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Preview of End of the Year Craft Activity Last Week of School Me on the Map Skills Review

End of the Year Craft Activity Last Week of School Me on the Map Skills Review

Looking for an End of Year Craft Activity to Review Map Skills? Want a Last Week of School Writing Project? This Me on the Map flip book and summer writing pages are perfect for 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th grade students!This Maps and Globes activities pack has 8600+ POSITIVE REVIEWS and is the original & most highly-rated Me on the Map Project Activity Bundle on TpT. Teach map skills with crafts, printable worksheets, flip books & a nesting circle craftivity for the book by Joan Sweeney.It wil
Preview of Build a Haunted House Craft - Halloween Writing Craft, Halloween Coloring Pages

Build a Haunted House Craft - Halloween Writing Craft, Halloween Coloring Pages

Creating a haunted house is as easy as color, cut and glue! This coloring craft makes it quick and affordable for students to create their own haunted houses! This is a perfect activity for a Halloween party or to pair with student writing for a unique bulletin board display!Each student will need a coloring page of spooky decorations (doors, windows, ghosts, etc.). However, there are many variations to this craft and you can make it using ready made templates, paper bags, recycled boxes and mor
Preview of Biography Research Project Writing Biography Report Template Graphic Organizer

Biography Research Project Writing Biography Report Template Graphic Organizer

Created by
Tied 2 Teaching
These fun Biography Research Report Template Banners come with over 300 amazing people of influence for your students to research! Perfect biography graphic organizers for displaying their learning about important people throughout history! Tired of the same old way to present your Biography Reports? Great to use any time of the year, these pennants are a great way to supplement your Social Studies instruction as well as help your students organize their research. Save time by integrating your
Preview of All About Me Worksheets First Day/Week of School Getting to Know You Activities

All About Me Worksheets First Day/Week of School Getting to Know You Activities

Created by
Kelly Benefield
Are you looking to create a warm and inclusive classroom atmosphere right from the first day of school? Look no further! This All About Me resource will help you build strong connections with your students and lay the foundation for a successful year ahead. These getting-to-know-you activities will encourage your students to share their interests, aspirations, and unique personalities. Build strong relationships and establish a sense of connection and rapport from day one with this easy-to-use r
Preview of Daily Agenda Google Slides | Ultimate Bundle!

Daily Agenda Google Slides | Ultimate Bundle!

Created by
Sassy in Middle
Includes 1600+ editable Google slide templates to post agendas, classwork, bellringers, instructions, and more. This bundle is always growing to include more designs! How can you use these templates?→ Templates for daily, weekly, and subject-specific agendas→ Text, fonts, and colors are completely editable→ Use as instructional slides for all parts of your lesson→ Easily insert images, links, gifs, videos, and more (UM, hello Bitmoji!)→ Seamlessly create routines and document learning→ Share dig
Preview of Hispanic Heritage Month Activity | Famous Faces® Collaborative Poster w/ Latinx

Hispanic Heritage Month Activity | Famous Faces® Collaborative Poster w/ Latinx

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Hispanic Heritage Month Famous Faces® Collaboration Poster with quotes in English and Spanish. My art project is an excellent anticipatory activity meant as a supplement/complement to your Hispanic Heritage Month / Latinx Heritage Month units. Also works well for Cesar Chavez day!This fun, collaborative activity features portraits of:Selena QuintanillaCésar ChávezJuan HerreraRoberto ClementeSonia SotomayorDiego RiveraFrida KahloEllen Ochoa All poster pages are included in English and Spanish.Inc
Preview of Famous Faces® of Black History Collaborative Poster [v1] | Black History Month

Famous Faces® of Black History Collaborative Poster [v1] | Black History Month

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Do something for Black History Month that your students won’t soon forget—with my large, visually-engaging "Famous Faces®" of Black History Month poster/banner.This fun, collaborative activity features eight (8) inspirational African Americans:Thurgood MarshallRuby BridgesGeorge Washington CarverHarriet TubmanJackie RobinsonDr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Rosa ParksBarack ObamaGreat for ANY grade PreK - High School!!!My collaboration posters are easy for teachers and fun for kids and make a lasting i
Preview of State Report Research and Banner Display Project

State Report Research and Banner Display Project

Created by
The Seeds We Sow
If you're looking for an alternative way for your students to research and report on states in the U.S., then look no further. These research banners are not only engaging and educational, they are also visually appealing and provide a great classroom/hallway display.This set includes:● 50 visually appealing state banners● 50 state banners with writing lines (and state flag)● 50 blank state banners for student creativity● Teacher lesson plan page (includes research web sites)● Student recording
Preview of September 11th Collaboration Poster (Patriot Day, September 11, 9/11)

September 11th Collaboration Poster (Patriot Day, September 11, 9/11)

Created by
Art with Jenny K
SEPTEMBER 11th Classroom Collaboration Poster—3 options included (two size options with colors assigned and one option without assigned colors ) plus a bonus coloring page. Each student colors one portion of the poster that, when put together, says, "September 11 Never Forget."This activity is intended to complement/supplement lessons on September 11th, Patriot Day, 9/11, or American history.This collaborative poster is the perfect way to start a unit or cap one off. It is an engaging and meanin
Preview of Veteran's Day Writing Craft - Patriotic Activity

Veteran's Day Writing Craft - Patriotic Activity

This patriotic writing activity and craft makes a memorable pennant banner for service men and women in your community as we celebrate Patriot Day, Veteran's Day or any patriotic celebration. String the banner together and hang this craft in your classroom or send it off to those that help protect and defend our country. The pennants include a back side writing portion to write a letter or writing of your choice.Connect with Me!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativeclassroom/Facebook:
Preview of Build a Turkey Craft: Thanksgiving Coloring Pages

Build a Turkey Craft: Thanksgiving Coloring Pages

Creating a cute Thanksgiving turkey is as easy as color, cut and glue! This coloring craft makes it quick and affordable for students to create their own turkeys! This is a perfect activity for a Fall classroom party or to pair with student writing for a unique bulletin board display!Each student will need 2 coloring pages of turkey body parts and feathers. However, there are many variations to this craft to make these turkeys even more unique such as adding sequins, real feathers, etc. or havin
Preview of Fall Craft Scarecrow Kindergarten Writing Craftivity & Bulletin Board Idea

Fall Craft Scarecrow Kindergarten Writing Craftivity & Bulletin Board Idea

A scarecrow craft that will bring smiles this fall season! This dual-purpose scarecrow craftivity makes a great autumn craft and writing activity! When creating this scarecrow your young learners will work on fine motor skills, cutting, gluing, following directions, listening skills, and creativity.   ♥  BUNDLE & SAVE ♥Save 35% when you purchase the Crafts for the Whole Year MEGA Bundle and gain craftivities like this for the entire school year!This fall craft includes the related templates
Preview of Geography - Balloon Globes - World Maps

Geography - Balloon Globes - World Maps

Created by
Learning Lab
World Geography can be boring for students but you can make it FUN! Your kiddos will LOVE creating their own globe using a balloon and cut-outs.This set includes: Student materials list and directions, detailed continent shapes, more broad continent shapes (easier cutting), compass graphic, continent labels, ocean labels, North Pole labels, reference map of the world. Balloon Suggestion (affiliate link): 12"latex balloons (100 count), Royal BlueDon't want to use a balloon? Some teachers hav
Preview of Great Women's History Month Activity | Famous Faces® Collaborative Poster Banner

Great Women's History Month Activity | Famous Faces® Collaborative Poster Banner

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Do something for Women’s History Month that your students won’t soon forget–with my large, visually-engaging Famous Faces® Women’s History Month poster. This fun, collaborative activity features 8 inspirational famous women: Ruby BridgesAnne FrankMalala YousafzaiAmelia EarhartFrida KahloRosa ParksHarriet TubmanGeorgia O’Keeffe. It is great for ANY grade PreK all the way to High School! The completed project is sure to evoke "oohs" and "ahhs" not only from your kids but from other teachers and th
Preview of Black History Month Bulletin Board Project Posters and Activities Pennants

Black History Month Bulletin Board Project Posters and Activities Pennants

Looking for a unique way to commemorate Black History Month in your classroom? Take your educational approach to the next level this February with these Black History Month Bulletin Board Project Posters and Activities.If you've only been discussing the usual figures like Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Rosa Parks, and Harriet Tubman, it's time to expand your students' horizons. This Black History Month Project delves into the lives and contributions of up to 123 different influential Black America
Preview of Flags of the World: 270 World Flags - Clip Art Bundle

Flags of the World: 270 World Flags - Clip Art Bundle

Flags of the World: 270 World Flags in a convenient clip art BUNDLE.This clip art set contains 270 flags from around the world in both color and black and white line art. (A total of 540 graphics!)All the world flags you'll need, conveniently bundled in one pack. There are flags for every letter of the alphabet, A - Z, with the exception of the letter X.These flags are perfect for educational projects and teaching resources.This pack also includes a 'ready-to-print' PDF compilation of 35 flags
Preview of Halloween Witch Room on the Broom Craft

Halloween Witch Room on the Broom Craft

Room on the Broom for all!This adorable Little Witch is a great follow up craft to the book: "Room on the Broom" by: Julia DonaldsonShe will look great on a bulletin board or in a school hallway, and she is a great addition to all of your Halloween and Fall crafting and Classroom decor! Included:All pattern pieces with and without detailed edges.Instructions & Materials Needed pageTwo options: broom and cauldron to pair with the witch.Writing activity includedSequencing activity includedLab
Preview of Thanksgiving Bulletin Board with Ways to Show Gratitude

Thanksgiving Bulletin Board with Ways to Show Gratitude

Created by
Rise over Run
Encourage students to show gratitude and give thanks with this inspirational bulletin board kit that is perfect for the month of November. Everything you need is included to create this eye-catching display! Everything prints on 8.5" x 11" paper. The contents are designed for a large bulletin board. Print the letters on any color paper, cut them out, and hang them up. 36 ways to show gratitude are included as well. Layout suggestions are included, or you can create your own! This bulletin
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 Biography & Animal Report Pennant Research Project  Informational Writing Bundle

Biography & Animal Report Pennant Research Project Informational Writing Bundle

Created by
Tied 2 Teaching
This is the perfect bundle for helping your students creatively display their learning in a super fun biography and/or animal report! The Biography Report Pennant Banners come with over 250 amazing people of influence for displaying your learning about important people throughout history. Tired of the same old way to present your Biography Reports? Perfect for any time of the year, these pennants are a great way to supplement your Social Studies instruction as well as help your students organiz
Preview of Community Helpers Workers Activities 1st Grade Kindergarten Social Studies

Community Helpers Workers Activities 1st Grade Kindergarten Social Studies

Created by
Fishyrobb
This set of activities will help students understand workers in their community and the jobs they do. Includes workers, jobs and occupations, vehicles, and city services.Includes:Helpers and Jobs Sorting CardsMatch the picture of the worker with the correct name and job description. These work well as a whole group pocket-chart activity. Includes 26 cards.Workers, Vehicles, and City Buildings CardsThese make a fun matching activity for young learners or vocabulary development for your ESL/ELL st
Preview of Pennant Research Report Template Projects | Informational Report Writing BUNDLE

Pennant Research Report Template Projects | Informational Report Writing BUNDLE

Created by
Tied 2 Teaching
These Simple Pennant Research Report Templates are simple and fun ways for your students to organize their learning, write simple and beautiful informational reports and display their work for all to see and enjoy. Perfect for any time of the year, these research report writing pennants are a great way to supplement your science, social studies, and language arts instruction as well as help your students organize their research. Save time by integrating ELA across the curriculum. In addition
Preview of Black History Month Bulletin Board

Black History Month Bulletin Board

This is a great bulletin board for February – Black History Month. The children get excited because they know what Instagram is and they can learn about the different historical figures who changed history! It has different quotes all in Instagram format! An easy, cute, educational bulletin board :) Now includes 72 different instagram profiles!! And continues to grow!*********************************************************************************************************Want more easy bulletin b
Preview of How are you feeling poster, emotions chart, feelings, Zones of regulation poster

How are you feeling poster, emotions chart, feelings, Zones of regulation poster

This emotional regulation poster can serve as a great visual tool to help visualize feelings and emotions.For the spanish version, click here.ONCE PURCHASEDOnce you purchase you'll be able to download high resolution, 300dpi ready to print JPG files.Printable sizes include (High resolution, 300dpi ready to print JPG files):- 5x7''- 8x10''- 11x14''- 12x16''- 16x20''Once downloaded, you can print at your own home or take it to your preferred print shop or have it printed online.---FIND MECheck the
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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.