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Preschool social studies centers for Easel Activities and for ESL-EFL-ELL
ESL Christmas Writing December Activities Kindergarten, First Grade 2nd Grade
This Christmas labeling activity is great for kindergartners, first graders, and English Language Learners! Have your children label the picture using the words from the word bank.Next have them write a story using as many words as they can from the word bankThis Christmas Writing can be used in many ways:⭐Small Groups⭐Morning Work⭐Independent Work⭐Writing Center⭐Homework⭐Easel Activity IncludedIncluded✅10 Label It Christmas Themed Printables✅10 Write About It Christmas Themed PrintablesWHAT TEA
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PreK - 2nd
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Clip, Rhyme, Write and Practice CVC Task Cards #digitallearning
This DIGITAL & PRINTABLE product has 40 CVC CLIP CARDS for students to rhyme by using clothespin clips. Short vowels a, e, i, o, and u are included. I added three practice pages as well. There is an interactive foldable, core standards, and ESL Insights. For the digital pages, YOU CAN CHOOSE HOWEVER MANY PAGES YOU WANT TO ASSIGN AT A TIME. You can also add pages from the original version, too. The cards are also differentiated in that each clip card has a space with writing lines so that st
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PreK - 1st
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Writing Prompts Kindergarten & 1st Grade Sentence Starters & Journal Prompts ESL
Looking for Kindergarten writing prompts & 1st Grade sentence starters to use as morning work or centers? Kickstart your journal prompts Kindergarten and 1st-grade students' writing skills with our comprehensive morning writing worksheets. Great for ESL Kindergarten Journal Prompts & 1st Grade Sentence Starters pack is a 64-page Sentence Starters packet packed with 42 journal prompts for Kindergarten and 1st grade that will get your student writing.► Included in Writing Prompts Kindergar
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Kindergarten Reading and Math Curriculum Bundle
Texas Mini-Unit
Great for Texas History units during the month of March, this 20 page unit supplement features worksheets for making your own Texas symbol booklet! Black line color and trace sheets are perfect for students in pre-k, kindergarten, and first grades.Contents:Texas Symbol Worksheets, Color and Trace Texas flag bluebonnet (flower) mockingbird (bird) pecan tree (tree) armadillo (small mammal) longhorn (large mammal) AlamoWord Wall words Word Find and Key Pecan count and color
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PreK - 2nd
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Fish Bubble Digraph Sorting Worksheet (ch-/sh-/th-/wh-: No Prep)
Fish Bubble Digraph SortingWorksheetStudents will identify and sort the initial digraph sounds of words into the correct categories by drawing lines and coloring the bubbles on the worksheets. What's included? In B&Wch- & sh-: bubble coloring worksheet (1) & bubble connecting worksheet (1)th- & wh-: bubble coloring worksheet (1) & bubble connecting worksheet (1)ch-, sh-, th- & wh-: coloring bubbles worksheet (2)In ColorsAnswer key (6)Material NeededStandard letter-sized p
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PreK - 3rd
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ESL Spring Writing Activities for Kindergarten, First Grade & PK Writing
This spring and summer labeling and writing activity is great for kindergartners, first graders, and English Language Learners and can be used in a writing literacy center, small group, whole group or as morning work. Take a look at the Video Preview!Includes:10 Label It Summer and Spring Themed Printables10 Write About It Summer and Spring Themed PrintablesHave your children label the picture using the words from the word bank.Next have them write a story using as many words as they can from
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PreK - 1st
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Back to School Writing Activities Journal with Sentence Starters Writing Prompts
This engaging Back to School writing activities journal with sentence starters is differentiated into 4 different stages (pre-literate, emergent, transitional, and fluent writers). This resource covers a wide range of learners in kindergarten, first grade, and beyond. There is a total of 5 options for each writing prompt which works great for English Language Learners and Special Education. Each prompt includes a full sentence, sentence starter, vocabulary bank, picture bank (picture prompt), or
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Year Long Writing Prompt Journal Activities with Sentence Starters
Kindergarten Decodable Guided Readers Wonders Units 1 to 5
Kindergarten Decodable ReadersDo you wish you had guided readers that practice the actual sight words and alphabet letters taught during the week, as well as practicing the skills of past lessons? Books that are actually child-friendly, that can be their own book to mark, circle, color and then take home? Books that follow the current research that kids learn best when using decodable books that progress through skills in a way that encourages review? I did! This desire led to the perfect early
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PreK - 1st
Also included in: Wonders Kindergarten Decodable Guided Readers Units 1-10 BUNDLE
ESL Phonics Letter Recognition Back to School Flap Books SPED with Lesson Plans
Alphabet Flap BooksTeach your students the alphabet by using Flap Books. The first slide is "Editable" so you can change text or picture!Take a look at the Preview!So much fun!Included:26 Flap Books (One top page and one bottom page for each letter of the alphabet.)Uses the sentence frame...A is for ______.Lesson PlanThis is a great ELL activity to use with your children!DIGITAL COMPATIBLE: Through Easel Activities, this product contains an INTERACTIVE PDF. You will be able to annotate and cust
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in: ESL Vocabulary for Beginners - Detailed Lesson Plans
Spain Fact Booklet and Activities | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft
Visit Spain with your students with this fact booklet that contains a wide selection of fun activities. Draw a bull, bullfighter, Gaudí inspired buildings or decorate a stunning hand fan.This fact booklet on Spain is a great resource to use for a research project on countries around the world with your pre-k/kindergarten class and struggling first graders. Included in this product is a black and white informational book about Spain that can be used for independent reading as well as for guided r
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PreK - 1st
Also included in: Countries Fact Booklet Bundle | Crafts | Comprehension | Writing
The Gingerbread Boy Activities ESL Christmas Kindergarten First Grade
Enjoy the The Gingerbread Boy by Richard EgielskiPossible ways to read:Small guided reading group - Guided reading level JPartner readingIndependent readingTeacher read aloudIncluded: Story Map Printable Sequencing Printable Who is Talking Printable Labeling Printable Writing PrintableThis may be used in a literacy center.Click here to find me on PinterestClick here to find me on FacebookClick here to follow my BlogJill Richardson******************************************************************
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PreK - 1st
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Egypt Fact Booklet and Activities | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft
Egypt with its fascinating history, famous landmarks and hieroglyphs capture your students' interest as soon as they start exploring this fact booklet. Packed with engaging activities that will make a great display in your classroom.This fact booklet on Egypt is a great resource to use for a research project on countries around the world with your pre-k/kindergarten class and struggling first graders. Included in this product is a black and white informational book about Egypt that can be used f
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PreK - 1st
Indigenous Americans of Long Ago Fact Booklet | Comprehension | Craft
Learning about the lives of Indigenous Americans is fascinating, and students love to read about their rich culture. This engaging fact booklet provides a wonderful starting point for independent research into their history from long ago. This non-fiction book on Indigenous Americans is a great resource to use for doing a research project on historical people with your pre-k/kindergarten class. Included in this product is a black and white informational book, a worksheet for note-taking and two
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PreK - 1st
SPRING Beginning Sounds Stamp or Color
2 printables with 18 pictures in bw with a SPRING theme. Stamp or color the correct beginning or initial sound. Go over the vocabulary before the child begins, to be sure the pictures are understood.If using the Easel activity, the children can use the pen or highlighter to choose the correct letter.KidSparkz Teaching ResourcesLots more activities for Spring ...
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PreK - 1st
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Transportation Beginning Sounds - Stamp the Letter
2 printables with 18 pictures in BW with a Transportation theme. Stamp or color the correct beginning or initial sound. Go over the vocabulary before the child begins, to be sure the pictures are understood. KidSparkz Teaching Resources Lots more activities for Transportation ...
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PreK - 1st
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Forces and Motion for K.P.1.1 - Physical Science Centers, Word Wall - Vocabulary
Physical Science: Forces and MotionK.P.1.1KindergartenVocabulary Words - Centers - Whole Group With AssessmentStandard: Understand the positions of objects and organisms observed in the environment.Students will: Compare the relative position of various objects observed in the classroom and outside using position words such as: in front of, behind, between, on top of, under, above, below and beside.______________________________________________This packet includes:1. Word Wall Picture and Word C
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PreK - K
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FREEBIE! Interactive Book: Thanksgiving Dinner
Interactive books are ideal for building language, attention and engaging young children in the joy of shared reading. This book requires the child to listen, move pictures and participate in the story. This active participation improves attending skills and builds receptive language. Children can develop matching skills, following simple directions and learning daily sequences with this book. Great for expressive language too by learning nouns, verbs and adjectives!To make the book you will n
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PreK - 1st
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Consonant Blends Worksheets Phonics Intervention
This consonant blends workbook or worksheets, part of the Phonics Prep Series, provides phonics practice that focuses on consonant blends. Pages highlight l-blends (bl, cl, fl, gl, pl, sl), r-blends (br, cr, dr, fr, gr, pr, tr), and s-blends (sk, sm, sn, sp, st, sw). Following the pages that feature the individual blends, students have the opportunity to work on each of the three groups of blends by sorting pictures, matching blending sounds with their letters, writing blends to complete word
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PreK - 3rd
Also included in: Phonics Worksheets or Workbook Bundle
Interactive Books Set 3: Holiday themes!
Interactive books are ideal for building language, attention and engaging young children in the joy of shared reading. These books require the child to listen, move pictures and participate in the story. This active participation improves attending skills and builds receptive language. Children can develop matching skills, following simple directions and learning daily sequences with these books. Great for expressive language too by learning nouns, verbs and adjectives!Each of the 4 books in t
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PreK - 1st
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Ending Sounds - Phonological Final Sounds - Letter Sound Correspondence
Are your students needing practice with hearing ending sounds? This is a set of 40 DIGITAL and PRINTABLE Final Sounds clip tasks cards that targets ending sounds to give students practice with matching ending sounds to letter sounds. These simple and easy to use phonological activities will go with ANY phonics curriculum and builds confidence with students as they master phonemic awareness and move on to phonological awareness!You will be able to use these phonics ending/final sound task cards
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Phonological Awareness Activities and Phonemic & Phonics Intervention
Groundhog Day Emergent Reader Preschool Kindergarten First Grade ESL Winter
Groundhog Day emergent reader will be a great addition to your book boxes in February!Take a Preview Peek!Included:1 Large Copy of Book for Presenting to Class or use with Easel Activities8 page booklet in color and black and whiteGroundhog Day.: Will the Groundhog see Its Shadow? (Printable)Groundhog Day: New Words PrintableFor distance learning, this is a printable packet for students. You may email or share it with parents over the internet on a password protected website. It may not be share
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PreK - 1st
Fire Safety Preschool Emergent Reader! Fire Safety Week Printables ESL
Do you need a Fire Safety emergent reader for your student's book boxes? Listen for the Beep teaches students about the importance of a smoke alarm in their bedrooms.WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING ❤️❤️❤️Caroline M., "I use this every year in conjunction with our visit from the fire fighters."❤️❤️❤️Shelly H, "I love this resource. I am so glad I found it. I can't wait to use this!!"❤️❤️❤️Jennifer S, "A great resource to use during Fire Prevention Week! "Included:⭐1 Large Copy for presenting to class o
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PreK - 1st
Castles Fact Booklet | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft
Kids are fascinated by castles and they will love reading about life in these magnificent old buildings. Our fact booklets offer kids wonderful opportunities to use their research skills as well as imagination to write and draw.This non-fiction book on castles is a great resource to use for doing a research project with your pre-k/kindergarten and first grade class. Included in this product is a black and white informational book about castles, a worksheet for note-taking and the research form
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PreK - 1st
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George Washington Fact Booklet | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft
President’s Day is celebrated in honor of George Washington. Help your students to get ready for this day and learn about our first president’s interesting life. This non-fiction book on George Washington is a great resource to use for doing a research project on historical people with your Pre-k/kindergarten class and a first grade class that struggles. Included in this product is a black and white informational book about Mr. Washington a worksheet for note-taking and two types of research for
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PreK - 1st
Also included in: President's Day Activity Bundle | Crafts | Comprehension | Writing
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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.
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.
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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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