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Kindergarten Spring social studies resources for Easel Activities

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 Easter Craft - Bunny Basket Paper Craft

Easter Craft - Bunny Basket Paper Craft

Created by
From the Pond
Easter Craft - Bunny Basket Paper CraftThis packet will provide you with template pieces to make a bright and happy bunny basket - perfect for Easter or spring. Use the "all-in-one" version or the cut-and-paste version that students will assemble. Use traditional colors or mix it up with brights! These pieces can be printed on color paper, or print them on white paper and ask your students to shade them. Add crafty details if you choose, to make this a more complex activity for your students.Op
Preview of Community Helpers Workers Activities 1st Grade Kindergarten Social Studies

Community Helpers Workers Activities 1st Grade Kindergarten Social Studies

Created by
Fishyrobb
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
Preview of Spring Bingo Riddles Game Speech and Language Therapy Activities

Spring Bingo Riddles Game Speech and Language Therapy Activities

Created by
Speech Sprouts
A spring bingo game with an extra fun twist- rhyming riddles! For speech therapy, fun activities the day before spring break, or anytime. You'll practice spring vocabulary, inferencing, and listening comprehension, and you'll love how excited and completely engaged your students will get when trying to guess the riddles!With 30 bingo cards, this game will be a favorite (and educational) spring activity for your whole class, or you can use a just few boards for your small groups.This spring bing
Preview of Parts of a Plant Flower Label Plant Parts Worksheets and Diagram Poster

Parts of a Plant Flower Label Plant Parts Worksheets and Diagram Poster

Created by
K-2 Core Skills
Label Plant Parts Activity SetIncludes:Plant Parts ChartLabel Plant Parts Cut & GlueLabel Plant Parts: Copy Words from the Word BankThe labeled diagram and each worksheet includes the plant parts: stem, leaf, flower and roots.This version includes an EASEL activity. Included in: K PLANTS SCIENCE and LITERACY UNIT (or Activity Pack)17 Lessons with Complete Plans / Includes Assessment Only $5.99! Use as a Unit or as Supplemental Activities
Preview of Earth Day Mini Unit: Activities and Printables!

Earth Day Mini Unit: Activities and Printables!

Get your students excited about Earth Day with this fun and interactive unit! You will find supplemental activities to engage your students as you explore environmental awareness, such as: hands on activities, crafts, science explorations, math and language arts printables, a mini book and so much more! 1. Recommended Book List2. Earth Day Word Wall (2 Pages)3. "Earth Day" Mini Book4. "Gifts from Our Planet" Natural Resources printable5. "My Earth Day Pledge" craftivity with directions and templ
Preview of May Morning Work First Grade Math and ELA Digital and PDF

May Morning Work First Grade Math and ELA Digital and PDF

Created by
Emily Ames
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 of 3 numbers, weather, date, seasons, capitalization, end marks, rhymes, long vowels, time to hour and half hour, compound words, and place value-tens and ones. Your students will love to say their names with the affirmations each day and have fun with the seasonally themed practice.Each mo
Preview of Groundhog Day Activities

Groundhog Day Activities

Will Groundhog see its shadow? This mini unit is filled with supplemental activities to engage your students as you explore Groundhogs. In this unit, you will find: hands on activities, arts and crafts, printables, science connections, and much more! Groundhog Day Unit Contains: 1. Recommended Book List 2. Groundhog Day Poster 3. Word Wall 4. "Shadow Predictions" {graph and tally} 5. Draw and Write 6. Puppet craft with template 7. Describe the Groundhog 8. K.W.L Chart 9. "Can, Have, A
Preview of May Kindergarten Morning Work Math and ELA Digital and PDF

May Kindergarten Morning Work Math and ELA Digital and PDF

Created by
Emily Ames
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 numbers, letters, rhymes, short vowel words, patterns, subtraction(with counting), weather, seasons, seasonal vocabulary, and date. Your students will love to say their names with the affirmations each day and have fun with the seasonally themed practice.Each month spirals and builds so that your stu
Preview of Australia: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food

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
Preview of Spring Errorless and Differentiated Journal Writing for Special Education

Spring Errorless and Differentiated Journal Writing for Special Education

Do you have students who have difficulty coming up with their own thoughts? With three different levels included, this fun technology journal pack is perfect for all of your non-writers, emerging writers, and writers! This pack is about all things springtime. Lots of fun topics are included, such as flowers, bees, rainbows, ect! There are 10 differentiated journals included, enough to get you through 2 full weeks if you do a journal each day.A classroom sample provides a picture, title, and four
Preview of Bug Labeling | Parts of a Bug, Insect, Butterfly {spring, label, bug, insect}

Bug Labeling | Parts of a Bug, Insect, Butterfly {spring, label, bug, insect}

Created by
Planning Garden
Bug Labeling great addition to your bug, insects, butterfly units or spring science lessons! This download includes 7 different worksheets of insects to label. Two different version: cut/paste or write in with word bank. Includes the following insects to label all in 2 different versions:AntCricketPraying MantisButterflyBeeDragonflyRhino Beetle Also included in Easel Activity (with self checking feature and colorful pictures)Bug Labeling | Parts of an Insect Easel + WorksheetsBug Labeling Easel
Preview of US Government / 3 Branches / Election / Voting Unit - Differentiated Resources

US Government / 3 Branches / Election / Voting Unit - Differentiated Resources

This unit is perfect for your special education, elementary, or co-taught US History class. Topics covered are the three branches of government, important documents (Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights), political parties (Democrat and Republican), and voting. Perfect to prepare for a discussion about the upcoming election! A WIDE range of resources allow for each learner to be successful at their own level and give multiple ways to learn. Interactive Notes: 2 levels
Preview of Amelia Earhart Build an Airplane READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity

Amelia Earhart Build an Airplane READ ALOUD STEM™ Activity

Integrate STEM and Social Studies in your classroom during Women's History Month with this Amelia Earhart STEM Challenge! Travel through the skies with Amelia Earhart! Build an Airplane STEM Challenge is a fun and unique way to engage your students during Women's History Month. Teach students that anyone can be a successful pioneer in industry regardless of gender. Students begin the activity by reading about Amelia Earhart and learning vocabulary on different aspects of flight (thrust, lift, dr
Preview of 50 States of the USA Activity Bundle (Map and Flags)

50 States of the USA Activity Bundle (Map and Flags)

Try it on EASEL! This resource includes a ready-to-use interactive activity students can complete on any device. This “50 States of the USA” activity includes fun worksheets for all 50 states, including Washington DC. Each activity aims to build and strengthen the following skillsets for Pre-K thru 1st Grade students.1. Trace it—Penmanship.2. Find it—Critical thinking and problem-solving.3. Color it—Creativity and fine motor skills. The activities also help familiarize young students with the US
Preview of Peru: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food

Peru: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food

This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Peru. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on the Amazon River, Andes Mountains, South American art, or Machu Picchu. 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
Preview of Spring Math & Literacy Worksheets & Activities, Spring Morning Work Packet

Spring Math & Literacy Worksheets & Activities, Spring Morning Work Packet

Created by
Clearly Primary
This pack is filled with a variety of Spring Math and Literacy activities perfect for kindergarten or grade one.Make learning fun and relevant with a Spring theme!Students will be engaged and you will save time with these NO PREP printables. ✅ *BEST VALUE* -Click Here to SAVE with the Seasonal BUNDLEThese black and white worksheets are quick and easy to prepare.Ready to print and go!Easy to accommodate students working at different levels!Many of the activities have several options and different
Preview of Spring Garden Directed Drawing

Spring Garden Directed Drawing

Created by
From the Pond
Create lovely happy pictures for display and to ignite writing with our Spring Garden Directed Drawing pack!THERE ARE 15 MAIN PICTURES TO DRAWFor each drawing, select from one of 4 projects: classic directed drawingbig drawdraw and write OR Read-Draw-WriteDirected drawing allows young students to feel successful on their journey learning to draw and helps to motivate their writing.The classic directed drawing has the steps and room provided for students to simply draw, following the steps.Big Dr
Preview of Plant Life Cycle and Animal Life Cycle Books

Plant Life Cycle and Animal Life Cycle Books

Created by
Creation Castle
These printable books about the plant life cycle and animal life cycles are the perfect way to integrate literacy in your kindergarten or first grade science units. The books can be used for introducing, discussing, or reviewing the life cycles.Which life cycle books will I find in this resource?The following titles are included: Butterfly Life Cycle, Chicken Life Cycle, Frog Life Cycle, Ladybug Life Cycle, and Plant Life Cycle.I don't see the life cycle I'm looking for. Will you be adding more
Preview of Cardinal Directions Activities and Worksheets for Kindergarten and 1st

Cardinal Directions Activities and Worksheets for Kindergarten and 1st

Are you looking for age-appropriate and engaging activities to help your little ones with learning about cardinal directions and map skills? I have some great printables for YOU! Check them out!In this download:Pg. 1 CoverPg. 2 Directions Pg. 3 Fish Swim (Follow Cardinal Directions to help the fish.)Pg. 4 Answer KEY Fish Swim (Follow Cardinal Directions to help the fish)Pg. 5 Seal Bubbles (Follow Cardinal Directions)Pg. 6 Answer KEYPg. 7 Treasure Search (Take the ship to a treasure.)Pg. 8 Treas
Preview of Brazil: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food

Brazil: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food

This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about famous landmarks, food, art, and the culture of Brazil. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on South America or Brazil. 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
Preview of Spring Directed Drawing and Writing Packet

Spring Directed Drawing and Writing Packet

Created by
From the Pond
This Spring Directed Drawing and Writing Packet is perfect for February, March and April! There are 20 main drawings and each is provided with papers for 4 styles so you can differentiate your activities!This packet is included in the Year Bundle - Find it HEREIt will help you integrate themed learning with writing and art.For each of the 20 drawings, select from one of 4 projects:my classic directed drawingbig draw (art project)draw and write (story) Read-Draw-Write (word prompts given)Directed
Preview of Costa Rica: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food

Costa Rica: An Introduction to the Art, Culture, Sights, and Food

This slideshow helps elementary students quickly learn about places, food, art, and the culture of Costa Rica. You can use this slideshow at the beginning of a unit on Central America. 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
Preview of Mexico Mini Book for Early Readers - A Country Study

Mexico Mini Book for Early Readers - A Country Study

This Mexico Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about Mexico! This book can be used for a very basic country study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about Mexico and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! This printable interactive activity includes:A black/white half page mini book for students to color and readA colo
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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.