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2nd grade Spring social studies games

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 How to Draw Flowers • Roll A Flower • Spring Art Project • Fun Art Sub Lesson

How to Draw Flowers • Roll A Flower • Spring Art Project • Fun Art Sub Lesson

With this flower drawing guide, your little ones can create their own unique flower designs using either our exciting drawing game or by choosing their own options with the choice drawing pages.Draw a bouquet of flowers for almost any occasion; Mother’s Day, birthdays, or a thank you note are just a few. Make your own cards, or just enjoy drawing and coloring your own flowers. You can mix the drawing sheets for even more variety!Kids will also love these drawing games that can be turned into a w
Preview of April Fools Word Search:  Wordless and Worded Searches!

April Fools Word Search: Wordless and Worded Searches!

Are you looking for a joke to play on your students on April Fools' Day? This wordless search is just what you need! There is a list of words provided but NONE match to what is in the search! Students will be stumped as to why they can't find any, but still find words like cat, sheep, and April Fools! Once they figure it out, you can give them a copy of the sort to solve!! Great fun for you and your students! What's Inside:Wordless Word Search"Answer Key"Word Search of WordsAnswer KeySo mu
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 Would You Rather SPRING | This or That Slides and Writing

Would You Rather SPRING | This or That Slides and Writing

Created by
Hollie Griffith
Enhance student engagement and foster classroom community with these engaging THIS or THAT slides! Featuring real photographs and hand signals for each choice, this resource is ideal for spring. Use it during morning meetings, for movement breaks, discussion starters to develop listening and speaking skills, or for opinion writing. This download includes 50 slides and 3 different opinion writing paper/organizers, available in PowerPoint and Google Slide versions.Included in this download:50 woul
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 Spring Bingo Riddles Game Speech and Language Therapy Activities

Spring Bingo Riddles Game Speech and Language Therapy Activities

Created by
Speech Sprouts
A spring bingo game with an extra fun twist- rhyming riddles! For speech therapy, fun activities the day before spring break, or anytime. You'll practice spring vocabulary, inferencing, and listening comprehension, and you'll love how excited and completely engaged your students will get when trying to guess the riddles!With 30 bingo cards, this game will be a favorite (and educational) spring activity for your whole class, or you can use a just few boards for your small groups.This spring bing
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 Speech Toss BUNDLE a speech therapy game

Speech Toss BUNDLE a speech therapy game

Created by
Panda Speech
Do you need a super fun activity to keep your students engaged? Do you have mixed articulation and language groups? Try this fun pom pom tossing game for common articulation and language targetsYour students will love tossing pom poms into mini-cups while practicing articulation and language skills. This activity was designed to be simple, engaging, and low prep!This download contains the following two products: (do not buy this bundle if you own one of them). **Artic Toss Includes color and bla
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 Consonant Digraphs Game - Digital Word Work for In-Class & Distance Learning

Consonant Digraphs Game - Digital Word Work for In-Class & Distance Learning

Created by
Pink Cat Studio
Practice beginning digraphs with this fun and engaging phonics game for all interactive whiteboards, iPads & Chromebooks. A perfect game to use as a literacy center, for a whole class collaboration activity or distance learning.Note: An internet connection is required to play this game because the game runs directly from the pinkcatgames.com website. For in-class learning you can:use the game as a digital literacy centerplay whole class on an interactive whiteboardFor distance learning you c
Preview of Bugs and Insects Comprehension Activity

Bugs and Insects Comprehension Activity

Play this fun interactive game with your students to teach them about 16 different bugs! You can use this a multitude of ways for different grades and abilities! It can be a circle time activity for preschool. Have each child hold a bug card and as you read the clues, they can decide if that's their bug! Or you can use it in an elementary classroom as a reading comprehension literacy center matching activity! Enjoy! ***A black and white version has been added to this activity for your students t
Preview of Memory Matching Sight Words Game for In-Class and Distance Learning

Memory Matching Sight Words Game for In-Class and Distance Learning

Created by
Pink Cat Studio
Practice sight words with this engaging phonics memory game for interactive whiteboards (SMARTBoard, Promethean, Mimio), tablets and computer stations. Work great for both in-class and distance learning!Note: An internet connection is required to play this game because the game runs directly from the pinkcatgames.com website. AMAZING DEAL! With my One Year Digital Games Subscription you will have access to all of the games on the pinkcatgames.com website!For in-class learning you can:use the gam
Preview of Spring Coloring Pages Addition and Subtraction to 20 Color by Code | 16 Pages

Spring Coloring Pages Addition and Subtraction to 20 Color by Code | 16 Pages

If you are looking for a fun and engaging way to help your students practice math facts, this activity is what you need! This 16 page spring color by code set of worksheets are engaging for students and no prep for the teacher...just copy and hand out! We made these spring themed color by number printables as a fun way to review addition and subtraction facts to 20. ▶️Color by Code worksheets are a quick and fun way review math facts. These are perfect for morning work, early finishers, homew
Preview of Fun Spring Escape Room | 1st Grade Reading | Digital Google Forms | Teamwork

Fun Spring Escape Room | 1st Grade Reading | Digital Google Forms | Teamwork

Oh no!!! Someone took our backpack. It has all our food and camping gear. Please help us find who took it.This is an escape room like activity in which students complete language arts tasks and use problem solving skills. Students are very EXCITED and ENGAGED when working through this activity. Students will have to solve problems and follow the directions in a scavenger like hunt working on language arts concepts along the way. The teacher may need to help guide students on the correct path. Th
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 Spring Bingo Activity 25 Different Bingo Cards One Winner Color Black and White

Spring Bingo Activity 25 Different Bingo Cards One Winner Color Black and White

This is a fun Spring Bingo Set for your classroom, church group, mom's group, or party! This would be a perfect activity to practice reading skills after spring break! This is available in color and black and white. There are 1/2 page sizes and full page. There are 25 different fun and colorful bingo cards with Spring themed icons on them. There are also call out cards for each icon!✅The best thing about my BINGO CARDS is that I have come up with a formula for there to be ONLY 1 WINNER if pl
Preview of Sports Day Themed Centers - Field Day, Sports Centers

Sports Day Themed Centers - Field Day, Sports Centers

Sports Day activities that your students will rave about for years! These Sports Day centers contain all the math, writing, and creative resources you need to hold a successful celebration or even an indoor field day. If you have stations on your mind but get overwhelmed at the thought of it, then this is just what you need! This resource is jam-packed with sports activities with engaging, hands-on stations. Aimed for Prek-2nd grade. This theme day is PERFECT for class parties, field day, end of
Preview of Unlock Spring | Math Games | Editable Challenges | Measurement and Time

Unlock Spring | Math Games | Editable Challenges | Measurement and Time

Are you looking to transform your math content into a fun and engaging learning experience? Look no further! Unlock Spring is the perfect game to build motivation and perseverance in your students, while reviewing grade level math skills. With multiple ways to play, you can choose the format that works best for you. Want to transform your classroom? Just print the colorful game board and game pieces! No matter how you play the game, your students will be challenged and motivated by rigorous cont
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 Counting Money Task Cards

Counting Money Task Cards

This download includes 3 unique sets of 20 money task cards that are perfect for centers, independent work, or a game of scoot. Sets 1 and 2 include combinations of coins and Set 3 mixes coins with $1 and $5 bills. This download includes:3 sets of 20 Counting Money Task Cards (Sets 1 and 2 include combinations of coins and Set 3 mixes coins with $1 and $5 bills.)Student Response SheetAnswer Key for Each Set to Provide a Quick Means of Informal Assessment. ANSWER KEY INCLUDED FOR ALL TASK CARDS
Preview of Caterpillar Craft Telling Time To The Hour & Half Hour Analog Clock-apillar

Caterpillar Craft Telling Time To The Hour & Half Hour Analog Clock-apillar

Created by
Teach With Me
Cute analog, telling time game and "clock-apillar" caterpillar craft.Teacher Comments:“So much fun!” “Easy to use.”“Students and parents loved it!” “Great review activity.”There are several ways you can use the patterns, so it's easy to diversify your lessons.Teachers can make masters of a time to the hour, as well as time to the half hour clock-apillar, laminate, trim and glue together. Hang the clock-apillars up as a spring “anchor chart” bulletin board.I’ve included 2 posters for the center o
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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.