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Preview of Show and Tell Ideas for the Entire Year {EDITABLE}!

Show and Tell Ideas for the Entire Year {EDITABLE}!

This Show & Tell packet gives teachers a whole years worth of ideas for each month (September-August). It also includes: 1. Tips for a successful show and tell experience2. Parent letter- "Show and Tell Reminder"3. Parent letter- "Show and Tell Mystery Bag"4. Mystery Clues student printable 5. Rubric with general guidelines for both the show and tell presenter and listeners! The rubric is specially designed for grades K-1st. All ideas are appropriate for Pre-K, K, and 1st grade.EDITABLE FORM
Preview of A Little SPOT of Love

A Little SPOT of Love

Created by
Diane Alber
This download is a companion for the book A Little SPOT of Love by Diane Alber
Preview of First Grade McGraw Hill Wonders History/Social Science and Science Correlations

First Grade McGraw Hill Wonders History/Social Science and Science Correlations

"Wonder"ing how to plan your year and integrate your Social Studies and Science? Let this handy correlations chart structured to follow the sequence of your Wonders units be your guide! I attempted to focus on those only in the core materials (Reading-Writing Workshop, Literature Anthology, leveled readers, and Big Books). Please note this was created in 2017 but units still seem to match up.
Preview of The Blind Men and the Elephant Lesson Plan and Art Project

The Blind Men and the Elephant Lesson Plan and Art Project

This easy to implement mini lesson focused around "The Blind Men and The Elephant" will be time well spent and fun for your students. Parents enjoy seeing the product and it makes for a great bulletin board! This 7 page PDF includes: -A lesson plan for comparing two versions or "The Blind Men and The Elephant" and ART project. (see sample) -Write up for bulletin board with description of what students have done and a quick version of the story -Checklist for art project -Sample of art project
Preview of The History of Writing (Great Lesson)

The History of Writing (Great Lesson)

Created by
Open Door Press
The Great Lessons are the unifying principle of the Montessori elementary school program. Traditionally the five Great Lessons include The Story of the Universe, The Coming of Life, The Coming of Human Beings, The Story of Writing, and The Story of Numbers. This ebook for teachers introduces The Story (or History) of Writing, including: the rationale for introducing the history of writing to elementary students; the story itself to be read to the children; recommended visual aids; a timeli
Preview of The History of Numbers (Great Lesson)

The History of Numbers (Great Lesson)

Created by
Open Door Press
The Great Lessons are the unifying principle of the Montessori elementary school program. Traditionally the five Great Lessons include The Story of the Universe, The Coming of Life, The Coming of Human Beings, The Story of Writing, and The Story of Numbers. This ebook for teachers introduces The History of Numbers, including: the rationale for introducing the history of numbers to elementary students; the story itself to be read to the children; recommended visual aids; an additional story on
Preview of Show & Tell Year Long Program

Show & Tell Year Long Program

Created by
Heaps of Firsts
Show & Tell gives students the opportunity to work on their the oral language skills as well as practice active listening. In this resource, you will be given many different Show & Tell topics that keep students engaged. There are helpful tips for ensuring the class can ask meaningful questions during the Show & Tell time.THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES:• 50+ Engaging Show & Tell Topics• Send Home Letters & Schedule (editable)• Guidance on Asking Meaningful Questions• Tips for a Succes
Preview of Guide for Creating Lessons to Support ELL Students

Guide for Creating Lessons to Support ELL Students

Are you a mainstream teacher looking for ways to better educate your EL students? Are you an ELL teacher who is asked by mainstream teachers or your administration for input on how to better reach ELs? This MPI (WIDA's version of a Learning Target/Objective) guide is an amazingly easy to use resource for both mainstream and ELL teachers. These sheets lead you through writing a learning target, MPI, or daily objective in a quick easy to implement manner that ensures you are doing everythin
Preview of Speech Word Lists--More Consonant Clusters Than You Ever Thought You'd Need!

Speech Word Lists--More Consonant Clusters Than You Ever Thought You'd Need!

Created by
Jessica Turley
Word lists: /l/, /s/, and /r/ consonant clusters in multiple word positions and various parts of speech Great for busy SLPs traveling to different schools in need of quick (and light) resources One page per consonant cluster: L-Blends: BL FL GL KL PL S-Blends: SL SK SM SN SP ST SW R-Blends: BR DR FR GR KR PR TR Use in a number of creative ways to make therapy engaging--generate silly sentences; make tongue twisters; describe famous animated characters with your consonant cluster in their n
Preview of Leader In Me Sayings Chart

Leader In Me Sayings Chart

Do you ever need a quick companion chart to use to quickly redirect your class to give feedback for the 7 Habits Implementation? This chart can be your reference for sayings to encourage your class to strengthen the leader inside each of them.
Preview of Science Unit Plan: Kindergarten "Living Things" LTK.1 (Saskatchewan)

Science Unit Plan: Kindergarten "Living Things" LTK.1 (Saskatchewan)

Saskatchewan Science Unit for Kindergarten, observing characteristics of living things - Exploring Local Plants, Animals, and People. Contains mini lesson, activities, and teacher notes with all the knowledge you need. Covers all the indicators in the science curriculum. Could also be helpful for grade 1 or 2 as well. LTK.1Examine observable characteristics of plants, animals, and people in their local environment.CP, SIIndicators for this outcome(a)Pose questions about observable characteristic
Preview of Hispanic Heritage Month | 21 Spanish-speaking Countries Presentation Slides.

Hispanic Heritage Month | 21 Spanish-speaking Countries Presentation Slides.

Created by
EdTech Arts
This is a set of 21 Spanish-speaking countries presentation slides to engage in and is perfect to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th through October 15th each year. It's a time to recognize and celebrate the contributions, culture, and history of Hispanic and Latinx Americans. "Hispanic" refers to the culture, people, and nations linked to Spain or the Spanish language. These presentation slides could make students learn about Hispanic nations and influence Spanish as
Preview of K - 5 California Social Studies Standards Checklist

K - 5 California Social Studies Standards Checklist

Created by
Primary Library
Use these checklists throughout the year to be sure you have taught ALL required California social studies standards for your grade (K-5).Links to Common Core Standards Checklists:Kindergarten1st Grade2nd Grade3rd Grade4th Grade5th GradeKindergarten-Third Grade BundleK-5 NGSS Checklists
Preview of Core Knowledge History and Geography Vocabulary Cards: Let's Explore Our World

Core Knowledge History and Geography Vocabulary Cards: Let's Explore Our World

These are the vocabulary cards from the Core Knowledge History and Geography kindergarten unit: Let's Explore Our World...but could be used for any geography lessons.Each vocabulary card has the word and a picture that represents that word. These pictures are meant to help a student remember what the word means. Memorizing a definition is not necessary!These cards focus on geography terms and terms that are useful as kindergarteners explore the seven continents on our planet.These vocabulary car
Preview of Sample teacher resume/CV (editable)

Sample teacher resume/CV (editable)

Editable CV/resume for teachers. Includes:Heading/photoPersonal detailsWork experienceEducationReferences
Preview of Trip around the world

Trip around the world

Created by
OUSSAMA HAMDANE
"Explorez le monde depuis le confort de votre foyer avec notre livre illustré captivant : 'Voyage autour du monde : Découverte des cultures et des traditions'. Plongez dans une aventure immersive à travers les continents, où chaque page vous transporte dans un nouveau pays rempli de couleurs, de saveurs et de traditions uniques.À travers des images vibrantes et des descriptions captivantes, ce livre invite les lecteurs de tous âges à découvrir la richesse et la diversité des cultures à travers l
Preview of List of Countries - Flags, Capitals, Currencies, & Languages

List of Countries - Flags, Capitals, Currencies, & Languages

List of all countries and their capital with language - currency- national flaggrouped according to continents Download file : .PDF (dimensions: 8.5x11.0 inches -US Letter paper )
Preview of Credit and Debt | K-2 Lesson Plans and Materials

Credit and Debt | K-2 Lesson Plans and Materials

Dive deep into a crucial unit of our Financial Literacy Curriculum: Debt & Credit. This specialized segment is thoughtfully crafted to unravel the sometimes daunting subjects of borrowing vs. buying and the dangers of debt, ensuring they are both accessible and engaging for students.Product Features:In-depth Lesson Plans: Navigate the realms of debt and credit with ease using our structured and step-by-step lesson plans. Each plan is tailored to ensure comprehensive coverage of key concepts.
Preview of Social Studies Unit Plan: Kindergarten "We are Unique" INK.1 (Saskatchewan)

Social Studies Unit Plan: Kindergarten "We are Unique" INK.1 (Saskatchewan)

Embracing our Uniqueness is about our physical and personality characteristics, our needs, and different ways we meet our needs. This social studies unit includes full lessons. Connects to Saskatchewan Interactions and Independence. Easily adaptable for outdoor learning and suitable for a variety of student needs. Includes a large number of pictures to guide discussions and learning that can be projected on the screen or printed and laminated to take during outdoor learning. Saskatchewan Social
Preview of Introduction to Mythology for Kids by Zachary Hamby: Teacher Guide

Introduction to Mythology for Kids by Zachary Hamby: Teacher Guide

Created by
Zachary Hamby
This 13-page teacher guide provides recall questions and discussion questions/writing prompts for each of the 12 world myths found in Introduction to Mythology for Kids by Zachary Hamby. Introduction to Mythology for Kids (Rockridge Press) is perfect for grades 2-3 and presents a sampling of myths from around the world--including cultures like Chinese, Japanese, Incan, the Abenaki tribe of North America, Russian, Celtic, Mesopotamian, Polynesian, Norse, Egyptian, West African, and, of course, An
Preview of CKLA Curriculum Analysis

CKLA Curriculum Analysis

Created by
Holly Pederson
This is an analysis of the CKLA curriculum for a unit at the kindergarten and fifth grade levels. The intent is to give teachers some perspective on this curriculum for these grade levels. This is most ideal for English teachers at these two grade levels, but it also applies to social studies teachers at these grade levels.
Preview of Get Creative with These iPad Apps - Tutorials and Project Ideas

Get Creative with These iPad Apps - Tutorials and Project Ideas

Created by
Jessica Miller
You can do this! Get creative with these iPad apps as soon as tomorrow. This packet includes tutorials for 10 different iPad apps. Many of them are free apps that your students can use to create a number of classroom projects. These apps are great for elementary and middle school students.
Preview of 1st Grade TEKS Social Studies Checklist, Tracker

1st Grade TEKS Social Studies Checklist, Tracker

This checklist is a meant to be used as a tool to help you, the teacher, keep track of which Social Studies TEK you have covered and which TEK you still need to teach. I found it useful to have on hand during planning meetings with my team so that I could quickly and easily scan the TEKs to see what we could integrate and teach together.I personally like to laminate my checklists so that I can check off TEKS, erase at the end of the year and reuse for the next year's class.**Please note that thi
Preview of Social Studies My World Chapter 1 Lesson 4 Our Government

Social Studies My World Chapter 1 Lesson 4 Our Government

Teaching Social Studies Chapter 1 Lesson 4 Our Government virtually? Here is a simplified version with screenshots of our textbook to help our students during this virtual time.
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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.

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.