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Kindergarten Winter social studies thematic unit plan pdfs
100th Day of School | 22 No Prep 100th Day Activities & Crafts
100th Day of School: Easily plan ✅ and celebrate the 100th Day of School with this collection of 22 NO PREP 100th Day activities and crafts! Also includes fine and gross motor activities for the 100th Day of School! To help target academic skills, these activities integrate reading, writing and math. There are more than enough 100th Day of School activities to last the whole day, or even week! A combination of whole group, small group and independent activities are included to help keep your li
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PreK - 1st
Winter Unit | Lesson Plans - Activities for Preschool Pre-K
This WINTER Circle Time Unit includes all of the lesson plans, activities, and ideas that you need to teach preschool and Pre-K students about the season. Everything is written out and planned for you to make your job easier this winter!It includes 10 Circle Time Lessons:Introduction - What is winter? Photos and sorting activitySigns of Winter - winter photos, song, class pollIt's Snowing - snowflake photos and action song about winterWinter Activities - What's your favorite winter activity?Keep
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PreK - K
Also included in: Preschool Thematic Units - 4 Seasons Bundle | Lesson Plans - Activities
Veterans Day Math and Literacy Activities, Veteran's Day Craft and Writing
Are you looking for Veterans Day literacy, math and craft activities for your kindergarten or first grade students? This Veterans Day unit is full of engaging activities for the beginning of November.Here's what's included in this Veterans Day Unit:Nonfiction text about Veterans Day with REAL pictures includes all five branches of the military.Emergent Reader in black and whiteOriginal song and poetry notebook templateMini posters that tell about the five branches of the militaryCraft with temp
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PreK - 1st
First Thanksgiving Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade
Sail on the Mayflower and experience life as a Pilgrim and Wampanoag during this first Thanksgiving unit for kindergarten and first grade! The week-long comprehensive unit includes detailed daily lesson plans with literature suggestions. It incorporates reading, writing, math, history, handwriting, and art. It also has Google Slides to use for discussion and links to videos that complement the unit study.Click on the PREVIEW to read each lesson plan, see the Week-at-a-Glance planning sheet, as
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K - 1st
Polar Animals Unit | Lesson Plans - Activities for Preschool Pre-K
Your preschool and Pre-K students will learn all about penguins, polar bears, and other polar animals in this complete Polar Animals unit that is just right for 3-6-year-olds! The Polar Animals unit includes detailed circle time lesson plans, printable activities, and centers too.It includes 10 Circle Time Lessons on Polar Animals:Introduction to the Polar Regions - photos and a songArctic Animals - photos, song, grid gamePolar Bears - photos, labeling activity, counting poemSeals & Whales -
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PreK - K
Gingerbread Unit | Lesson Plans - Activities for Preschool Pre-K
Circle Time lessons are completely done for you in this GINGERBREAD PRESCHOOL UNIT! This Gingerbread unit of study is a sweet way to celebrate the winter season with the students in your preschool classroom! It includes 10 complete Circle Time Lessons:Gingerbread - introduction, literacy activity about gingerbreadWhat is Ginger? - photos, song, gingerbread sensory activityThe Gingerbread Man - gingerbread anchor chart, concepts of printGingerbread Houses - gingerbread photos, class poll, math gl
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PreK - K
Holidays Around the World (Part 1 and Part 2) BUNDLE
A #1 BEST SELLER ON TEACHERSPAYTEACHERS.COM**UPDATED November 2016**Want to see more? Click here for a video preview!Travel near and far to see a glimpse of Holidays Around the World. This is a great way to integrate the Christmas/Holiday theme into your curriculum! There are 13 countries to learn about and a craftivity and/or game for each country. This unit ties in literacy, social studies, art, writing, reading and even a little math. There's enough in this pack to use the whole month of Dec
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K - 3rd
Community Helpers Thematic Unit: Activities and Printables
Let's meet the helpers in our community! This unit is filled with supplemental activities to engage your students as you explore the world of community helpers! In this unit, you will find: hands on activities, arts and crafts, song and game ideas, math and language arts printables, and so much more! Contains:1. Recommended Book List2. Word Wall {12 helpers: dentist, doctor, farmer, firefighter, police officer, mail carrier, teacher, construction worker, baker, judge, scientist, trash collector
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PreK - K
Also included in: Thematic Units for PreK & Kindergarten MEGA BUNDLE
Ice Skating Rink Dramatic Play
Ice Skating Rink Dramatic Play is a fun theme you can do in your pretend or dramatic play center during the winter months. A teacher planning web breaks the winter theme down, week by week and includes a book list. There are labels and pictures showing how to set up your Ice Skating Rink in your dramatic play center. Just print the labels, signs, menus, and props. Then let the fun begin. This theme integrates social, math, language, literacy, fine motor, and gross motor all into their play!
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PreK - K
Also included in: Dramatic Play Bundle for Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten
American Symbols- Interactive Informational Book, Posters, and More!
This interactive book will add lots of hands-on fun to your class when learning about American Symbols.There are 8 American symbols included: Statue of Liberty, American Flag, Bald Eagle, Liberty Bell, White House, and Mount Rushmore, Washington Monument, and Lincoln Memorial.Here is what is all included:• An Interactive Informational American Symbols Book (2 writing page options included)• American Symbol Posters (2 different sets to choose from)• Anchor Chart Labels and Pictures for each symbo
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K - 2nd
Meteorologist Dramatic Play Printables Weather Theme Pretend Play Spring Science
Transform your dramatic play center into a weather station. Perfect for your weather theme unit or lesson plans, you can teach your kids about the weather and the climate in a play-based, DAP way. Your little scientists can learn science, math, and literacy through pretend play. Use this set in your dramatic play area or in your science learning center.**I USED AN EASY TO READ FONT ON ALL OF THE PRINTABLES!**USE WITH THE FOLLOWING THEMES:weatherseasonsspring, summer, fall, winterTHE FOLLOWING PR
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PreK - K
Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Books & Writing Activities for Kindergarten
Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Books and Writing Activities for KindergartenLearn with easy readers or nonfiction readers with activities for the year!Easy to read print & go or digital books for little learners (preschool, kindergarten, and first grade) for a HUGE variety of topics to support learning all year long!This is an ENDLESS bundle and will include all Easy Readers we make. Each book includes a cover and 6 informational pages. Sentences are simple but not decodable for kinderga
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PreK - 1st
Bugs & Insects Theme Dramatic Play Activities Printables Preschool Pretend Play
Transform your dramatic play center into an entomology lab or a bug & insects research lab. Create a play-based insect study with these easy to prep dramatic play printables and ideas. Create a fun way for your kids in preschool and kindergarten to explore science, math, and literacy, through pretend play.**I USED AN EASY TO READ FONT ON ALL OF THE PRINTABLES!**USE WITH THE FOLLOWING THEMES:bugs and insects themecamping themespring themegarden themeTHE FOLLOWING DRAMATIC PLAY PRINTABLES AR
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PreK - K
Space Station Dramatic Play Printables Preschool Science Pretend Play for Pre-K
Transform your dramatic play area into a space station. Perfect for your space theme. Your little astronauts can learn science, math, and literacy through play-based dramatic play. Ideas for DIY pretend play set up are included. Many ideas for using the printables are included.**I USED AN EASY TO READ FONT ON ALL OF THE PRINTABLES!**USE WITH THE FOLLOWING THEMES:spaceastronautsTHE FOLLOWING PRINTABLES ARE INCLUDED:Printable bunting (full color and b & w options)Printable logos for uniforms,
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PreK - K
Groundhog Day Activities
Will Groundhog see its shadow? This mini unit is filled with supplemental activities to engage your students as you explore Groundhogs. In this unit, you will find: hands on activities, arts and crafts, printables, science connections, and much more!
Groundhog Day Unit Contains:
1. Recommended Book List
2. Groundhog Day Poster
3. Word Wall
4. "Shadow Predictions" {graph and tally}
5. Draw and Write
6. Puppet craft with template
7. Describe the Groundhog
8. K.W.L Chart
9. "Can, Have, A
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K - 1st
Penguins Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade
Are penguins birds? Where do they live? Find out the answers to these questions and more during this penguins unit for kindergarten and first grade! The week-long comprehensive unit includes detailed daily lesson plans with literature suggestions. It incorporates science, reading, writing, math, handwriting, and art. It also includes a STEAM activity and links to videos that complement the unit study.Click on the PREVIEW to read each lesson plan, see the Week-at-a-Glance planning sheet, as well
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K - 1st
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K-LS1-1
, 1-LS3-1
Me On the Map Activities and Map Skills Flip book for First Grade Social Studies
This circle book corresponds perfectly to the classic book, Me on the Map! The Me on the Map flip book shows maps from the book from smallest to biggest to make a powerful visual of our place in the world for kids!Just staple the Me on the Map flip book at the top when it's assembled. THIS ME ON THE MAP FLIPBOOK COMES IN 2 VERSIONSVersion with patterned sentences (Here is my planet. It is ____.) and labels already on the pages; Version with no sentences and labels to cut and paste in the appro
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PreK - 2nd
American Flag Unit: Flag Day, 4th of July (Patriotic Holidays)!
This is the perfect unit for any Patriotic celebration! Great for: Flag Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Presidents Day, and more! Your students will have the opportunity to explore the American Flag using the following:1. Recommended Book List2. Pledge of Allegiance Teacher's Guide3. Pledge of Allegiance Mini Book4. Handwriting Practice5. Graphic Organizer: Describing Our Flag6. American Flag Draw and Write7. Flag Facts Craftivity with Templates8. Design a Flag Printable9. Pat
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K - 2nd
Transportation Unit: How We Travel!
Vroom, Vroom! Are you looking for a unit that makes teaching all about transportation fun and exciting? Look no further, because this thematic unit is filled with supplemental activities to engage your students as you explore the various modes of transportation. In this product, you will find: hands on activities, crafts, song and poem, games, math and literacy centers & printables, a snack idea and so much more!This packet includes:1. Recommended Book List2. Word Wall (3 Pages)3. Transport
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PreK - K
Also included in: Thematic Units for PreK & Kindergarten MEGA BUNDLE
Dinosaur Coloring Pages
This pack is a great addition to your dinosaur unit! These fun coloring pages are great to put at a station. I had my students water color them and they came out amazing! This coloring pack includes:** = TWO versions- ** Dinosaurs (all in one)- ** Stegosaurus- ** Pterodactyl & Triceratops- ** Parasaurolophus & Brachiosaurus- ** Tyrannosaurus Rex- Dinosaur Fossils- Stegosaurus Bones- Pterodactyl Bones- Triceratops Bones- Brachiosaurus Bones- Pterodactyl Bones- T-Rex Bones
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Dinosaur BUNDLE
Holidays Around the World Unit {Part 1}
**UPDATED November 2016 (added 75 pages to the unit)**{A top 10 best seller on TeachersPayTeachers!} Travel near and far to see a glimpse of Holidays Around the World. This is a great way to integrate the Christmas theme into your curriculum! There are 8 countries to learn about and a craftivity {or two} for each country. This unit ties in literacy, social studies, art, writing, reading and even a little math. There's enough in this pack to use the whole month of December!Countries and their co
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Holidays Around the World (Part 1, 2 and 3) BUNDLE
Holidays Around The World Unit Christmas Around The World Passport Winter Kinder
Are you teaching a unit on holiday traditions around the world? This Holidays Around the World unit will help you engage and teach your students about different holiday traditions and customs around the world! This 172-page learning resource teaches students about the holiday traditions of China (Chinese New Year), The United Kingdom, Ethiopia, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Italy, Israel (Hanukkah), Mexico (Las Posadas), Sweden (St. Lucia’s Day), Australia, India (Diwali), and Kwanzaa. Each
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K - 2nd
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Snowman Math and Literacy Activities - Crafts, Poems, Centers, Bulletin Board
Looking for an engaging snowman thematic unit? Check out this resource full of fun snowman centers, crafts, poems, writing and math activities and more! You can even use the snow globe craftivity or snowman math glyph as a cute winter themed bulletin board. These activities are perfect for kindergarten or first grade classrooms.What's included in this Snowman Unit?Snow globe craftivity with writing promptStep by Step crafts for How to make a SnowmanAn original book for shared reading Word and
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K - 1st
Shadow Detectives: A Great Experiment for Groundhog Day
This activity is the PERFECT hands-on, activity for Groundhog Day. It provides a fun, hands-on opportunity for discovery learning. This is a lesson that your students will LOVE and one that they will never forget!! That's the BEST kind of learning!!!
This packet includes:
~A Detective Hat Template
~A repsonse sheet for the activity
~Shadow Detective Badges
~Certificates
~templates to make your groundhog puppets
This experiment involves making predictions about what kind of day is needed to mak
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K - 2nd
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