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1st grade Back to School social studies posters for Easel Activities

Preview of Class Reward  | Incentive Chart | Whole Group Incentive Jar| Boho Themed

Class Reward | Incentive Chart | Whole Group Incentive Jar| Boho Themed

Are you looking for an easy-to-use whole-class incentive system? Use this printable smiley jar incentive chart as part of your classroom management plan. This incentive jar will reinforce positive behavior and provide a visual cue to your students. These BOHO color-themed Smileys will match any class decor.Now available in two b/w text options.You can use this in multiple ways. Whole group: give your class smileys when they receive whole group compliments, do an extraordinary job at activities
Preview of Alphabet Posters Classroom Decor

Alphabet Posters Classroom Decor

Created by
From the Pond
Create a learning focused classroom with our bright classroom decor alphabet posters set. Use them to decorate and teach! Happy, clear and engaging our designs will captivate your learners and help teach essential skills for reading and writing the alphabet in upper and lower case!the letters on the posters are in upper and lower casea text-editable MS Powerpoint version included so you can type your own fonts or wordsthe posters are page sizedprint 2 or 4-to-a-page to create mini poster activit
Preview of TAKING CARE OF BOOKS Elementary Book Care & Library Lessons POSTERS and BOOKLET

TAKING CARE OF BOOKS Elementary Book Care & Library Lessons POSTERS and BOOKLET

Reinforce Book Care skills with elementary library lessons, posters & expectations. Start the school year off in the right direction by teaching how to take care of books. Have you ever seen library books or take-home books come back to school looking like they had been in a food fight? The colorful posters are kid-friendly and the “I Can” booklet is engaging, while helping children remember how to be a responsible book lover. Includes an EASEL Activity!Get this resource and save $ with th
Preview of Apostles' Creed Prayer Pack

Apostles' Creed Prayer Pack

This is a prayer pack with posters, worksheets, and more for the Apostles' Creed. This can be used to accompany a lesson on prayer, while learning or refreshing the prayer, or help with memorization for a variety of ages/grades. The Pack Includes….• 2 Posters (1 color, 1 black & white)• 4 Worksheets (sentence strips, fill in the blank cloze, word search, and cut & paste)• 1 Coloring Page (only shown in thumbnail, not in the preview)• 4 Handwriting Practice/Copywork Pages (2 print, 2 curs
Preview of All About Me- Superhero Posters-Back to School

All About Me- Superhero Posters-Back to School

Created by
Lori Flaglor
These All About Me Superhero Themed Posters are the perfect Back to School activity for your class. Posters are for grades kindergarten through third grade and a girl and a boy superhero are provided. Print posters regular size or enlarge them on your school copier or use as a digital resource. These posters will look super displayed in the hall or your classroom. You'll be the super teacher for sure!*Just added! This resource is printable or digital. You may print and use this resource as a re
Preview of The 5 Types of Prayer Worksheet & Activity Pack

The 5 Types of Prayer Worksheet & Activity Pack

Here’s a large pack of worksheets and other items for the five types of prayer. There are not only worksheets, but charts, posters, and more. The posters cover the “prayer hand” and the types of prayer with definitions. There are even activities for hand symbols for the types of prayer. These would go along with a lesson or review on prayer or the forms of prayer. Items included in this pack include:• 2 Posters• 2 Charts (K-W-L and Prayer Request)• Word Wall• 8 Worksheets (Word Search, Cr
Preview of Puerto Rico Fact Sheet for Early Readers

Puerto Rico Fact Sheet for Early Readers

Your students will love this Puerto Rico Fact Sheet. This sheet includes the country name, outline, flag, map, capital city, population, foods, continent, language, animals, landmark, objects/symbols, and people.Have students research the items, especially the flag, animals, and foods to color them correctly. Or use the second version of the fact sheet that is already colored in, for a quick and fun review. Use it on a bulletin board, laminate it, or pass it around the class for a fun way to rev
Preview of Superhero Themed Character Education Set

Superhero Themed Character Education Set

Teach over 40 different character traits with this adorable set of superhero posters, writing prompts, awards & more! You can focus on a different character trait EVERY week or use the traits that match up with your school's character education program! Teach your students to be super kids! Teach them to be: responsible, hard working, respectful, honest, kind, helpful, courteous, friendly, motivated, cooperative, caring, generous, grateful, patriotic, courageous, persistent, patient, comp
Preview of Cuba Fact Sheet for Early Readers

Cuba Fact Sheet for Early Readers

Your students will love this Cuba Fact Sheet. This sheet includes the country name, outline, flag, map, capital city, population, foods, location, language, animals, landmark, objects/symbols, and people.Have students research the items, especially the flag, animals, and foods to color them correctly. Or use the second version of the fact sheet that is already colored in, for a quick and fun review. Use it on a bulletin board, laminate it, or pass it around the class for a fun way to review thi
Preview of Mexico Fact Sheet for Early Readers

Mexico Fact Sheet for Early Readers

Your students will love this Mexico Fact Sheet. This sheet includes the country name, outline, flag, map, capital city, population, foods, continent, language, animals, landmark, objects/symbols, and people.Have students research the items, especially the flag, animals, and foods to color them correctly. Or use the second version of the fact sheet that is already colored in, for a quick and fun review. Use it on a bulletin board, laminate it, or pass it around the class for a fun way to review t
Preview of Ireland Fact Sheet for Early Readers

Ireland Fact Sheet for Early Readers

Your students will love this Ireland Fact Sheet. This sheet includes the country name, outline, flag, map, capital city, population, foods, continent, language, animals, landmark, objects/symbols, and people.Have students research the items, especially the flag, animals, and foods to color them correctly. Or use the second version of the fact sheet that is already colored in, for a quick and fun review. Use it on a bulletin board, laminate it, or pass it around the class for a fun way to review
Preview of Italy Fact Sheet for Early Readers

Italy Fact Sheet for Early Readers

Your students will love this Italy Fact Sheet. This sheet includes the country name, outline, flag, map, capital city, population, foods, continent, language, animals, landmark, objects/symbols, and people.Have students research the items, especially the flag, animals, and foods to color them correctly. Or use the second version of the fact sheet that is already colored in, for a quick and fun review. Use it on a bulletin board, laminate it, or pass it around the class for a fun way to review th
Preview of France Fact Sheet for Early Readers

France Fact Sheet for Early Readers

Your students will love this France Fact Sheet. This sheet includes the country name, outline, flag, map, capital city, population, foods, continent, language, animals, landmark, objects/symbols, and people.Have students research the items, especially the flag, animals, and foods to color them correctly. Or use the second version of the fact sheet that is already colored in, for a quick and fun review. Use it on a bulletin board, laminate it, or pass it around the class for a fun way to review
Preview of Japan Fact Sheet for Early Readers

Japan Fact Sheet for Early Readers

Your students will love this Japan Fact Sheet. This sheet includes the country name, outline, flag, map, capital city, population, foods, continent, language, animals, landmark, objects/symbols, and people.Have students research the items, especially the flag, animals, and foods to color them correctly. Or use the second version of the fact sheet that is already colored in, for a quick and fun review. Use it on a bulletin board, laminate it, or pass it around the class for a fun way to review th
Preview of El Salvador Fact Sheet for Early Readers

El Salvador Fact Sheet for Early Readers

Your students will love this El Salvador Fact Sheet. This sheet includes the country name, outline, flag, map, capital city, population, foods, continent, language, animals, landmark, objects/symbols, and people.Have students research the items, especially the flag, animals, and foods to color them correctly. Or use the second version of the fact sheet that is already colored in, for a quick and fun review. Use it on a bulletin board, laminate it, or pass it around the class for a fun way to rev
Preview of  Hispanic Heritage Month - Frida Kahlo - Worksheets, Reading Passage & Posters

Hispanic Heritage Month - Frida Kahlo - Worksheets, Reading Passage & Posters

This set of worksheets and reading comprehension are related to the Hispanic Heritage Month with a special version of Frida Kahlo. (GOOGLE SLIDES OPTION)In this set, you will find the following activities:1. A reading text (short biography) of the leader.2. Reading comprehension questions sheet.3. Write facts sheet.4. A bubble map to write words related to the leader.5. A KWL chart.6. Facts square chart.7. An interactive activity.8. A Venn diagram to compare and contrast with another Hispanic le
Preview of China Fact Sheet for Early Readers

China Fact Sheet for Early Readers

Your students will love this China Fact Sheet. This sheet includes the country name, outline, flag, map, capital city, population, foods, continent, language, animals, landmark, objects/symbols, and people.Have students research the items, especially the flag, animals, and foods to color them correctly. Or use the second version of the fact sheet that is already colored in, for a quick and fun review. Use it on a bulletin board, laminate it, or pass it around the class for a fun way to review t
Preview of Dominican Republic Fact Sheet for Early Readers

Dominican Republic Fact Sheet for Early Readers

Your students will love this Dominican Republic Fact Sheet. This sheet includes the country name, outline, flag, map, capital city, population, foods, continent, language, animals, landmark, objects/symbols, and people.Have students research the items, especially the flag, animals, and foods to color them correctly. Or use the second version of the fact sheet that is already colored in, for a quick and fun review. Use it on a bulletin board, laminate it, or pass it around the class for a fun way
Preview of Australia Fact Sheet for Early Readers

Australia Fact Sheet for Early Readers

Your students will love this Australia Fact Sheet. This sheet includes the country name, outline, flag, map, capital city, population, foods, continent, language, animals, landmark, objects/symbols, and people.Have students research the items, especially the flag, animals, and foods to color them correctly. Or use the second version of the fact sheet that is already colored in, for a quick and fun review. Use it on a bulletin board, laminate it, or pass it around the class for a fun way to revi
Preview of Jamaica Fact Sheet for Early Readers

Jamaica Fact Sheet for Early Readers

Your students will love this Jamaica Fact Sheet. This sheet includes the country name, outline, flag, map, capital city, population, foods, location, language, animals, landmark, objects/symbols, and people.Have students research the items, especially the flag, animals, and foods to color them correctly. Or use the second version of the fact sheet that is already colored in, for a quick and fun review. Use it on a bulletin board, laminate it, or pass it around the class for a fun way to review t
Preview of Argentina Fact Sheet for Early Readers

Argentina Fact Sheet for Early Readers

Your students will love this Argentina Fact Sheet. This sheet includes the country name, outline, flag, map, capital city, population, foods, continent, language, animals, landmark, objects/symbols, and people.Have students research the items, especially the flag, animals, and foods to color them correctly. Or use the second version of the fact sheet that is already colored in, for a quick and fun review. Use it on a bulletin board, laminate it, or pass it around the class for a fun way to revi
Preview of Honduras Fact Sheet for Early Readers

Honduras Fact Sheet for Early Readers

Your students will love this Honduras Fact Sheet. This sheet includes the country name, outline, flag, map, capital city, population, foods, continent, language, animals, landmark, objects/symbols, and people.Have students research the items, especially the flag, animals, and foods to color them correctly. Or use the second version of the fact sheet that is already colored in, for a quick and fun review. Use it on a bulletin board, laminate it, or pass it around the class for a fun way to review
Preview of Philippines Fact Sheet for Early Readers

Philippines Fact Sheet for Early Readers

Your students will love this Philippines Fact Sheet. This sheet includes the country name, outline, flag, map, capital city, population, foods, continent, language, animals, landmark, objects/symbols, and people.Have students research the items, especially the flag, animals, and foods to color them correctly. Or use the second version of the fact sheet that is already colored in, for a quick and fun review. Use it on a bulletin board, laminate it, or pass it around the class for a fun way to rev
Preview of India Fact Sheet for Early Readers

India Fact Sheet for Early Readers

Your students will love this India Fact Sheet. This sheet includes the country name, outline, flag, map, capital city, population, foods, continent, language, animals, landmark, objects/symbols, and people.Have students research the items, especially the flag, animals, and foods to color them correctly. Or use the second version of the fact sheet that is already colored in, for a quick and fun review. Use it on a bulletin board, laminate it, or pass it around the class for a fun way to review t
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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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