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2nd grade Autumn social studies resources on sale
Community Helper Hats
Community Helper Hats - Public Service Recognition Week - Local HerosUpdate! I've added an editable version too!These Community Helper Hats are in landscape format and measure 8.5 x 11. They are available in color or black and white. Students will color, cut and glue/staple the hat together. Let the children learn about our community helper roles with fun and creativity!Roles included are:Construction workerWaitressHousekeeperDetectiveFirefighterFishermanAnglerTour GuidePolice OfficerMailmanChe
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Holiday Hat and Crowns Bundle
Super Bowl Reading Comprehension Passages & Activities: Football & Super Bowl 24
The Big Game- Super Bowl 24 is right around the corner. This Big Game football printable for kids allows students to interact with text while learning all about the history of the Super Bowl. Your students will focus on asking and answering questions, main idea, word meaning, text features, and illustrations making meaning in the text.Standards Covered:RI.1 (Asking and Answering Questions)RI. 2 (Main idea)RI. 4 (Word meaning)RI.5 (Text Features)RI. 7 (Illustrations to match the text)An assessmen
Grades:
2nd - 3rd
Reading Comprehension Checks for September (NO PREP)
This NO PREP READING COMPREHENSION packet includes 20 simple stories to help with fluency, comprehension and building reading confidence. Each story provides early readers with a genuine opportunity to practice reading short stories they can decode with early phonics skills and sight word recognition. As the months progress, the Comprehension Checks will slightly increase in difficulty. These Comprehension Checks can be used independently, in small groups, guided reading groups, morning work o
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Checks (THE BUNDLE)
Community Helpers Reading Comprehension Passages
Inside you will find 16 reading pages focused on community helpers. Each page includes a short job description and 3 simple questions. This packet is great for first graders!Community Helpers Included:TeacherMail CarrierPolice OfficerCrossing GuardDetectiveDentistDoctorChefPlumberJanitorLibrarianGardenerVeterinarianFirefighterTrash CollectorFarmerThank you!!
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1st - 2nd
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Reading Comprehension Checks for October (NO PREP) | Fall
This packet of NO PREP READING COMPREHENSION for October includes 20 simple stories to help with fluency, comprehension and building reading confidence. Each story provides early readers with a genuine opportunity to practice reading short stories they can decode with early phonics skills and sight word recognition. As the months progress, the Comprehension Checks will slightly increase in difficulty. These Comprehension Checks can be used independently, in small groups, guided reading group
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Checks (THE BUNDLE)
Reading Comprehension Checks for November (NO PREP) | Fall
This packet of NO PREP READING COMPREHENSION for November includes 20 simple stories to help with fluency, comprehension and building reading confidence. Each story provides early readers with a genuine opportunity to practice reading short stories they can decode with early phonics skills and sight word recognition. As the months progress, the Comprehension Checks will slightly increase in difficulty. These Comprehension Checks can be used independently, in small groups, guided reading grou
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Reading Comprehension Checks (THE BUNDLE)
Veterans Day Program Script School Assembly or Class Activity to Honor Veterans
Are you planning a Veterans Day celebration for your school this year? This Veterans Day program script will help you get started as you plan your Veterans Day program.Our school's Veterans Day program has been my absolute favorite event of the year for over fifteen years!I have found that a program that celebrates Veterans is one of our favorite activities to bring together community members of all ages and students in our school. I have used this script at our school-wide Veterans Day progra
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Titanic Passages Reading Comprehension Escape Room Titanic Activities
Are you looking for Titanic nonfiction reading comprehension passages and questions? A Comprehension Quest® is a FUN escape room style activity and is a unique way to get students excited about practicing reading comprehension! ⚓Here's how it works:⚓Starting off with the hook video, students learn they have a quest to complete. In this edition, students must figure out who the author is of a firsthand account letter written by a Titanic survivor. Students will read 6 passages and complete standa
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2nd - 5th
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Social Studies Interactive Notebook Activities + FREE Spanish
This easy prep resource includes a wide variety of social studies interactive notebook templates. It includes cut and paste activities, foldables, tabs, doors, pockets, wheels and more. It´s great for supporting learning standards while building vocabulary and comprehension about the various academic topics. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads in a secure PDF fi
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Interactive Notebooks Bundle + FREE Spanish
Country Research Project | A Social Studies Report
Make learning about other countries exciting with this easy to use research writing unit for little learners. Learn all about other cultures around the world with these open-ended research pages. This unit covers: geography timelinesthe flag important placesfoodfast factsjobsimportant holidays and traditionsgoods and servicesThis is a great prep tool for your school or classroom's multicultural or diversity night, too! Includes both American and British English spellings. ***********************
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1st - 3rd
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Holiday Economics Christmas Project Based Learning PBL Wants Needs Goods Service
Looking for a fun way to teach your economics unit to your students? This Christmas project based learning unit is a fun way to embrace the holiday craziness & turn your classroom into a North Pole workshop! In this PBL unit, your students will learn about wants and needs, goods and services, producers and consumers, and so much more! ⭐The overall objective of this unit is to turn your students into entrepreneurs and your classroom into a North Pole workshop!⭐You will teach various social st
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K - 5th
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Monthly Reading Comprehension Passages Journal - Growing BUNDLE
This bundle is perfect to put together for your students to help them improve their reading comprehension skills. Just print and staple together. This can be used for morning work, homework, early finishers or for extra practice!
The reading journals are designed to gradually get more difficult as the year progresses. This packet is the first reading packet that is introduced during the school year. The passages are small and easy to understand.
Each sheet has a short passage, a small ar
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K - 2nd
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Ocean Animals Dot Markers Coloring Pages
Ocean Animals Dot Markers Coloring 11 Pages, NO PREP!The coloring pages measures 8.5” x 11” portrait.Includes pictures for many themes used in Early Childhood Education programs – holidays, seasons, vehicles etc.Dab on the spots with a circle /dot marker, bingo dauber, or similar.Can also use garage sale stickers, pasted collage material, or a finger dipped in paint etc.Useful for several developmental levels.Encourages development of hand-eye coordination, small muscle control, counting, vocabu
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PreK - 3rd
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Also included in: Dot Marker Coloring Pages Bundle
Day of the Dead Activities Nonfiction Unit + FREE Spanish
Have fun learning about Day of the Dead (Dia de Muertos) with this easy-prep, nonfiction unit. It includes visuals, vocabulary cards, a nonfiction text, graphic organizers, close reading, math activities and more. It´s great for boosting vocabulary development and supporting literacy skills while learning about the topic. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads in a
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1st - 3rd
Also included in: Nonfiction Unit Bundle + FREE Spanish
Cesar Chavez Hispanic Heritage Craft Activity + FREE Spanish
Have fun learning about Cesar Chavez with this craft activity pack. It includes a craft guide, poster, graphic organizers and craft templates complete with a nonfiction text. The craft prints back-to-back on one sheet per student. They will read the passage, fill out the organizer and fold it. It's a great opportunity to also work on vocabulary building and reading comprehension skills. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURE
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1st - 3rd
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Fall Speech Therapy Boom Card WH Question Picture Scene Activity, ELL, ESL
This engaging fall speech therapy Boom Card activity features 20 real photo scenes with WH-question visuals. It's designed to teach vocabulary, pronouns, verbs, WH questions, Increasing MLU, expanding sentences, prepositions, and following directions. When you use real photos in your therapy sessions, you are bringing the best of current learning research and intuitive learning resources to your students, whatever their age or learning needs. These resources give your students a picture that t
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PreK - 2nd
Earth Science worksheet: Label stages of the water cycle
Earth Science worksheet: Label stages of the water cycle2 VERSIONS OF WORKSHEET (Worksheet with a word bank & Worksheet with no word bank)Students have to label the stages of water cycle by looking at the diagram (Evaporation, Collection, Precipitation and Condensation)Students can color in the pictures they are doneWorksheet aimed at higher kindergarten/lower primary levelAnswer Key includedBoth PDF and Editable Word Versions included within the ZIP file
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K - 6th
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Fall Noun and Verb Sort (Parts of Speech Worksheets)
Noun Verb Cut and Paste Sort, JUST PRINT AND GO! No prep!Common core aligned to:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.1.BUse frequently occurring nouns and verbs.Contents:Noun, Verb posters2 sorting pages to choose from.Recording sheetsAnswer KeyThis hand-on packet focuses on sorting nouns and verbs. Great for small groups and independent study. All you need is glue and scissors!Thank you for stopping by!The Kinder Kids
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Parts of Speech Worksheets Cut and Paste GROWING BUNDLE
Halloween Playdough Mats | Fine Motor Center | October Class Party Activity
These Halloween playdough mats are a fun fine-motor activity for October. They can roll out the dough and make each shape with these festive mats. They can also use a dry-erase marker to trace each word.This set is also included in a bundle. Get a big discount and tons of playdough mats to enjoy all year long. Click here to check it outHalloween Themed Playdough Mats Included:witchpumpkinspiderhatcatbroomghostbatcauldrontombboocandy corncupcakecandypotionmoonhousewitch feetCheck out some of
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PreK - 2nd
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Hispanic Heritage Month Poster with Quotes - Bulletin Board (41 figures)
The Hispanic Heritage Month Poster with Quotes packet is a collection of 41 posters that celebrate the contributions and achievements of Hispanic and Latino Americans throughout history. Each poster features a vibrant and colorful design that showcases an inspiring quote from a notable Hispanic or Latino figure, along with a brief biography that provides context for the quote.The packet includes posters featuring a wide range of Hispanic and Latino figures, including artists, activists, scientis
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2nd - 6th
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Christmas Around the World Passport Templates + FREE Spanish
This includes a passport template and 13 country stamps. During social studies time I set up centers or stations to represent the different countries. Students use these passports to "travel" from one country to the next. After each activity, they get to write the name of the country in their passport and paste a matching stamp on the page. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and appro
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PreK - 3rd
Map Skills Unit- Reading Maps and Determining Directions Activities
Welcome to the exciting world of maps! In "Map Skills Unit - Reading Maps and Determining Directions Activities", we will participate in interesting activities to practice map skills and determine directions."Map Skills Unit - Reading Maps and Determining Directions Activities" includes fun and useful activities such as:Arrange the letters to make meaningful words Match the word with the correct definition Match the picture with the correct keyword Map Skill- Crossword Use the map to answer t
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1st - 2nd
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Dot Marker Coloring Pages Bundle
Bundle Dot Markers Coloring PagesThe coloring pages measures 8.5” x 11” portrait. Includes pictures for many themes used in Early Childhood Education programs – holidays, seasons, vehicles etc.Dab on the spots with a circle /dot marker, bingo dauber, or similar.Can also use garage sale stickers, pasted collage material, or a finger dipped in paint etc.Useful for several developmental levels.Encourages development of hand-eye coordination, small muscle control, counting, vocabulary, circle recogn
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PreK - 3rd
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Social Studies Task Box Bundle Special Education
This bundle is currently going through an update. The price will increase to $10 once everything has been updated. Updated Sets:US StatesUS State FlagsWants or NeedsGoods or ServicesTransportationDays of the WeekMonths of the YearThen or NowUS LandmarksCommunity HelpersPeople in my SchoolHow will this product help my students?-This set of social studies task box activities provides matching and visual discrimination practice using a variety of topics that provide extra practice and review for ea
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Task Box Bundle for Special Education
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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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