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Social studies resources for special education in English (UK)

Preview of Phonics Reading Comprehension Passages Phonics Worksheets With Digital Resources

Phonics Reading Comprehension Passages Phonics Worksheets With Digital Resources

Are you looking to save time planning to teach your students phonics? These reading comprehension passages cover multiple skills at once to help you meet the needs of ALL your learners who are on different reading levels. They are phonics-based and have been proven to boost children's reading scores, all while having fun where they don't even know they are learning! The phonics reading comprehension passages provide children with the practice of multiple skills all in one time period. These litt
Preview of Early Language Informal Assessment BUNDLE for SLPs- Digital and Printable

Early Language Informal Assessment BUNDLE for SLPs- Digital and Printable

Are you looking for an informal early language assessment that you can use with your late talkers and preschoolers with language delay? Would it be helpful to have an assessment form that can self-score and track the child’s progress? This money-saving Bundle of Early Language Informal Assessments is ideal for informally assessing children’s language skills in your Speech and Language Therapy sessions.About the Bundle:This Bundle of informal Early Language Assessments contains:The Early Language
Preview of Supporting Early Language Skills at Home - Caregiver Friendly EI Handouts

Supporting Early Language Skills at Home - Caregiver Friendly EI Handouts

These caregiver-friendly Early Intervention handouts include simple and fun ideas for encouraging early speech, language, and communication skills during play at home using everyday items.Feel Confident Leaving the Toy Bag in the Car!All of the ideas in these handouts involve using everyday items in play at home.Not all families we work with have the same access to toys and books. These handouts have been designed to help you embrace bagless therapy and leave the toy bag in the car, and instead
Preview of All about me Social Media Character profiles

All about me Social Media Character profiles

Get to know your students in a fun way they can relate to with these "get to know me" Social Media Profiles: EDITABLE Templates! They also work great as a character analysis! Simply add text boxes and type straight into them, for distance learning.The use of social media is very much a part of students’ lives in this day and age. Use this to your advantage in your lessons by encouraging them to tell you and their peers all about themselves at the beginning of the year or writing about a famous p
Preview of Articulation Prompts for all Consonant Sounds for Speech and Language Therapy

Articulation Prompts for all Consonant Sounds for Speech and Language Therapy

I'm sure we have all met those students who:* Have a restricted speech sound inventory* Are using a range of phonological processes* Are making a range of articulation errors* Are not ready for the production side of therapy just yet. Does any of that sound familiar? This pack is designed to meet the needs of those children; with mouth shape prompt cards, targeted modelling phrases, interactive mats, sound association activities and more, this resource is sure to become a staple in your thera
Preview of Teaching Verbs- Present Progressive Verbs- Boom Cards for Speech Therapy

Teaching Verbs- Present Progressive Verbs- Boom Cards for Speech Therapy

Support your late talkers and language delayed students to learn and use verbs in single words and short phrases.This Teaching Verbs Boom Cards resource targets 12 different verbs, all presented with animated GIFs. For each verb there are either two or three different GIFs representing the verb, these have different subjects and/or objects. There is an opportunity for teaching, and an opportunity for repetitive practice for each verb.An outline of the research that guided the creation of this Bo
Preview of Prepositions Activities for Speech Therapy - Jungle Theme - Spatial Concepts

Prepositions Activities for Speech Therapy - Jungle Theme - Spatial Concepts

This jungle animal themed prepositions resource is perfect for supporting your students to understand and use 8 spatial concepts. These engaging materials are great for your Speech Therapy sessions all year round.The prepositions covered in this resource include:In, On, Under, Behind, In front of, Next to, Above, Between. This resource was updated on 22nd September 2022. If you purchased it before this time, please redownload it now to get the most recent version and all the new additions.This J
Preview of Early Language Handouts for Childcare Settings - Preschool Speech Handouts

Early Language Handouts for Childcare Settings - Preschool Speech Handouts

Do you work in early intervention and/or support toddlers/pre-school children with expressive language delay? Do you support staff in childcare/early years settings to use language strategies? Are you looking for an evidence-based resource to support your early intervention therapy delivery in early childhood classrooms, that doesn't involve any preparation?Well, these Early Language Handouts for Childcare Settings may be just what you need. They're sure to be a must-have item in your EI therapy
Preview of Storm Boy Novel and Film Study Unit

Storm Boy Novel and Film Study Unit

A ready-to-use booklet of work which coincides with the reading of Storm Boy chapter-by chapter. Contains a variety of tasks including short answer, multiple choice and sentence matching. The booklet suitable for primary-aged, intermediate-advanced ESL learners and special education students. ZIP file includes student booklet and a teacher booklet with answer keys in editable Apple Pages (the program used to create the document) and Word formats as well as locked PDF formats. The book follows th
Preview of Where's Spot: Teaching Spatial Concepts/Prepositions

Where's Spot: Teaching Spatial Concepts/Prepositions

Created by
Social Speechie
This is a great resource to use with the much loved children's book Where's Spot. Using sentence strips as well as animal and location pictures that closely match the book, it can be used to teach the spatial concepts: in, under, and behind. The book can be found here: http://www.amazon.com/Wheres-Spot-Eric-Hill/dp/0399240462/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1461957777&sr=8-1&keywords=where%27s+spot. This is a great resource for anyone working on prepositions/spatial concepts.
Preview of Early Language Informal Assessment- Early Intervention Speech Therapy

Early Language Informal Assessment- Early Intervention Speech Therapy

Are you looking for an informal language assessment that you can use with your late talkers and preschoolers with language delay? Would it be helpful to have an assessment form that can self-score and track the child’s progress? This Early Language Informal Assessment is ideal for informally assessing children’s language skills in your Speech and Language Therapy sessions.*** This Informal Early Language Assessment is also available in a money-saving bundle ***This informal Early Language Assess
Preview of Syllables- Pacing cards and Activity Pages for Speech Therapy- Distance Learning

Syllables- Pacing cards and Activity Pages for Speech Therapy- Distance Learning

This low prep pack contains 72 2-4 syllable word cards, progress monitoring forms, a parent handout, activity ideas and more! You can use the cards as an informal assessment to track progress with the monitoring forms, or as stimulus materials to help practice saying multisyllabic words, while playing one of the many games suggested.Great for use all year round, for a range of students. This syllable pacing cards pack will become a must-have in your speech and language therapy toolkit!This pack
Preview of Australian Democracy Features Complete Bundle | Year 5 HASS Government Civics

Australian Democracy Features Complete Bundle | Year 5 HASS Government Civics

Created by
Galarious Goods
Explore types of government, democracy and voting in Australia with this Year 5 HASS civics and citizenship bundle. This Australian government resource includes three democracy and voting units,assessment tasks and a word wall and poster set. This is the perfect resource for teaching the importance of democracy and government in Australia.✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫✫This bundle contains:Types of Government Mini UnitThis resource includes:✫ Teacher Notes✫ Cover Page✫ Brainstorming Activity✫ 2 General Note Taking S
Preview of Argument Writing Sentence Starters

Argument Writing Sentence Starters

Students are often times left without knowing how to begin their argument writing. To help guide your students in citing their evidence and elaborating further, provide them with these "They Say, I Say" templates from Graff, Birkenstein, and Durst, 2012. Equipped with these sentence frames, students will build their argument more eloquently and fully. Great addition to any debate class or criminal justice class that encourages evaluation of argument with proof and evidence. Foldable brochure
Preview of Social Studies Ancient Egypt History Unit Bundle 3rd, 4th, 5th Hands-on

Social Studies Ancient Egypt History Unit Bundle 3rd, 4th, 5th Hands-on

Created by
Ziggle Learning
SAVE MONEY with this complete hands-on unit bundle on ancient Egypt history full of engaging activities including a timeline, primary source activity, causes and consequences, hieroglyphics, map work, coloring cover pages, research organizers and six hands-on art and craft projects!Ancient Egypt is such a fun topic to explore, and this pack of activities provides a range of activities to get your students engaged in learning and build their knowledge about how ancient Egyptians lived, all while
Preview of Fall Early Language Handouts - Autumn Caregiver Coaching Handouts

Fall Early Language Handouts - Autumn Caregiver Coaching Handouts

Do you work in early intervention and/or support young/pre-school children with expressive language delay?Do you support families in the home to use language strategies during daily routines and family activities?Are you looking for an evidence-based resource to support your early intervention therapy delivery throughout the autumn/fall, that doesn't involve any preparation?These evidence-based fall-themed Early Language handouts have been designed to support early intervention therapists to coa
Preview of Matariki {Let's celebrate Māori New Year!}

Matariki {Let's celebrate Māori New Year!}

Created by
Green Grubs
Did you know that the Matariki constellation is called ‘Subaru’ in Japan? Or that although we can normally only see 6-7 stars with the naked eye, there are actually over 400 included in the Matariki cluster?This 56 page mini booklet pack is designed to support your classroom discussions about Matariki. It was created to address the lack of easy to use resources for primary aged children – you can mix and match from the large selection of pages to best meet the needs of your class! *Also inclu
Preview of Knights and Castles

Knights and Castles

Created by
Polly Puddleduck
**Over 80 Printables**Included in this Knights and Castles Activity Pack--Knights and Castles Differentiated Worksheets for Emergent Readers and Writers(simple tracing of words, colouring and/or writing sentences)-Extension Worksheets for Literacy (Create a Knight, create a King)-Cross-curricular science/materials worksheets (Best materials for a Castle)-Real Life Castle Pictures showing Castles in England and Europe (excellent for discussion and visual learners).-Writing Templates for Queen, Ki
Preview of Three Levels of Government Australia | Year 6 HASS Australian Government Civics

Three Levels of Government Australia | Year 6 HASS Australian Government Civics

Created by
Galarious Goods
Explore the three levels of government - local, state and federal government - in Australia with this Year 6 HASS civics and citizenship resource. This unit looks at the roles and responsibilities of the levels of government and includes fact sheets, a range of activities (including research activities) and an assessment piece. This mini-unit is also available as part of the Levels of Government in Australia Complete Bundle and the Levels of Government Mini Unit BundleThis mini unit is written t
Preview of Waitangi Day {An activity booklet about the Treaty for Kiwi kids}

Waitangi Day {An activity booklet about the Treaty for Kiwi kids}

Created by
Green Grubs
Did you know that there are actually 9 copies of the Treaty of Waitangi? They travelled the country after the initial signing in Waitangi on the 6th February 1840 collecting more than 500 signatures!This 48 page mini booklet pack is designed to support your classroom discussions about the Treaty of Waitangi. It was created to address the lack of easy to use resources for primary aged children in New Zealand – you can mix and match from the large selection of pages to best meet the needs of you
Preview of Rules and Laws in Australia | Year 4 HASS Australian Government and Civics

Rules and Laws in Australia | Year 4 HASS Australian Government and Civics

Created by
Galarious Goods
Explore rules and laws and the difference between them with this Year 4 HASS Australian civics and citizenship resource. This Australian government resource asks students to define rules and laws and to determine the difference between them. It includes fact sheets, a range of learning activities, an assessment task and marking rubric.This mini unit is written to suit the Australian Curriculum and is written for Australian students. Elements will work for other parts of the world, but check the
Preview of Weather Report Unit

Weather Report Unit

Are you looking for a task-based engaging unit to teach weather words to your students? Then why not turn your students into talented weathermen with cultural unit?Your Weather Report Unit in detail:Here is a complete set of 25 worksheets to have your students play the role of the weatherman in your classroom.Content:❑ ANSWER KEY❑ COLOR version and B&W version❑ Step 1: Discover•Review words•Work on expressions•Task 1: Create a weather wheel❑ Step 2: Learn•Read a weather forecast•Listen to a
Preview of Anzac Biscuits by Phil Cummings: Reading Activities for the Anzac Day Book

Anzac Biscuits by Phil Cummings: Reading Activities for the Anzac Day Book

Created by
Galarious Goods
Explore Anzac Biscuits by Phil Cummings with this collection of reading activities for the Anzac Day book. These five activities cover comprehension, retell, sorting and comparison, description and writing and allow students to better understand the text - a gentle exploration of the impacts of war on soldiers and families. A perfect resource in the lead up to Anzac Day To use this resource you will need:At least one copy of Anzac Biscuits by Phil Cummings (first published 2013) These activities
Preview of Australian Citizenship Rights Responsibilities | Year 6 HASS Australian Civics

Australian Citizenship Rights Responsibilities | Year 6 HASS Australian Civics

Created by
Galarious Goods
Explore Australian citizenship and the rights and responsibilities of Australian citizens with this Year 6 HASS civics and citizenship resource. This Australian government unit covers the rights and responsibilities of citizens in Australia as well as human rights and laws and the rights of children. This resource includes information sheets, a wide range of learning activities and an assessment task.This mini-unit is also available as part of the Australian and Global Citizenship Complete Bundl
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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.