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Preview of STEM Bins® Speed Builds STEM Activities (Morning Work, Early Finishers, Centers)

STEM Bins® Speed Builds STEM Activities (Morning Work, Early Finishers, Centers)

STEM Bins Speed Builds Activities are ideal for hands-on morning work, early finishers, enrichment, and team building. They are designed to supplement my original STEM Bins pack. Challenge cards are compatible with the following 6 building materials:Pattern BlocksMini CupsLinking Cubes / Snap CubesBase Ten BlocksBuilding Bricks / LEGO bricksDominoesTwo different difficulty levels are provided: “Build it Flat” and “Build it Up” to accommodate a range of learning levels. "Build it Flat” cards are
Preview of 15 Working Memory Brain Games: Improve executive function in 5 minutes a day!

15 Working Memory Brain Games: Improve executive function in 5 minutes a day!

Created by
Angela Watson
WORKING MEMORY BEST SELLER--UPDATED FOR 2024! These 15 research-based brain games are designed to improve kids' working memory in five minutes of partner game play daily for just 9 weeks! If you've ever complained that students lack the following skills, an executive function of the brain called working memory might be the issue!-staying focused and on-task-following complex and multi-step directions-copying information and taking notes-keeping their place in a text-retelling stories-explaining
Preview of STEM Bins® Hashtag Blocks Speed Builds BUNDLE - Elementary STEM Activities

STEM Bins® Hashtag Blocks Speed Builds BUNDLE - Elementary STEM Activities

THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES SET 1 AND SET 2 OF HASHTAG BLOCKS SPEED BUILDS FOR A TOTAL OF 48 CHALLENGE CARDS!***Compatible with "Hashtag Blocks" that are found seasonally in Target Dollar Spot! Please note that these blocks are a slightly different shape than "Plus-Plus Blocks." Hashtag blocks and these cards are not compatible with Plus-Plus Blocks.***Ready to add a competitive edge to your STEM Bins while your students practice problem solving, spatial reasoning, and logical thinking?!With Hashtag Bl
Preview of Social Problem Solving Board Game for Social Emotional Learning Skills

Social Problem Solving Board Game for Social Emotional Learning Skills

Practice social skills and social problem solving with a board game! The game includes over 80 scenario cards focused on real life social situations at school, at home, with friends, and during activities. After reading the cards, kids will act the out the situation, discuss consequences, give three options, identify what they would do, and more. This game is great for students with social difficulties and those who are rigid and might get "stuck" in their way of thinking. Use this game to allow
Preview of Who Am I? - Community Helpers Powerpoint Game #1

Who Am I? - Community Helpers Powerpoint Game #1

Created by
Teacher Gameroom
Community helpers games are great for teaching students about different community jobs. In this "Who am I" game, students must guess the community worker. There are 10 questions and you just click on each question to go to it. Each question has 3 clues and student have to guess which community helper it describes. Clues include tools they may use, what they do, and where they may work. Great for a whole class review or rainy day activity. Great for individual practice on the iPad! Extra licens
Preview of STEM Bins® Plastic Snowflakes / Brainflakes Speed Builds: STEM Activities SET 1

STEM Bins® Plastic Snowflakes / Brainflakes Speed Builds: STEM Activities SET 1

These STEM Activity cards are compatible with Plastic Snowflakes or Brainflakes.CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE BRAINFLAKESReady to add a competitive edge to your STEM Bins while your students practice problem solving, spatial reasoning, and logical thinking?!With Plastic Snowflakes STEM Bins Speed Builds, groups of 2-4 students race to complete leveled puzzle challenges!STEM Bins Speed Builds are designed to supplement my original STEM Bins pack. They are ideal for hands-on morning work, early finisher
Preview of STEM Bins® Hashtag Blocks Speed Builds: SET 1 - STEM Activities

STEM Bins® Hashtag Blocks Speed Builds: SET 1 - STEM Activities

***Compatible with "Hashtag Blocks" that are found seasonally in Target Dollar Spot! Please note that these blocks are a slightly different shape than "Plus-Plus Blocks." Hashtag blocks and these cards are not compatible with Plus-Plus Blocks.***Ready to add a competitive edge to your STEM Bins while your students practice problem solving, spatial reasoning, and logical thinking?!With Hashtag Blocks STEM Bins Speed Builds, groups of 2-4 students race to complete leveled puzzle challenges!STEM Bi
Preview of Virtual Field Trip *Growing* Bundle! National Parks, Space & More!

Virtual Field Trip *Growing* Bundle! National Parks, Space & More!

Created by
Teach or Travel
ULTIMATE Virtual Field Trip *Growing* Bundle!12 trips and GROWING! This product will include all my future elementary field trips! Grab it now at the lowest price!! Bundle price will increase when new trips are added.⭐️NEW⭐️ MEMPHIS, TN Dr. MLK Jr. added 1/28/2024⭐️NEW⭐️ THE GREAT WALL OF CHINA added 5/22/2022 - Redownload to access!! Virtual Field Trips are an engaging activity for in person learning or online meetings. No matter the format of instruction, your students will be engaged! Use the
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 Digital Resources 2nd Grade Math | Science | Social Studies Boom Cards™ BUNDLE

Digital Resources 2nd Grade Math | Science | Social Studies Boom Cards™ BUNDLE

These 2nd Grade Math, Science, and Social Studies Boom Cards™ were made to make practicing skills engaging and fun for young students. This bundle includes 39 Boom Card™ decks. These were made with second grade students in mind, but you can adapt it to your lessons to review the skills with third graders or to challenge high level first graders. Digital Centers are a great way for you to allow students to review and have enrichment during small group instruction or distance learning. Using the
Preview of Geography & Map Skills - Reading a Map & Globe Activities & Worksheets

Geography & Map Skills - Reading a Map & Globe Activities & Worksheets

Make teaching mapping skills fun with this map skills mini unit! It covers geography and map navigation basics, including foundational vocabulary; using a compass rose, map key, and simple grid to navigate and read maps and globes; locating continents, oceans, poles, and the equator; and more.Here's what's included:Map Skills Anchor Charts and Vocabulary Cards (map, globe, equator, prime meridian, North Pole, South Pole, latitude, longitude, coordinate, compass rose, key, scale, physical feature
Preview of Christmas / Holiday Game Answer Battle Trivia Family Powerpoint Mac PC iPad

Christmas / Holiday Game Answer Battle Trivia Family Powerpoint Mac PC iPad

Created by
Think Games
✅ You can use this for your Virtual Party! Check out this video showing you how: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq2WIMvocYo ✅ This Christmas Answer Battle Trivia Powerpoint game is sure to be a big hit at your Christmas party, classroom, office party, or church.✅ It has 13 rounds like:- "Places parents hide presents," - "Name Santa's Reindeer," - "Birds Listed In The 12 Days Of Christmas," - "Common Christmas Cookie Shapes," - "Christmas Movies," etc. ✅ Each round has up to 10 answers (other
Preview of Social Problem Solving Activities For Social Skills & Size Of Problem Lessons

Social Problem Solving Activities For Social Skills & Size Of Problem Lessons

Are you looking for engaging, low prep social problem solving activities that your students will love? This comprehensive social problem solving bundle includes 8 resources that will help your students identify the size of a problem, learn problem solving strategies, and practice solving real world social problems. These resources are the perfect addition to your individual, small group and classroom counseling lessons! ****************************************************************************
Preview of Place Value Games for Tens and Ones - I Have Who Has Low Prep Activity Card Sets

Place Value Games for Tens and Ones - I Have Who Has Low Prep Activity Card Sets

Created by
Andrea Knight
PLACE VALUE GAMES - TENS AND ONES - 2 SETSThis "I Have...Who Has?" set includes 2 sets of cards for practicing 2-digit place value (tens and ones).SET 1: 1-30SET 2: 20-50Once you've played this game with the whole group, you can add it to your math centers for children to play independently.TIP: If your students play this game in small groups at center time, one child deals the cards out evenly among the children in the group and play proceeds as normal.IDEA: If needed, a more supportive variati
Preview of Holiday Hashtag Blocks Challenge Cards / Christmas & Winter STEM / Student Gifts

Holiday Hashtag Blocks Challenge Cards / Christmas & Winter STEM / Student Gifts

The following holiday challenge cards and gift tags are perfect for student gifts and are designed to accompany “Hashtag” building blocks, found seasonally in Target Dollar Spot.Students may complete the challenge cards independently or with partners, or you may choose to make copies and give them as holiday gifts to your students.Includes smaller cards for individual student use and larger cards for classroom use.To complete the Hashtag Block challenge cards, students will only need about 30 bl
Preview of Games PowerPoint Template - Family Feud, Jeopardy, Millionaire, Wheel

Games PowerPoint Template - Family Feud, Jeopardy, Millionaire, Wheel

Game Shows PowerPoint Templates - Family Feud, Jeopardy, Millionaire, WheelThis is the most realistic Game Shows ever! Save over 35% when you buy this pack with the most popular TV show Game templates.4 PowerPoint games: Jeopardy, Family Feud, Wheel of Fortune and Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. You can create your own questions to review any subject.These games contain everything you need for a real TV Show game: sound effects, music, updated graphics, animation and a team scoreboard. Plays like
Preview of Community Helpers and Occupations Bingo Game

Community Helpers and Occupations Bingo Game

This community helpers bingo game will help your students learn about occupations in their community. For an easy game simply use the teacher calling cards to call out the name of a community helper. For a more challenging game read one of the clues on the calling cards so the students can decipher the occupation.The community helpers included in this game are:-doctor-fire fighter-trash collector-waiter-life guard-nurse-chef-veterinarian-farmer-crossing guard-teacher-mail carrier-forest ranger-
Preview of Bartering Activity with an Interactive Economics Game: Barter, Trade, Create!

Bartering Activity with an Interactive Economics Game: Barter, Trade, Create!

Are your students learning about bartering? This game will have students practice their bartering skills!The object of the game is to get a home, clothing, and food (meat/fish/eggs, bread, AND vegetables). You may barter goods or combine cards to make what you need. A video is now included with instructions for both basic and advanced game play. It is always a bit challenging to learn how to play a new game by reading instructions, so I have created a video overview so that you can familiarize y
Preview of Science and Social Studies Adapted Activities for Special Education BUNDLE

Science and Social Studies Adapted Activities for Special Education BUNDLE

Are you struggling to differentiate science and social studies topics for your students with special needs? Look no further, I've got you covered!Science and Social Studies materials are hard to come by for a self-contained special education setting. This bundle contains many different adapted and differentiated activities to use while teaching your students with special needs about various Science & Social Studies topics!What you will find inside this bundle:Adapted BooksCount It Out Adapte
Preview of Girl Scout Brownies - "First Aid" Activity Pack Bundle - All 5 Steps!

Girl Scout Brownies - "First Aid" Activity Pack Bundle - All 5 Steps!

Brownies learn how to get help in an emergency and treat minor injuries with this printable paper activity pack bundle designed to help fulfill all five steps of the First Aid badge.This scouting helper bundle includes:Calling for Help... - Girl Scout Brownies - "First Aid" Activity Pack (Step 1)Help Is on the Way! - Girl Scout Brownies - "First Aid" Activity Pack (Step 2)Prevent & Treat - Girl Scout Brownies - "First Aid" Activity Pack (Steps 3-5)Remember to "use resources wisely" by leavin
Preview of Honesty Scoot Game Activity For Character Education Lessons

Honesty Scoot Game Activity For Character Education Lessons

Have kids who struggle with honesty? This scoot game includes 30 prompts to help students learn the difference between honest and dishonest behaviors. A fun, active way to help give kids a clear idea of how they can practice honesty at school and at home.This resource is part of a character education bundle! Click here to save 20%!****************************************************************************************************************************** What's Included 30 honesty scenario car
Preview of Geography Unit for Special Education

Geography Unit for Special Education

Make geography concepts accessible to all learners with this comprehensive unit tailored for special education teachers and parents of autistic students. Designed for easy understanding, the visually-based resources include multiple versions of each activity, ensuring differentiation for various learning styles. The unit features engaging games, printables, flashcards, and an adapted book, making geography an enjoyable social studies theme in your classroom. The extensive content includes flashc
Preview of Size Of The Problem Activity With Scenarios For Social Problem Solving Lessons

Size Of The Problem Activity With Scenarios For Social Problem Solving Lessons

Do your students think everything is a big problem? They will love learning to identify the size of the problem with this scoot game! Students will be up and moving as they look at various scenarios and determine whether they are big problems or small problems. This resource is a great addition to your small group and classroom counseling lessons.If you are looking for the digital version of this game, check out this size of the problem Google Slides game.If you are looking to purchase the digit
Preview of Being a Good Citizen at Home, at School, and in the Community

Being a Good Citizen at Home, at School, and in the Community

Created by
Kristen Campbell
You can use these cards in many ways. 1. Print these cards, cut them out, and use them as a visual introduction to citizenship. • Show the students these cards and ask them if the children shown are being good citizens or if they are following rules at home, school, or in the community. • Use these cards as discussion starters. Show a particular card and ask the students what they should do if someone else is not being a good citizen. 2. Print these cards, cut them out, and laminate them.
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Find Social Studies - History resources | TPT

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.