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2nd grade Valentine's Day social studies resources for Easel
3 Branches of Government Activity | Interactive Notebook | Google Slides
This BEST SELLING interactive and engaging resource will help your students learn all about our 3 branches of U.S. government! These 3 branches of government activities will not only have your students learning the importance of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches, they’ll also be learning about check and balances in detail.This 3 branches of government resource has over 80+ pages full of fun and engaging activities to help your students become government scholars. I also love the
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Also included in:Â 2nd Grade Social Studies Bundle
Map Skills Activities and Worksheets Maps Globes Landforms Continents & Oceans
Make learning fun for your students when teaching map skills. Map skills topics include maps, globes, continents, oceans, landforms, water forms, suburban, urban, rural, directions, and more. This resource is perfect for second, third, and fourth grade students. Digital activity included using Easel by TpT.These activities can be used during whole group instruction, independent work, and center time. Easy-to-use activity sheets with clear directions and answer keys are provided.HERE'S WHAT YOU'L
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2nd - 4th
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Who Am I? - Community Helpers Powerpoint Game #1
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
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in:Â Kindergarten Games Bundle
13 Colonies Activities & Unit: Passages Worksheets Maps Colonial Times Project
Take a step back to Colonial America with these fun 13 Colonies activities. Students will enjoy learning about life in 13 Colonies with this COMPLETE unit that includes three different levels of reading passages, organizers, map activities, unit test, a flipbook, vocabulary posters, and so much more! The passages focus on each region related to people, natural resources, climate, daily life, crops, houses, schooling, and economy. There are reading passages and activities for three different reg
Grades:
2nd - 5th
Valentines Day Bingo Riddles Game Speech Therapy Valentines Day Party Activities
Try this highly engaging Valentine's Day inferencing game for your class Valentine's Day activities or in speech therapy. This bingo game has a fun (and educational) twist… rhyming riddles! You can practice inference, Valentine's Day vocabulary, listening comprehension, and rhyme too. If you need an exciting Valentine's Day party activity, this is the easy-to-prep answer your kids will love! With 30 Valentine's Day Bingo Cards, this game is perfect for small or large groups in speech therapy o
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K - 4th
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Valentine's Day Digital Math Mystery Game - CSI Escape Room Math Game
Valentine CSI Digital Math Mystery GAME. Your students can play the Case of The Heartbroken Heroes in a digital game format. This resource is designed to be played on any device with an Internet connection (please read the technical tips section and try the free clue below to see if it works for you).Mystery meets an escape room with this style of game. Your students will need to discover passwords at the end of each clue in order to access the next clue. ----------------------------------------
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1st - 5th
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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
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1st - 4th
Also included in:Â Black History Month Bulletin Board Project Posters Activities BUNDLE
Constitution Day and Bill of Rights Activities and Worksheets
Make learning fun for your students while teaching them about the U.S. Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and Constitution Day. These activities and worksheets help students learn about these important U.S. documents. This resource is perfect for 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade students. Digital activity included using Easel by TpT.These activities can be used during whole group instruction, independent work, and center time. Easy-to-use activity sheets with clear directions and answer keys
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in:Â U.S. History Activities and Worksheets Bundle | American History
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
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1st - 3rd
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Maps and Globes - 7 Continents and Oceans- Landforms Map Skills Activity
This interactive and engaging resource will help your students learn all about Map Skills, Globes, Continents, Landforms, and Communities! These Map Skills activities will not only have your students learning the importance of locating on places on maps and globes, they’ll also be learning about constructing and reading a simple map, using cardinal directions and identifying map symbols. Lastly, they'll also compare and contrast basic land use in urban, suburban, and rural environments.This Maps
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1st - 3rd
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Things I Love Cupcake Craft | Valentines Day Activity
This cute flip flap cupcake mini book is a craft is a fun way for students to record some of the things they love, share about themselves and make something for Valentine's Day.2 size optionsblank option available - write your own taskprint, cut, staple, color and writeThe craft template pages can be printed on color paper, or print them on white paper and ask your students to shade them. Bonus Digital ActivityIncluded as a bonus is a digital writing activity. Use it easily with the Easel by TP
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K - 2nd
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Westward Expansion Fun Activities Reading Passages Flip Book Maps Lewis & Clark
Visit the Wild West with these Westward Expansion with comprehension reading passages and activities about Lewis & Clark, Louisiana Purchase, Gold Rush, Erie Canal, Pony Express, and the Oregon Trail. With information about:Westward ExpansionLouisiana PurchaseErie CanalThe AlamoPony ExpressOregon TrailGold RushLewis and Clark ExpeditionImportant Inventions: Telegraph, Steam Locomotive, and SteamboatThis unit on the Westward includes reading passages, comprehension questions, character studie
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2nd - 4th
Global Communities Workbook (Grade 2 Social Studies)
This workbook covers the Grade 2 Global Communities unit in the NEW 2023 Ontario Social Studies curriculum (People and Environments).It covers various topics such as map skills, continents, oceans, and the equator. It further explores Canada, comparing climate, wildlife, natural features, homes, and recreation. It includes information on specific Canadian communities in Ontario, Yukon, Nova Scotia, and British Columbia, including a contemporary FNMI community (Saugeen First Nation). The workbook
Grades:
2nd
Also included in:Â Grade 2 Ontario Social Studies Workbook Bundle
Goods & Services Sort Worksheets Financial Literacy Economics 1st 2nd Grade
This financial literacy resource has everything you need to teach your students about goods and services and other concepts of money! WHAT'S INCLUDED:There are both printable and digital components giving students multiple ways to access the material.Vocabulary Posters - Includes word with definition - goods, service, consumer, producer, supply, demand, and barterGoods & Services Picture Sort - 15 picture cards that students sort according to whether they show a good or a service. Includes h
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1st - 2nd
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Christmas Around the World Passages - Winter Holidays Around the World Research
Want to teach about Christmas and Holidays Around the World, but you're short on time? These reading comprehension passages are a quick way to teach your students about different ways winter holidays are celebrated while practicing their reading skills.These Holiday Around the World reading passages introduce students to how holidays are celebrated in different countries. Ten different countries that celebrate Christmas plus Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Diwali are included. There is one passage page,
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1st - 3rd
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Continents and Oceans Geography Research, Study Cards, Quizzes | Print & Easel
This seven continents and major oceans geography resource includes: Continent Student Book - A cover page, label by number student maps, and pages picturing an outline of each of the 7 continents with space for students to write three facts about the continent are included.Continent and Ocean Quizzes - Both continent and ocean options come with and without word banks. Answer keys are included.Continent Study Cards - Each study card features a picture of the continent and the continent’s name.
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1st - 3rd
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Changing Family and Community Traditions Workbook (Grade 2 Social Studies)
This workbook covers the Grade 2 Changing Family and Community Traditions unit in the NEW 2023 Ontario Social Studies curriculum (Heritage and Identity).In this engaging workbook, students will discover the world's diverse cultures and traditions. They will explore their own ancestors/heritage, learn about family structures, and compare different families. They will learn about different traditions and celebrations in Canada, including learning about the impact that colonization, including the r
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2nd
Also included in:Â Grade 2 Ontario Social Studies Workbook Bundle
February First Grade Morning Work Math and ELA Digital and PDF
Practice major standards every morning in a fun, consistent format which promotes independent work! Easily differentiate for your students with two levels of the pages provided. Includes practice of addition, subtraction, missing addends, weather, date, seasons, skip counting, capitalization, end marks, rhymes, long vowels, digraphs, time to hour and half hour, comparing numbers, and beginning sounds. Your students will love to say their names with the affirmations each and have fun with the sea
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K - 2nd
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Also included in:Â First Grade Morning Work Mega Bundle Math and ELA Spiral Review
Valentine's Day Bingo (30 completely different cards & calling cards included!)
Students always love a good game of bingo! Use this Simply First Valentine's Day Bingo to play in your classroom with your students to celebrate Valentine's Day! :) *30 DIFFERENT playing cards included as well as calling cards!Check out my other Bingo games!*Fall Bingo*Halloween Bingo*Christmas Bingo*Winter Bingo*Valentine Bingo*St. Patrick's Day Bingo*Spring Bingo*Easter Bingo*Character Bingo*Summer BingoWant them all? A bundle is available with all 10 bingo games at a discounted price!!
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PreK - 5th
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Also included in:Â Bingo Bundle! (10 total games)
Three Branches of Government Activities Project Worksheets Flip Book 3 Branches
Our Three Branches of Government activity pack is sure to be a hit! With this fun activity pack, you’ll get reading passages that come in three levels so you can easily meet each student’s individual reading level. There are colorful vocabulary posters and an easy-to-assemble flip book included in this pack too.With information about:Three Branches of Government The PreambleThe Executive BranchThe Legislative BranchThe Judicial BranchGo Digital--A Digital Version of This Unit is Now Available:A
Grades:
2nd - 4th
Social Studies Research Project for any Country - Culture and Geography Digital
Social Studies research project for any country / Geography research projectEngage your students in an exciting social studies research project that explores the rich cultural heritage and geography of different countries. This country research project encourages students to explore fascinating topics such as history, traditions, and customs. Through this hands-on geography investigation, students develop a deeper understanding of global diversity and enhance their research and critical thinkin
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in:Â Social Studies research project for any country in Spanish - landforms
Love Monster Read Aloud - Valentine's Day Activities - Reading Comprehension
These Love Monster reading comprehension activities are a fun way to encourage friendship and celebrate Valentine's Day.Our interactive read-aloud lesson plan is designed to be taught over multiple lessons. This allows students an opportunity to dive deeper into the text, make connections to the characters and events and most importantly, fall in love with the story.Each lesson provides students a different purpose for revisiting the text, talking about it and responding to it.To teach these les
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K - 2nd
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Also included in:Â February Read Alouds - Valentines Day - Reading Comprehension Bundle K, 1st
Back to School Map Skills Worksheets First Day of Social Studies 2nd 3rd Grades
Back to School Map Skills with US Maps & World Maps Activities. Learning about Map Skills has never been so much fun! This resource has several engaging map activities that will have students hunting for answers. It works well for centers and is perfect for a beginning-of-the-school-year activity. A complete unit with activities for students to practice their map skills. High-resolution maps are included for students to use for completing a variety of map activities. Students can use maps fo
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2nd - 5th
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Australia: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous places, food, art, and the culture of Australia. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Australia. You can also print it out and use it as a book for student research. This slideshow also has 4 questions at the end of the slideshow to review what students have learned. This download comes as a PDF file and is NOT editable as a PDF. However, you can open this slideshow in the TPT EASEL program and add or delete
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K - 6th
Also included in:Â Mega Country Bundle: Introductions to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food
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- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
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