This ebook for teachers introduces The Story (or History) of Writing, including:
the rationale for introducing the history of writing to elementary students;
the story itself to be read to the children;
recommended visual aids;
a timeli
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1st - 6th
MAYA & AZTEC Civilizations Flipbook, Calendar, Chinampas Activity | Mesoamerica
Learn all about the two major ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica through info flip-books and hands on crafts. Students will learn major highlights of each civilization and how they have left their mark on the culture of Mexico and North America today. Make a working Maya calendar and floating gardens called chinampas, first invented by the Aztecs.Includes eight (8) pages of resources. *Resources also included in the MEXICO Activity Book.
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1st - 6th
The History of Numbers (Great Lesson)
The Great Lessons are the unifying principle of the Montessori elementary school program. Traditionally the five Great Lessons include The Story of the Universe, The Coming of Life, The Coming of Human Beings, The Story of Writing, and The Story of Numbers.
This ebook for teachers introduces The History of Numbers, including:
the rationale for introducing the history of numbers to elementary students;
the story itself to be read to the children;
recommended visual aids;
an additional story on
Grades:
1st - 6th
Multicultural Symbols of Peace - Three Part Cards
This set of three part cards is a perfect addition to your classroom peace table. Each card showcases a different cultural symbol for peace along with its country of origin. Each set includes a picture card, word card, and control card for the following symbols: Heiwa (Japanese Kanji for peace), Peace Sign, Peace Dove, Ohm or Shanti (Hindi for peace and mindfulness), Yin Yang (Chinese for peace and oneness), Lotus Buddha (Buddhist symbol for peace through meditation), Ankh (Egyptian hieroglyphic
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PreK - 3rd
Greek and Roman Gods
Studying Ancient Greek or Roman civilizations? Students love to learn about the Greek and Roman Gods. These vocabulary cards teach the Greek and Roman names, symbols and other facts. A mini-book acts as an answer key. Family Trees make the relationships easier to understand. Other fun activities include Make your own god cards, a quiz, a matching activity and three thinking questions designed for small group discussion. Download the preview to see examples of activities.
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The Olympian
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K - 3rd
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Resurrection Eggs Cards-pdf print. Bible Verse Cards. Easter Card Set.
Tell the Easter story with these gentle advent printable cards. Each day tell a small piece of the resurrection story to read to your children.These cards can be used in so many ways. - bind them on a ring to keep them all together- buy matching figurines at the dollar tree and hide each item in an egg to go with each card.-print out each card twice to make a fun memory match game.Printable Resurrection story cards are beautifully illustrated with color images making the story more understandabl
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PreK - 3rd
Stone Age Social Studies Timeline | Interactive Activity | Early Humans
✨ ⚡️Stone Age Social Studies Timeline | Interactive Activity | Early Humans- Prehistory ✨ ⚡️Enhance Learning with Classroom Décor ActivityIntroducing our captivating Stone Age Interactive Timeline, a one-of-a-kind educational resource crafted to engage students aged 9-14 in an immersive historical experience. Whether you're a seasoned educator or a dedicated homeschooling parent, this hands-on activity is designed to ignite curiosity and excitement, promoting a profound comprehension of crucial
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1st - 8th
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Fundamental Needs Humans Ancient Civilizations INDUS VALLEY 82 Research Cards
Explore the Fundamental Needs of the Indus Valley Civilization for your Montessori classroom using this set of 82 fast fact research cards. This comprehensive and engaging set is an invaluable resource for educators aiming to enrich their students' understanding of this ancient civilization. Each card delves into various aspects of Harappan life, including innovative urban planning, sophisticated agriculture, unique art forms, and advanced systems of trade, health, and sanitation. Perfect for hi
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1st - 4th
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Ancient Egypt Montessori Nomenclature 3-Part Cards History Mythology Safari Toob
Introduce your preschool, elementary, and middle school students to the world of Ancient Egypt! These 3-part vocabulary cards are perfect for unit studies! And, they are created to match Safari Ltd. Toob for hands-on learning! These history-themed Montessori-style three-part nomenclature cards are perfect for introducing 12 landmarks and symbols of Ancient Egypt for visual and tactile learners. Each card features vibrant color graphics making it engaging and fun for kids. This is a great resourc
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1st - 5th
✨MOSAIC WORKSHOP - DINOSAURS - 25 COLORING PAGES - #1✨
Explore the age of dinosaurs with our coloring pages and mosaic tiles ! WATCH TH PREVIEW ! =)Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of dinosaurs with our downloadable file: a collection of 25 coloring pages featuring a variety of impressive dinosaurs, complete with mosaic tiles to color, cut and paste! Each captivating coloring page features a different dinosaur, ranging from fearsome Tyrannosaurs to peaceful Brachiosaurs. Mosaic tiles offer a fun and creative way for children to personalize
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PreK - 4th
Montessori Charts for the 4-th Great Lesson
Montessori Charts for the 4-th Great LessonThis set contains 10 charts:1-1, 1-2 - Pictograms;2 - Pictogram of the hunter; 3 - Rock paintings; 4 - Drawings of hieroglyphs; 5 - Different types of hieroglyphs; 6 - Phoenician alphabet; 7 - Greek alphabet; 8 - Roman alphabet; 9 - Modern alphabet.If you downloaded this material, I will be grateful for your feedback.
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1st - 4th
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Discover Earth's History: Vibrant Geologic Time Scale Poster
GEOLOGIC TIME SCALE POSTEREarth's history in this vibrant and educational Geological Time Scale Poster! Perfect for the classroom, this Montessori-inspired timeline features:✨ Colorful Illustration:Engaging visual representation of Earth's timeline from the Hadean Eon to the Present.Highlighting Most Important Life and Animals:Explore key life forms from each period, including the fascinating creatures that shaped our planet.Versatile File Formats:Available in PDF and AI vector formats for flexi
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K - 12th
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Fundamental Needs Humans Ancient Civilizations ANCIENT EGYPT 75 Research Cards
Explore the Fundamental Needs of Humans from the New Kingdom of the Ancient Egypt Civilization for your Montessori classroom using this set of 75 fast fact research cards. This comprehensive and engaging set is an invaluable resource for educators aiming to enrich their students' understanding of this ancient civilization. Each card delves into various aspects of Early Human life in the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. Perfect for history and cultural studies.This set includes a set of 75 cards on
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1st - 5th
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Fundamental Needs Humans Ancient Civilizations EARLY HUMANS 76 Research Cards
Explore the Fundamental Needs of the Early Humans from the Paleolithic, Mesolithic, and Neolithic Ages for your Montessori classroom using this set of 76 fast fact research cards. This comprehensive and engaging set is an invaluable resource for educators aiming to enrich their students' understanding of this ancient civilization. Each card delves into various aspects of Early Human life in the Stone Ages. Perfect for history and cultural studies.This set includes a set of 76 cards on the follow
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1st - 4th
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Prehistoric Cave Paintings 5-Part Cards
10 sets of prehistoric cave painting cards. 5 cards per set include: cave title, location title, image of cave painting, world map showing country of origin, information about the cave, as well as one title card for the entire set. Caves include: Magura Cave (Bulgaria), Cueva de las Manos (Argentina), Bhimbetka (India), Serra da Capivara (Brazil), Laas Gaal (Somalia), Tadrart Acasus (Libya), Chauvet Cave (France), Kakadu (Australia), Altamira Cave (Spain), Lascaux (France).
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K - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education
Parts of an Egyptian Pyramid
These 3-Part Nomenclature Cards consist of 6 pictures, labels and text cards as well as one control booklet clearly showing the internal parts of a pyramid:
air shafts, subterranean chamber, king's chamber, queen's chamber, grand gallery, pyramid
Print on cardstock, cut on black lines, fold on grey ones and laminate. If you want to include the cursive label (D'Nealian), just fold in the middle so it's back to back.
These cards can be used as flashcards or matching cards for more individually p
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K - 3rd
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Pythagoras - Three/Four Part Cards
These three-part cards can be used to teach students about Pythagoras. The set includes 14 cards that can be matched, copied, and used to inspire students to learn more about this fascinating ancient mathematician. The set includes a picture card, word card, and description card for the following information about Pythagoras: birth, death, Theorem, music, philosophy, and triangular numbers. Cards should be printed on card stock, cut, and laminated for classroom use.
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1st - 8th
Early(Prehistoric) Man - Three/Four Part Cards
This PDF can be used to make a set of three or four part cards that can teach student about humans in Prehistoric Times. There is a control card (word and picture), a word card, a picture card, and a definition card for each of the following: Early Man, diet, Lucy, Homo Habilis, Stone Age, hunter-gatherer, homes, and cave paintings. These cards would be the perfect addition to a study of Ancient History.Cards should be printed onto card stock, cut, and laminated prior to use.
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PreK - 6th
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MEXICO Mexican Information Poster, Fun Facts Cards, Flag & Flag Craft
Learn all about Mexico in this fun interactive hands-on educational bundle. Learn fun facts and information with the Mexico Poster, Flag & Fun Fact Cards. Create a fun legume art of the Mexican flag out of beans.Includes six (6) pages of resources. *Resources also included in the MEXICO Activity Book.
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1st - 6th
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Find Ancient History resources | TPT
If you’re an educator or parent looking for printable or digital resources to help your student learn about ancient history, TPT has got you covered. We’ve got a comprehensive collection of ancient history resources available, including activities and lessons on ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, ancient China, and ancient Mesopotamia, to name just a few. With plenty of TPT high-quality resources at your fingertips, you’ll be able to teach ancient history to your students with ease.
Ancient history activities to try
Here are a few examples of the different types of activities and lessons you can find on TPT to help teach students about ancient history:
Map Making
With map-making activities you can not only teach students about ancient civilizations, but also incorporate geography into your lessons. As they label and color maps, students can learn about important places in ancient civilizations, chart trade routes, and learn how empires expanded (and fell) over time.
Primary Source Analysis
One of the best ways to learn about ancient civilizations is through the artifacts and writings of people from that particular period of time. Encourage students to analyze primary sources to gain a deeper understanding about bygone eras of history. For instance, you can have students read accounts of the destruction of Pompeii and discuss it as a class.
Centers & Stations
Through the use of centers, students can collaborate and discuss topics and content they examine for each era in history. For example, you can have students navigate through four or five different centers or stations to help them learn about different aspects of Ancient Chinese culture, like literature, geography, government, and major historical events or achievements.
By making ancient history come to life through a variety of interactive and immersive activities, teachers can help students develop a deeper appreciation for the subject.
Frequently asked questions for teaching about ancient history
What is ancient history?
Ancient history refers to the period of human history that takes place from the invention of writing to late antiquity (spanning from about 3000 BC to AD 650). This era includes the study of various ancient civilizations, such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, India, and others. Ancient history plays a critical role in helping us understand the origins and development of human civilizations and the influence it had on contemporary cultures and societies.
What are examples of ancient history?
The Persian Wars, the rise of the Tang Dynasty, the campaigns of Alexander the Great, and the decline and fall of the Roman empire are all examples of important milestones and events that you can teach about in ancient history.
What types of ancient history resources are available on TPT?
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