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1st grade social studies resources for Montessori under $5

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 The History of Transportation Montessori Timeline 3-part Nomenclature Cards

The History of Transportation Montessori Timeline 3-part Nomenclature Cards

Enhance your Montessori classroom or home with this engaging Timeline of the history of transportation printable cards set. Perfect for your Transport Unit and Inventions Unit, this set includes 38 control cards, 38 timeline cards, and 38 picture matching cards. These cards not only help students learn about the history of transportation but also improve their understanding of time and technological progress. Ideal for visual learners, these printable cards provide a hands-on approach to learnin
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.
Preview of Arctic and Antarctic Polar Animals Montessori Activity - Antarctica Continent

Arctic and Antarctic Polar Animals Montessori Activity - Antarctica Continent

Children often mix animals from the Arctic and Antarctica. These Montessori activity cards will help them identify and sort animals of different Polar regions. This printable will perfectly fit your Montessori continent boxes, Arctic and Antarctica unit, polar regions or geography shelf. This activity is appropriate for preschool, pre-k, kindergarten classrooms, and homeschool.The material includes such Arctic animals as arctic fox, caribou, arctic hare, polar bear, puffin, snowy owl, walrus, an
Preview of Dinosaurs Montessori 3 Part Cards and Information Cards

Dinosaurs Montessori 3 Part Cards and Information Cards

Montessori inspired beautiful learning materials of 10 dinosaurs: ➥ apatosaurus ➥ tyrannosaurus rex ➥ elasmosaurus ➥ spinosaurus ➥ stegosaurus ➥ pteranodon ➥ triceratops ➥ velociraptor ➥ ankylosaurus ➥ parasaurolophusThe file includes: ➥ 10 control cards (picture + label) size: 5.25"x4" ➥ 10 picture cards size: 4"x4" ➥ 10 labels size: 1.25"x4" ➥ 10 information cards size: 5.5"x3.75"IMPORTANT!!Please check the thumbnails of this material before purchasing so you will have an idea of what you
Preview of Maps of Asia (Color & Blackline Masters) - Montessori color-code

Maps of Asia (Color & Blackline Masters) - Montessori color-code

Maps of Asia (Color & Blackline Masters) - This material includes the following maps of Asia:1 black & white blank map1 black & white labeled map1 colored blank map1 colored and labeled map2 sets of map labels for the large wooden puzzle mapMaps print on 8½ x 11" paper and follow the traditional Montessori map colors.The pin flags that accompany these maps can be found here.The color-coded pin flags that accompany these maps can be found here.You may be interested in the following:As
Preview of California State Symbols

California State Symbols

Created by
Rainbow Girl
There are 12 state symbols cards in this set. Although the state may have a lot more only 12 are featured. 1. Print first set and use as flash cards . 2. Print second set and use for matching word to picture. 3. Print both sets and use for matching picture to picture and word to word. Vocabulary cards for special education, speech therapy, ESL/ELL programs, bulletin boards, centers and Montessori teaching. The cards are also great for generating discussions.
Preview of Trees of the Continents Sorting Activity Montessori

Trees of the Continents Sorting Activity Montessori

This beautiful material is wonderful for presenting trees of different continents to kids. Children love putting such big materials together. It is very good for looking at the general picture of spreading trees around the world and for learning specific trees of every continent. The material is green because all works related to plants in general or plants kingdom in my printables are color coded in green.The material has a control of error and contains color dot corresponding to the color of t
Preview of Fundamental Needs of Humans - Montessori Social Studies

Fundamental Needs of Humans - Montessori Social Studies

Fundamental Needs of Humans - The Fundamental Needs of Humans Chart provides a cross-cultural framework for organizing information relating to how people meet their material and spiritual needs. Recreate the chart using the picture cards included in this set.This set includes:1 master control chart3 blackline masters25 picture cards (3-part card format)category labelsPicture cards are approximately 3½" x 3¼:".
Preview of Montessori Fundamental Human Needs Student Workbook

Montessori Fundamental Human Needs Student Workbook

Created by
Montessorikiwi
This work book is designed for a Montessori 6-9 class and works in tandem with the Third Great Montessori Story. Great for clarifying wants vs needs.There is a digital version here.Using the Fundamental need cards children can work independently in this work book to connect knowledge from the card with their own knowledge. This book is a great way of helping children apply, imagine and connect knowledge as opposed to just 'memorising' facts about wants and needs. It will help you see whether the
Preview of Australian Aboriginal Symbols and Words

Australian Aboriginal Symbols and Words

Perfect display options for teaching Aboriginal culture and Art symbols throughout the year. Use for bulletin boards or display and cards for fine motor actvities like tracing in rice or sand. Can also be used for art prompts. There are 32 different word wall cards and 20 small symbol cards included in this pack.Also includes 3 different options for display banners.Please see preview for everything included.You may also like :Australian Alphabet and Number Posters**I*****************************
Preview of Maps of Africa (Color & Blackline Masters) - Montessori color-code

Maps of Africa (Color & Blackline Masters) - Montessori color-code

Maps of Africa (Color & Blackline Masters) - Includes the following maps of Africa:1 black & white blank map1 black & white labeled map1 colored blank map1 colored and labeled map2 sets of map labels for the large wooden puzzle mapMaps print on 8½ x 11" paper and follow the traditional Montessori map colors.The pin flags that accompany these maps can be found here.The color-coded pin flags that accompany these maps can be found here.You may be interested in the following:African Capi
Preview of Montessori Land and Water Forms Sorting Cards & Control Chart

Montessori Land and Water Forms Sorting Cards & Control Chart

Montessori Land & Water Forms Sorting - Identify, sort, and classify 10 land and water forms: island, lake, peninsula, gulf, isthmus, strait, archipelago, system of lakes, cape, and bay.Includes:10 category cards10 short definition cards30 picture cards (3 for each category)1 control chartCards are approx. 3¾ x 5", and the control chart is 8½" x 11".You may be interested in the following:Simple Land & Water Forms 3-Part CardsSimple Land & Water Form BookSimple Land & Water Forms
Preview of Texas State Symbols

Texas State Symbols

Created by
Rainbow Girl
There are 12 state symbols cards in this set. Although the state may have a lot more only 12 are featured. 1. Print first set and use as flash cards . 2. Print second set and use for matching word to picture. 3. Print both sets and use for matching picture to picture and word to word. Vocabulary cards for special education, speech therapy, ESL/ELL programs, bulletin boards, centers and Montessori teaching. The cards are also great for generating discussions.
Preview of Florida State Symbols

Florida State Symbols

Created by
Rainbow Girl
There are 12 state symbols cards in this set. Although the state may have a lot more only 12 are featured. 1. Print first set and use as flash cards . 2. Print second set and use for matching word to picture. 3. Print both sets and use for matching picture to picture and word to word. Vocabulary cards for special education, speech therapy, ESL/ELL programs, bulletin boards, centers and Montessori teaching. The cards are also great for generating discussions.
Preview of Animals of the Continents - Sorting Cards, Maps & Control Cards

Animals of the Continents - Sorting Cards, Maps & Control Cards

Animals of the Continents (Photo Cards & Maps) - Identify, sort, and classify animals that live on each of the 7 continents. Check the classification using the control charts.This material includes:7 control maps with animals7 work maps with continent outlines42 small color photos of the animals The photos of the animals are to be cut out, sorted, and placed on the correct work map by the child. The child can then use the control maps to check their sorting.Each control sheet and worksheet p
Preview of Children Of The World Dress Up

Children Of The World Dress Up

What a fun way to introduce different cultural costumes traditionally worn around the world! This printable also includes Peace Around the World printable.HERE IS WHAT’S INCLUDED:12 children with different skin tone colors (girls and boys) – clipart images a map presenting the location of each examplematch-up activity with clipart and photographs (12 sets)Print out on cardstock and laminate. Cut out every piece of clothing and invite your students to dress up children in different traditional cl
Preview of Montessori Seven Continents Interactive Book with Facts and ELA Language Skills

Montessori Seven Continents Interactive Book with Facts and ELA Language Skills

Are you looking for a new way to enhance your studies on the seven continents? If so, you need to try this seven continents booklet activity. This child-friendly booklet will help your students learn facts and practice various language skills while having fun with the seven continents.Save time and effort with this easy-to-print continent booklet for your lower elementary or Montessori classroom.The Seven Continents Activity Booklet is great as an introduction to a study of the continents or a s
Preview of Maps of the United States of America - Montessori color-code

Maps of the United States of America - Montessori color-code

Maps of the United States of America - Includes the following maps of the United States:1 black & white blank map1 black & white labeled map1 colored blank map1 colored and labeled mapset of map labels for the large wooden puzzle mapMaps print on 8½ x 11″ paper and follow the traditional Montessori map colors.The pin flags that accompany these maps can be found here.The color-coded pin flags that accompany these maps can be found here.You may be interested in USA Capital Cities Control M
Preview of Montessori Continent Animals of The World

Montessori Continent Animals of The World

Animals of The World Montessori Animals of The World Bundle This fantastic Geography bundle is 39 pages of Hands-on Learning. It is filled with real-life animal pictures with color-coded Continents and cards. This Montessori inspired geography bundle is geared towards 3-6 year olds. You will have 3-part cards of each of the 7 Continents and animals that live on that Continent. The animals are beautiful real life images. Each Continent has a Control Sheet with the Colored Continent and all o
Preview of Animals of the Continents Set #2 (color) - Sorting Cards, Maps & Control Cards

Animals of the Continents Set #2 (color) - Sorting Cards, Maps & Control Cards

Animals of the Continents Set 2 (color-coded) - Identify, sort, and classify animals that live on each of the 7 continents. Check the classification using the control charts. Continents are color-coded and follow the traditional Montessori map colors.This material includes:7 control sheets with animals7 worksheets with continents and spaces for animal cards42 color photos of the animalsThe color photos of the animals are to be cut out, sorted, and placed on the correct worksheet by the child. Th
Preview of Maps of Australia (Color & Blackline Masters) - Montessori color-code

Maps of Australia (Color & Blackline Masters) - Montessori color-code

Maps of Australia (Color & Blackline Masters) - Includes the following maps of Australia (includes some labels for Oceania):1 black & white blank map1 black & white labeled map1 colored blank map1 colored and labeled mapmap labels for the large wooden puzzle mapMaps print on 8½ x 11" paper and follow the traditional Montessori map colors.The pin flags that accompany these maps can be found here.The color-coded pin flags that accompany these maps can be found here.You may be intereste
Preview of Maps of North America (Color & Blackline Masters) - Montessori color-code

Maps of North America (Color & Blackline Masters) - Montessori color-code

Maps of North America (Color & Blackline Masters) - Includes:1 black & white blank map1 black & white labeled map1 colored blank map1 colored and labeled map2 sets of map labels for the large wooden puzzle mapMaps print on 8½ x 11" paper and follow the traditional Montessori map colors.The pin flags that accompany these maps can be found here.The color-coded pin flags that accompany these maps can be found here.You may be interested in the following:North American Capital Cities MapN
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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.

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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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