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Preview of Teach Handwriting Explicit Instruction ~ HWT Style Font

Teach Handwriting Explicit Instruction ~ HWT Style Font

Created by
Print Path OT
Handwriting instruction, initial sounds, and phonetic word practice for kindergarten or beginning first grade. Upgrade your printing instruction to include research-based best-practices with this Occupational Therapist designed practice book and teacher’s guide. Letters are grouped and sequenced so that children use skills they already have to learn new letters. Provide integrated practice for initial sounds and CVC word writing. Each letter grouping gives you three pages so that you can pr
Preview of TED Talk Mental Health and Wellness Bundle | 8 Lessons

TED Talk Mental Health and Wellness Bundle | 8 Lessons

This Mental Health Ted Talk lesson bundle is designed to help educators teach students about mental health and wellness. The bundle includes detailed student handouts and various activities for students. The lessons included in this resource cover important topics such as stress management, coping strategies, and reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness. This resource features TED Talks by mental health experts, providing students with real-life examples and insights into mental health. Th
Preview of HANDWRITING Begins Here ~ Capitals First! ~ Explicit Instruction Uppercase

HANDWRITING Begins Here ~ Capitals First! ~ Explicit Instruction Uppercase

Created by
Print Path OT
Quality handwriting instruction involves more than providing letter worksheets. If you have been giving dashed-line alphabetical-order handwriting worksheets to your students, consider upgrading your handwriting instruction to include research-based best practices. A succinct scope is shared in the Teachers Guide, which is included with the CAPITALS FIRST practice book. Letters are specifically sequenced to help children use skills they already have to learn new letters. Capital letters are made
Preview of Three Branches of the Local, State, and Federal Government Unit

Three Branches of the Local, State, and Federal Government Unit

Teach your class all about the separation of powers in the executive, judicial, and legislative branches and how they function at the federal, state, and local levels. This product contains the following:15 Google Slides Lessons15 corresponding fiction and nonfiction reading comprehension activitiesUnit TestUnit Review SheetImportant Government Vocabulary in kid friendly termsCharts explaining the duties and responsibilities of the local, state, and federal government.Charts explaining the diffe
Preview of World Geography Worksheets 1st & 2nd Grade - Continents & Oceans

World Geography Worksheets 1st & 2nd Grade - Continents & Oceans

Use this 10-page work booklet with world maps (continents, countries, oceans, and equator), continents match up game, word wall cards, quiz, and word search to introduce world geography concepts to your primary students! *Please note: The maps in this pack show the fifth ocean – the Southern Ocean (or Antarctic Ocean) recognized in the year 2000.*★ Click to follow me and be notified when new resources are added to my store!
Preview of Caterpillar Prepositions Adapted Book & Interactive Task Cards

Caterpillar Prepositions Adapted Book & Interactive Task Cards

Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach prepositions? Look no further than these Spatial Concepts Speech Therapy: Teaching Prepositions Adapted Book & Task Cards!  The adapted books are great for exploring positional language while building a complete sentence. The task cards are an ideal way for concrete positional word knowledge by placing the caterpillar in the scene.  This set can be used over and over again, making it perfect for centers, early finishers, SLP positional word therapy
Preview of Pledge of Allegiance Activity | Social Studies | Citizenship & Vocabulary

Pledge of Allegiance Activity | Social Studies | Citizenship & Vocabulary

Kick off your year with an introductory lesson about citizenship by discussing our Pledge of Allegiance. It's always surprising to see how many students recite the words but have little knowledge on the meaning behind them and why we, as Americans, say it each and every day.This mini-lesson introduces new vocabulary and works through them in a variety of ways so that students can better understand the context of what the Pledge represents for our country.Objectives covered:VA SOL: Civics 2.10 St
Preview of Country Research Project: Google

Country Research Project: Google

Need a fun project for researching a country ? Need a creative Distance learning activity?Country Research Project is designed for success in middle school or high school. This activity includes a wide range of topics for students to research such as, government, economy, traditional dance, population, traditional clothing, cuisine, current event, and more! These comprehensive activities provide rigorous instruction allowing students to research and understand the country of their or the teacher
Preview of Life Skills, BUYING A CAR, Personal Finance,

Life Skills, BUYING A CAR, Personal Finance,

Buying a CarLife SkillsThis packet is a self-guided lesson. It is easy for students to follow and great for emergency lesson plans. The material focuses on teaching students the basics to of buying a car. It is not a math-based lesson, but instead a practical-knowledge based lesson. Where this lesson will give students the knowledge to make a wise consumer choice and to avoid common scams. This lesson is in Google Doc Format and PDF format.Objectives: Students will be able to:• Identify what sho
Preview of Adapted Handwriting Paper: Highlighted for Dysgraphia-Special Needs-Autism-RTI

Adapted Handwriting Paper: Highlighted for Dysgraphia-Special Needs-Autism-RTI

Created by
Print Path OT
Easy to provide visual supports for your children who are participating in a handwriting intervention or just need help with their handwriting! If you don’t have time to make or order the paper that your student’s need, this one product has it all! Select the size and style of paper that is perfect for your child. This PDF is organized with a linked table of contents so you can quickly and easily find the perfect paper for your needs.➣ Time saver! No need to highlight your student's paper, just
Preview of Year 1 HASS Geography

Year 1 HASS Geography

Year 1 HASS - Geography. My Place in the World. Natural, Managed and Constructed Features. This pack features two mini books that your students will love completing as they examine and explore their world and places that are significant to them! The "My Place in the World" is provided in a mini book, and a full size book option! The following pages are included!My place in the world- My bedroom- My house- Houses around the world- My City/Town- My State (Aus State outlines are included for stude
Preview of Personal Information Autofill PDF: Name Books + Worksheets | Special Education

Personal Information Autofill PDF: Name Books + Worksheets | Special Education

Create 20 personalized student name books with 1 form! This autofill PDF resource saves you SO MUCH time and energy, and it is a great addition to any life skills or special education classroom curriculum! Learning personal information is an important life skill for students. HOW DO I USE THIS?Type your students’ names into the class list and the information will automatically populate to create the activities (fills in 160 pages for you)!Print the relevant pages and prep a personalized name boo
Preview of Economics, FEDERAL RESERVE, MONETARY POLICY, Money Supply, Economics

Economics, FEDERAL RESERVE, MONETARY POLICY, Money Supply, Economics

The Federal Reserve SystemThis learning package concentrates on why the Federal Reserve was created, the purpose of Fed, its three key duties, the money supply, and monetary policy. The information has been simplified, condensed, and stays focused on the essentials.Objectives: Students will be able to:• Explain why the Fed was created and its main purpose.• Describe the structure of the Federal Reserve.• Identify the Fed’s three key functions.• Define Monetary Policy.• Explain the main purpose w
Preview of 2-Digit Addition & Subtraction without Regrouping, Double-Digit Word Problems

2-Digit Addition & Subtraction without Regrouping, Double-Digit Word Problems

Created by
Angela Dansie
This lesson workbook walks students through 2-digit addition and subtraction without regrouping. Then students apply what they've learned by solving double-digit word problems.Step-by-Step Math to Mastery™ resources:✰ Make math easier to understand.Help students over math hurdles with clear, sequential, scaffolded lessons. Prevent overwhelm. Build student confidence. ✰ Make math easier to teach. Save hours of planning and piecing together materials.Paraeducators can deliver quality instruc
Preview of Winter Adapted Book Build a Snowman for Autism and Special Education

Winter Adapted Book Build a Snowman for Autism and Special Education

This Snowman or Winter themed Adapted book “Build a Snowman” is an interactive way to practice identifying colors, numbers, shapes, and basic concepts using repetitive text.Students choose the shape of the eyes, nose, color and type of hat, shoes, and scarf, mittens, as well as the quantity of buttons, emotion of mouth, and length of arms. Each part is attached to the snowman body page for students to build their own unique snowman. After choosing each part of the snowman, students will fill
Preview of Counting to 20 & Counting to 30 : One to One Correspondence

Counting to 20 & Counting to 30 : One to One Correspondence

Created by
Violet Visuals
NOW EVEN MORE PAGES OF PRACTICEWorksheets for counting to 20 & 30Great for students who need extra practice.Cut and paste, Fill in the blank, matching, coloring.Like this product? Here are my others for countinghttps://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Counting-to-10-Counting-to-20-One-to-One-Correspondence-4464412https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Counting-to-40-Counting-to-50-One-to-One-Correspondence-4457053
Preview of Personal Information Autofill PDF: Flip Books + Forms | 4 Levels | Special Ed

Personal Information Autofill PDF: Flip Books + Forms | 4 Levels | Special Ed

Save yourself time by adding this autofill PDF resource to your life skills or special education classroom curriculum today! Learning personal information is an important life skill for students. This download includes 4 levels to match each student's unique ability. Level 1: includes one question per page that can be laminated and used with velcro in a flip bookLevel 2: includes question and answer cards that are meant to be cut out and used with velcro in a flip bookLevel 3: includes multiple
Preview of Expected vs. Unexpected Behavior at School (Adapted/Interactive Book)

Expected vs. Unexpected Behavior at School (Adapted/Interactive Book)

Included in this product: -26 page interactive book -2 data sheets to track students progress on identifying "expected" vs. "unexpected" behavior -1 visual of expected behaviors you can post in your classroom -tips and instructions for use This book is meant to teach your students how to differentiate between expected and unexpected behaviors at school. This book covers the definition of “expected” vs. “unexpected” as well as includes 24 pages of scenarios for your students to practice ident
Preview of Lowercase Intervention or Homework Practice: HWT Style Font

Lowercase Intervention or Homework Practice: HWT Style Font

Created by
Print Path OT
Books 2 and 3 supplement Lowercase At Last Book 1. UPDATED 2017 to add an additional resource with smaller lines for older children. There are some children who can be shown how to form letters and then they always use great penmanship; this is a product for all the others! After initial explicit instruction with (a single stroke curriculum such as) Lowercase At Last Book One, this product, Books Two & Three, is perfect to use as a supplement to instruction. This workbook includes path-
Preview of Create a Podcast - Project-Based Podcasting (Current Events)

Create a Podcast - Project-Based Podcasting (Current Events)

Created by
msarwyn
Create a Podcast - Project-Based Podcasting (Current Events)Ever wanted to start a class podcast? In this printable workbook, students create an episode on a current event. It could be a current event in your school, community, or the world. The workbook takes students through:Generating IdeasPlanningWriting a ScriptInterviewsEditing and PublishingAssessmentStudents can do this project on their phones, computers, or iPads. I generally give them a week or two to create, and then we have a list
Preview of Color Adapted Books Special Education. Learning Colors with Adapted Color Books

Color Adapted Books Special Education. Learning Colors with Adapted Color Books

Do your special education students love adapted books? Our Color Adapted Books are a fun and interactive way to practice your colors! This resource includes 12 adapted books to help your students learn their colors! These books are particularly helpful for young readers as they teach colors, new vocabulary, and help with matching and fine motor skills.My students love to use these adapted books during our morning work bins, circle time, and small groups. Colors included;BlueBrownGray/GreyGreenOr
Preview of Famous Quotes Handwriting and Penmanship Practice

Famous Quotes Handwriting and Penmanship Practice

Handwriting practice lessons using famous quotes. Improve handwriting and learn what important historical figures had to say on topics such as honesty, courage, and doing our best. This is a 30 page penmanship workbook. There are 12 different famous quotes to practice in print, and then in cursive. Students trace over dotted-line quotes, and then rewrite it themselves. At the end of each section there are mazes to help with fine motor-skill coordination. This book is a one-of-a-kind. Check out
Preview of Seven Sacred Teachings Indigenous Knowledge Book

Seven Sacred Teachings Indigenous Knowledge Book

Made by a Canadian Indigenous Educator The Seven Sacred Teachings or Grandfather Teachings are a group of values Indigenous people hold close to their hearts. The teachings are represented by animals and teach students important values and social-emotional skills. The booklet includes: Wisdom: beaverLove: eagleRespect: buffaloBravery: bearHonesty: sabeHumility: wolfTruth: turtleEvery Child Matters.
Preview of Personal Information Autofill PDF: Name File Folders | Special Education

Personal Information Autofill PDF: Name File Folders | Special Education

Looking for the next great addition to your life skills or special education classroom curriculum? Here it is! This autofill PDF resource saves you SO MUCH time and energy! Learning personal information is an important life skill for students. HOW DO I USE THIS? Type in the student’s name and the information will automatically populate to create the activities!Print the relevant pages and prep a file folder for each student! It's that simple.WHAT'S INCLUDED?TRACE IT: Trace the nameFIND IT: Circl
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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.