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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
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1st - 5th
All About Pumpkins - Science for Little Learners (preschool, pre-k, & kinder)
Make learning about Pumpkins FUN and hands on in your classroom using this unit made just for little learners! Use a small table or a small bookshelf to create an engaging science center full of hands on materials for students to explore and investigate using the included printables, vocabulary cards, book, anchor charts, and discovery pages (science journal pages)! Included is a read aloud book for circle time, anchor charts, and a suggested book list. There is even a half page note you can sen
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PreK - K
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Also included in: Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten Complete Curriculum BUNDLE
All About Apples - Science for Little Learners (preschool, pre-k, & kinder)
Make apple science FUN and hands on in your classroom using science units made just for little learners! Use a small table or a small bookshelf to create an engaging science center full of hands on materials for students to explore and investigate using the included printables, vocabulary cards, book, anchor charts, and discovery pages (science journal pages)! Included is a read aloud book for circle time, anchor charts, and a suggested book list. There is even a half page note you can send home
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PreK - K
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Also included in: Preschool, Pre-K, and Kindergarten Complete Curriculum BUNDLE
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
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K - 4th
All About Me Worksheets First Day/Week of School Getting to Know You Activities
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
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Back to School Fun Activities Bundle for the First Day of School
Veterans Day Activity | Patriotic Soldier Classroom Collaborative Poster
Veterans Day Classroom Collaborative Poster from Art with Jenny K. I promise that your kids won’t soon forget this project! This activity is so much fun because, in the end, you will have a very large (approx. 28” x 35”) poster to display in your classroom, hallway, or front entryway, to honor our soldiers on Memorial Day, Armed Forces Day, and/or Veterans Day. Along the way, students will work together as a group to create this beautiful tribute.The size of the poster varies based on printer se
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1st - 8th
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Geography - Balloon Globes - World Maps
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
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3rd - 6th
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
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PreK - 2nd
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
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K - 4th
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:
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PreK - 6th
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
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PreK - 2nd
Why Study History? Back to School American and World History Activity
In this Why Study History primary source activity lesson, students understand the value of studying history by examining the words of 12 influential people from US History (American History) and World History. This Why Study History resource is an outstanding way to start your year as it promotes critical thinking, requires analysis, and sets the framework for studying history and social studies throughout your school year. Students understand the importance of studying history by examining th
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6th - 10th
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Influential People Classroom Posters (Pack 1)
This product contains posters of 14 different influential people from the past and present. There are 14 posters that contain an illustration and an impactful quote (both in color and in black and white) as well as the same 14 people with a "call to action" poster option ("Dream Like Martin," "Inspire Like Michelle," etc.) The group of people featured is very diverse. There are people from history and people who are still fighting for social justice today.In this pack, you'll find posters for th
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Not Grade Specific
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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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Not Grade Specific
Influential People Classroom Posters (Pack 2)
This product contains posters of 14 different influential people from the past and present. There are 14 posters that contain an illustration and an impactful quote (both in color and in black and white) as well as the same 14 people with a brief description of what they did to influence our world. The group of people featured is very diverse. There are people from history and people who are still fighting for social justice today.In this pack, you'll find posters for the following people:Ruther
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Not Grade Specific
FUN Blank Pokémon Cards: Book Characters, Myths, History, Student Bios/Bulletins
Check out these fun Pokémon Cards that work great for many Elementary and Middle School activities:1.Back to School: Have students design their own Pokémon card to display on a class bulletin board. Decorate your classroom with these fun multi-sized cards!2.Book Characters: Students can design cards for characters from the books they are reading.3.History, Science and Mythology: Students can make Former US Presidents, Famous Scientists, or even the Greek Gods into Pokémon cards, the possibilitie
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Not Grade Specific
Home For The Holidays | Family Traditions Writing and Craft
Home for the Holidays!This craftivity is the perfect way to celebrate all of your students' family traditions and to have students learn about different holiday practices from each other! Use this project in your class and write wonderful descriptions to describe your holiday home or send it home for parents to help students write personal accounts of the holiday customs they love. It makes for a gorgeous bulletin board for the holidays as well!This pack includes:- An instruction page to send ho
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K - 8th
Community Helpers Workers Activities 1st Grade Kindergarten Social Studies
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
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PreK - 1st
Also included in: Kindergarten Math & Reading YEAR LONG BUNDLE 1300+ Pages
Bill of Rights Reference Poster / Anchor Chart
Use this Reference Poster when you are teaching about the Bill of Rights! It lists all 10 amendments on 1 page.
You can blow this up to poster size, have students put in their folders or notebooks, etc.
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Hispanic Heritage Month Bulletin Board Project Activities - Poster Reports
Empower your students to celebrate and learn with this Hispanic Heritage Month Pennant Research Report Project. Bring history to life in a fun, engaging, and meaningful way! It’s the perfect tool to generate eye-catching Hispanic Heritage Month Posters for your classroom and create a Hispanic Heritage Month bulletin board that’s not just visually engaging, but also meaningful and educational.As a dedicated educator, it can be challenging to find high-quality, engaging resources to celebrate Hisp
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1st - 6th
Fall Bulletin Board: Hello Fall
Welcome in the Fall season with this trendy bulletin board display that you and your students will love! Farmhouse plaid pumpkins, rust colored flowers/leaves, and black and white polka dots make this modern bulletin board so adorable! This bulletin board kit is so easy to set up and can be used for many years to come! If you enjoy this product, be sure to check out the Holiday Bulletin Board Bundle! This product and more is included in the bundle!This bulletin board display comes with the fo
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Also included in: Holiday Bulletin Board Bundle
Continents and Oceans Maps and Posters | Geography and Maps Word Wall
Continents and Oceans and Map Skills can be fun to teach, especially when you have this great set of word wall cards. Each card includes the word, definition, and a clear, colorful illustration. Make a great bulletin board in just minutes!Click HERE to save 20% with the Continents, Oceans, and Map Skills BUNDLE!Please click on the PREVIEW above to get a clear picture of everything included.PERFECT for visually reinforcing landform vocabulary!This helpful continents, oceans, and maps word wall se
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2nd - 8th
Also included in: Maps, Continents and Oceans, Landforms, and Map Skills Bundle
A Little SPOT Posters
Here is a little SPOT posters that go hand in hand with A little spot picture books by Diane Alber. Picture books about feelings and emotions available on www.DianeAlber.com
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PreK - 3rd
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Shape Identification Pumpkin Craft - Halloween Craftivity- Shape-O'-Lantern
Reinforce shape identification with this Jack-O'-Lantern/ pumpkin craftivity for Halloween or fall. Your kindergarten students will make a "Shape-O'-Lantern" out of triangles, rectangles, squares, and circles! When they finish their craft, students will count and record the shapes used. Check out the preview to learn more. What's included with this pumpkin shape craftivity?An overview and examplePumpkin (orange and black and white version)Large triangles (includes a black-filled version and a bl
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PreK - K
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Find Social Studies - History resources | TPT
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.
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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.
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