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Preschool social studies song pdfs

Preview of Traffic Signals, Signs, Safety Songs and Rhymes, Pedestrian Safety, Circle Time

Traffic Signals, Signs, Safety Songs and Rhymes, Pedestrian Safety, Circle Time

Created by
KindyKats
Is your class learning about Traffic Signals, Signs, and Traffic Safety? This resource includes developmentally appropriate content for traffic rules, pedestrian safety, as well as traffic signals and signs with fun songs (sung to familiar tunes) and original rhymes. Introduce a new traffic rule every day with a song or rhyme during circle time. Include the song in Poetry Journals, or make a Traffic Signs, Signals, and Safety Song Book to include in your class library. No matter how or when yo
Preview of Patriotic Musical Program for Primary Grades

Patriotic Musical Program for Primary Grades

Created by
Deana Thelen
There's nothing better than hearing little voices singing patriotic songs! This program is appropriate for all elementary grade levels. Some have even used it for a school wide program! The first graders at my school have been doing this inspiring musical program for over 15 years! Not only will students be singing patriotic songs, but a script has been provided that gives many students the opportunity to speak into the microphone. The program begins with kiddos reciting Presidential quotes
Preview of Community Helpers Circle Time Songs and Rhymes, Firefighter, Police Officer

Community Helpers Circle Time Songs and Rhymes, Firefighter, Police Officer

Created by
KindyKats
Introduce and reinforce your community helpers theme with these circle time songs (sung to familiar tunes) and rhymes that will keep your crew engaged and learning! From fire fighters and chefs to doctors and pilots, each song reinforces this favorite early childhood theme. (Many of these songs and rhymes can be used for other early childhood themes, too!) Great for circle time, music class, and library time. Informational tid-bits and teaching ideas are included in the directions. What's inclu
Preview of American Symbols and Landmarks Circle Time Songs, Liberty Bell, American Flag

American Symbols and Landmarks Circle Time Songs, Liberty Bell, American Flag

Created by
KindyKats
Are your young learners studying American symbols and landmarks? These circle time symbols and landmark songs (sung to familiar tunes) are perfect to keep your crew engaged and learning. From the Liberty Bell and the American Flag to Uncle Sam and the Statue of Liberty, singing these cute songs will help information stick! What's Included in American Symbols and Landmark Circle Time Songs? • 16 Songs in color and b/w• An American Symbols mini-booklet• A Patriotic Crown pattern• A Pocket Chart
Preview of SOCIAL STUDIES Past, Present, and Future Circle Time Songs, Change Over Time

SOCIAL STUDIES Past, Present, and Future Circle Time Songs, Change Over Time

Created by
KindyKats
Reinforce how things change over time with these circle time songs (sung to familiar tunes) that focus on the past, present, and future. Enrich your early elementary social studies lessons with these songs that introduce timelines, how things change over time, changes in schools, cooking, and transportation, communication, and more! Pick and choose the songs you want to sing with your students, whether it's past vs. present or include future, too! This resource also includes no-prep printables t
Preview of Firefighters and Fire Safety - For PreK and Kindergarten

Firefighters and Fire Safety - For PreK and Kindergarten

Created by
KinderKay
In this resource, you will find everything that you need to teach fire safety as well as fun Fire Safety activities that can be put into a literacy center for Word Work.FIREFIGHTERS AND FIRE SAFETY BOOK – 15 PAGESThe pages can be printed and bound into a book or projected upon an interactive whiteboard. FIREFIGHTER CRAFTIVITYStudents follow the step by step directions to create the firefighter. After creating the firefighter, students draw and label pictures that show what the firefighter sees.
Preview of School Rules and Manners Circle Time Songs and Rhymes

School Rules and Manners Circle Time Songs and Rhymes

Created by
KindyKats
Introduce the classroom rules and manners with these cute songs (sung to familiar tunes) that your youngsters will love! A super tool for classroom management. Sing during circle time, shared reading, for buddy reading, and for fluency. Bind a copy of all the songs and rhymes and place them in your reading center for independent practice. Perfect for Poetry Binders, too! Use the posters to compliment your anchor charts, for writing prompts, and room décor. Content includes: 20 Songs and Rhymes
Preview of Texas Circle Time Songs Symbols, Flag, Cowboys, Boots, Longhorns

Texas Circle Time Songs Symbols, Flag, Cowboys, Boots, Longhorns

Created by
KindyKats
Teach your crew about Texas state symbols with these circle time songs sung to familiar tunes. They'll learn about the Texas flag, cowboys, cowboy boots, longhorns, the founding fathers, and the battle for independence. Singing improves memory and helps information stick! These cute songs are a great way to celebrate Texas Public Schools Week and learn about Texas symbols, too. These songs will have your young cowboys and cowgirls engaged and learning. And everyone will have a have a rootin’
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 All About the Continents

All About the Continents

Created by
Wise Little Owls
Need a fun way to introduce the continents? This 56 page bundle will engage your students in a variety of ways. From books to singing to jumping from continent to continent, they will have lots of fun while learning!! Included in this pack: Word Wall Words Informational Book (color) Emergent Reader (b/w) Continent Song Ocean Song 3 Part Cards Memory Cards Roll/Spin Graphing Activity Sort Animals By Continent Find A Continent (Movement Activity) Puzzles
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 patriotic handbell songs and American folk songs for 20 handbells

patriotic handbell songs and American folk songs for 20 handbells

Created by
bellsongs
This is a DIGITAL DOWNLOAD! Patriotic and American songs for the 20 note handbells. This book has the melody line for 16 well-known patriotic/folk songs of the United States of America. Great resource for end of the year production, President's Day, Independence Day, or Veterans Day. There are 3 military songs included as well. This would be a good unit to teach some history as well. Students could look up or learn about the history of the songs. For instance, it would be beneficial to teach t
Preview of "Mr. Baldy, Eagle Eye!" - Science Mini-Unit About Bald Eagles!

"Mr. Baldy, Eagle Eye!" - Science Mini-Unit About Bald Eagles!

Learn about BALD EAGLES the active way, with a SCIENCE GROUP GAME, CRAFT, and SONG / POEM! Do your kids enjoy learning in ways that don't include worksheets? Use this HANDS-ON ACTIVITY PACKET to share lots of useful information about Bald Eagles. Bald Eagles are great for Science and Social Studies fun! Who knew that America's Freedom Symbol was such an interesting bird? A variety of activities for this MINI-UNIT are all included in this product: 1. 2 full pages of age-appropriate Bald Ea
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 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 Patriotic Songs {freebie}

Patriotic Songs {freebie}

My students love to sing patriotic songs to start each day. These posters are a friendly reminder of the words in the songs. Enjoy! Go USA! Your kind feedback is much appreciated. Any questions please email me at deirdre.eldredge@gmail.com If you'd like more freebies and other classroom products I'd love for you to visit my blog A Burst of First
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 Song Chart for 'Hello to All the Children of the World'

Song Chart for 'Hello to All the Children of the World'

Lyrics for Hello to All the Children of the WorldHello, Bon Jour, Buenos Dias,G’day, Guten-tag, Konichiwa,Ciao, Shalom, Do-brey dyen,Hello to all the children of the world! We live in different places from all around the world,We speak in many different ways -Though some things might be different, we’re children just the same,And we all like to sing and play. Hello, Bon Jour, Buenos Dias,G’day, Guten tag, Konichiwa,Ciao, Shalom, Do-brey dyen,Hello to all the children of the world! There are chil
Preview of Post Office Circle Time Songs, Rhymes, Beginning Letter Writing, Mailing Letters

Post Office Circle Time Songs, Rhymes, Beginning Letter Writing, Mailing Letters

Created by
KindyKats
Are your students learning about the post office? These songs (sung to familiar tunes) and original rhymes and focus on the post office, beginning letter writing and mailing letters. Topics include postal workers, knowing your address, receiving and sending mail, stamps, and more! Also included are Valentine and everyday letter and postcard templates (some with dotted lines, a “Dear” at the beginning and a “Love” or “Your Friend” at the end) that will encourage letter and postcard writing fun.
Preview of 5 Oceans Packet

5 Oceans Packet

The 5 Oceans Packet is a great resources for any ocean or summer themed unit. It also includes the Latin meaning for Pacific Ocean! My students loved the jingle and were captivated by the facts! Full Color Oceans Packet: 1. The five Oceans Song 2. Oceans Word Search 3. Five Oceans Word Scramble 4. Ocean Word Matching 5. The Oceans of the Word Question Sheet 6. Six Ocean Word Cards If you like this packet check out my 4th of July and Thanksgiving Activity Packets! * Super Teacher Char
Preview of America to Me - Songbook for Jack Hartmann's song

America to Me - Songbook for Jack Hartmann's song

Created by
Kinderkaren
This songbook is perfect for Circle Time every day or as a part of your USA Unit! Your class will be able to follow along with the words and see the pictures as you sing Jack Hartmann's song "America to Me." This song is on his "I've Got Music in Me" CD.
Preview of We Celebrate Columbus Day Song for ELA

We Celebrate Columbus Day Song for ELA

Help your students learn about the famous explorer, Christopher Columbus with this fun, free song! We Celebrate Columbus Day Song (Color and Black/White) Blessings,MarlanaLil' Country Librarian
Preview of Columbus Day Poem and Songs

Columbus Day Poem and Songs

Perfect for Columbus Day! Here are 3 poems/songs for little learners to take home on Columbus Day. We sang these in class the whole week then I gave them this handout to take home and sing with their parents. I had a lot of positive feedback from parents saying their kids learned a lot and really enjoyed these songs!! **I do not take credit for writing these songs/poems**
Preview of Community Buildings Songs and Rhymes

Community Buildings Songs and Rhymes

Created by
KindyKats
What buildings are in your community? Who works there? These songs (sung to familiar tunes) and rhymes will help you meet your community helpers and social studies standards, and your crew will have a ball singing as they learn about the buildings and workers in the community. Content includes:•19 songs and rhymes•“Where Do We Work?” mini-booklet •Vocabulary cardsSongs include:Buildings In Our Community At The Airport The Bakery The Bank Coffee Shop The Fire Station
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