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Preview of Alphabet Review | Letter Sounds Review No Prep Worksheets

Alphabet Review | Letter Sounds Review No Prep Worksheets

Created by
Lavinia Pop
Alphabet Review | Letter Sounds Review No Prep WorksheetsAbout this bookThis unit contains 26 alphabet review worksheets.Contents and directions for useWrite the missing letters (2 pages: upper and lower case letters)Match the letters (3 pages)Alphabet writing booklet (7 pages)Beginning sounds (5 pages)Beginning long and short vowel soundsWrite the missing middle vowelEnding sounds (2 pages)ASL Match (3 pages)Happy Teaching :)Other Alphabet units are available here.Follow me on Facebook for excl
Preview of Beginning Sounds Color It! Alphabet Worksheets

Beginning Sounds Color It! Alphabet Worksheets

Created by
Lavinia Pop
Beginning Sounds Color It! Alphabet Worksheets*** American and Australian spelling included ***These worksheets have been extracted from my Phonics Letter of the Week MEGA BUNDLE and combined into a separate packet here. If you have already purchased the Mega Bundle, please DO NOT purchase this!This packet contains basic but engaging beginning sounds worksheets for children in Pre-K and Kindergarten (Prep). Children are asked to color the pictures that begin with the focus letter sound.Happy Te
Preview of Alphabet Playdough Mats / Play Dough Mats / Playdoh Mats

Alphabet Playdough Mats / Play Dough Mats / Playdoh Mats

Created by
Lavinia Pop
Alphabet Playdough Mats / Play Dough Mats / Playdoh MatsAlphabet Play Dough Mats with Correct Letter Formation and PicturesAbout this bookThis book contains a set of alphabet play dough mats with correct formation and beginning sounds pictures for upper and lower case letters. The mats are available to print with a colored background or with a white background. Formation variations have been included for certain letters.Directions for useTo prepare the play dough mats for use, print the pages yo
Preview of CVC Rhyming Words PowerPoint Game

CVC Rhyming Words PowerPoint Game

Created by
Lindy du Plessis
Your students will love this interactive CVC rhyming words game; it's bright, engaging, self-correcting, and it promotes active learning. This activity is perfect for kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, or ESL students. Use it as a whole class phonological awareness activity (add whiteboards for whole class participation), or for independent practice during literacy centers. This is a fun and easy way to explore rhyming words and CVC word families. This pack contains two versions: - Version one
Preview of Sight Words Center Pre-Primer Word Find

Sight Words Center Pre-Primer Word Find

Created by
Lavinia Pop
Sight Words Center Pre-Primer Word FindAbout this bookThis book contains 40 pre-primer sight words word find pages intended for use with children in Preschool, Kindergarten (Prep) and Grade 1. Directions for useChildren beginning to read struggle with the common word find worksheet. In fact, a grid as small as 4X4 with only 4 words to find can often prove to be a challenge for these little learners. For that reason, I have made this set of word find worksheets where they really do look for the w
Preview of Write the Room Beginning Sounds - CVC Words

Write the Room Beginning Sounds - CVC Words

Created by
Lavinia Pop
Write the Room Beginning Sounds - CVC Words** UPDATED March 2020 **About this book:This book contains 192 cards (mostly CVC words) and 24 recording worksheets that can be used as a literacy center or a Write the Room activity. The focus of the contents of this packet is on initial (beginning) sounds.Directions for use:To prepare the cards for use, print, laminate and cut them apart. Print the recording pages and store together with the corresponding cards according to initial sounds.If using in
Preview of Fine Motor PREWRITING ALPHABET Strokes Tracing Lines and Shapes Worksheets

Fine Motor PREWRITING ALPHABET Strokes Tracing Lines and Shapes Worksheets

Prewriting Alphabet Worksheets is the fine motor practice of lines, shapes, and strokes needed for handwriting. Students will trace specific lines and shapes that show how to write the letter. There is a set of custom-designed lines and shapes to practice writing each letter. Worksheets include letter formation, beginning sound images, and words. This PRODUCT includes:Pages in color & black and whiteLeveled and differentiated for all learnersCustom-designed lines and shapes for each letter
Preview of Ruby Bridges Writing Craft Craftivity Black History Month Women's History

Ruby Bridges Writing Craft Craftivity Black History Month Women's History

Created by
Primarily Kinder
Use this Ruby Bridges Writing Craftivity along with learning about Black History Month or Ruby Bridges unit of study.Included:Text Suggestions"Brave Like Ruby" single page overview Handy "bookmark" style quick factsWriting Craftivity with various sentence starters "I am brave like Ruby," "I am kind like Ruby," and blank writing pages. Follow me and be first to know about FLASH FREEBIES and New Products:Follow MeConnect with me on Instagram:@primarily_kinderDid you know? TPT gives you credits to
Preview of Alphabet Letter Activity Books Distance Learning

Alphabet Letter Activity Books Distance Learning

Created by
Lavinia Pop
Alphabet Letter Activity Books Distance LearningUPDATED: JANUARY 2017*** American and Australian spelling included ***These worksheets have been extracted from my Phonics Letter of the Week MEGA BUNDLE and combined into a separate packet here. If you have already purchased the Mega Bundle, please DO NOT purchase this!About this book:This book contains 26 single-pafe foldable alphabet activity books intended for use with children in Preschool, Kindergarten (Prep) and Grade 1.Directions for use:T
Preview of Counting Syllables PowerPoint Game

Counting Syllables PowerPoint Game

Created by
Lindy du Plessis
Your students will love this interactive counting syllables PPT game; it's bright, engaging, self-correcting, and it promotes active learning. This activity is perfect for kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, or ESL students. Use it as a whole class phonological awareness activity (add whiteboards for whole class participation), or for independent practice during literacy centers. This is a fun and easy way to practice syllabification. This pack contains two versions: - Version one has words and
Preview of Playdough Mats - Alphabet with Correct Letter Formation

Playdough Mats - Alphabet with Correct Letter Formation

Created by
Lavinia Pop
Alphabet Play Dough Mats - with Correct Letter Formation I have revised this unit and added a white background to make black and white printing less ink intensive :) While my aim in creating this set of cards was to use them with play dough, there are other uses for them, such as: 1. Tracing cards - children can use their fingers to practice letter formation, or a dry-erase marker if you laminate the cards 2. Alphabet Floor Puzzles - children place the letters in alphabetical order 3. Alphabe
Preview of Good Choice Bad Choice Sort Back to School

Good Choice Bad Choice Sort Back to School

Good Choices and Poor Choices Sorting Worksheet: Printable and Digital VersionEngage students in exploring responsible choices in school with this sorting worksheet, available in printable and digital versions. Variety of VersionsGood Choices / Bad Choices Sorting WorksheetGood Choices / Poor Choices Sorting WorksheetsResponsible Choices / Not Responsible Choices Appropriate Online Behaviors /Not Appropriate Online Behaviors Key Features:Sorting Mat and Sorting Pictures Answer KeyGoogle Slides D
Preview of Past and Present- A Social Studies Now and Then Mini-Unit

Past and Present- A Social Studies Now and Then Mini-Unit

Thank you for taking the time to look at my Past and Present Mini-Unit.There are 4 activities for teaching what life was like in the past and what life is like now.- Past and Present Pocket Chart Picture Sort- A Past and Present Cut and Paste Picture Sort- A Past and Present Emergent Reader (sight words this, is)- A Past and Present Flip Book You might also enjoy Turkey Math and Literacy Centers
Preview of Missing Alphabet Letters Cut and Paste - SCHOOL Theme

Missing Alphabet Letters Cut and Paste - SCHOOL Theme

Created by
Lavinia Pop
Missing Alphabet Letters Cut and Paste - SCHOOL ThemeAbout this book:This book contains a set of cut and paste alphabet worksheets. The aim of these worksheets is to help children familiarise children with the order of each letter in the alphabet and identify which letters are missing. Directions for use:The first set of worksheets asks children to write the missing letters (10 worksheets for lower case and 10 worksheets for upper case). Then they are asked to cut and paste the missing letter sq
Preview of Shape Fire Truck Craft and Fire Straw Blowing Art House Template

Shape Fire Truck Craft and Fire Straw Blowing Art House Template

Created by
I is for Inspire
This product includes a template for a fire truck composed of shapes in B&W and color. Students can color, cut, assemble, and glue these shapes to create a fire truck. In addition, there is a house template with the caption, "Get out, stay out, don't you go back in!" Students can make "fire" my blowing orange, yellow, and red paint or food coloring over the house. I hope these fire safety activities are a great addition to your curriculum! Key Word Search: Fire Safety, Fire Truck, Fire En
Preview of Characters and Setting Sort

Characters and Setting Sort

Created by
Melissa Moran
These characters and setting sort are a simple way for students to develop an understanding of character and setting identification with familiar stories. Included is a simple anchor chart to familiarize your students with identifying the concept of character and setting and a definition and examples of each.For the whole group sort, there are 3 different headers for ways to sort this that you can pick pictures from. You can have students sort character and not character, setting and not sett
Preview of Zoo Animals Alphabet Dot Markers Coloring Pages

Zoo Animals Alphabet Dot Markers Coloring Pages

Created by
The Kinder Kids
Zoo Animals Alphabet Dot Markers Coloring PagesThese Zoo Animal Alphabet dot marker pages are available in and black and white.Use these pages in a literacy center, during letter recognition practice, or during your reading and phonics sessions.The animals in this packet include the following: (alligator, bear, cat, dog, elephant, fish, giraffe, horse, iguana, jellyfish, kangaroo, lion, monkey, newt, ostrich, pig, quail, rabbit, snake, turtle, vulture, whale, x-ray fish, yak, zebra).Enjoy!
Preview of DIGITAL Picture Dictionary and Word Wall for ESL/ELL/New Writers - Google Slides

DIGITAL Picture Dictionary and Word Wall for ESL/ELL/New Writers - Google Slides

This digital picture dictionary is the perfect resource to support vocabulary with your English Language Learners (ELL), English as a Second Language (ESL), Speech Students, as well as, beginning writers. The visuals are grouped by categories with a table of contents, making this a user friendly resource. You and your students will both LOVE using their digital picture dictionary throughout the day, especially during reading and writing centers or stations!Digital Picture Dictionary that is very
Preview of Alphabet BEGINNING SOUNDS WORKSHEETS- Letter Recognition & Identification

Alphabet BEGINNING SOUNDS WORKSHEETS- Letter Recognition & Identification

This package offers ALPHABET BEGINNING SOUNDS PRACTICE WORKSHEETS. Every worksheet has a section to: *Trace the lowercase and capital letter*Dab or color the pictures that start with the letter*Dab or color all the words (text) that start with the letter*Find and color the letter*Draw one item that starts with the letter****For the letter X only, students need to color or dab ENDING SOUNDS. OTHER RESOURCES IN THIS SERIES INCLUDE:BEGINNING SOUNDS-DAB TO DISCOVER HIDDEN LETTERSALPHABET BEGINNIN
Preview of Sight Words Center Activity: Cut and Paste Words No Prep Word Work | Pre-Primer

Sight Words Center Activity: Cut and Paste Words No Prep Word Work | Pre-Primer

Created by
Lavinia Pop
Sight Words Center Activity: Cut and Paste Words No Prep Word Work | Pre-Primer Sight WordsAbout this bookThis book contains 40 pre-primer sight word cut and worksheets intended for use with children in Preschool, Kindergarten (Prep) and Grade 1. The exercises are extremely teacher and student friendly and each worksheet has been designed with larger than normal print to aid young learners, along with simple pictures to assist English language learners. Directions for useThe worksheets in this p
Preview of b and d reversal worksheets and posters

b and d reversal worksheets and posters

Created by
Melissa Moran
b and d reversal posters and worksheets practice through sorts, centers games, printables and handwriting practice. Includes hands on activities and practice with and without support that can help students distinguish between b's and d's. Activities includes pocket chart sorts and practice, games, individual sorts, individual practice sheets, printables and writing prompts. Sorts and anchor charts are included in both color and black and white for printing purposes.
Preview of All About Opposites  |  Matching Cards, Pocket Chart Set and Opposites Book

All About Opposites | Matching Cards, Pocket Chart Set and Opposites Book

If your kiddos are learning about the concept of opposites, they'll love the activities included in this set! You'll find an Opposites Pocket Chart set with recording page, 30 matching cards and a "My Little Book of Opposites" mini-book in 2 different formats. For a better look, just click on PREVIEW!Opposites Pocket Chart:You'll find 15 pairs of matching opposites, along with a recording page. Simply place the word strips in a standard-sized pocket chart and students will match the correspondin
Preview of Dinosaur Fossil Matching: for Montessori or Science Centers

Dinosaur Fossil Matching: for Montessori or Science Centers

These cards are a fun way to familiarize children with different dinosaurs. This is a unique activity that shows children what different dinosaur bones look like! You can use them to create many different kinds of activities. You can use these cards for your science centers, dinosaur unit study, or Montessori 3-6 classroom! DINOSAUR FOSSIL MATCHING INCLUDES: ★ instructions for use★ 9 dinosaur fossil cards★ 9 dinosaur cards★ 9 control cardsThis set includes: Anatosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Parasauro
Preview of Level AA Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Digital Resource

Level AA Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions Digital Resource

Level AA Reading Comprehension PassagesDo you need some no prep reading passages and reading comprehension activities for your prereaders/level AA readers?This set includes 10 leveled passages, each with comprehension activities. It also includes a "I Can Read Level AA" bonus journal cover! ——DISTANCE LEARNING UPDATE: April 3, 2020—— ***I have now added DIGITAL versions of every single passage! These passages have been formatted for use with Google Classroom™️. The passages are the same, but st
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Find Social Studies - History resources | TPT

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.