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Kindergarten social studies lessons for special education under $5
Goods and Services Worksheets and Sorts with Producers and Consumers Activities
The goods and services plus producers and consumers materials in this resource were created to help students understand basic economics. These concepts can be difficult for young learners but these activities will help them grasp the ideas in a fun manner. Goods and Services Activities Included:- Anchor Charts for Goods, Services, Consumers, and Producers- Vocabulary cut and paste pages- Goods and Services cut and paste sort- Magazine cut and paste sort- Drawing Goods and Services - Listing Go
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Wants and Needs, Goods and Services Economics Bundle of Worksheets
TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024 ACTIVITIES & ANNULAR ECLIPSE READER ⚫ 2 READING BOOKS
TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024 READER FOR KINDERGARTEN AND BEYOND (+ BONUS ANNULAR SOLAR ECLIPSE VERSION) ⚫ 2 MINI READING BOOKS CONTAINING 9 & 11 PAGES + BOOK COVERSKids will surely enjoy reading these cute and informative solar eclipse books! This resource contains 2 simple readers about the total and annular solar eclipses in black and white. Simply print and go! Children can also color the pictures of the books while learning about solar eclipses. The books also explain the total and solar
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K - 3rd
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Craft and Activities
Are you looking for some fun activities to introduce Kindergarten and 1st Grade students to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr? I have developed this focus on how Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a Peacemaker. We talk about the difference between a Peacemaker and a Peacebreaker. Then, students write about how they can be a Peacemaker. There are several engaging activities in this mini unit for you.Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Craft Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Writing PromptsDr. Martin Luther King Jr. Peacemak
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PreK - 1st
Special Education Editable Lesson Plan Template - PowerPoint and Google Slides
SPECIAL EDUCATION LESSON PLANS!!! Now available in GOOGLE SLIDES!Please note: This is a PPT file. *You will need PowerPoint to open the file and from there you can edit in PPT or click on the link provided to edit in Google Slides. We know when working with special needs students and so many different levels, our lesson plans can become very long, cumbersome, and take up a lot of our time! Not to mention, be 20+ pages long!! I’ve designed a template that is easy, clear and to the point, and will
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PreK - 12th
Early Elementary Counseling: What Are Things I Can Control & I Can't Control
This activity teaches kids how to identify whether something is within their control or not, which can be useful for kids with anxiety, anger, lack of focus, motivation, or other social & emotional concerns. There are 3 separate sets of instructions for individual counseling, small groups, and developmental guidance lessons. Check out the preview to see a visual of the 3 different ways this resource can be used.
The Cut and Paste activity is great for younger children, while the blank Circ
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K - 3rd
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My Place in the World Project: "Me on the Map" Geography for Kids
This hands-on geography project "My Place in the World" has kids create a visual representation of how we fit into the world. Teachers often use it with the kids' geography book "Me on the Map," by Joan Sweeney. Ideal for integrated Social Studies, ELA, Geography, Literacy, and Map Skills.Using a series of nesting circles to show the relative sizes of different geographic places, this simple but effective geography lesson helps kids sort out their relation to one another. This activity includes
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K - 5th
Also included in: Geography for Kids Bundle: Three Essential Hands-on Activities
Veterans Day Reader Fall Kindergarten & First Grade Social Studies
Grab this reader to teach your students about Veterans Day and the importance of the men and women we honor on this patriotic day in November! It is 10 pages and details Veteran's Day in a kid friendly way! The last page allows students an opportunity to answer text dependent questions to strengthen comprehension. You get two versions! The blackline version is great for your students to read, color and take home to share. The color version is perfect for projecting and reading whole group!Check
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K - 1st
Washington & Lincoln Timelines President's Day for Kindergarten & First
Teaching your kindergarten & first graders about the presidents in our history? Grab these presidential timelines specific for George Washington & Abe Lincoln! You are getting both! Each timeline has four events; just enough for young children in kindergarten & first grade to sequence/order. It's a great activity after reading any age appropriate presidential biography on either Washington and/or Lincoln. The Washington Timeline:He measured land.He got married.He was an Army General.
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K - 1st
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Social Story- Hands are not for Hitting or Hurting
This 13-page social story is created for use with students from preschool to 1st grade. It is ideal for use in character education lessons, social groups, speech therapy lessons or in autistic support or life skills support classrooms. With simple wording and graphics, the story focuses on the proper use of hands and the common theme of "hands are not for hitting or hurting." I have found this story especially helpful with students who have behavioral needs and are learning replacement behaviors
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PreK - 1st
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Mapping Skills Reader for Kindergarten and First Grade Social Studies
Teaching mapping skills to your students? Need to help them understand key vocabulary: map, symbols, key, cardinal directions and compass rose? Grab this reader perfect to generate talks and discussions about what maps are and how they help provide information!Includes both a blacking version for your students to color and take home! Plus a color version to project and read whole group!Information included in the reader:maps are flatmaps tell information compass rose tells north, south, east and
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K - 1st
Personal Space Story and Teaching Tools
Personal space is a social skill that some students struggle to understand. This resource will help teach your students to stay in their own personal space and to understand some possible social cues that their personal space level is not appropriate. This product now includes a non-editable PowerPoint version of the story for digital learning with an interactive discussion activity, as well as a PDF file you can print, read and discuss. It is perfect for both in-person and distance learning to
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PreK - 3rd
Also included in: Safe Touches and Personal Space Bundle
Running Away, Eloping, Elopement Editable Social Skills Story
Elopement can be a scary and challenging behavior for children, parents and teachers.If your child/student is struggling with elopement, this social skills story may help.The story discusses the importance of talking to a teacher before leaving the classroom. It also empowers the learners with options of things that can say or do when they feel like they need to "get away". 16 Page Social Skills StoryEditable TextPrint and bind into a book, or just read it digitally on any of your devices.Want
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PreK - 6th
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Also included in: Social Skills Story FOREVER Growing Bundle: Behavior Management Stories
Past and Present- A Social Studies Now and Then Mini-Unit
Thank you for taking the time to look at my Past and Present Mini-Unit.There are 4 activities for teaching what life was like in the past and what life is like now.- Past and Present Pocket Chart Picture Sort- A Past and Present Cut and Paste Picture Sort- A Past and Present Emergent Reader (sight words this, is)- A Past and Present Flip Book You might also enjoy Turkey Math and Literacy Centers
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PreK - 1st
Goods & Services | Social Studies Lesson | PowerPoint & Google Slides
Your students will love this engaging mini-lesson all about Goods & Services, and you'll love that it's no-prep and ready to teach. Each lesson slide is meant to be projected on your whiteboard to guide short and sweet discussions about important social studies topics. Use these slides as a stand-alone lesson, or as a supplement to your existing social studies curriculumLesson Formats Included:⭐ PDF ⭐ Powerpoint ⭐ Google SlidesInside this Product is...26 no-prep slides that include:Video Cli
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Social Studies Lessons | PowerPoint & Google Slides | BUNDLE
Rules & Laws | Social Studies Lesson | PowerPoint & Google Slides
Your students will love this engaging mini-lesson all about Rules & Laws, and you'll love that it's no-prep and ready to teach. Each lesson slide is meant to be projected on your whiteboard to guide short and sweet discussions about important social studies topics. Use these slides as a stand-alone lesson, or as a supplement to your existing social studies curriculumLesson Formats Included:⭐ PDF ⭐ Powerpoint ⭐ Google SlidesInside this Lesson...20 no-prep slides that include:Video ClipsDiscus
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Social Studies Lessons | PowerPoint & Google Slides | BUNDLE
U.S. Symbols USA Sorting Activity for Kindergarten & First Social Studies
Teaching your students about symbols of the United Staes of America? Need a sort page for practice or assessment? Grab this sorting page where students will decided which of the following are (and are not) symbols:a shipthe White Housethe State of Libertya log cabinan American flaga bald eagleWashington MonumentLincoln MemorialStudents will sort, glue and color to complete.If you need other US Symbols resources check my TPT store:Lincoln, Washington and US Symbols Necklace BundleThanks for stopp
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K - 1st
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Ruby Bridges Craft Activity
Are you looking for activities that leave your students with a better understanding of Ruby Bridges? This Ruby Bridges craft and lap book does just that. The activities are easy to print and you will be ready to teach about Ruby Bridges immediately. The finished product makes a beautiful display for the hallway, classroom or bulletin board.Click here and SAVE 30% by buying all of my Research Projects in ONE Bundle.Click on the preview button to take a closer look at everything included.The unit
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Research Project Bundle
Discrete Trial Lessons for Letter Sounds and Letter Recognition
Discrete Trials are an Evidence Based Practice for Autism. These lessons are perfect for the special education classroom.Included in this download is everything you need to teach students to discriminate letter sounds and letter names through Discrete Trial Training. Included are the stimulus cards for all letters and a distracter card.Also included are daily data collection sheets as well as data summary pages to provide an at a glance view of your data.You will also be receiving a brief intro
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Discrete Trial Lessons ENDLESS BUNDLE
Wants & Needs | Social Studies Lesson | PowerPoint & Google Slides
Your students will love this engaging mini-lesson all about Wants & Needs, and you'll love that it's no-prep and ready to teach. Each lesson slide is meant to be projected on your whiteboard to guide short and sweet discussions about important social studies topics. Use these slides as a stand-alone lesson, or as a supplement to your existing social studies curriculumLesson Formats Included:⭐ PDF ⭐ Powerpoint ⭐ Google SlidesInside this Product is...30 no-prep slides that include:Video ClipsD
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Social Studies Lessons | PowerPoint & Google Slides | BUNDLE
Veterans Day | Virtual | Google Slides
This Veterans Day Digital Activities Resource engages students in learning about Veterans both in person or virtually via Google Classroom or via screen share in Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, or your preferred virtual platform. This no prep resource can be used for students independently, small group, or whole group.Included in this pack: Veterans Day vocabulary (military, flag, veteran, monument)Let's Learn About the Military (slides include info about Marines, Army, Coast Guard, Air Forc
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Year Long Learning Slides Bundle
Citizenship Sorting Activity - Good Citizen or Not? Worksheet - Social Studies
I created this activity for my students to use in the Fall / Beginning of the Year to use in teaching the Social Studies Citizenship unit. The students will read each sentence and decide if the scenario shows an example of being a good citizen or not. This can be used in the beginning of the year to reinforce rules and character traits/virtues as well. I plan to use this as an independent activity after a couple days of teaching citizenship. It can also be used for a grade/assessment/quiz, o
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Citizenship Bundle - 1st - 3rd Grade - Worksheets and Center Activities
Social Skills Story: Using Appropriate Language/ Swear Words/ Curse Words
Looking to help your students understand the impact of their words?Social Skills Stories: Swear Words is a perfect resource for any classroom!This book contains fun and engaging social skills story that discuss the positive and negative effects of swearing.Whether you're looking to curb cursing or simply want to start a conversation about why certain words are hurtful, this book is a must-have!Direct social skills instruction is extremely beneficial to students with special needs. 13 Page Social
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PreK - 12th
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Also included in: Social Skills Story FOREVER Growing Bundle: Behavior Management Stories
Inventors: Thomas Edison
Learn all about inventors and Thomas Edison with this engaging unit of inventor activities! Learn about Thomas Edison's inventions, his life, and have students brainstorm their own inventions. Included:2 teaching vocabulary posters KWL Chart Flip Books Thomas Edison FactsBefore, After, and 3 Uses of the Light Bulb flip bookThomas Edison’s InventionsThomas Edison Mini-Book Thomas’ Bright Idea Writing Activity Thomas Edison Timeline in color Thomas Edison Timeline in Black and White Thomas Edison
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K - 2nd
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Communities & Community Helpers | Paperless Social Studies Mini-Lesson
Your students will love this engaging mini-lesson all about Communities & Community Helpers, and you'll love that it's no-prep and ready to teach. Each lesson slide is meant to be projected on your whiteboard to guide short and sweet discussions about important social studies topics. Use these slides as a stand-alone lesson, or as a supplement to your existing social studies curriculumLesson Formats Included:⭐ PDF ⭐ Powerpoint ⭐ Google SlidesInside this Lesson...29 no-prep slides that includ
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Social Studies Lessons | PowerPoint & Google Slides | BUNDLE
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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
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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.
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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.
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