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Presidents' Day social studies Common Core 1.MD.A.1 resources

Preview of The First Thanksgiving Activities Craft Book Pilgrims Kindergarten 1st 2nd Grade

The First Thanksgiving Activities Craft Book Pilgrims Kindergarten 1st 2nd Grade

Created by
Firstieland
First Thanksgiving activities are always popular during the month of November. Step back in time with your kindergarten or first-grade students as they experience life as a pilgrim in this age-appropriate, accurate portrayal of the first Thanksgiving unit. This unit is perfect for comparing life long ago to today. Students will love these Thanksgiving activities as they visit 8 different hands-on stations where they will try different chores that the pilgrim children did in their daily lives. Al
Preview of President's Day Craft and Social Studies Activities

President's Day Craft and Social Studies Activities

These President's Day crafts and activities are perfect for February! Your K-2 students will learn about what a president is, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. They will also be able to compare and contrast these 2 presidents and choose facts to support opinions about them.INCLUDED IN THESE PRESIDENT'S DAY CRAFT AND ACTIVITIEScolor venn diagram to compare George Washington and Abe Lincolnblack and white master handout venn diagram for Washington and Lincoln Lincoln and Washington sort for
Preview of Measurement STEM Project

Measurement STEM Project

This measurement STEM project is integrated with social studies as students learn about famous world structures! Students will learn simple and fun facts about structures around the world!! After learning about famous structures, they will come up with a blue print of a structure that has to be: 12 inches tall, free standing, and strong. ( Encourage students to make the base of the structure a shape. Just like the famous pyramids in Egypt they always had a perfect square base. That's what ma
Preview of Five Senses Unit Study: Two Week Integrated Unit! (Great 4 Interactive Notebook)

Five Senses Unit Study: Two Week Integrated Unit! (Great 4 Interactive Notebook)

This Five Senses unit is the perfect accompaniment to your traditional science curriculum, incorporating music, games, language arts, center activities, math, social studies, and much more! Lessons draw from favorite children’s literature, including Miss Nelson is Missing by Harry Allard, D.W. the Picky Eater by Marc Brown, and poetry by Jack Prelutsky. Additional suggested resources are provided to supplement science content if needed. This integrated unit utilizes original foldable activity
Preview of Presidents Day THEME CLOSE READING 5 LEVEL PASSAGES Main idea Fluency TDQs

Presidents Day THEME CLOSE READING 5 LEVEL PASSAGES Main idea Fluency TDQs

Created by
Nilly Dilly's
LEVELED PASSAGES! CHOOSE EACH STUDENT'S READING LEVEL. ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE SAME CONTENT, VOCAB, AND QUESTIONS!ALL READERS COVERED! 7 INFORMATIONAL TEXT + BONUS FREEBIE:-PRESIDENTS DAY FACTS-CAREERS: U.S. PRESIDENT-GEORGE WASHINGTON-ABRAHAM LINCOLN'S LEGACY-BARACK OBAMA FACTS-FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT: FDR-U.S. GOVERNMENT: 3 BRANCHES, EXECUTIVE, LEG, JUD-BONUS: FREEBIE SURPRISE PASSAGE OVER 12 PAGES1Differentiated Curriculum 5 levelsMain IdeaFluency CheckClose ReadingTDQ'sPicture with Annotation a
Preview of Interdisciplinary Animal Project

Interdisciplinary Animal Project

Welcome to the Animal Project Extravaganza! Are you a teacher on the hunt for an exciting, hands-on project to engage your students at home or in the classroom? Look no further! The Interdisciplinary Animal Project is here to turn learning into a roaring adventure for your first graders! Students will choose an animal to research and study.They will answer a questions to explore a variety of topics including: The animal's habitat Body parts that help it survive in the wild How the animal stays
Preview of Math Morning Work 1st Grade February Editable, Spiral Review, Distance Learning

Math Morning Work 1st Grade February Editable, Spiral Review, Distance Learning

***MY POPULAR DAILY MATH REVIEWS ARE NOW IN AN EDITABLE FORMAT! PERFECT FOR WHEN YOU NEED TO TWEAK A PROBLEM TO FIT YOUR NEEDS*** As of 1/19/15, this Daily Math Review file also includes an editable version. The EDITABLE feature of this file is that you can change ANY of the text boxes and mathematical graphics to suit your students' needs. I created the mathematical graphics using Powerpoint, so as long as you have Powerpoint and a working knowledge of the program, you will be able to alter th
Preview of Spring Break FACTS CLOSE READING 5 LEVELED PASSAGES Main Idea Fluency Check TDQs

Spring Break FACTS CLOSE READING 5 LEVELED PASSAGES Main Idea Fluency Check TDQs

Created by
Nilly Dilly's
LEVELED PASSAGES! CHOOSE EACH STUDENT'S READING LEVEL. ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE SAME CONTENT, VOCAB, AND QUESTIONS!ALL READERS COVERED! INFORMATIONAL TEXT:Differentiated Curriculum 5 levels Main IdeaFluency CheckClose ReadingTDQ's(REAL)Picture with Annotation and ELA QuestionEXTRA TDQ's Sheet to print on the backSAME CONTENT/SAME VOCABALL-ON-ONE SHEET TO Save Time and Paper!Print-N-GoNO FLUFF-Save printer inkELA aligned and LISTEDUse for HW, whole/individual instruction, handoutsPerfect file for s
Preview of U.S. (American) Symbols Thematic Unit for Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies

U.S. (American) Symbols Thematic Unit for Reading, Writing, Math, Social Studies

With this thematic unit, your students will experience and explore American symbols through reading, writing, listening to stories, measuring the symbols, exploring coins, and recording their learning. Click on each of the products to see more details about what it includes!
Preview of Community Themed Kindergarten Print AND Digital Resources For Learning At Home

Community Themed Kindergarten Print AND Digital Resources For Learning At Home

Created by
Simply SMARTER
Are you looking for COMMUNITY THEMED PRINT AND DIGITAL resources to support kindergarten students while they are learning at home due to the Coronavirus scare? Then download this distance learning product and go! Enjoy this NO PREP resource which is comprised of 3 differentiated coloring reading logs, 1 extension reading log, a community themed fiction and non-fiction book list, a reading activity menu board, a community themed social studies activity menu board, an EDITABLE activity menu boar
Preview of President's Day Math Skills Worksheets for 1st Grade Math Centers or Activities

President's Day Math Skills Worksheets for 1st Grade Math Centers or Activities

Are you looking for PRESIDENT'S DAY math activities and number sense practice for first grade math centers, morning work, independent practice or test prep? This print and go resource is perfect for all these needs! It covers all of the math skills for the first grade Common Core Standards.This entire pack is no prep and easy to use in a last-minute pinch... which makes it perfect for the holiday crazies! :)INCLUDED IN THIS PRESIDENT'S DAY MATH SKILLS RESOURCEMissing Numbers (2 levels)Color by n
Preview of Sort by Size Activity Sheets - Color, Cut, and Paste - Presidents' Day Theme

Sort by Size Activity Sheets - Color, Cut, and Paste - Presidents' Day Theme

Created by
Sweetie's
A great way for students to learn to sort sizes and sharpen their scissor skills! 10 total worksheets Use activity sheets separately or together - Print out the black and white sheet for students. - Use the sheets as color activities Self-selected coloring Guided coloring lead by the teacher Instruct students to cut out the shapes below the dotted line Glue the pictures onto the top portion of the sheet - Small to Large - Large to Small 5 sheets - Large to Small 5 Sheets – Small to
Preview of President's Day, Valentine's Day and Mardi Gras Digital Bundle for Google

President's Day, Valentine's Day and Mardi Gras Digital Bundle for Google

Created by
Primary Pickles
Get ready for February with this MASSIVE bundle! You'll have resources for all the holidays in February, whether you are teaching in person, virtually, or hybrid. Included in this product: -Mardi Gras Close Reading Printable Flipbook-Mardi Gras Digital Close Reading Drag and Drop for Google Classroom-Mardi Gras Google Classroom Banners-Valentine's Day Printable Flipbook-Valentine's Day Digital SEESAW activity-Valentine's Day Google Classroom Banners-Valentine's Day Google Classroom Measuring Act
Preview of February Kindergarten Homework-Directions in English and Spanish

February Kindergarten Homework-Directions in English and Spanish

Are you looking for some great homework that is differentiated ? You will love this NO-PREP option.This easy to use Homework Packet is age appropriate, easy to use, and common core aligned. As a bonus the packet includes directions in English and Spanish. Included in this unit will be a variety of math, science, social studies and literacy task for your students to practice what they’ve learn in the first semester and the beginning of the second.February’s Homework Packet Consist of:Homework C
Preview of Wonders of the World: Taj Mahal

Wonders of the World: Taj Mahal

Created by
Cher Dills
Great resource for Social Studies unit on the Wonders of the World! This is a passage about the Taj Mahal. This is a 7 page package with a reading comprehension passage, differentiated question pages, a vocabulary page and an answer key. A great way to collaborate social studies and ELA. Get the Bundle HERE Or get each individual passage: Wonders of the World: Petra FREE Wonders of the World: Pyramids of Giza Wonders of the World: Machu Picchu Wonders of the World: The Great Wall of China
Preview of ESY Summer Slides Week 4 - ELA/ MATH/Sci/SS/ STEM ALL LESSONS and WORKSHEETS

ESY Summer Slides Week 4 - ELA/ MATH/Sci/SS/ STEM ALL LESSONS and WORKSHEETS

This is a compilation of a full week of lessons and worksheets that can be printed directly from the google slides. Included is ELA lesson for week 4 of your extended school year. Beach Week ThemeELA CCSS: Reading on grade level with purpose and understanding including writing in order of events and digraph work as well as an interactive notebookMath: measurements determining relative length including shorter and longer and bigger and smallerSocial Studies: compass/ cardinal directionsSTEM: Part
Preview of G is for Guatemalan Worry Dolls

G is for Guatemalan Worry Dolls

Created by
Megascience Meg
WORRY-FREE KIDS!Is it really true that worry dolls can help kids go to sleep? According to Guatemalan folklore, if you share your problems with a WORRY DOLL, the doll will take away your troubles while you sleep. Families and students enjoyed making their own worry dolls just because they are FUN to make and the dolls fit into your pocket. You can make one at HOME using a stick, some yarn and a marker to draw the face. Refer to the cover for the steps to make the dolls.
Preview of Measuring the new World! Worksheet

Measuring the new World! Worksheet

Created by
Rylie Beaty
Use this worksheet to teach simple measurements to students and compare the lengths of objects.
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