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Preview of MOTHERS DAY WRITING CRAFT prompt paper Mothers Day Gift Project Me on the Map

MOTHERS DAY WRITING CRAFT prompt paper Mothers Day Gift Project Me on the Map

This Mothers Day Writing Craft integrates Me on the Map Skills with a Mothers Day writing papers for a gift for mom and helps students understand where they are in relation to the Earth as a whole through a review of map skills and geography. Some fun Mothers Day Gift Ideas are to have the students add an I Love Mom Tee Shirt to the self-portrait section of the project or pairing it with prompts like, "Why My Mom is the Best on Earth" or "World's Best Mom" with supporting details.This Maps and G
Preview of Needs and Wants Picture Sort Kindergarten & First Grade Social Studies

Needs and Wants Picture Sort Kindergarten & First Grade Social Studies

Created by
Class of Kinders
Teaching your kindergarten and or first grade students the difference between a need and want? This sort page is perfect for teaching this all important standard in social studies! Use it for morning work, homework, assessment or as practice of this concept. Students will cut and glue to identify the following as either a need or a want:housemedicine water shoesbed foodcartelevisioncandybike coffeedog This resource includes: 1 needs and wants worksheet (pictures labeled)1 needs and wants workshe
Preview of Map Skills- Reading a Map and Activities

Map Skills- Reading a Map and Activities

✅⭐️Are you studying maps in your primary classroom? If so, then you will love this all inclusive NO PREP set! Not only does it go over cardinal directions and how to read a map, it also reviews parts of a map such as the map key, title, and compass rose. It is a perfect lesson to include in your social studies geography unit!⭐Please know that this resource is a PDF. It is great for distance learning if you are sending home packets or are able to transfer it to Google Slides™ to use in Google Cla
Preview of Rainbow Classroom Job Chart

Rainbow Classroom Job Chart

Classroom job chart in a RAINBOW design made with little learners in mind! Use classroom jobs in your class to build a sense of community and give students some responsibility. This set will help you manage your classroom jobs. This has been designed to use a clip chart but can also be used in a pocket chart or placed on library pockets. ►►SAVE over 20% and buy the Rainbow Design Classroom Decor BUNDLE ►► This set is NOT editable. Included: 4 Classroom Job Headers to choose from. 52 Job C
Preview of All About Me Craft Kid - Back to School Activities

All About Me Craft Kid - Back to School Activities

This All About Me craftivity is so so CUTE! Kids and parents will love it. Great for All About Me Social Studies units, Back to School, or Open House.I like to use this craft at the beginning of the year. It's a fun way to get students excited about writing while allowing them to share about themselves and get to know each other.These are ADORABLE in the hallway during Open House.
Preview of Landforms Close Reading

Landforms Close Reading

***For a Goggle Classroom version of this product, click here!Close Reading: Landforms- This 66 page product contains 12 landform-themed nonfiction close reading passages with evidence-based questioning sheets to go with each. Each landform has a cover page with a definition, close reading article in color + black/white, and comprehension sheet. Great to use as a whole group lesson or in small group reading. The articles are about the following topics:-plateau-plains-mountain-coast-canyon-valley
Preview of Goods and Services Worksheets and Sorts with Producers and Consumers Activities

Goods and Services Worksheets and Sorts with Producers and Consumers Activities

Created by
Lindsay Keegan
The goods and services plus producers and consumers materials in this resource were created to help students understand basic economics. These concepts can be difficult for young learners but these activities will help them grasp the ideas in a fun manner. Goods and Services Activities Included:- Anchor Charts for Goods, Services, Consumers, and Producers- Vocabulary cut and paste pages- Goods and Services cut and paste sort- Magazine cut and paste sort- Drawing Goods and Services - Listing Go
Preview of Levels of Government Local State and National Activities for 1st 2nd 3rd Grade

Levels of Government Local State and National Activities for 1st 2nd 3rd Grade

This is a fabulous set for teaching levels of government at the primary level. It goes over LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL only. It discusses how the mayor, governor, and president are in charge of these different levels! It also talks about what the jobs are each of these different levels. This set is perfect for 2nd and 3rd grade students!This product is also available in a digital form. Click HERE for the digital version. I also have the task cards available in BOOM CARDS™!There are many activ
Preview of American Symbols- Interactive Informational Book, Posters, and More!

American Symbols- Interactive Informational Book, Posters, and More!

This interactive book will add lots of hands-on fun to your class when learning about American Symbols.There are 8 American symbols included: Statue of Liberty, American Flag, Bald Eagle, Liberty Bell, White House, and Mount Rushmore, Washington Monument, and Lincoln Memorial.Here is what is all included:• An Interactive Informational American Symbols Book (2 writing page options included)• American Symbol Posters (2 different sets to choose from)• Anchor Chart Labels and Pictures for each symbo
Preview of Me on the Map Flip Book - Map Skills Geography Activity

Me on the Map Flip Book - Map Skills Geography Activity

This Me on the Map flip book is the perfect easy-prep project to accompany the book Me on the Map by Joan Sweeney or any beginner map study. Students will identify the planet, continent, country, state, and city or town they live in and begin to understand the relative sizes of each.Prep is simple! Copy a set of the included booklet pages for each student. Students write in the missing words, cut out each semi-circles, and stack them from smallest to largest. Staple the top to complete the fl
Preview of 20 Research & Note-taking Graphic Organizers and Templates

20 Research & Note-taking Graphic Organizers and Templates

These research graphic organizers will help your students form strong note-taking habits, organize findings, build vocabulary and keep track of the sources they used to find information. - 20 Diverse Graphic Organizers / Templates for Research - Generic enough to be used across different subjects, activities and lesson - Differentiated from basic to advanced with different focuses, formats and layouts- Can be used as a non-fiction reading response activity for student accountability - Excellent
Preview of Who Am I? - Community Helpers Powerpoint Game #1

Who Am I? - Community Helpers Powerpoint Game #1

Created by
Teacher Gameroom
Community helpers games are great for teaching students about different community jobs. In this "Who am I" game, students must guess the community worker. There are 10 questions and you just click on each question to go to it. Each question has 3 clues and student have to guess which community helper it describes. Clues include tools they may use, what they do, and where they may work. Great for a whole class review or rainy day activity. Great for individual practice on the iPad! Extra licens
Preview of Community Helper Craft | Career Day Puppets

Community Helper Craft | Career Day Puppets

Help your 1st graders learn about community helpers in an exciting and creative way with these fun puppets! With 16 different community helpers to choose from, plus a Can/Have/Are graphic organizer, your students will be able to role play and learn about the various roles in the community. Perfect for summer school, these puppets come in both color and black and white, so you can save time and energy. Let your students explore the world of community helpers with these fun puppets! ✅ YOU MIGHT AL
Preview of American Symbols Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passages K-2

American Symbols Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passages K-2

Are you looking for an easy and fun way to integrate social studies into your reading curriculum?This pack of reading comprehension passages is the perfect choice! These reading comprehension passages cover 11 American Symbols. Each passage includes 2-3 questions to go along with the reading!Your students will read a nonfiction passage about an American symbol. Then, they will answer 2-3 questions based on the passage.The text is intended for K-2nd graders and can be read together as a class, in
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 MAPS - How to Use a Map - Mapping Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade

MAPS - How to Use a Map - Mapping Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade

Teach your students all about maps with this adorable, hands-on unit. We learn about using directional words with a compass rose, how to use map grids (find square A2, C3, etc.) how to make your own map, where we live on the map, how to find specific places on town maps and more! THESE MAP ACTIVITIES ARE INCLUDED IN MY ALL ABOUT EARTH UNITPlease do not purchase this listing if you already own Unit 8 All About Earth.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Preview of Printable Chinese Dragon Puppet Craftivity Template - Chinese New Year Craft

Printable Chinese Dragon Puppet Craftivity Template - Chinese New Year Craft

Celebrate Chinese New Year with your students by making this wonderful Chinese Dragon Paper Puppet. Perfect activity for both small and large groups of kids.This activity is a great addition to Chinese New Year study in preschool, kindergarten, grade 1 and higher.This is a wonderful craftivity that is easy to make so it's perfect to do in the classroom.This puppet is also available in our pintable Character puppets bundleCelebrate or appreciate Chinese New Year.
Preview of Continents & Oceans | Social Studies Lesson | PowerPoint & Google Slides

Continents & Oceans | Social Studies Lesson | PowerPoint & Google Slides

Created by
Sarah Gardner
Your students will love this engaging mini-lesson all about Continents & Oceans, and you'll love that it's no-prep and ready to teach. Each lesson slide is meant to be projected on your whiteboard to guide short and sweet discussions about important social studies topics. Use these slides as a stand-alone lesson, or as a supplement to your existing social studies curriculumLesson Formats Included:⭐ PDF ⭐ Powerpoint ⭐ Google SlidesInside this Product is...21 no-prep slides that include:Video
Preview of Landforms and Bodies of Water Interactive Books Posters Game and Worksheets

Landforms and Bodies of Water Interactive Books Posters Game and Worksheets

This ALL you will need to teach your students about landforms! This set has posters, a game, interactive booklets & flip books, a test & more!! Real photos and clip art versions are available for all. I love to get the students engaged instead of just having them copy down words, and this set is perfect for that! My All About Landforms Books are great for end of the year 1st graders, 2nd graders, and even 3rd grade. Check out the preview for a better look of all that is included!⭐Save $$
Preview of Map Skills Worksheets & Performance Task | Print & Easel

Map Skills Worksheets & Performance Task | Print & Easel

Practice using a map key, a compass rose, and a scale to read, interpret, and create basic maps! These printables are perfect for teaching geography or quick map skills assessments in first grade, second grade, or third grade! The following print-and-go map skills activities are included:Map Vocabulary Foldable: Students cut along the dotted lines to create three flaps and then fold along the solid line. Under each flap, students define the vocabulary word shown on the top of the flap. Words inc
Preview of Financial Literacy:  Goods and Services, Making Choices 1st Grade

Financial Literacy: Goods and Services, Making Choices 1st Grade

Created by
Tracy Pippin
Math 1.9(B) Identify income as a means of obtaining goods and service, often times making choices between wants and needs Social Studies 1.8(A) Identify examples of goods and services in the home, school, and community 1.9(C) Identify examples of choices families make when buying goods and services Pocket Chart sorting activity which can also be used to be class anchor charts to display. Comes with many anchor chart and sorting display options. **ALL pieces come with color and black and wh
Preview of Map Skills Interactive Reader for Maps, Globes, Directions and more

Map Skills Interactive Reader for Maps, Globes, Directions and more

Created by
Lindsay Keegan
These map skills worksheets are so much fun for young learners. Use this interactive mini-reader to help reinforce your student's understanding of maps, globes, cardinal directions, land, water and more!This map skills book can be used across several lessons and is perfect for whole group, small group or center activities.Each page has information about map skills and tasks for students to complete to help them show their understanding of the topic.Map Skills included in this interactive reader
Preview of Me On the Map Activities and Map Skills Flip book for First Grade Social Studies

Me On the Map Activities and Map Skills Flip book for First Grade Social Studies

This circle book corresponds perfectly to the classic book, Me on the Map! The Me on the Map flip book shows maps from the book from smallest to biggest to make a powerful visual of our place in the world for kids!Just staple the Me on the Map flip book at the top when it's assembled. THIS ME ON THE MAP FLIPBOOK COMES IN 2 VERSIONSVersion with patterned sentences (Here is my planet. It is ____.) and labels already on the pages; Version with no sentences and labels to cut and paste in the appro
Preview of Groundhog Day Pattern Hat

Groundhog Day Pattern Hat

Will your Groundhogs see their shadows? 2 pattern Gorund hog faces for the price of 1. Celebrate Groundhog Day with this simple to make Groundhog Day hat. Have the children act out whether or not, they too will get to see their shadows on Feb. 2. Have the kids color, cut, and you staple to a sentence strip. And off they go to look for their shadows.
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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.

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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.