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Preview of Mother's Day Craft - Flower Bouquet Card Writing Activity

Mother's Day Craft - Flower Bouquet Card Writing Activity

This is the most adorable card for mother's day. It is a writing activity and craft that is in the shape of a flower bouquet for mom! The best part is it will tell mom why she is so special and these flowers will live forever! This craft works for grades K-2. This would also be a beautiful writing display for the month of May! All black-line masters for the Mother's Day craft activity are included in the download.•••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Preview of End of the Year Craft Activity Last Week of School Me on the Map Skills Review

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
Preview of Spring Coloring Pages {Made by Creative Clips Clipart}

Spring Coloring Pages {Made by Creative Clips Clipart}

This 11-page coloring book includes a cover and 10 unique coloring pages. This book has a variety of scenes celebrating spring! Use these pages for early finishers, indoor recess, parties, writing prompts and more!This coloring book is included in my CREATIVE CLIPS COLORING BOOK BUNDLE 2. If you have purchased that discounted bundle, you already own this!This product is for PERSONAL USE only and cannot be copied, redistributed or posted for others. Check out my other coloring books to see exampl
Preview of Flower Craft | Summer Art Activity | Summer Activities | May Bulletin Board Idea

Flower Craft | Summer Art Activity | Summer Activities | May Bulletin Board Idea

Are you looking for an engaging, meaningful, and calming spring or summer activity for your students? This Planting Positivity Happy Flower Craft is the perfect primary and junior craft that your students will love! This craft is great for spring or summer bulletin boards, supply plans, art lessons, mindful lessons, and MORE!!! Students will love this art craft activity in grade one, grade two, grade, three, grade four, grade five, AND BEYOND!!!What is included?smile face page (4 smile faces per
Preview of Water Cycle Experiments Activities Craft Project Worksheets Vocabulary Cards

Water Cycle Experiments Activities Craft Project Worksheets Vocabulary Cards

Save time planning for your water cycle unit with these hands-on experiments, craft project, vocabulary cards, and activities.You receive:• step by step instructions for 3 water cycle experiments• coordinating pages for each experiment that test students' understanding• links to digital Seesaw recording pages for easy tech integration• 2 sets of vocabulary cards (hand-drawn pictures & real photographs) for the following water cycle words - evaporation, collection, precipitation, condensation
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 Spring Activities April Bulletin Board Open House Craft Writing Coloring, Growth

Spring Activities April Bulletin Board Open House Craft Writing Coloring, Growth

Ah, Spring. It's time for sunshine, flowers, and end-of-the-year testing. Engage students and make the end of the year fun! Students create a beautiful Spring Craft flower and reflect on all the learning they gained over the year. It is an excellent open-house writing activity and will soon be a new favorite spring craft! It's also great for SEL, Social-Emotional Learning, or growth mindset!The SPRING FLOWER features:♦ A Look How I Have Grown center where students can color and write their name
Preview of Memorial Day Activity  |  Patriotic Soldier Classroom Collaborative Poster

Memorial Day Activity | Patriotic Soldier Classroom Collaborative Poster

Created by
Art with Jenny K
Don't miss out on this popular Patriotic Soldier Classroom Collaboration Poster for Memorial Day from Art with Jenny K.!! 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
Preview of Label Continents and Oceans Activities | Blank World Map Printable 7 Continents

Label Continents and Oceans Activities | Blank World Map Printable 7 Continents

Created by
Shelly Rees
Students LOVE learning about the Continents and Oceans of the World with these fun hands-on activities, including a 7 continents mini-book, blank world map, coloring pages, and even a label continents and oceans quiz. This NO PREP packet is easy for teachers and engaging and hands-on for students!Please click on the preview button above to take a look at everything included.This resource includes:7 Continents Mini-BookColoring Pages/Posters of Each ContinentBlank World MapLabeled World MapPost-U
Preview of Butterfly Spring May June Bulletin Board Mindfulness Craft: Mindful Monarchs

Butterfly Spring May June Bulletin Board Mindfulness Craft: Mindful Monarchs

Create a bright and beautiful display while encouraging students to reflect on how they can be mindful. This kit is very low prep– print the monarchs on colored paper and have students cut them out, or print on white paper and let the students color them.The monarchs say, "I can be mindful by..." on one wing, with space for students to list three ways to be mindful on the other three wings. Blank butterflies are also included! Product includes multiple versions to best suit your students:Here's
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 Father's Day Craft | Donut for Dad

Father's Day Craft | Donut for Dad

This Father's Day, help your little ones create something sweet and memorable! They'll make a tasty donut, sprinkled with adjectives to describe Dad (or Grandpa, or Uncle...)Included:donut patterns & picsdad, grandpa, and uncle word cards15 sheets of *new* sprinkle adjectivesa blank sheet of sprinkle adjectivesDonut you know? I love you! -donut labelNEW: easy to print version!This is a ZIP file!Please be sure to check out my matching Mother's Day craftivity here on TpT!I hope you love it! E
Preview of Patriotic Coloring Pages w/ Designs for Memorial Day (and Other Occasions!)

Patriotic Coloring Pages w/ Designs for Memorial Day (and Other Occasions!)

Created by
Art with Jenny K
American Symbols Patriotic Coloring Pages: This set of my interactive coloring sheets (with writing prompts) includes American patriotic symbols appropriate for:September 11thPatriot DayConstitution Day Memorial DayPresidents' DayVeterans' DayFlag Day4th of July...and any American history unit. Students add bold patterns to different Patriotic American symbols and then color their designs to produce a Pop Art-styled artwork. These coloring pages are fun, easy, and unique. It's a sure winner with
Preview of Spring Word Search Puzzles April Early Finisher Activity Packets

Spring Word Search Puzzles April Early Finisher Activity Packets

This fun no prep activity booklet is the perfect way to celebrate the first day of Spring in the classroom or to entertain your early finishers for the month of March or April. Simply print and go! Lots of individual fun that can be had from their desks.Includes:Spring Word SearchSpring Color by NumberSpring Crossword (with and without word bank)Spring MazeSpring Word Scramble (with and without wordbank)Words Within a Word (SPRINGTIME)Spring I Spy (color and count)Spring Crack the CodeSpring Spo
Preview of Spring Fun Busy Work Packet - Math and ELA Worksheets March April Activities

Spring Fun Busy Work Packet - Math and ELA Worksheets March April Activities

Spring Fun Sheets - Looking for something fun and educational for those early or fast finishers? Then this Spring fun packet is just what you need. Use these Spring pages with your 1st, 2nd, or 3rd-grade students for morning work, seatwork (independent work), math centers, and ELA centers.This packet includes the following pages:►Mystery Picture (umbrella)►Mystery Picture (kite)►Dot to Dot ( 3 pages)►Dot to Dot Addition Facts (2 pages)►Dot to Dot (connect the nouns)►Color by Number Addition Fact
Preview of March April May Spring Bulletin Board & Diversity Rainbow Craft Door Decor

March April May Spring Bulletin Board & Diversity Rainbow Craft Door Decor

Create a beautiful diversity display while encouraging students to reflect on the things that make them unique. Perfect for back to school, St. Patrick's Day, and spring! This resource includes a no-prep version as well as a craftivity version if your students are up for a little cutting and gluing.The cloud says "I am unique because..." and students can write things that make them unique on each rainbow stripe. Product includes multiple versions of both the low-prep and craftivity version of th
Preview of Butterfly Life Cycle

Butterfly Life Cycle

Created by
Karen Jones
Butterfly Life Cycle This fun little interactive craftivity allows your students to reinforce their knowledge of the life cycle of a butterfly. Three differentiated options are included: Version 1 has the students tracing a sentence and coloring the pictures. Version 2 has blank lines for students to write their own sentence and color the pictures. Version 3 has lines for writing their own sentence and space for them to draw their own picture. I’ve included some pictures and tips as well. This
Preview of Plant Life Cycle

Plant Life Cycle

Created by
Karen Jones
Plant Life Cycle This fun little interactive craftivity allows your students to reinforce their knowledge of the life cycle of a plant. Three different options are included: Version 1 has the students tracing a sentence and coloring the pictures. Version 2 has blank lines for students to write their own sentence and color the pictures. Version 3 has lines for writing their own sentence and space for them to draw their own picture. I’ve included some pictures and tips as well. This would look c
Preview of Color by Number - Spring Multiplication Facts Practice

Color by Number - Spring Multiplication Facts Practice

Created by
Amanda Garcia
Are you looking for Spring multiplication practice? Your students will love coloring by product this spring! These Spring themed math worksheets are full of multiplication problems organized by fact family. Students will multiply by 2-12. They are just what you need for the days leading up to Spring Break! Use for:math centershomeworkbell ringersas a supplement to your math curriculumYour students will love this fun alternative to paper and pencil practice! And, because the coloring sheets are o
Preview of Christmas Holidays Around the World Virtual Field Trip Digital Resource Activity

Christmas Holidays Around the World Virtual Field Trip Digital Resource Activity

Created by
MagiCore
⛄ Let's learn about Christmas Around the World! In this holiday Virtual Field Trip, students travel around the world to learn how the Christmas holiday is celebrated in 7 different countries. Your students will travel to the United States, Mexico, Germany, Egypt, China, Australia and Iceland. This virtual field trip is an engaging and fun way to explore how Christmas is celebrated in different cultures around the world. This fun and meaningful holiday activity contains embeddable video links, im
Preview of Spring Writing Craftivity / 5 Senses Descriptive Writing / Adjective Activities

Spring Writing Craftivity / 5 Senses Descriptive Writing / Adjective Activities

Brighten up your bulletin board with this fun and simple spring writing craftivity! Your students will explore spring nouns and adjectives and ultimately write a descriptive writing piece paired with a beautiful spring craft. There are multiple activity pages to tap into their creative mindset to explore their five senses, so please take a look at the preview and read on further to find out what is included. :)* UPDATED: FEBRUARY 2023 *Click here to read my blog post about this resource. What is
Preview of End of the Year May June Bulletin Board Spring Summer Door Decor Flower Craft

End of the Year May June Bulletin Board Spring Summer Door Decor Flower Craft

Create a bright, blooming bulletin board while encouraging students to reflect on how they have grown this school year. Resource includes a no-prep version as well as a craftivity version if your students are up for a little cutting and gluing.Each flower and leaf option reads "I grew this year by..." and has room for students to finish the prompt.Product includes multiple versions of both the low-prep and craftivity version of the flowers and leaves to best suit your students.Here's what you'll
Preview of 3rd Grade Spring Activity: Spring Math Mystery - Division Fractions Area Money

3rd Grade Spring Activity: Spring Math Mystery - Division Fractions Area Money

Spring Activity Math Mystery - The Case of The Bee Bandits - 3rd Grade Edition. This fun spring math review will encourage and motivate your students during math time!Easy prep - print and solve! Or go paperless with the new Google Docs option I've added to this pack.Ideal for spiral review, your students will use their math skills to unlock clues to help them solve the mystery!⭐A video hook is provided to set the stage to engage! Check out the video hook in the preview section.⭐A bonus ENDING V
Preview of Mother's Day Craft | Ice Cream Cone | Mother's Day Card

Mother's Day Craft | Ice Cream Cone | Mother's Day Card

This Mother's Day, help your little ones create something sweet and memorable! They'll make a delicious ice cream cone, sprinkled with adjectives to describe Mom (or grandma, or aunt...)Included:ice cream cone patterns & picsmom, grandma, and aunt word cards17 sheets of sprinkle adjectivesa blank sheet of sprinkle adjectivesI love you with a cherry on top -cone labelNEW: easy to print version!This is a ZIP file!Please be sure to check out my matching Father's Day craftivity A Donut for Dad
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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.

How do I find social studies lessons on TPT?

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.