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1st grade social studies independent work packets for Montessori under $5
End of the Year Craft Activity Last Week of School Me on the Map Skills Review
Looking for an End of Year Craft Activity to Review Map Skills? Want a Last Week of School Writing Project? This Me on the Map flip book and summer writing pages are perfect for 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th grade students!This Maps and Globes activities pack has 8600+ POSITIVE REVIEWS and is the original & most highly-rated Me on the Map Project Activity Bundle on TpT. Teach map skills with crafts, printable worksheets, flip books & a nesting circle craftivity for the book by Joan Sweeney.It wil
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1st - 5th
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
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PreK - 3rd
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Also included in: Dinosaur Bundle for Hands-on Activities
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********************************************
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PreK - 1st
Also included in: NAIDOC Week Aboriginal Australian Activities Bundle
India! Diwali Craft—Watercolor Doodle Rangoli Mandala, No Prep, Symmetry
Students make a fun and easy Indian rangoli craft to celebrate India’s biggest festival of the year, Diwali, the Festival of Lights. INDIA! Watercolor Doodle Rangoli Mandala teaches students about rangoli, an ancient art form that is used to decorate floors and entrances to homes in India. Rangoli is also known as mandala or kolam. Then students practice radial symmetry using watercolors and markers to add color and doodles to their own template. Product includes, all as Adobe files - Introducti
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1st - 8th
Dinosaur Coloring Pages for Preschool | Kindergarten | First | Second Grade
Stomp, Stomp, ROAR! The dinosaurs are here! Take your students back to prehistoric times with this adorable set of 12 hand drawn dinosaur illustrations. Download and print for a fun and relaxing activity that will enhance your dinosaur unit or add fun to indoor recess. Simple drawings are perfect for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, and special needs students. Build vocabulary as you introduce your students to different dinosaurs. Illustrations are labeled with the name of each dinosaur. De
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PreK - 2nd
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
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1st - 2nd
LABEL MAP OF THE WORLD: Continents, Oceans, Mountain Ranges! NO PREP!
Your students will love learning about mountain ranges, oceans, and continents with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: Label Map with Word Bank (Continents, Oceans, and Mountain Ranges)Color Map (Continents, Oceans, and Mountain Ranges)Cut and Paste (C
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K - 4th
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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PreK - 2nd
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Stonehenge Distance Learning Independent paper project ancient history activity
Explore the world with my Geoexplorers projects!Perfect for little hands, this do-it-yourself project will let everyone get involved! The project consists of three pieces of paper, two with Stonehenge blocks, and one of the base. Just print the base out on green paper, and print the two stone sheets on white paper (or even better, some stone-looking paper used for scrap-booking!). Each little stone is printed on both sides, with a number on the bottom. Have your students cut out each stone piece
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K - 4th
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
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Antarctica Continent Montessori Activity Cards Bundle
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
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PreK - 3rd
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Canada writing activities | NO PREP
Celebrate Canada with this pack of fun Canada Literacy Activities! Ideal for introducing a Canada Unit or discussing Canada Day.No-prep, digital-ready with drag and drop features, answer boxes with TpT Easel!Included in this resource:VocabularyColour Canadian vocabulary word wall and black and white print-friendly student reference sheet6 coins, 4 animals, 4 symbols, hockey players, RCMP (to suggest additional words for updates, please contact me through my store’s Q&A or email me at ThatFun
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Canada resources for primary - literacy and BINGO bundle
American Flag Emergent Reader Patriotic Holidays - Flag Day Memorial Day Etc.
This is the perfect American Flag Emergent Reader resource for Kindergarten and 1st graders. It can be used for Flag Day, Veteran's Day, D-Day, Memorial Day,Labor Day, Presidents Day, 4th of July (Independence Day) or any patriotic day you celebrate! This American flag reader is easy to use, is an ink and time-saver, and students love reading it over and over! Enhance your small group reading and use in Social Studies to learn different places that display the flag with I See the Flag. Perfect
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K - 1st
Montessori Fundamental Human Needs Student Workbook
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
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Montessori Store Bundle
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
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K - 4th
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Also included in: Montessori Maps Of The World Bundle - World Geography
Community Helpers Hats Pattern Block Mat Printables & Worksheet
These Community Helpers Hats Pattern Block Puzzles and Worksheets are designed to engage students in math, community exploration, and writing while having fun. Here's a detailed breakdown of what you can expect:Puzzles:Easy Puzzles: Ideal for Pre-K and Kindergarten students, these puzzles provide clear instructions on which pattern blocks to use. This introductory level helps young learners grasp the concept of shapes and spatial relationships while sparking students' curiosity about these role
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Pattern Block Mat Printables & Worksheets | Kindergarten BUNDLE
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
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K - 3rd
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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:".
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1st - 4th
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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
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PreK - 1st
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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*****************************
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PreK - 1st
Also included in: NAIDOC Week Aboriginal Australian Activities Bundle
California State Symbols
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.
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K - 3rd
Also included in: State Symbols Bundle
Leaders of the American Revolution Coloring Book-Level B
Twenty-six coloring pages with large print copywork to trace, perfect for young writers. Learn fun facts about Abigail and John Adams; Sam Adams; Ethan Allen; John Burgoyne; Guy Carleton; Henry Clinton; Charles Cornwallis; Benjamin Franklin; Thomas Gage; George Sackville-Germain; King George III; Nathan Hale; John Hancock; Patrick Henry; William Howe; Thomas Jefferson; Francis Marion; Frederick North; Thomas Paine; Hugh Percy; John Pitcairn; Paul Revere; Betsy Ross; Banastre Tarleton; and George
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K - 2nd
Texas State Symbols
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.
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K - 3rd
Also included in: State Symbols Bundle
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
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1st - 4th
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Also included in: Montessori Maps Of The World Bundle - World Geography
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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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