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Kindergarten Spring social studies projects

Preview of Flower Shop and Garden Shop Dramatic Play

Flower Shop and Garden Shop Dramatic Play

Flower Shop Dramatic Play and Garden Shop is a fun theme you can do in your pretend or dramatic play center in the spring or when you are learning about plants. A teacher planning web breaks the theme down, week by week and includes a book list. There are labels and real classroom photos showing how to set up your flower shop or garden shop in your dramatic play center. Just print the labels, signs, and make the props. This theme integrates social, math, language, literacy, STEM, science, and fi
Preview of Bugs & Insect Activities, Spring Research Reports Writing & Crafts Kindergarten

Bugs & Insect Activities, Spring Research Reports Writing & Crafts Kindergarten

Created by
Simply Kinder
Bugs and Insect Research Reports with Crafts for Kindergarten. Perfect for your spring lessons! Research reports and crafts for 10 insects. Fully comprehensive projects that will get your kindergarten and first-grade students reading, writing, and creating amazing reports with crafts!Get this part of a bundle and save BIG:Insects Mega BundleClose Reads and Research Reports with Crafts BundleIncluded in this download is:10 insects including:ladybugsfirefliesgrasshoppersbutterfliescaterpillarsants
Preview of Kite Craft Template Spring Writing Prompts Craftivity May Bulletin Board Art

Kite Craft Template Spring Writing Prompts Craftivity May Bulletin Board Art

This Flying Kite Craftivity is a wonderful activity for the spring time and the months of March, April, and May! Students will get excited about this cut and paste kite that will work their fine motor skills and look great hanging in your classroom. You'll save time with the easy to prep patterns that include 5 different writing prompts you can change from year to year!Click HERE to SAVE by buying this resource as part of my Spring Craftivity Bundle!What's included in this pdf: • A photograph
Preview of Tile Coaster Mother's Day Craft & Father's Day Gift, Card, Questionnaire, Tags

Tile Coaster Mother's Day Craft & Father's Day Gift, Card, Questionnaire, Tags

Are you looking for the perfect Mother's Day craft or Father's Day craft to make at school?! These hand-drawn Mother’s Day and Father’s Day DIY tile coasters, foldable cards, printable questionnaires, and gift tags are easy to create. Plus, they make a super cute Mother’s Day gift or Father’s Day gift that is kid-created! Your students' loved ones are sure to cherish this special keepsake forever!RESOURCES INCLUDED:4 tile templates (mom, mum, dad, any special person)10 foldable cards8 questionna
Preview of Spring Easter Egg Craft and Bulletin Board - The Good Egg

Spring Easter Egg Craft and Bulletin Board - The Good Egg

The perfect spring Easter egg craft your students will love! This cross-curricular Easter craftivity includes everything you need to incorporate some seasonal fun into your writing activities. Perfect to accompany The Good Egg story. This spring craft includes an easy-to-use template and multiple writing options. Your students will love seeing the finished product on display in the hallway!  ⭐BUNDLE & SAVE ⭐️This Egg Craft is a part of the Crafts for the Year MEGA Bundle. Save over 30% AND g
Preview of Black History Month Craft: African American Inventors - Set of 6

Black History Month Craft: African American Inventors - Set of 6

Created by
Dr SAM
Do you need cute and easy crafts for Black History Month? You got them! This set has SIX crafts or craftivities of African American inventors and their inventions: George Carver, George Crum, Lewis Latimer, Garrett Morgan, Philip Downing, and Alfred Cralle. These crafts will make a fantastic bulletin board for Black History Month or can be used for your school hallway decoration! Next time your students crunch on a potato chip, get a scoop of ice cream, eat a peanut butter sandwich, look at a tr
Preview of Grass Houses | Growing Grass | Plant Life Cycle

Grass Houses | Growing Grass | Plant Life Cycle

This is the such a fun little Grass House plant lifecycle activity. This Plant Lifecycle activity is perfect for kindergarten, first, and second grade. Your students will have so much fun creating their own greenhouses and yards full of real grass.What's Included:-directions-printable houses and fences that are labeled with what plants need to grow-editable name houses and fill in the blank houses-four-week observation journal**Please know that by purchasing this resource you are purchasing the
Preview of Me on the Map Circle Book {EDITABLE!}

Me on the Map Circle Book {EDITABLE!}

Created by
Heaps of Firsts
This EDITABLE Me on the Map book is a great way for your students to understand about their place in the world!___________________________________________________________________________Included are both PRINTABLE and EDITABLE forms. THE EDITABLE VERSION OF THIS PRODUCT IS A POWERPOINT DOCUMNENT. YOU MUST HAVE POWERPOINT IN ORDER TO EDIT THIS PRODUCT.___________________________________________________________________________THIS PRODUCT INCLUDES: - Circle Books with blank spaces- Circle Books wi
Preview of Our Class is a Family - Back to School Activity - Back to School Bulletin Board

Our Class is a Family - Back to School Activity - Back to School Bulletin Board

The perfect Our Class is A Family back to school bulletin board activity! This beginning of the year activity contains everything you need to build community at the beginning of the year, PLUS make an awesome bulletin board! A great back-to-school craftitvity that your students will enjoy, and bring the halls to life.  ⭐BUNDLE & SAVE ⭐️This back-to-school craft is a part of the CRAFTS FOR THE YEAR BUNDLE. Save over 30% AND get access to crafts for the entire school year!  This product is mea
Preview of 1st Grade Social Studies Interactive Notebook Curriculum Worksheets 2nd Grade

1st Grade Social Studies Interactive Notebook Curriculum Worksheets 2nd Grade

Your students will love learning primary social studies content with this interactive notebook. This interactive notebook provides a fun and easy way to revisit and review new social studies learning. This resource includes 50 interactive projects, book recommendations, large pictures of each project with teacher directions, and a hyperlinked table of contents. Projects Included:Historical figuresGeorge WashingtonAbraham LincolnMartin Luther King, Jr.Christopher ColumbusRosa ParksRuby Bridgesbla
Preview of Spring Q Tip Painting Craft Fine Motor Activities Kindergarten Preschool Dot Art

Spring Q Tip Painting Craft Fine Motor Activities Kindergarten Preschool Dot Art

Are you looking for a fun activity for your students to do with no prep? These Dot-It Spring Crafts are simple and easy to use and make the cutest wall décor. Students can also work on these at home too! With 9 different spring options, students can q-tip paint or use the eraser on a pencil to fill in the craft with paint. This is a wonderful activity for fine motor skills! What's included in this pdf:• 9 crafts: Bee, Flower, Rainbow, Bird, Bee, Caterpillar, Frog, Ladybug, and Storm• Works
Preview of Flower Pot Mother's Day Craft

Flower Pot Mother's Day Craft

FLOWER POT MOTHER'S DAY CRAFTIf you’re looking for a gorgeous Mother’s Day gift for kids to make this year, this Mother’s Day flower pot craft can’t be topped. Our template makes the flower pot an easy kids craft to make and mom or Grandma will adore the special message hidden inside the pot when she opens it up on her special day.This darling Mother's Day craft is great for the classroom, home or Sunday school. Print out the pages of the template on different colors of paper, cut out the pieces
Preview of Spring Umbrella Math Craft for Kindergarten - Decomposing, Adding, & Counting

Spring Umbrella Math Craft for Kindergarten - Decomposing, Adding, & Counting

This spring umbrella math craft is a fun way to practice decomposing, adding, and/or counting skills. It also makes a cute bulletin board! A craft that is CCSS aligned? = #teacherwin! Print templates on white paper and have students color -OR- print on any colored paper of your choice. Included in this resource are: - Umbrella templates labeled with #s 1-20- Raindrops template- 3 different math templates: ___ and ___ make ___ ___ + ___ = ______ raindrops*This resource includes a secured PDF file
Preview of Back to School Craft / Summer Sunglasses / Bright Future Prompts

Back to School Craft / Summer Sunglasses / Bright Future Prompts

This end of the year or back to school resource includes a showstopper craft and over 50 writing prompts. You can also use it any time of the year to think about the student's future or have your children write about their experience for your next year's group of students! Children adore this fun and exciting way to think about their own summer plans or goals for the future. Although there are ways to speed this up, this project will typically take some time for students to complete (which is re
Preview of Daffodil Flower Craft Template Spring Acrostic Poem May Bulletin Board Writing

Daffodil Flower Craft Template Spring Acrostic Poem May Bulletin Board Writing

I love this Spring Daffodils Craft because it's great for the spring season as well as a poetry unit! Students will create their very own cut and paste flower craft and then choose from three different acrostic poems. It's easy prep for teachers, has kid-friendly patterns, and makes a vibrant spring bulletin board! What's included in this pdf: • A photograph of the craft activity • Step-by-step directions • Templates that can be copied directly onto colored cardstock or construction paper a
Preview of Helen Keller Craft | Braille Activity | Reading Passages

Helen Keller Craft | Braille Activity | Reading Passages

Helen Keller is the perfect role model to discuss during Women’s History Month, with any unit about communication, on January 4th for World Braille Day- really, anytime you want to inspire your students! In this packet, you’ll find:1. Braille Activity2. Helen Keller Craft3. What is Braille? Reading Passage & Questions4. Who was Helen Keller? Reading Passage & Sequencing Handout5. Writing Activities & Graphic Organizers6. Word SearchCurious? Learn more about this product by clicking h
Preview of Collaborative Veterans Day Craft Activity | Thank You Veterans Agamograph Poster

Collaborative Veterans Day Craft Activity | Thank You Veterans Agamograph Poster

Created by
Art with Jenny K
This year, you've got to try Art with Jenny K.'s Veterans Day 3D Collaboration Poster!! It is easy for teachers and fun for kids and makes the perfect Veterans' Day activity for your class! This project is a "3-way" agamograph (3 images spliced together) and a collaboration poster mixed into one. This project is unique because I developed it to combine my agamographs with my collaboration posters. And there is no beating the "wow! factor" at the end, when children walk back and forth to see the
Preview of Spring Crafts Bundle Bulletin Board Activities May April Kindergarten Ladybug

Spring Crafts Bundle Bulletin Board Activities May April Kindergarten Ladybug

If you are looking for a fun way to teach your students about spring time, this Spring Crafts Bundle is full of wonderful activities! Students will love cutting and pasting together their choice of six different crafts: ladybug, bumble bee, frog, blue bird, caterpillar, and butterfly. These crafts can also be used within different units and always make a show stopping bulletin board!The crafts included in this bundle are:⭐ Ladybug Craft⭐ Bumble Bee Craft⭐ Frog Craft⭐ Blue Bird Craft⭐ Cate
Preview of Hip Hop into Spring Bunny Craft and Writing

Hip Hop into Spring Bunny Craft and Writing

HIP HOPPING INTO SPRING HAS NEVER BEEN SO CUTE! Check out our latest craft and writing to get excited for Spring with your students!!This craft includes 3 differentiated writing paper options, adorable accessories, and a sweet rabbit and stereo craft!
Preview of Ladybug Craft Spring Activities The Grouchy Ladybug Life Cycle May April Art

Ladybug Craft Spring Activities The Grouchy Ladybug Life Cycle May April Art

This Ladybug Craft is a fun addition to your spring themed unit or a study on insects. Students will love cutting and pasting together they very own ladybug that is also easy prep for teachers too! Makes a wonderful spring time bulletin board and also includes a one page coloring option for distance learning, centers, or morning work!Click HERE to SAVE by buying this resource as part of my Spring Crafts Bundle! What's included in this pdf: • A photograph of the craft activity • Step-by-step d
Preview of 5 PHASES OF A TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024 ACTIVITY CRAFT SPINNER SCIENCE PRINTABLE

5 PHASES OF A TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024 ACTIVITY CRAFT SPINNER SCIENCE PRINTABLE

Created by
FREE YOUR HEART
TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024 CRAFTS WHEEL PRINTABLE ACTIVITY (THE 5 PHASES OF A TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE SPINNER CRAFTIVITY)Are you looking for fun Total Eclipse activities? Kids will love making and spinning this eclipse crafts wheel/ spinner. This craft wheel is a fun way for kids to learn about the 5 phases of a total solar eclipse: First Contact, Second Contact, Totality, Third Contact and Fourth Contact. I have provided 2 versions of the wheel: color and black and white version. Each wheel con
Preview of End of the Year Preschool & Kindergarten Graduation Craft Memory Book

End of the Year Preschool & Kindergarten Graduation Craft Memory Book

Commemorate the school year with this simple-to-assemble end of the year graduation craft memory book and these writing activities! With 3 craft options to choose from, customizing your graduation craft to best fit the needs of your students is easy! Each page has just the right amount of writing for your little learners! Plus, use your school colors to personalize the craft! Perfect for an end of the year bulletin board display, as well as a treasured keepsake for each student!The students can
Preview of Memorial Day Craft Poppy Craft Remembrance Day Craft Anzac Day Veterans Day

Memorial Day Craft Poppy Craft Remembrance Day Craft Anzac Day Veterans Day

This Memorial Day Poppy Craft is a fun activity for Memorial Day, Remembrance Day, Anzac Day, or study on flowers! Students will love cutting and pasting their very own poppy craft while making one show stopping bulletin board. The patterns are kid friendly and easy to prep for teachers too! What's included in this pdf: • A photograph of the craft activity • Step-by-step directions • Templates that can be copied directly onto colored cardstock or construction paper and then cut out by stud
Preview of April Showers Bring May Flowers Spring Writing Craft Activity Bulletin Board Art

April Showers Bring May Flowers Spring Writing Craft Activity Bulletin Board Art

This Spring Flower Craftivity is a wonderful activity for the spring time and the months of March, April, and May! Students will get excited about this cut and paste flower that will work their fine motor skills and look great hanging in your classroom. You'll save time with the easy to prep patterns that include 5 different writing prompts you can change from year to year!Click HERE to SAVE by buying this resource as part of my Spring Craftivity Bundle!What's included in this pdf: • A photog
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