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2nd grade social studies resources for Easel Activities and for special education

Preview of Budget Worksheets - Do you have Enough Money? Life Skill Math for Special Ed

Budget Worksheets - Do you have Enough Money? Life Skill Math for Special Ed

This budgeting resource contains 130+ pages to help teach basic budgeting skills for special education classrooms. Includes differentiated worksheets and various levels to challenge each student individually. A teaching poster is included, as well as individual student sized cards to help them practice this skill, and 3 different types of leveled worksheets as well!Worksheets include:Determining what's in your budget using a number line (0-5, 0-10, 0-20, and 0-100)Is this price in your budget? G
Preview of Counting Money Worksheets 2nd Grade Money Math Activities Dollar Coin Counting

Counting Money Worksheets 2nd Grade Money Math Activities Dollar Coin Counting

You will download no prep counting money worksheets for your 2nd grade, 3rd grade, ESL, and special education math students to practice counting coins and dollars using visual models up to $5.00. Money math activities include fun cut and paste, matching, and true or false. There are lots of opportunities for practice and review counting money skills with 28 students pages!☛ Please click HERE to see a fun bundle of counting money activities.Please click the PREVIEW to see all of the money math ac
Preview of Articulation Activities Speech Therapy Say and Find

Articulation Activities Speech Therapy Say and Find

Created by
Speech Universe
Make articulation practice fun with these engaging, hands-on seek and find activities to work on all of your student's speech sounds! This set includes 24 different sounds with three pages of search and find activities for each articulation target. Quick and easy print and go make these articulation activities perfect for work during speech therapy sessions or to send home with students for extra practice!Students will love practicing their articulation words using these fun seek and find colori
Preview of 3 Branches of Government Activity | Interactive Notebook | Google Slides

3 Branches of Government Activity | Interactive Notebook | Google Slides

This BEST SELLING interactive and engaging resource will help your students learn all about our 3 branches of U.S. government! These 3 branches of government activities will not only have your students learning the importance of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches, they’ll also be learning about check and balances in detail.This 3 branches of government resource has over 80+ pages full of fun and engaging activities to help your students become government scholars. I also love the
Preview of Fractions on a Number Line Equivalent Comparing Worksheets 3rd Grade Math Review

Fractions on a Number Line Equivalent Comparing Worksheets 3rd Grade Math Review

You will download a 3rd grade math review worksheet packet for your 3rd grade and special education math students to practice fractions on a number line, fractions with visual models, comparing fractions, equivalent fractions, mixed numbers, word problems, fraction walls, and more. These 3rd grade math review worksheets will work well for your early finishers, morning work, bell ringers, review homework, station or center activities, formative assessments, independent work packet, emergency sub
Preview of Map Skills Activities and Worksheets Maps Globes Landforms Continents & Oceans

Map Skills Activities and Worksheets Maps Globes Landforms Continents & Oceans

Make learning fun for your students when teaching map skills. Map skills topics include maps, globes, continents, oceans, landforms, water forms, suburban, urban, rural, directions, and more. This resource is perfect for second, third, and fourth grade students. Digital activity included using Easel by TpT.These activities can be used during whole group instruction, independent work, and center time. Easy-to-use activity sheets with clear directions and answer keys are provided.HERE'S WHAT YOU'L
Preview of Who Am I? - Community Helpers Powerpoint Game #1

Who Am I? - Community Helpers Powerpoint Game #1

Created by
Teacher Gameroom
Community helpers games are great for teaching students about different community jobs. In this "Who am I" game, students must guess the community worker. There are 10 questions and you just click on each question to go to it. Each question has 3 clues and student have to guess which community helper it describes. Clues include tools they may use, what they do, and where they may work. Great for a whole class review or rainy day activity. Great for individual practice on the iPad! Extra licens
Preview of 13 Colonies Activities & Unit: Passages Worksheets Maps Colonial Times Project

13 Colonies Activities & Unit: Passages Worksheets Maps Colonial Times Project

Take a step back to Colonial America with these fun 13 Colonies activities. Students will enjoy learning about life in 13 Colonies with this COMPLETE unit that includes three different levels of reading passages, organizers, map activities, unit test, a flipbook, vocabulary posters, and so much more! The passages focus on each region related to people, natural resources, climate, daily life, crops, houses, schooling, and economy. There are reading passages and activities for three different reg
Preview of Behavior Contingency Maps

Behavior Contingency Maps

Unleash the power of visual representation with this Contingency Behavior Maps packet, an indispensable tool for guiding students toward appropriate behaviors. Featuring 15 pre-made behavior maps for common classroom situations, this resource empowers educators and parents alike. What sets this packet apart is its flexibility—customize an interactive behavior map for any scenario, ensuring relevance to every child and classroom. With over 60 options for behaviors and reinforcers, the velcroed an
Preview of Answering WH Questions with Visuals - Speech Therapy - Autism -Special Education

Answering WH Questions with Visuals - Speech Therapy - Autism -Special Education

Do your students benefit from the use of visuals? These bestselling WH Questions speech therapy cards include who, what, when, where, and why questions with visuals. There are 10 cards for each type of question, for a total of 50 WH questions with visuals. Cards include visuals to support comprehension of the question as well as to provide visual answer choices, making this activity accessible for both verbal and non-verbal students. **Note: This resource is included in my best-selling Speech Th
Preview of Problem Solving Social Skills Scenarios, Problems Solutions Perspective Taking

Problem Solving Social Skills Scenarios, Problems Solutions Perspective Taking

Problem solving and social skills stories, problem size, solutions, common problems and more are included in this set. There are 80 unique problem solving and solution scenarios for critical thinking.Open response questions and multiple choice questions are included in every story! You will receive problem size and common problem teaching pages, as well as multiple examples.⭐️ 80 Problem Solving Stories80 unique problem scenariosMultiple choice question for every story2 open response exercises f
Preview of Big Picture Scenes: Wh- Question Cards +  BOOM Cards! + NO PRINT/Digital PDF

Big Picture Scenes: Wh- Question Cards + BOOM Cards! + NO PRINT/Digital PDF

Created by
Cat Says Meow
This product includes 44 printable cards, a new Boom Card* option, and a NO Print PDF option. I have also added a NEW set: Big Picture Scenes 2: Includes 18 new scenes, click here to view.Each card has a beautiful illustration and 5 to 8 questions, which include a mixture of: wh- questions, logical questions, inferences, predictions, and/or personal questions. See the preview for examples.The student is to verbally answer the questions.If you have any problems printing, try checking "Print As Im
Preview of Constitution Day and Bill of Rights Activities and Worksheets

Constitution Day and Bill of Rights Activities and Worksheets

Make learning fun for your students while teaching them about the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and Constitution Day. These activities and worksheets help students learn about these important U.S. documents. This resource is perfect for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade students. Digital activity included using Easel by TpT.These activities can be used during whole group instruction, independent work, and center time. Easy-to-use activity sheets with clear directions and answer keys
Preview of Black History Month Bulletin Board Project Posters and Activities Pennants

Black History Month Bulletin Board Project Posters and Activities Pennants

Looking for a unique way to commemorate Black History Month in your classroom? Take your educational approach to the next level this February with these Black History Month Bulletin Board Project Posters and Activities.If you've only been discussing the usual figures like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman, it's time to expand your students' horizons. This Black History Month Project delves into the lives and contributions of up to 123 different influential Black America
Preview of Mindfulness Activities | Mindful SEL Calm Coloring Pages Printables for Kids

Mindfulness Activities | Mindful SEL Calm Coloring Pages Printables for Kids

Created by
NamasteinSchool1
Looking for no-prep, one-of-a-kind mindful coloring pages to support anxiety and stress in first grade, second grade, third grade classes and small counseling groups? These printable social-emotional learning activities are must-haves to foster self-regulation, growth mindset and positive self-esteem. These coloring activity page printables are the perfect addition to your calm corners, for mindful morning entry or as meaningful early finishers.Click here to save by buying the GROWING BUNDLE of
Preview of Money Math (Dollar Bills) Identification and Value Worksheets for Special Ed

Money Math (Dollar Bills) Identification and Value Worksheets for Special Ed

This pack of 78 worksheets plus 4 money posters is great for your early learners or special education students who are working on identifying bills! Worksheets come with visual directions for non-readers and are differentiated to meet the needs of all of your beginning learners. No coins in this packet, only the bills which we use most often - $1, $5, $10, and $20. (However the Coin ID pack can be purchased here!)Download the preview to see examples of worksheets included.Print and go! Or lamin
Preview of Map Skills Worksheets & Performance Task | Print & Easel

Map Skills Worksheets & Performance Task | Print & Easel

Practice using a map key, a compass rose, and a scale to read, interpret, and create basic maps! These printables are perfect for teaching geography or quick map skills assessments in first grade, second grade, or third grade! The following print-and-go map skills activities are included:Map Vocabulary Foldable: Students cut along the dotted lines to create three flaps and then fold along the solid line. Under each flap, students define the vocabulary word shown on the top of the flap. Words inc
Preview of Social Stories - Waiting for Attention & Getting a Teacher’s Attention

Social Stories - Waiting for Attention & Getting a Teacher’s Attention

Help students with autism develop social skills by teaching strategies for getting a teacher’s attention and waiting for attention through these social stories. This resource includes four social stories for teaching special education students to get and wait for an adult’s attention appropriately. Each social story is included in two formats: a book format with one idea and picture on each page and a 1 page printable with the entire story on a single page and a picture beside each idea. This re
Preview of Picture Prompts 1 - Leveled Journal Writing for Special Education - Pack 1

Picture Prompts 1 - Leveled Journal Writing for Special Education - Pack 1

Three different levels of picture prompt journal supports provided for your higher level writers (around 1st-4th grade level). This pack is great for our visual learners, as instead of a written prompt, a picture prompt is given! Students can then respond with the level of support that they need to be successful.Level 1: 5 sentence starters are provided for each journal to help students get started. Given the level of each student, they can either fill in the blanks on the sheet, or re-write the
Preview of WH Questions Visual Task Cards with Symbols (Autism and Special Education)

WH Questions Visual Task Cards with Symbols (Autism and Special Education)

These 200 task cards work on comprehension and answering specific WH questions (who, what, when, and where) given a symbol supported sentence. Each question type has a symbol to help students know what is being asked and students will the correct answer from a field of 3 symbols. WH Question Posters explaining the different types of questions are included to help.Mix them up or work on question types separately!No reading is required due to visuals on every task cards, so that non-readers can u
Preview of Feature and Function Task Cards

Feature and Function Task Cards

Enhancing linguistic organization, discrimination, and vocabulary, these task cards assist in identifying items by their features or functions, supporting various IEP goals. The extensive examples, diverse feature/function types, and variety foster an enjoyable and enriching practice environment for students. Ideal for independent work, guided practice, stations, or therapy sessions, this resource includes 72 Feature Function Cards, complete with labels for convenient storage.Check out our other
Preview of Spring Bingo Riddles Game Speech and Language Therapy Activities

Spring Bingo Riddles Game Speech and Language Therapy Activities

Created by
Speech Sprouts
A spring bingo game with an extra fun twist- rhyming riddles! For speech therapy, fun activities the day before spring break, or anytime. You'll practice spring vocabulary, inferencing, and listening comprehension, and you'll love how excited and completely engaged your students will get when trying to guess the riddles!With 30 bingo cards, this game will be a favorite (and educational) spring activity for your whole class, or you can use a just few boards for your small groups.This spring bing
Preview of Continents and Oceans Geography Research, Study Cards, Quizzes | Print & Easel

Continents and Oceans Geography Research, Study Cards, Quizzes | Print & Easel

This seven continents and major oceans geography resource includes: Continent Student Book - A cover page, label by number student maps, and pages picturing an outline of each of the 7 continents with space for students to write three facts about the continent are included.Continent and Ocean Quizzes - Both continent and ocean options come with and without word banks. Answer keys are included.Continent Study Cards - Each study card features a picture of the continent and the continent’s name.
Preview of Global Communities Workbook (Grade 2 Social Studies)

Global Communities Workbook (Grade 2 Social Studies)

This workbook covers the Grade 2 Global Communities unit in the NEW 2023 Ontario Social Studies curriculum (People and Environments).It covers various topics such as map skills, continents, oceans, and the equator. It further explores Canada, comparing climate, wildlife, natural features, homes, and recreation. It includes information on specific Canadian communities in Ontario, Yukon, Nova Scotia, and British Columbia, including a contemporary FNMI community (Saugeen First Nation). The workbook
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Find Social Studies - History resources | TPT

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.

Teaching with social studies resources

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.

Discover printable and digital social studies resources

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.

Frequently asked questions about teaching social studies

What types of social studies lessons are available on TPT?

There are many different types of history resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular social studies lessons include U.S. history, world history, ancient history, geography, civics, and government.

How do I find social studies lessons on TPT?

Educators can save time preparing history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for social studies resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of social studies lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.