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Preview of Thanksgiving Math Project | Thanksgiving Math Activities for Enrichment

Thanksgiving Math Project | Thanksgiving Math Activities for Enrichment

Your students will love this DIFFERENTIATED Thanksgiving Math Project! Thanksgiving will be here before you you know it, and this 9-page Thanksgiving Math Project is just what you need to keep your students engaged BEFORE and AFTER the Thanksgiving holiday! This isn't your average plan-the-meal project! This is the original, best-selling Thanksgiving Dinner Digits project that is well-loved by teachers. It has been classroom-tested and tweaked in my own classroom for over 12 years and in thousan
Preview of Thanksgiving Digital Math Mystery Game - CSI Escape Room Math Digital Resource

Thanksgiving Digital Math Mystery Game - CSI Escape Room Math Digital Resource

Thanksgiving CSI Digital Math Mystery GAME. Your students can play the Case of The Thanksgiving Thief in a digital game format. This resource is designed to be played on any device with an Internet connection (please read the technical tips section and try the free clue below to see if it works for you).Mystery meets an escape room with this style of game. Your students will need to discover passwords at the end of each clue in order to access the next clue. Your Teacher copy will contain all li
Preview of Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity

Balloons Over Broadway Thanksgiving READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity

Have a classroom Thanksgiving Day Parade! Make learning fun with this Thanksgiving STEAM challenge in which students design their very own Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon! An excellent companion activity to the fall read aloud book Balloons Over Broadway by Melissa Sweet.Not only do students design the balloon, but as an added challenge they must create a device to keep it floating in the air!Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is t
Preview of Patriotic Coloring Pages w/ Designs for Memorial Day (and Other Occasions!)

Patriotic Coloring Pages w/ Designs for Memorial Day (and Other Occasions!)

Created by
Art with Jenny K
American Symbols Patriotic Coloring Pages: This set of my interactive coloring sheets (with writing prompts) includes American patriotic symbols appropriate for:September 11thPatriot DayConstitution Day Memorial DayPresidents' DayVeterans' DayFlag Day4th of July...and any American history unit. Students add bold patterns to different Patriotic American symbols and then color their designs to produce a Pop Art-styled artwork. These coloring pages are fun, easy, and unique. It's a sure winner with
Preview of Thanksgiving Math Activity | "Pop Art" Fall Math Fact Coloring Sheets

Thanksgiving Math Activity | "Pop Art" Fall Math Fact Coloring Sheets

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Thanksgiving-themed coloring sheets for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. Combine math with art for a win-win lesson! Art integration is one of the most effective ways to engage students. I have created this product using my popular “pop art” images. You will find that I have filled each image with patterns and then added math problems into the various shapes and patterns. I have included addition up to 20, subtraction from as high as 25, and multiplication and division that
Preview of Unscramble The Mystery Masterpiece | Fun Art History Activity & Great Sub Plan

Unscramble The Mystery Masterpiece | Fun Art History Activity & Great Sub Plan

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Art with Jenny K
Unscramble The Mystery Masterpieces. This is a great art history activity! In these unscramble grid activities, students are presented with a scrambled image of a famous masterpiece. Then each student works to unscramble the grid pieces to produce the final “unscrambled” masterpiece. These one-page mystery masterpieces can be…ColoredIncluded in interactive notebooksPaired with a research reportDisplayed on a bulletin board… or used in any other way imaginable! They are great for… Morning workEar
Preview of Pop Art Fall & Thanksgiving Coloring Pages + Writing by Art with Jenny K.!

Pop Art Fall & Thanksgiving Coloring Pages + Writing by Art with Jenny K.!

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Art with Jenny K.'s proven, time-tested resources make your life as a teacher easier by saving you time! They are fun and engaging for kids and are super easy, no-prep for you! AWJK's Pop Art Thanksgiving and Fall coloring pages have been thrilling kids and teachers for over a decade! I have included 8 different seasonal designs in this set. ALL designs include two variations, one which is pre-filled with patterns (for the younger kids) and one which invites the kids to fill in their own patter
Preview of Autumn Math Craft Pumpkin Game Activity Center: Fall Worksheet Alternative

Autumn Math Craft Pumpkin Game Activity Center: Fall Worksheet Alternative

Hands on. Engaging. FUN! These MULTIPLICATION pumpkin puzzles are a great way for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade classroom or homeschool students to get some great math practice in. Paper AND digital options available! ⭐⭐⭐MORE THAN 90% off! Click here to see ALL the MULTIPLICATION AND DIVISION puzzles you can use for the ENTIRE YEAR!☝❤️⏳ Use them as a fall activity, Halloween math center, or Thanksgiving puzzle. Great for for math activities, centers, or game. With no prep options - these are the perfe
Preview of Thanksgiving Math Activity 3rd Grade Math Mystery - The Thankless Turkey

Thanksgiving Math Activity 3rd Grade Math Mystery - The Thankless Turkey

This Thanksgiving Math activity, The Case of The Thankless Turkey (3rd Grade Edition), is a fun Math Mystery Game activity to do with your students around Thanksgiving. This fun and engaging activity will motivate your students during math time. Easy prep! Just Print & Solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Slides option provided within your download. Distance Learning Update: I've added a Word Document within the folder that contains a link to share this resource with your students via
Preview of Summer Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions Packet 2nd 3rd 4th Grade

Summer Reading Passages with Comprehension Questions Packet 2nd 3rd 4th Grade

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Peas in a Pod
Introducing our leveled reading passages with comprehension questions for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade! This resource includes 10 practice passages, answer keys, posters, graphic organizers, and more! Empower your students with a deeper understanding of nonfiction texts. Grab your summer reading comprehension packet now and witness the transformative impact on your classroom! This is designed for 3rd and 4th grade, but my own 2nd grader is advanced, and it would work well for him. I've also taught ti
Preview of Thanksgiving Craft Activity Your Kids Will Love! | Fun, Fall-themed Agamographs

Thanksgiving Craft Activity Your Kids Will Love! | Fun, Fall-themed Agamographs

Created by
Art with Jenny K
What's an Agamograph?! It's a picture that morphs into another image when you look at it from a different angle. Agamographs are super fun and contemporary activities to easily integrate art into your classroom. There is a huge "wow factor" in this art activity—the students love the surprise. And best of all, they did it themselves!!It's hard to say but easy to do!This set of agamographs includes designs for Fall, Halloween, and Thanksgiving that your students will absolutely love. There are six
Preview of Thanksgiving Craft Centers Craftivity Cards Second Grade 2nd 3rd Gratitude

Thanksgiving Craft Centers Craftivity Cards Second Grade 2nd 3rd Gratitude

Are you looking for a fun Thanksgiving craft activity? How about a unique, foldable Thanksgiving card for your students to make for their parents, teachers, principal, school counselor, support staff, or special person in their lives. It is an awesome way for students to learn about gratitude. ☛ Please click on the PREVIEW above.There are six variations of the ONE template, including open-ended options to meet the individual needs of all your students. It is easy to differentiate and use with ma
Preview of Thanksgiving Math | Fall Multiplication Craft | Turkey Activity

Thanksgiving Math | Fall Multiplication Craft | Turkey Activity

Get ready for the fall season with an educational twist – ditch those mundane multiplication worksheets and engage your students in a delightful turkey-themed multiplication adventure! This charming turkey craft is the ideal Thanksgiving project, offering an entertaining way for students to sharpen their multiplication skills.Whether your students are at different proficiency levels, this adaptable turkey craft can be customized to cater to all their multiplication and division needs. Plus, it's
Preview of Native American Homes STEM ~ STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Set of 9!

Native American Homes STEM ~ STEM Engineering Challenge Pack ~ Set of 9!

Created by
Smart Chick
Why not bring STEM to your Native American Unit in social studies? Most elementary teachers are more comfortable and knowledgeable about themes, so I have decided to create STEM challenge packs based on specific themes, like Native Americans, specifically relating to their homes! This engineering challenge activity pack is one of many that I have created to use in my classroom! I sometimes place these challenges, one per table, and the students rotate around the room in order to complete them
Preview of How a fossil is formed foldable sequencing activity fossilization process

How a fossil is formed foldable sequencing activity fossilization process

Teach or review the stages of how fossils form with this folding ammonite cut-and-paste activity. This foldable sequencing activity will help students recall 6 stages of fossilization in a fun and engaging way, that's more hands-on than a standard fossils worksheet.Ammonites were pre-historic sea creatures with tentacles and a spiral shell. Their fossils can be found all over the world in many different types of sedimentary rock. The templatesThere are 4 similar PDF templates to choose from for
Preview of Giant Word Search Packet | Word Search Puzzles with End of the Year & Summer

Giant Word Search Packet | Word Search Puzzles with End of the Year & Summer

Created by
Tied 2 Teaching
This GROWING WORD SEARCH BUNDLE is full of fun, quick, and easy word search activities to do with your students throughout the whole year. Complete with over 100 AND GROWING word search activities with exciting vocabulary to search and find, your students will love completing these fun activities. Great to Use For: Morning Work Early or Fast Finishers Class challenges HomeworkLiteracy Centers So Much More! Word Find Puzzles are such a fun way to introduce vocabulary relating to various holidays
Preview of Holidays Around the World Book and Activity BUNDLE | Christmas Around the World

Holidays Around the World Book and Activity BUNDLE | Christmas Around the World

Created by
Mrs Ds Corner
BUNDLE of Adapted Books and Activities for Holidays Around the World • Christmas Around the World • Take your students on a trip around the world. Travel to 21 different countries and celebrate a different holiday tradition at each stop with this set of leveled, adapted readers. Please download the preview file to see an in-depth look at what's inside of this bundle, or read this blog post.This adapted book bundle is included in Adapted Book Club. Get access to 600+ adapted books by joining Adap
Preview of Thanksgiving Writing Prompts Quilt: Bulletin Board Activity w/ I am Thankful for

Thanksgiving Writing Prompts Quilt: Bulletin Board Activity w/ I am Thankful for

Created by
Games 4 Learning
This Thanksgiving writing activity includes 7 printable writing prompts to make a class quilt display. It is a fun and engaging Thanksgiving activity that combines writing and art. It will get your students keen to write while they also contribute to a display that they will be proud of!Key Features:This packet includes 7 different writing prompts.Each of these Thanksgiving writing prompts comes in 2 different formats - 4 squares to a page or 2 squares to a page. You can choose the size that yo
Preview of States and Capitals Bingo, I Have Who Has Game (50 States & Capitals Activities)

States and Capitals Bingo, I Have Who Has Game (50 States & Capitals Activities)

This resource is intended to help students learn the states, capitals and abbreviations and to help spark student interest United States Social Studies. Download Preview FilePlease view the preview file prior to purchasing. Please ensure that it is appropriate for your grade level prior to purchasing.This social studies resource includes:1. Social Studies State Study Cards2. Social Studies State Study Sheets3. States and Capitals I Have, Who has? Game4. States and Abbreviations I Have, Who
Preview of Holidays Around the World Agamographs | Unforgettable Christmas Craft Activity!

Holidays Around the World Agamographs | Unforgettable Christmas Craft Activity!

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Christmas Around the World Agamographs. What's an Agamograph?! It's a picture that morphs into another image when you look at it from a different angle. Agamographs are super fun and contemporary activities to easily integrate art into your classroom. There is a huge "wow factor" in this art activity—the students love the surprise. And best of all, they did it themselves!!It's hard to say but easy to do! I strongly recommend this for grades 3 and above.Use this activity for your anticipatory set
Preview of Thanksgiving Multiplication and Division | Thanksgiving Math Color by Number

Thanksgiving Multiplication and Division | Thanksgiving Math Color by Number

Created by
Ford's Board
This set of Thanksgiving mystery pictures will make practicing multiplication and division lots of fun! The positive Thanksgiving-themed messages will encourage, motivate, and amuse students. Each page also features fun Thanksgiving and fall clip art that completes the picture. Students solve math problems and color by code. Check out more seasonal and holiday Message Math activities!Christmas Message Math Mystery PicturesFall Message Math Mystery PicturesHalloween Message Math Mystery Pictur
Preview of September 11th: The Day Heroes Were Made Paper Bag Book

September 11th: The Day Heroes Were Made Paper Bag Book

Every year, I struggle with what to say to my students on September 11th. I don't want to scare or depress them, but I know they hear about it. I want to be the one to remind them of the heroes and hope that September 11th brought.This paper bag book includes four different stories of heroism. Students will put the sort in their book and then illustrate a picture for the story.This is great informational text reading comprehension practice but more importantly I am able to give students another
Preview of Ancient China Stations with Graphic Organizer & Google Reading Investigation

Ancient China Stations with Graphic Organizer & Google Reading Investigation

This content-rich, student-centered, and interactive activity has 8 stations detailing the geography, achievements, social classes, leadership, economy, and religion of Ancient China. Students travel through the Zhou, Shang, Qin, and Han dynasties!The readings include pictures, charts, and maps. Questions and interactive mini-activities are underneath the reading and on a separate worksheet for teacher choice. Teacher instructions and four different activity ideas for the same Common Core readin
Preview of Turkey Trap Thanksgiving STEM Activity How to Catch a Turkey

Turkey Trap Thanksgiving STEM Activity How to Catch a Turkey

Integrate STEM in your classroom this Thanksgiving Season!Students discover how to catch a turkey as they design and build a their very own Turkey Trap! Increase problem solving and engineering skills through this engaging Thanksgiving STEM challenge. An excellent companion activity to the book How to Catch a Turkey by Adam Wallace.Students plan, design, and execute their own ideas. After they have completed their activity, there is time for reflection on what worked and what didn't.Aligns with
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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.

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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.