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Kindergarten civics lessons under $5
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 Studies: Citizenship and Community Helpers (works with distance learning)
What is included in this Social Studies Unit:8 Teacher Lesson PlansDecodable ReadersPrintable / Projectable BooksIncluded Lessons:Unit 1: CitizenshipLesson 1: Fun At SchoolLesson 2: Following the RulesLesson 3: Being ResponsibleLesson 4: Respectful BehaviorLesson 5: Good Choices/Not Good ChoicesUnit 2: Community HelpersLesson 1: Jobs At SchoolLesson 2: Work People DoLesson 3: When I Grow Up!***You can find even more Social Studies Units in my store below!Social Studies: Celebrations and Holiday
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Social Studies Bundle
RESPECT Sort - Citizenship Activity - First Day of School - Rules
I created this sorting activity as a follow-up to our discussion on school and class rules as well as respect. For this activity, students read each scenario and decide if it is an example of being RESPECTFUL or DISRESPECTFUL. Great independent seatwork following a mini-lesson.
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Citizenship Bundle - 1st - 3rd Grade - Worksheets and Center Activities
Let's Make a Map! {A Map-Making Activity for Primary Geography Unit}
Product Information: This is a simple, yet effective activity to teach students about maps. It is part of our Social Studies Geography unit. I print this printable, and give each student:-copy of labels (this printable)-a big piece of green construction paper-black strips to make roads-white squares to draw buildings and housesI introduce the lesson by:-showing real maps or online maps-talking about community and what our community looks like-brainstorming what places are by my houseThen the k
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Kindergarten Geography Bundle
Government Unit
Back to School Rules Activities! These activities on rules, power, and authority were created to cover the C3 purposes of government standards. They cover topics on bullying and why we need rules, so they would also work well for back to school, PBIS, and anti-bullying topics. These engaging lessons will allow your students to cover important Social Studies standards, while still working on tested reading and writing standards. Several of the activities are differentiated to accommodate your
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K - 2nd
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ALL ABOUT FAMILY- Kindergarten/1st/2nd (TEKS & CCSS Aligned)
This 21-page ELA/SS All About Family Unit includes all you need to teach about the basics on family! With 12 writing activities that can be printed as a student packet or completed separately, students will be encouraged to make personal connections, learn about other students' families, and write and share about their own family. This unit also comes with 6 COLORFUL FAMILY PICTURE SIGNS ready for display and whole-group discussions! Best thing about this unit? NO PREP IS NEEDED! Includes:-St
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: 1st & 2nd Grade Social Studies CURRICULUM Bundle- (14 Resources in One)
Rules and Laws
In this unit you will find:
~vocabulary cards
~anchor chart components for Rules and Laws/Good Citizen
~Graphic Organizers
~2 writing activities
“We need rules because….”
“A good citizen can…is…has”
~Rules at home, school and laws flip book for interactive notebooks
~Rules at home/school sort
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PreK - 3rd
Community Helpers Lesson Plans Worksheet PowerPoint
Community Helpers Lesson Plans Worksheet PowerPoint Bundle includes:
5 day Lesson Plan Community Helpers
Venn Diagram Comparison Worksheet
Community Helpers PowerPoint
This was used in a first grade classroom, but could be used in earlier grades as well.
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Pledge of Allegiance Interactive Notebook Social Studies
Every day our kiddos stand up to say the pledge of allegiance, but do they really know what they are saying? This interactive notebook activity is the perfect way to break the monotony, and to help our students understand what they are really saying during the pledge!This engaging interactive notebook includes:6 mini-flaps with key vocabulary from the Pledge of AllegianceSample definitions for each word (but, you are, of course, welcome to use your own definitions3 different handwriting pages fo
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K - 3rd
Good Citizen Sort - Citizenship Sorting Activity - Google Slides
I created this activity to review the traits of a good citizen. This can also be used at the beginning of the year to teach your citizenship and rules unit for back to school. The students and I will complete the first slide together and have a discussion. The students will complete the 2nd slide independently. Great for in-person and remote learning. Also check out my other paper/pencil Citizenship worksheets, centers and activities in my TPT store! Thank you to Krista Wallden for the cute
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K - 3rd
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How to be a Responsible Citizen David Goes to School (Classroom Rules)
This lesson compliments David Goes to School by the fabulous Arthur, David Shannon.
This engaging cooperative learning lesson plan is effective to discuss how to be a responsible citizen, responsible student, classroom rules, or qualities of good character.
Included in this lesson is step-by-step instructions, which includes the anticipatory set, instruction, questions that provoke higher level thinking, guided practice, independent practice to complete as homework or practice, responsibi
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K - 2nd
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Needs and Wants {Mini Unit}
This is a mini unit designed for the Social Studies TEKS K.6, K.6A, K.6B, K.6C, K.15, K.15A.
I have included:
anchor chart vocabulary, definitions, and sorting
writing prompts
mini book with their own writing
spin off of and I have, Who has game over trading
recording sheet
Please leave feedback! If you have any questions, email me at miller.cmarie@gmail.com
Thank you!
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
My Town County and State - New Jersey
This 21 page booklet contains worksheets and maps to identify and color the state and county in which the students live. The booklet focuses on New Jersey, with areas for students to write their address, town, county and state, as well as draw pictures. The last part of the booklet consists of a reader which describes many of the beautiful attractions in New Jersey with brightly colored photographs.
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K - 2nd
Social Studies Kindergarten Vocab Cards Passport:Self & Others
Social Studies Kindergarten Vocabulary Word Wall Cards with definitionsThis resource contains 40 vocabulary words from the Kindergarten Passport Program, Unit 2: Self & Others: Individual Development and Cultural Identity.Vocabulary words included:timeline holidayStatue of Libertytradition culturelanguagepassportdiversitytraditionalJefferson MemorialLiberty Bellbald eaglecelebrateimmigrantsvote (2 options)symbolLincoln MemorialMount RushmoreLibertycitizenPledge of AllegianceindivisibleWashin
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PreK - 2nd
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Community Leaders and Good Citizens
This unit is designed for the Kindergarten TEKS SS Unit 8.
-Included in this product are vocabulary words for timelines, community leaders, and good citizenship/voting.
-Picture cards for matching.
-Sight word coloring sheets.
-Timeline recording sheet.
-Good citizen assessment(s)
-Why I would vote recording/writing sheet
If you would like anything else included in this unit to meet CCSS, please email me at miller.cmarie@gmail.com
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PreK - 1st
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Social Studies: Powerpoint SS1G2 (State, City, and Country)
Here is a quick PowerPoint presentation that presents students with the definition of a map, globe, and key, as well as implements a strong understanding of what a continent, country, state, and the county is. This presentation was derived during digital learning periods. This abides by the Georgia Standards SS1G2 Identify and locate the student’s city, county, state, nation (country), and continent on a simple map or a globe.
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K - 2nd
Community Helpers Lift the Flip Activity! Great for Young Students
You are receiving a set of Community Helper "Flaps" that when matched to its correct vehicle creates a great discussion starter about who helps in our Community.
(I am also including a set of "flaps" that do not have the names of the community helpers ...so that students can write in the names as a way to differentiate the instruction.)
Helpers include:
Firefighter
Paramedic
Sanitation Worker
Police Officer
Mail Carrier
Teacher
If you need more Community Helper items check my TPT store for:
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PreK - 1st
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Kdg/1st Social Studies | Our Community: Civics and Government Lesson
This is a 1 hour, lightly scripted, Social Studies lesson, perfect for Kindergarten or 1st Grade students. It answers the Essential Question: What are the functions of a governing society?Students will:Learn what a community is and the people that help run it.Create a community.Write descriptive examples and draw pictures that describe the role of specific community helpers.Addresses the Civics K-2 subject: Explain how all people, not just official leaders, play important roles in a community.**
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K - 1st
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I Am a Citizen of My Communities
Kick off the school year by helping students focus on what it means to be a good citizen in their communities: at home, at school and in their neighborhoods! Address key questions like "what is a community?" and "why do communities have rules?" with these mini-anchor charts, printable activities, and read aloud plans.
Topics Include: Communities, Being a Good Citizen, Rules, Authority Figures, and Conflict Resolution
Read Alouds Include: David Goes to School, Officer Buckle and Gloria, and Wha
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K - 2nd
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Virginia Symbols for First Grade NonFiction Text
Make teaching Virginia Symbols easy with this quick, no-prep unit! This set includes identifying capital, flag, bird, flower and activities in VA. These are quick and easy to use, making them perfect for a center or a substitute day too!These books include Non-Fiction text features such as bold print, zoom-in, labels, and captions. Students can easily use this in the classroom or take it home with their families. These are appropriate for younger grades k to 2.Here's what you'll get:Mini book fo
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K - 2nd
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Create A Campaign! Election Day Writing | Persuasive, Informative, & Narrative
Voting for a Class Mascot, just got more exciting! Energize your K-2 writing this election day with our dynamic "Create A Campaign Lesson," where young students embark on an exciting journey of democracy and creativity. This resource empowers your class to choose their very own mascot candidates and work on their campaign team, complete with creating persuasive posters, informative brochures, speeches, and small moment stories!This resource is part of an Integrated Project-Based Learning (PBL) e
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Class Mascot Election! | Project-Based Learning K-2 Bundle | Voting
Wildlife Careers - Animal/Plant
This powerpoint document summarizes seven different careers pertaining to wildlife - animals or plants - in kid-friendly terms. These careers can be presented to Kindergarten and up students to obtain a brief understanding of the duties these careers entail...perfect for Career Week presentations or research activities! The presentation can be combined with an additional document (search Wildlife Careers Activity Poster)in which the children create a cut out person, decorated as the career they
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PreK - 5th
We the People
This song is complimentary to discussions about America, George Washington, and Martin Luther King.The song also references the Preamble, the Pledge of Allegiance, and the national anthem.This resource includes a song, a lesson plan, landmark pictures, and a video.
Grades:
PreK - 1st
Being a Good Citizen & Rules and Laws
This 14 slide presentation is taught over two days. It introduces students to the concept of being a good citizen as well as teaches the difference between rules and laws. This was made with TN standards in mind, but would be easy to edit using any state standard. There are YouTube videos included along with books from Epic. If you don't have an Epic account, I also linked YouTube videos for those books in the notes section of the slides. This presentation doesn't include assignments, but I use
Grades:
K - 2nd
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