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Social studies resources for Google Apps and for Montessori
Seasons Sun and Earth Montessori Earth Science Charts Booklet Solstice Equinox
Looking for interactive earth science charts to show how the relationship between the sun and earth causes the seasons and each solstice and equinox? These seasons science diagrams and activity booklet were originally developed as a Montessori earth science lesson, but are perfect for any elementary earth science unit!Click on the ⭐️PREVIEW⭐️ for a visual walk-through of what’s included and how it all works together!The Seasons is an interactive diagram kids can use in lower and upper elementary
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2nd - 5th
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NGSS:
3-ESS2-1
, 1-ESS1-2
, MS-ESS1-1
Montessori Digital Resource Bundle #distancelearning
A bundle of all my google slides and powerpoint resources designed to meet the needs of the 6-9 Montessori Curriculum for distance learning. All resources are google slides or powerpoint resources.Please click on the individual files to see if this meets your needs, included are:COSMIC:-Early Life Research projects (links to 2nd Great Lesson)-Montessori Fundamental Needs Interactive notebooks (links to 3rd Great Lesson)-Montessori Fundamental Needs student workbook (links to 3rd Great Lesson)-Cl
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1st - 4th
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Montessori Countries and Flags of the World
Montessori Countries and Flags of the World is a Montessori-inspired product bundle to help learn about the countries of North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia, their capital cities, as well as their flags.This product helps children learn about:North AmericaSouth AmericaAsiaAfricaEuropeAustraliaINCLUDED:184 sets of Montessori 3 Part Cards and control cards, including the countries of Australia and their capitals as well as flags for Australian countries6 x Unlabelled M
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2nd - 3rd
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G014 (GOOGLE): CONTINENTS (outline) 3 part cards (3pgs)
I sell my files here on TPT but I also sell the completed, ready to use material on my website so come check it out if you don't have the time!you can get the ready made on my site:https://tlc-montessori-materials-and-more.myshopify.com/products/g014-continents-3-part-cards-only-outlineI offer this product and MANY MORE at GREAT prices and GREAT shipping options!!SHOP DIRECTLY AT: https://tlc-montessori-materials-and-more.myshopify.com/FOLLOW ME AT:Trisha@TLC Montessori Materials and more.... AN
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PreK - 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
Women's History Choice Board Project
Instructions for Women's History ProjectTo support your Women's History project, please follow these steps:Choose a Woman to Focus OnSelect one woman from the Unladylike2020 collection.Select a Project ChoicePick one project option from the provided table.Complete the Note-CatcherMake a copy of the [Women's History Month Project - Research Note-Catcher](LINK HERE).Follow the instructions on the note-catcher.Review the RubricCheck the rubric for your chosen project to understand the requirements
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6th - 9th
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End of Unit/Quarter/Semester Reflection + Art Piece
This short assignment can be used at the end of a unit/quarter/trimester and gives students an opportunity to reflect, be creative, and keep track of missing work. The tasks for students include: 1. Identify and complete missing work2. Create an art piece inspired by something we have studied 3. Reflect on their own work AND give feedback to the teacherI use this over 2-3 days so that students who have missing work can complete it with my support, while other students work independently on their
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6th - 12th
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How to Write a Formal Letter to an Influential Person
This writing project is perfect for reluctant writers. In this writing project students will be able to write a formal business style letter to any living person that has had a positive influence on them. This could be a celebrity or someone they know personally. The letter are intended to be mailed out by the teacher, using the school's address as the return address and the teacher's name as the primary contact. A website with celebrity fan mail addresses is provided along with a step by st
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5th - 12th
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European Countries
European Countries with Capitals is a Montessori-inspired product to help learn about the countries of Europe and their capitals, as well as flags for European countries. INCLUDED:53 sets of Montessori 3 Part Cards and control cards, including the countries of Europe and their capitals as well as flags for European countries1 x Unlabelled Map of Europe in the colors of the Montessori Puzzle Maps1 x Labelled Map of Europe in the colors of the Montessori Puzzle Maps1 x World Map in the colors of
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Montessori Countries and Flags of the World
Countries of the African Continent
Countries of the African Continent is a Montessori-inspired product to help learn about the countries of Africa and their capitals, as well as flags for African countries. INCLUDED:53 sets of Montessori 3 Part Cards and control cards, including the countries of Africa and their capitals as well as flags for African countries1 x Unlabelled Map of Africa in the colors of the Montessori Puzzle Maps1 x Labelled Map of Africa in the colors of the Montessori Puzzle Maps1 x World Map in the colors of
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Montessori Countries and Flags of the World
Where I Live PDF file and Canva Editable Template
This is a fun flip book with real photos that helps students learn where they live - large scale to small scale. To assemble, print all pages, cut out each circle, laminate, layer, (largest on the bottom), hole punch with a ribbon or a single ring binder. The PDF file includes the city, Los Angeles but anyone can edit the file via Canva template.Enjoy!
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PreK - 8th
Social Emotional Learning - Personal Exploration - Lukasa (Anthropology)
In this self exploration SEL (social emotional learning) project, students think about key events in their own history as they apply it to build a piece of art mimicking an African Lukasa. Students will develop a memory board that represents them by researching African tribal customs and applying these to a visual representation of their own history.What you will learn:BASIC information about the Luba tribe in the D.R.C.Become acquainted with dynamic and oral methods of preserving historyIncre
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6th - 11th
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Christmas in Norway Montessori 3-Part Cards
Explore the enchanting Christmas traditions of Norway with our Montessori-inspired 3-part cards! These cards can be used with the control card for younger children or with the informational text for older children✨ Perfect for curious young minds, these beautifully crafted cards offer an immersive learning experience about Norwegian holiday customs. These cards bring the magic of Norway's Christmas right into your home. Engaging, educational, and filled with festive fun, these cards spark curi
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Not Grade Specific
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Countries of Asia
Countries of Asia is a Montessori-inspired product to help learn about the countries of Asia and their capitals, as well as flags for Asian countries. INCLUDED:53 sets of Montessori 3 Part Cards and control cards, including the countries of Asia and their capitals as well as flags for Asian countries1 x Unlabelled Map of Asia in the colors of the Montessori Puzzle Maps1 x Labelled Map of Asia in the colors of the Montessori Puzzle Maps1 x World Map in the colors of the Montessori Puzzle Maps1 x
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Montessori Countries and Flags of the World
Countries of the North American Continent
Countries of the North American Continent is a Montessori-inspired product to help learn about the countries of North America and their capitals, as well as flags for North American countries. INCLUDED:53 sets of Montessori 3 Part Cards and control cards, including the countries of North America and their capitals as well as flags for North America countries1 x Unlabelled Map of North America in the colors of the Montessori Puzzle Maps1 x Labelled Map of North America in the colors of the Monte
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Montessori Countries and Flags of the World
L045 (GOOGLE): LIFE OF (Maria Montessori) 3 part cards (4pgs)
I sell my files here on TPT but I also sell the completed, ready to use material on my website so come check it out if you don't have the time!you can get the ready made on my site:https://tlc-montessori-materials-and-more.myshopify.com/products/l045-3-pt-cards-maria-montessoriI offer this product and MANY MORE at GREAT prices and GREAT shipping options!!See them all on my SHOPIFY website: https://tlc-montessori-materials-and-more.myshopify.com/or you can follow me on FB for latest sale updates
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PreK - 2nd
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Montessori Record Keeping Practical Life Yr 4 5 6 & Upper El Assessment into Gr4
Montessori Upper Elementary Practical Life Record-Keeping and Assessment Tools - FULLY EDITABLEUpper Elementary Practical Life Skills in a fully editable record-keeping and assessment tool to help keep you organized and easily track each child's progress. This is for children ages 9-12 years using a Montessori curriculum in school or in a homeschool setting.This includes a list of Practical Life skills that children entering Year 4 (Grade 4) should have mastered before they are ready for the Low
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3rd - 6th
Etymology & Descriptions - Months of the Year
There is so much you can do with this material. When I taught lower elementary, my students LOVED this work. You can present it by month, use it to teach about gemstones, types of flowers, abbreviations of the months, fractions of the year, Roman gods and goddesses, match gemstones to the month, match the flower/s to the month, etc. For each month, a separate file includes the following:1. An overview: abbreviation, fraction of the year, number of days2. Etymology: Origin of the name of the mont
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1st - 4th
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Countries of the South American Continent
Countries of the South American Continent is a Montessori-inspired product to help learn about the countries of South America and their capitals, as well as flags for South American countries. INCLUDED:53 sets of Montessori 3 Part Cards and control cards, including the countries of South America and their capitals as well as flags for South America countries1 x Unlabelled Map of South America in the colors of the Montessori Puzzle Maps1 x Labelled Map of South America in the colors of the Monte
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2nd - 3rd
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Also included in: Montessori Countries and Flags of the World
Montessori Record Keeping Cultural Yr 4 5 6 inc Upper El Assessment into Gr4
Montessori Upper Elementary Cultural Record-Keeping and Assessment Tools - FULLY EDITABLEUpper Elementary Cultural Skills in a fully editable record-keeping and assessment tool to help keep you organized and easily track each child's progress. This is for children ages 9-12 years using a Montessori curriculum in school or in a homeschool setting.This includes a list of cultural skills that children entering Year 4 (Grade 4) should have mastered before they are ready for the Lower Elementary Curr
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3rd - 6th
Positive Affirmation Note Cards for Self Love- Pre Teen Resource
Empower Pre-Teens with Positivity: 30 Positive Affirmation CardsUnlock the potential of pre-teen students with our meticulously crafted deck of 30 Positive Affirmation Cards. Designed to inspire and uplift young minds, these cards are the perfect tool to foster self-confidence, resilience, and a positive mindset in your students. Each card features a unique, empowering affirmation that pre-teens can use to boost their self-esteem and navigate the challenges of adolescence. Why Choose Our Positiv
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5th - 9th
Fooled By Your Senses....Beanboozled Jelly Beans (Hands On Activity)
This activity can be used for any grade level. The students are required to use their senses to determine the flavor of the Jelly Beans. First, using only sight and describing the color to make a prediction then taste. There are also 10 questions to conclude the activity. I use this in my Psychology class to teach about sensation and perception. This activity was designed for the Beanboozled Jelly Beans but can be tweaked for any variety pack of jelly beans. I do not reveal they are Beanboozled
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Not Grade Specific
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My MMUN "Intro to the UN" Interactive Slides
Preparing students for the Montessori Model United Nations conference can be daunting, especially as you try to navigate balancing the autonomy students' crave with the importance of internet safety and research skills.These interactive google slides offer your students curated resources for their initial research about the United Nations that they can explore at their own pace. Aligned with weeks one and two on the scope and sequence provided by MMUN, guiding questions on these slides help the
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4th - 9th
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My MMUN Country Research Interactive Slides
Preparing students for the Montessori Model United Nations conference can be daunting, especially as you try to navigate balancing the autonomy students' crave with the importance of internet safety and research skills.This interactive google slide offers your students curated resources about their country that they can explore at their own pace. Aligned with weeks four and five on the scope and sequence provided by MMUN, guiding questions on these slides help the students complete their researc
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4th - 9th
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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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