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Social studies Common Core RI.K.4 pdfs
NATIVE AMERICAN THEMATIC UNIT
A fun, engaging way to learn all about the different Native American tribes is by using this Native American Social Studies Unit!This product includes a variety of resources while teaching a Native American thematic unit. Resources are included for social studies, read aloud lessons, whole group or small group instruction, as well as, literacy and math centers!THIS RESOURCE INCLUDES:Science/Social Studies Lesson Plans Use these lesson plans to GUIDE your thematic Native American unit. Native A
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PreK - 2nd
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Pumpkin Life Cycle Craft | From Seed to Pumpkin | Life Cycle of a Pumpkin
Looking for a fun way to learn about the pumpkin life cycle to fit in with your seasonal fun studies? This cute pumpkin book is also a 3D craft! A fun and engaging way to learn about or reinforce the life cycle of a pumpkin for students and a great opportunity to practice and refine those all important fine motor skills. Students cut, color and trace over words on 6 pages that are glued together to make a pumpkin!An educational decorative centerpiece for your students' Thanksgiving tables!Not
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K - 1st
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Thomas Jefferson Printable Reader for Kindergarten and First Grade
This product includes 1 printable "All About Thomas Jefferson" reader ideal for Kindergarten and First Grade students. 2 versions of the reader are included - full color and black/white. Reader is 10 pages long (including front cover) and has a coloring activity on each page for students to complete.These readers are great for introducing new topics in a fun way throughout the year. My Kinders love having their own books they can color, keep in their book boxes, and eventually take home to share
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K - 1st
Dinosaur Activities for Kindergarten
Looking for a comprehensive dinosaur unit that keeps your preschool or kindergarten students engaged?Here it is!This unit is full of dinosaur and paleontology activities and lesson plans that will guide you through every step of the way.Easy to implement!Includes:All About Dinosaurs Anchor ChartDinosaur Information Pages (teacher and student versions)Book Activity: If The Dinosaurs Came Back by Bernard MostMy Dinosaur Research BookHerbivore/Carnivore cut and glue activityWhat is a Paleontologist
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PreK - 1st
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Rodeo Activities - Rodeo Cowboys - Western - Texas History
Rodeo activities! Do you take your Kindergarten or 1st-grade students to the Rodeo or teach a western or Texas History unit? Rodeo activities with western cowboys and cowgirls are all here in this fun, 75-page informational text with differentiated activities using real photos. Perfect for Rodeo Day! There are 2 levels of emergent readers. Students practice using nouns and verbs, sight words (high-frequency words), counting, and writing. Digital version is available.There is a digital Google S
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K - 1st
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Also included in: Social Studies Activities BUNDLE | Prek and Kindergarten
Presidential Learning Fun: President's Day Sort w/ Cut-and-Paste Practice Pages
Get ready to dive into U.S. history with our Presidential Learning Fun: President's Day Sort w/ Cut-and-Paste Practice Pages! This supercharged resource is perfect for President's Day and will have your students engaged and excited about learning. With our George Washington and Abraham Lincoln sorting activity, students will explore presidential facts like never before. The pocket chart sort cards feature labeled pictures and text, making it easy for students to understand and remember important
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Best Sellers Bundle: Top-Rated Resources for Ultimate Learning
American Symbols
These American Symbols student books can be used to supplement your American Symbols unit. Color and Blackline Masters are included. There is also a smaller student flipbook.
STUDENT BOOKS:
Student Book Cover
Statue of Liberty
Bald Eagle
American Flag
White House
Liberty Bell
USA
Back Cover of Book
STUDENT FLIPBOOK:
Student Book Cover
Statue of Liberty
Bald Eagle
American Flag
White House
Liberty Bell
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PreK - 1st
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Ben Franklin Activity Pack {Kindergarten/First Grade}
This product was created for students in Kindergarten and First Grade classrooms. Through a variety of activities and worksheets students will learn all about Ben Franklin - a famous writer, scientist, and inventor who is best known for his experiments involving electricity and lightening. These print-and-go activities are great for cross-curricular lesson planning and can be easily incorporated into your current Language Arts and/or Social Studies curriculum.This pack includes 4 print-and-go w
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K - 1st
Thomas Jefferson Activity Pack
This product was created for students in Kindergarten and First Grade classrooms. Through a variety of activities and worksheets students will learn all about Thomas Jefferson - the third president of the United States and a Founding Father of our country!This pack includes 4 print-and-go worksheet activities:- Timeline (Read and Color)- Timeline (Cut and Paste)- Adjectives/Who Was Thomas Jefferson?- Thomas Jefferson: True or False?Also included:- 10 page printable reader "All About Thomas Jeffe
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K - 1st
Good Citizenship (I Am A Good Citizen)
Because there are limited variety or few resources when teaching classroom or character education this year I have come up with read-alouds or scenarios to explain the expected school and classroom behaviors to young children in a friendly manner with some open-ended questioning. The read-alouds are designed to keep the teacher on task. If your school district is like mine, then you will be able to relate to the fast pace that a school year usually begins. I always feel that I do not thoroughly
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K - 3rd
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Cowboy Economics and Literacy Unit
This mini-packet uses Gail Gibbons' Cowboys and Cowgirls book to discuss the life of a cowboy/girl. This 3 day mini-pack has lesson plans, Common Core standards for activities, pictures, and materials needed.Check out my blog post about how I use this in my classroom!INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE:• 5 days of plans and Common Core Standards covered• Western Words anchor chart template• cowboy/girl vocabulary picture and word match for introducing vocabulary and practicing at stations or centers• lab
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K - 2nd
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Wilma Rudolph Activity Pack {Kindergarten/1st Grade}
This product was created for students in Kindergarten - 1st Grade classrooms. Through a variety of activities and worksheets students will learn all about Wilma Rudolph, the first American woman to win three gold medals in track and field at a single Olympics. Great for cross-curricular lesson planning, Black History Month, and Women's History Month!This pack includes 4 print-and-go worksheet activities:- Timeline (Color Me)- Timeline Cut and Paste- Adjectives/Who Was Wilma Rudolph?- Book Mark C
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K - 1st
Also included in: Black History Month Activity Pack BUNDLE {K-1}
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Resources and Activities for Primary | RBG and Equality
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was one of the most influential women of the 20th century. This informational, nonfiction pack provides resources and activities to primary teachers looking to introduce RBG to students. Topics such as women's rights, the Supreme Court, and equality are discussed. This would be a great resource for Women's History Month!Included in This Pack:KWL Chart Worksheets (2)Vocabulary Posters (6)Flipbook Activity (1)Biography Writing (2 brainstorming webs, a poster, brainstorming writ
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K - 3rd
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The Poppy Lady - K-5 Differentiated Interactive Read Aloud & Writing
This is a ready to teach interactive read aloud & writing extension for the book “The Poppy Lady” by Barbara Elizabeth Walsh. This quick prep lesson is geared towards elementary students with 2 differentiated levels for primary & intermediate students. This read aloud would be perfect to teach for Veteran's Day, Remembrance Day or to leave with a substitute. Ready to teach, just print & go! Product download includes:Printable engagement pages for primary & intermediate (primary s
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K - 5th
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Cinco de Mayo Foldable Emergent Reader! Color, Black & White and Printable!
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is almost here! Are you ready to teach your early emergent readers all about this Mexican holiday and how to celebrate?
This informational text book is perfect for early emergent readers because the text is supported by the pictures! Students will feel successful when they are able to read a book about Cinco de Mayo!
The printable details facts from the books- teaching students how to reference back into a book for information!
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*8 page Emerge
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K - 1st
Presidents' Day Activities & Craft George Washington Abe Lincoln First Grade
Wondering how to teach your K-1 students about Presidents' Day in an age-appropriate way? This hands-on unit has everything you need with non-fiction google slides, writing templates, vocabulary cards, assessments, and crafts. Students will love learning about this patriotic holiday and the jobs of the president. Combine your social studies and writing standards with this complete unit that includes non-fiction Google slides, pre and post-assessments, no prep worksheets, a mini book, graphic or
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K - 2nd
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Election Day/Voting Foldable Readers ~2 Versions~ Color & B&W!
election day
election day activities
Are you teaching your emergent readers about Election Day/voting this November?
Would you like THEM to be able to read an informational book about an important American right with pride & confidence?
How about a printable that details facts from the book- teaching emergent readers how to reference back into a book for information?
Look no further! Download the preview to see some of the pages in both color & black & white PLUS the printable!
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PreK - 1st
American Symbols Reading Social Studies Boom Cards First Grade
Students will increase their reading comprehension while reading and singing about this social studies product on American Symbols. These fun and engaging Boom cards are so fun for the kids to play.They can listen to the recorded voice reading or read it themselves. There is a fun a cappella song that follows and questions, and literacy activities with multiple choice format. There is also a bonus activity that they can do in their journals. There is a teacher guide with at home tips.Digital
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K - 1st
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Also included in: American Symbols Reading Comprehension First Grade Printable and Digital
Back to School SEL Reading Comprehension Book Worksheets First Grade
Do your students struggle with reading comprehension? Science of Reading is used to describe 5 components of reading instruction: phonics, phonemic awareness, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension. This Back to School book and activities is a great tool to help with all of these components as well as teach social emotional learning and how to be a good citizen.Students may read the words, but not retain the information. This Back to School Quality Student Emergent Reader will solve that problem
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Back to School Reading Comprehension for First Grade
Montessori Research Organizers for Beginning Readers and Writers
I developed these master sheets at the request of my Montessori kindergarten students who wanted to learn about animals, states, presidents, and plants. These report masters offer a stepping stone for young readers to practice reading for information, and record their findings. There’s prompts to consider what you want to learn, where you found your information, and to add an illustration. There are 9 research sheets included in this file:ANIMAL RESEARCH ONE offers the most support, and is a gre
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K - 2nd
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K-LS1-1
Constitution Day Activities for K-3
Elevate teaching efforts with primary students to gain understanding on the abstract nature of our Constitution and its history. If you are scrambling for something to use for this daunting task that is informative, integrated, easy-to-prepare, and fun to use, look no further! You can begin with an original read aloud, use picture vocabulary cards, link to Internet resources (in teacher led tasks), and integrate with math and language tasks to round out your day. Students have a simple-to-read b
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K - 3rd
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Introduction to Bering Land Bridge - Theories of Migrating to the Americas
Introducing our new Introduction to the Bering Land Bridge Theory, Migration, Geography and Ice Age product! With this curriculum, your students will gain an in-depth understanding of the Bering land bridge and its impact on human and animal migration. The curriculum includes three pages of informational text, a color by number page to help students visualize the geography of the Bering land bridge, and a note page with answers. The curriculum is designed to be accessible to both high school and
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6th - 12th
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Also included in: Hominin Evolution | Human Evolution Complete Lesson GROWING BUNDLE!
The First Thanksgiving Learning & Activity Pack {Kindergarten/First Grade}
Happy Thanksgiving! This product was created for students in Kindergarten and First Grade classrooms. It is a great way to introduce young learners to some of the history behind the first Thanksgiving through a variety of hands on, age-appropriate activities. Incorporate activities into your social studies curriculum, language arts and reading curriculum, or both... excellent for cross-curricular lesson planning!This pack includes the following:- 12 page printable, half-page reader (mini book)
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K - 1st
Thanksgiving! Leveled Quick Read Cards and Response Activities LEVELS A-I
All About Thanksgiving - Leveled Quick Read Cards and Response Activities are a set of 5 non-fiction texts, each at 6 different guided reading levels, A-I. The set also includes response activities for practicing comprehension and thinking skills. They are perfect for centers, guided reading, independent work and so much more. Each set of cards is designed to be put on a ring and kept in a center. The response pages are designed to be made into a booklet. However, you could easily keep them se
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K - 2nd
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- 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
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