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Social studies Common Core W.1.8 classroom managements
All About Me Craft Kid - Back to School Activities
This All About Me craftivity is so so CUTE! Kids and parents will love it. Great for All About Me Social Studies units, Back to School, or Open House.I like to use this craft at the beginning of the year. It's a fun way to get students excited about writing while allowing them to share about themselves and get to know each other.These are ADORABLE in the hallway during Open House.
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PreK - 3rd
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Science and Social Studies Curriculum Worksheets Bundle K-2 Interactive Notebook
Engage students and provide them a reference place for the skills they have learned in Social Studies and Science with this interactive notebook bundle. Students will love completing over 100 projects to put in their composition notebook. The activities compliment any existing curriculum you use, or you can use the included book recommendations for teaching the content. This notebook is perfect for both classrooms and homeschool families with young learners!Each notebook includes:50+ print-and-g
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K - 2nd
Self Regulation Social Stories Social Skills Self Control Strategies Activities
Unlock the power of emotional regulation and self management with this Emotional Regulation Strategies Social Stories & Self Management Activities Bundle. This Emotional Regulation Bundle includes seven of my best-selling social stories and SEL activities. Perfect for guiding students in learning about ways to manage their emotions and develop emotional regulation and self-management.These engaging social stories and easy-to-use activities make this resource ideal for cultivating a classroo
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K - 4th
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Self Control Emotional Regulation Social Skills Story Impulse Control Activities
Do you have students who struggle with self control? This Self Control Strategies Social Skills Story & Social Skills Activities Set is just what you need. This set includes an engaging and informative social skills story and multiple high-interest activities. Perfect for strengthening social emotional learning in your classroom, and guiding your students in developing a strong understanding of strategies and techniques to support self-control.This engaging social skills story and easy-to-
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K - 4th
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Also included in:Â Social Stories Social Skills Activities Expected vs Unexpected Behaviors
Personal Space Hands To Self Social Story Visuals Worksheets Self Control SEL
Do you have students who struggle with maintaining personal space and keeping their hands to themselves? This best-selling Personal Space Hands To Self Social Skills Story & Social Skills Activities Set is just what you need. This set includes an engaging and informative social skills story and multiple high-interest activities. Perfect for strengthening social emotional learning in your classroom, and guiding your students in developing a strong understanding of maintaining personal space
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K - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Social Stories Social Skills Activities Expected vs Unexpected Behaviors
Taking Turns Social Story Self Regulation Self Control Activities Turn Taking
Do you have students who struggle with taking turns and being patient? This best-selling Taking Turns Social Skills Story & Social Skills Activities Set is just what you need. This set includes an engaging and informative social skills story and multiple high-interest activities. Perfect for strengthening social emotional learning in your classroom, and guiding your students in developing a strong understanding of the importance of being patient and waiting their turn.This engaging social
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K - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Social Stories Social Skills Activities Expected vs Unexpected Behaviors
Elopement Running Away Social Story Self Control Regulation Calming Strategies
Do you have students who struggle with elopement and running away from the classroom? This Elopement Leaving the Classroom Social Skills Story & Emotional Regulation Activities Set is just what you need. This set includes an engaging and informative social skills story and multiple high-interest activities. Perfect for supporting students who are struggling with self-regulation, emotional-regulation, and coping skills, and guiding your students in developing a strong understanding of strat
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PreK - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Social Stories Social Skills Activities Expected vs Unexpected Behaviors
Field Trip Social Story Expectations Reflection Reminder Editable Forms Nametags
Get yourself and your students field trip ready with this BEST SELLING set of social skills activities and EDITABLE field trip forms! Field Trip Behavior Social Skills Story Activities & Editable Field Trip Forms includes two engaging and informative social skills stories, one for a bus riding field trip and one for a walking field trip, multiple high-interest activities, and EDITABLE field trip forms. Everything you need to prepare your families, students, and chaperones for a successful fi
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PreK - 4th
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Kindness Social Story & Social Skills Activities Self Regulation & Control SEL
Do you have students who struggle with remembering to use kind words and kind actions? This best-selling Kindness Social Skills Story & Activities For Social Emotional Learning Set is just what you need. This set includes an engaging and informative social skills story and multiple high-interest activities. Perfect for strengthening social emotional learning in your classroom, and guiding your students in developing a strong understanding of how to show kindness to others.This engaging soc
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K - 4th
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Also included in:Â Social Stories Social Skills Activities Expected vs Unexpected Behaviors
Social Stories Community Building Social Skills Activities Self Control SEL
Unlock the power of Classroom Community with this top-selling Community Building Bundle full of social stories and social skills activities! This Community Building Bundle includes six of my best-selling social stories and SEL activity sets. Perfect for guiding students in learning about getting along with others, turn-taking, respecting personal space, sportsmanship, accepting differences, reporting vs tattling, and MORE!These engaging social stories and fun, easy-to-use activities make this re
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PreK - 4th
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Social Story When I Am Frustrated Calm Down Corner Strategies Posters Activities
Do you have students who struggle to calm down after being upset or angry? This Calm Down Strategies Social Skills Story & Social Skills Activities Set is just what you need. This set includes an engaging and informative social skills story and multiple high-interest activities. Perfect for supporting students who are struggling with self-regulation, emotional-regulation, and coping skills, and guiding your students in developing a strong understanding of strategies and techniques for calm
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K - 4th
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Also included in:Â Social Stories Social Skills Activities Expected vs Unexpected Behaviors
Classroom Voice Levels Charts Posters Voice Volume Social Story Games Activities
Do you have students who struggle with voice level and voice volume? They are always either talking too loud or too soft? If the answer is yes, then this best selling set of voice level posters and social skills activities is a perfect addition to your classroom! Voice Level Control will be an easy concept for your students to master with these Voice Level Signs and Social Skills Activities.This set of fun and engaging signs and social skills activities provides clear expectations for your stude
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PreK - 4th
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Also included in:Â Social Stories Social Skills Activities Expected vs Unexpected Behaviors
Stealing Honesty Social Story Social Skills Activities Self Regulation Choices
Do you have students who struggle with stealing and dishonesty? This Stealing Social Skills Story & Social Skills Activities Set is just what you need. This set includes an engaging and informative social skills story and multiple high-interest activities. Perfect for strengthening social-emotional learning in your classroom, and guiding your students in developing a strong understanding of the negative impact of stealing and dishonesty.This engaging social skills story and easy-to-use act
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K - 4th
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Also included in:Â Social Stories Social Skills Activities Expected vs Unexpected Behaviors
Country Research Report Worksheets and Graphic Organizers Google Slides
Are you looking for engaging activities for writing a country research project? These country research graphic organizer worksheets are perfect for your literacy and social studies lessons about countries. They are ideal for research projects and report writing. They are also great for reading lessons with informational texts.These informational essay graphic organizers are offered as no prep printables, as well as in digital formats (TPT Easel and Google Slides). Here's the thing. You want your
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1st - 3rd
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:Â Research Project Bundle
Social Stories Transitions Social Skills Activities Posters Classroom Management
Do you have students who struggle with classroom transitions? If the answer is yes, then this best-selling set of transitions social skills activities is a perfect addition to your classroom! This set of fun and engaging social skills activities provides clear expectations for your students while building a positive sense of responsibility and community. An informative social skills story, written in kid-friendly language, provided in PDF, Google slides, and video versions, along with classroom
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PreK - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Social Stories Social Skills Activities Expected vs Unexpected Behaviors
Social Stories Using Words Calm Down Self Control Strategies Visuals Activities
Do you have students who struggle with using words instead of crying? This Using Words Instead of Crying Social Skills Story Strategies & Activities Set is just what you need. This set includes an engaging and informative social skills story and multiple high-interest activities. Perfect for strengthening social emotional learning in your classroom, and guiding your students in developing a strong understanding of strategies and techniques to support using words instead of crying.This enga
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K - 4th
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Also included in:Â Social Stories Social Skills Activities Expected vs Unexpected Behaviors
Being A Good Friend Not Being Bossy Social Story Kindness Activities & Posters
Do you have students who struggle with being bossy and exhibiting controlling behaviors? This Being Bossy Social Skills Story & Social Emotional Learning Activities Set is just what you need. This set includes an engaging and informative social skills story and multiple high-interest activities. Perfect for supporting students who are struggling with social awareness, and emotional-regulation, and guiding your students in developing a strong understanding of strategies and techniques to co
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K - 4th
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Also included in:Â Social Stories Social Skills Activities Expected vs Unexpected Behaviors
Social Stories Playground Recess Rules Expectations Social Skills Activities
Playground rules and playground safety will be easy concepts for your students to master with these Playground Rules Social Skills Activities.Provide clear expectations while building a safety-oriented and community-centered playground experience for your students using this Playground Rules Social Skills Activities Set. This set of fun and engaging social skills activities is a great starting point to help students navigate acceptable playground behavior and tackle social and emotional problem-
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K - 4th
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Social Stories Fire Drill Procedures Routines Posters Activities Fire Safety SEL
Fire drills can be a scary and chaotic event for students. This Fire Drill Social Skills Activity Set is everything you need to not only provide clear expectations for the procedures involved in a fire drill but also what to expect and why. This set of fun and engaging social skills activities is a great starting point to help students navigate acceptable fire drill behavior and tackle any big feelings fire drills may be causing them. An informative social skills story, written in kid-friendly l
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K - 4th
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Also included in:Â Social Stories Social Skills Activities Expected vs Unexpected Behaviors
Bathroom Behavior Rules Social Story & SEL Activities Reviewing Expectations
Bathroom rules and restroom expectations will be easy concepts for your students to master with these Bathroom Rules Social Skills Activities.Provide clear expectations for your students while building strong social skills with this Bathroom Social Skills Activity pack. An informative social skills story, written in kid-friendly language, provided in PDF, Google slides, and video versions, along with classroom posters, discussion cards, an easy reader mini-book, student activity page, and positi
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K - 4th
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Also included in:Â Social Stories Social Skills Activities Expected vs Unexpected Behaviors
Social Stories Separation Anxiety Self Regulation Calming Strategies Activities
Do you have students who struggle with separation anxiety when having to leave their parents in the morning? If the answer is yes, then this Separation Anxiety Social Skills Story & Coping Strategies Set is just what you need. This set includes an engaging and informative social skills story and multiple high-interest activities. Perfect for strengthening social emotional learning in your classroom, and guiding your students in developing a strong understanding of strategies and techniques
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K - 3rd
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Also included in:Â Social Stories Social Skills Activities Expected vs Unexpected Behaviors
Holidays Around The World | Christmas In Germany | Comprehension, Crafts & More!
We are thrilled to introduce our Germany in Christmas Resource Packet from our best selling "Holidays Around the World" series, designed to bring the magic of Christmas in Germany into your classroom. This no prep holidays printables package is a fantastic opportunity for your students to embark on a cultural journey and learn about holiday traditions from around the world.Understanding and appreciating celebrations from different cultures is not only educational but also incredibly enriching. I
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K - 4th
Impulse Control Interrupting Social Story & Self Control & Patience Activities
Do you have students in your classroom who are constantly interrupting others when they are speaking? Interrupting you when you are teaching? Interrupting can sometimes be a difficult topic to handle in the classroom. This social skills story and activity pack is a great way to help students who struggle with understanding when it is okay to interrupt and when it is not. A simple and easy way to teach necessary social skills and quickly build a positive classroom community. An informative soci
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K - 4th
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Also included in:Â Social Stories Social Skills Activities Expected vs Unexpected Behaviors
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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.
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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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