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Preview of "Red, White and Blue" Patriotic Song for Digital Download

"Red, White and Blue" Patriotic Song for Digital Download

Created by
Debbie Clement
The original children's song, "Red, White and Blue" was written by Debbie Clement in the immediate aftermath of 9-11. It is a simple song intended to instill a sense of patriotism and celebration of all things Americana. The song is especially appropriate for the observation of Patriot's Day, Constitution Day, Veteran's Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day and similar observations. It has been performed from coast-to-coast for all types of programs honoring America. This unit is a 'zip' file that inclu
Preview of American National Anthem "The Star Spangled Banner" Word Search

American National Anthem "The Star Spangled Banner" Word Search

YOUR STUDENTS WILL LOVE THIS "STAR SPANGLED BANNER" WORD SEARCH!THE FOLLOWING WORDS ARE HIDDEN IN THIS PUZZLE:ABLE ADMIRAL ARMED AWAKE BALTIMORE BEAM BEANES BETWEEN BOMBING BRAVED BURNED CAUSE CONQUER DAWNS DOCTOR EARLY ENGLAND FORT FRANCIS GLARE LAND LAST LAWYER MCHENRY MIST MOTTO PEACE PROOF RAIN RAMPARTS REPOSES ROCKETS SAFER SAY SCOTT SEEING SHORE SILENCE SPANGLED STARS TALK TRUST VICTORY WASHINGTON WAVE PLEASE FOLLOW "THE MUSIC TEACHER STORE" FOR NEW PROD
Preview of Terry Fox

Terry Fox

This storybook / reader and song with no-prep activities for kindergarten and primary students make Terry Fox even more memorable in preparation for your annual walk or run event. Touching assembly song is easy to teach young students with its simple melody. Students echo the teacher the first few times singing it, then they've got it! ♫ ♬ To hear my ☺kindergarten students ☺ sing the first half of the song, simply play the preview video with your volume turned up! ♫♬The story of Terry Fox and h
Preview of Fifty Nifty United States Lyrics PowerPoint

Fifty Nifty United States Lyrics PowerPoint

I created this slideshow (in .pptx format) for my students to help them learn the lyrics to the song "Fifty Nifty United States" (originally from School House Rock, found in many general music curricula, such as Making Music by Silver-Burdett; YouTube recordings can be found as well, although these are copyrighted). It is a great song to include in patriotic performances. And an added bonus, it is CROSS-CURRICULAR, as it teaches the 50 state names in alphabetical order!!!! The fun part of t
Preview of Simple Star-Spangled Banner Sheet  Word Bank & Definitions

Simple Star-Spangled Banner Sheet Word Bank & Definitions

This is a simple Star-Spangled Banner fill-in-the-blank worksheet that has a word bank with definitions at the bottom of the page. I like to use this with 3rd graders each year for practice with vocabulary and writing! It's an easily accesible sheet for 3nd-4th or older if your students are not familiar with America's national anthem!
Preview of The Star Spangled Banner - powerpoint

The Star Spangled Banner - powerpoint

Created by
David
Here is a powerpoint presentation that accompanies the song "The Star Spangled Banner". I use it in my class when I teach patriotic songs. There are 9 gorgeous slides with high quality pictures and lyrics. *There is NO music track included. Patriotic Powerpoint Presentations Pack 1 (collection of 4) U.S.A. - Interactive States & Capitals - SMARTBOARD FILE U.S.A. - Interactive States & Capitals Matching - SMARTBOARD FILE God Bless America - PowerPoint My Country 'Tis of Thee - Pow
Preview of The Story of Jamestown Powerpoint

The Story of Jamestown Powerpoint

This powerpoint summarizes the story of Jamestown, the first English colony. My students love reading along and clicking through the colorful pictures illustrating the story. The words are lyrics to accompany the song Jamestown, Virginia by Classroom Classics, but the powerpoint can be used with or without the music. Hope you enjoy! Visit my blog for other teaching ideas and free resources: http://tangledwithteaching.blogspot.com/
Preview of Australian Animal Song with Didgeridoo

Australian Animal Song with Didgeridoo

Created by
Beat Boppers
True Blue Wonders - Australian Children's Song Introduce your children to the fascinating sounds of the didgeridoo as it imitates different Australian animal sounds. Jump like a kangaroo and fly like a kookaburra! Tap along with the rhythm on clapsticks while crocodile snaps his jaws and sing along with the different animal names in various Indigenous languages. True Blue Wonders is packed with fun and learning!This music resource is also available in a money-saving bundle. Click here to vi
Preview of Songs to Learn the Continents and Oceans

Songs to Learn the Continents and Oceans

This colorful file includes 5 different songs to spice up your geography lessons. Three songs focus on the seven continents of the world. One focuses on the four oceans of the world. The last song focuses on parts of the globe- continents, poles, and equator. Children of all ages will enjoy these catchy tunes! Each song comes in an attractive printable file that can be copied or made into a poster.
Preview of Hispanic Heritage Month | For Kids | Activities + Videos + Song

Hispanic Heritage Month | For Kids | Activities + Videos + Song

The Hispanic Heritage Month represents a really important celebration in our country. The contributions of this great culture must be recognized inside and outside the classroom, therefore, this month I invite you all to celebrate multiculturalism in the United States !!!This resource can be used both physically and digitally.It includes:- Cover page.- How to do page.p1:- Introduction.p2:- When is Hispanic Heritage Month celebrated?p3:- How should we celebrate it?p4-5:- The difference between Hi
Preview of Printable Coin Songs #fssparklers23

Printable Coin Songs #fssparklers23

Created by
mishelmyebelle
Hello! We are starting our unit on coins and have been singing these coin songs for years! We typically write these songs on chart paper and hang it up, but if you have little space on your classroom walls, these smaller printable versions might be better for you! With the exception of the "Penny Song" and "I'm A Little Nickel" which was written by myself and my grade-level team, the other songs were found online through various blogs. Enjoy! Clipart from Google Images Font by Hello Fonts by Je
Preview of You're a Grand Old Flag - powerpoint

You're a Grand Old Flag - powerpoint

Created by
David
Here is a powerpoint presentation that accompanies the song "You're a Grand Old Flag". I use it in my class when I teach patriotic songs. There are 9 gorgeous slides with high quality pictures and lyrics. *There is NO music track included. Patriotic Powerpoint Presentations Pack 1 (collection of 4) U.S.A. - Interactive States & Capitals - SMARTBOARD FILE U.S.A. - Interactive States & Capitals Matching - SMARTBOARD FILE The Star Spangled Banner - PowerPoint God Bless America - Pow
Preview of Music of the Harlem Renaissance {Duke Ellington Play-Along}

Music of the Harlem Renaissance {Duke Ellington Play-Along}

Teach students to appreciate music and poetry of the Harlem Renaissance! This resource includes:a power-up activity where students determine whether a quote comes from Harlem Renaissance poetry or a hip hop songbackground information on famous jazz composer Duke Ellingtonan instrument play-along to "It Don't Mean a Thing if it Ain't Got That Swing"brief introduction of how music is organized into measures, meter, and note valuesYou might also be interested in these other resources:Proud Mary {In
Preview of Asian-Pacific Heritage Month - #DoTheHaka - Traditional Maori Dance

Asian-Pacific Heritage Month - #DoTheHaka - Traditional Maori Dance

Created by
A Sound Mind
May is Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month and celebrate with this amazing lesson on the traditional Maori dance, the Haka! Great for getting your class up and moving, students love the choreographed movements, the loud lyrics, and sticking out their tongue! They also enjoy learning about the Maori culture, including their tattoos, which makes this the perfect lesson for exposing your class to different cultures during Asian-Pacific Heritage Month. You don't need to be a dancer to use this
Preview of German Lantern Festival

German Lantern Festival

Created by
Sabine
Germany is not all about Octoberfest! A much more popular and common event for children in Germany is Martin's Day. These materials give you all the information you need to introduce any age level to this authentic and fun German tradition. On Nov. 11, German children celebrate Martin's Day. They learn the story and song of St. Martin, who lived in the Middle Ages and became known for sharing his coat with a poor man in the cold wintertime, and they construct lanterns and take them on a parade t
Preview of "We Are Water Protectors" Book-based Lesson & "The Earth is Our Mother" Song

"We Are Water Protectors" Book-based Lesson & "The Earth is Our Mother" Song

Created by
Surdynski Sounds
Carole Lindstrom & Michaela Goade's book "We are Water Protectors" is beautifully written & illustrated! Representing legends from Indigenous tribes, this story weaves the words of history and culture into modern day. This music lesson includes:Author & Illustrator informationRead Aloud link (all rights belong to original artists)Water Protector Pledge (from the book) in digital, printable, & color versionsVocal & instrumental music for "The Earth is Our Mother" - Native Am
Preview of Veterans Day

Veterans Day

Are you wondering how to teach Kindergarten and early elementary students about Veterans Day in a meaningful, age-appropriate way?  Veterans Day is an ideal time to promote good citizenship, gratitude, and kindness as a way to honor those who have made sacrifices for our peace and freedom.  This VETERANS DAY MINI UNIT has a printable picture book that you can sing! Additional activities include no-prep literacy and math printables with a Veterans Day theme. Contains U.S. flag, images and colors
Preview of A Ram Sam Sam

A Ram Sam Sam

This product teaches the folk song, "A Ram Sam Sam". The lesson focuses on rhythm, adds 3 separate rhythmic ostinatos with suggestions for percussion instruments to accompany them, and shows movements for students to add as they sing. It's a fun lesson for either in school or virtual learning. ENJOY!
Preview of Presidents' Day Activities: Poems and Songs for Shared Reading or Fluency

Presidents' Day Activities: Poems and Songs for Shared Reading or Fluency

Students will enjoy these 2 Presidents Day poems and songs as they learn about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. ✅ The Poem / Song about George Washington can be sung to "The Ants Go Marching".✅ The Poem / Song about Abraham Lincoln can be sung to "Davey Crockett".❤️ These Presidents' Day Poems are complete with pictures ready for you to print out for your students. Also, large copies of the pictures so you can use them to glue onto your large chart paper versions of these poems / songs.
Preview of Continents and Oceans Song MP3 from Geography Songs - Audio Memory/Kathy Troxel

Continents and Oceans Song MP3 from Geography Songs - Audio Memory/Kathy Troxel

Created by
Audio Memory
Continents and Oceans Song MP3 from Geography Songs CD - Kathy Troxel/Audio Memory (updated 2010) Lyrics: North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia, Africa, Antarctica - These are the continents. Indian, Arctic and the Atlantic and the Pacific and the Southern - These are the oceans around the world. copyright 2010 Kathy Troxel/Audio Memory This is one of 33 Geography Songs which teach all the countries of the world, the 50 States, The Solar System and Continents and Oceans. Als
Preview of Community Helpers Firefighter Song-  Hurry Hurry Drive the Fire Truck

Community Helpers Firefighter Song- Hurry Hurry Drive the Fire Truck

Created by
Miss Merry Berry
Community Helpers and Fire Safety is an important theme for the kindergarten and preschool classroom. This cute song, Hurry Hurry Drive the Fire Truck lyric sheet and printables will bring tons of fun to circle time in your Early Learning or music class!! Great for school assemblies, in-class performances, or other special school year moments!Can be sung acapella or use an instrumental version of the song to bring the lyrics to life! Printables can bring movement and a fun twist to the song to
Preview of Continents and Oceans Song mp4 Video/Movie Download and Test by Kathy Troxel

Continents and Oceans Song mp4 Video/Movie Download and Test by Kathy Troxel

Created by
Audio Memory
This is one of Kathy Troxel's 34 "Geography Songs" published by Audio Memory. Learn the names and locations of the Continents and Oceans and then take the test. The song is repeated several times. Fun for all ages. See sample at www.audiomemory.com. "The Audio Memory products are a must for every teacher or parent!! As a teacher, I have been using them several times daily for the last 8 years. The elementary students and their parents and I love them and they have learned so much!!! I also tea
Preview of Economics Songs Mini Book

Economics Songs Mini Book

Economics Songs Mini Book Need an engaging way to teach economic terms? Feel like singing (or not?)? Then I have the resource for you! This easy-to-assemble mini book teaches these basic economics terms: consumer, producer, wants, needs, goods, services, money, bartering, scarcity, natural resources, human resources, and capital resources Catchy songs are used to teach the concepts. Sing hits like “I Will Survive” to teach about wants vs. needs, “Happy” to teach about services, or “You Mak
Preview of "Geography Songs" lyrics pdf by Kathy Troxel

"Geography Songs" lyrics pdf by Kathy Troxel

Created by
Audio Memory
Lyrics of 33 "Geography Songs" by Kathy Troxel The Lyrics are also on the 22"x36" World Map and in the 68-page Geography Songs book.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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