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Preview of Community Helper Hats

Community Helper Hats

Created by
The Kinder Kids
Community Helper Hats - Public Service Recognition Week - Local HerosUpdate! I've added an editable version too!These Community Helper Hats are in landscape format and measure 8.5 x 11. They are available in color or black and white. Students will color, cut and glue/staple the hat together. Let the children learn about our community helper roles with fun and creativity!Roles included are:Construction workerWaitressHousekeeperDetectiveFirefighterFishermanAnglerTour GuidePolice OfficerMailmanChe
Preview of Community Helpers Reading Comprehension Passages

Community Helpers Reading Comprehension Passages

Created by
Kaitlynn Albani
Inside you will find 16 reading pages focused on community helpers. Each page includes a short job description and 3 simple questions. This packet is great for first graders!Community Helpers Included:TeacherMail CarrierPolice OfficerCrossing GuardDetectiveDentistDoctorChefPlumberJanitorLibrarianGardenerVeterinarianFirefighterTrash CollectorFarmerThank you!!
Preview of Super Bowl Reading Comprehension Passages & Activities: Football & Super Bowl 24

Super Bowl Reading Comprehension Passages & Activities: Football & Super Bowl 24

The Big Game- Super Bowl 24 is right around the corner. This Big Game football printable for kids allows students to interact with text while learning all about the history of the Super Bowl. Your students will focus on asking and answering questions, main idea, word meaning, text features, and illustrations making meaning in the text.Standards Covered:RI.1 (Asking and Answering Questions)RI. 2 (Main idea)RI. 4 (Word meaning)RI.5 (Text Features)RI. 7 (Illustrations to match the text)An assessmen
Preview of Silent Letters, Hard/Soft c & g, Reading Passages Silent letters Worksheet

Silent Letters, Hard/Soft c & g, Reading Passages Silent letters Worksheet

Phonics Fluency and Skill Based Comprehension Notebook: Bonus Pack Reading Passages: Silent Letters, Hard/Soft c&g, and Double Consonants: Level 2Now available in DIGITAL and PAPER option for each phonics reading passage for distance learning!DISTANCE LEARNING UPDATE - July 2020As of July 2020, I added a digital version to this product (compatible with Google Slides) for distance learning.•Watch a video PREVIEW here•Watch a video PREVIEW for the DIGITAL reading passages for Distance Learnin
Preview of Homophone Illustrated Word Wall

Homophone Illustrated Word Wall

This Illustrated Homophone Word Wall set includes 112 word wall cards with pairs of homophones and a large homophone definition poster and definition sentence strip. Each word card has a pair of homophones as well as corresponding pictures which portray the meanings of each word. Some cards have homophone triplets. Each card is just over a foot wide, that's 33cm by 6cm. They are laid out as three cards per page on landscape legal sized paper; 8.5” x 14” (legal) sized paper. An Easel activity is
Preview of WH Questions, Speech Therapy Picture Scene Activity, Visuals,  Autism, ESL

WH Questions, Speech Therapy Picture Scene Activity, Visuals, Autism, ESL

Looking for a daily activity-themed speech therapy language activity that can help expand sentences? Check out this digital and printable resource featuring 16 real photo scenes with visuals designed to elicit "who," "what," and "where" questions. It's perfect for teaching pronouns, verbs, WH questions, simple sentences, basic concepts, prepositions, and writing skills. Using relatable images with visuals is an effective way to help kids improve their sentence construction abilities. Classroom t
Preview of Blending and Segmenting Activities Phonics Worksheets BUNDLE

Blending and Segmenting Activities Phonics Worksheets BUNDLE

Blending and Segmenting Activities Phonics Worksheets BUNDLEWhat is included? -Journal Covers- 125 skills that provide segmenting and blending word practice for *Short Vowel Word Families*Digraphs*Blends*Long Vowels*Diphthongs*R-contolled Vowels(tracing, writing, and finding the matching picture to the word)HOW CAN THESE PHONICS READING PASSAGES BE USED? Whole Group Small Group Independent Morning Work Homework Stations Intervention ESL Special Education Setting Homeschool Parents NO PREP! J
Preview of Veterans Day Program Script School Assembly or Class Activity to Honor Veterans

Veterans Day Program Script School Assembly or Class Activity to Honor Veterans

Are you planning a Veterans Day celebration for your school this year? This Veterans Day program script will help you get started as you plan your Veterans Day program.Our school's Veterans Day program has been my absolute favorite event of the year for over fifteen years!I have found that a program that celebrates Veterans is one of our favorite activities to bring together community members of all ages and students in our school. I have used this script at our school-wide Veterans Day progra
Preview of Color by Code Sight Word Practice Year-Round Editable Activities Bundle

Color by Code Sight Word Practice Year-Round Editable Activities Bundle

Make learning sight words fun and engaging this winter, spring, summer and fall with an entire growing bundle of SIGHT WORD color by code activities! This bundle includes ALL of the sight word color by code resources in my store. If you're looking for just seasonal/holiday resources, please check out this bundle: Color by Code Sight Words Editable Seasonal BundleAll of the worksheets in this bundle include pages that are EDITABLE with Adobe Reader and PowerPoint! You can choose what skills your
Preview of Titanic Passages Reading Comprehension Escape Room Titanic Activities

Titanic Passages Reading Comprehension Escape Room Titanic Activities

Are you looking for Titanic nonfiction reading comprehension passages and questions? A Comprehension Quest® is a FUN escape room style activity and is a unique way to get students excited about practicing reading comprehension! ⚓Here's how it works:⚓Starting off with the hook video, students learn they have a quest to complete. In this edition, students must figure out who the author is of a firsthand account letter written by a Titanic survivor. Students will read 6 passages and complete standa
Preview of Social Studies Interactive Notebook Activities + FREE Spanish

Social Studies Interactive Notebook Activities + FREE Spanish

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
This easy prep resource includes a wide variety of social studies interactive notebook templates. It includes cut and paste activities, foldables, tabs, doors, pockets, wheels and more. It´s great for supporting learning standards while building vocabulary and comprehension about the various academic topics. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads in a secure PDF fi
Preview of Spanish Cognates Cognados Tarjetas de vocabulario para imprimir

Spanish Cognates Cognados Tarjetas de vocabulario para imprimir

I have found that the constant use of cognates in the classroom helps ELLs develop their vocabulary. I use these cards in my classroom in a word wall exclusively for cognates.Get the BUNDLE and SAVE $$You will find:• 4 title options • 72 cognate cards with black wording• 72 color coded cognate cards (blue for English and red for Spanish)Words included:astronaut, koala, computer, planet, giraffe, elephant, leopard, flamingo, marker, calculator, dollar, island, gorilla, hippopotamus, lion, panda,
Preview of Country Research Project | A Social Studies Report

Country Research Project | A Social Studies Report

Make learning about other countries exciting with this easy to use research writing unit for little learners. Learn all about other cultures around the world with these open-ended research pages. This unit covers: geography timelinesthe flag important placesfoodfast factsjobsimportant holidays and traditionsgoods and servicesThis is a great prep tool for your school or classroom's multicultural or diversity night, too! Includes both American and British English spellings. ***********************
Preview of Holiday Economics Christmas Project Based Learning PBL Wants Needs Goods Service

Holiday Economics Christmas Project Based Learning PBL Wants Needs Goods Service

Looking for a fun way to teach your economics unit to your students? This Christmas project based learning unit is a fun way to embrace the holiday craziness & turn your classroom into a North Pole workshop! In this PBL unit, your students will learn about wants and needs, goods and services, producers and consumers, and so much more! ⭐The overall objective of this unit is to turn your students into entrepreneurs and your classroom into a North Pole workshop!⭐You will teach various social st
Preview of Spring Speech Therapy Picture Scenes, WH Question Visuals, ESL, Autism

Spring Speech Therapy Picture Scenes, WH Question Visuals, ESL, Autism

This speech therapy language activity for expanding sentences includes 24 real photo scenes with visuals for eliciting "who" "what" and "where". Kids will learn pronouns, verbs, WH questions, simple sentences, basic concepts, prepositions, and writing. Some classroom teachers find this activity helpful to use as story starters and writing prompts.Would you prefer an interactive Boom Card version? Click HERE. ⭐️What's Included:24 pages of colored REAL PHOTOS for the digital platform.3 pages of vi
Preview of Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences BUNDLE Worksheets Distance Learning

Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences BUNDLE Worksheets Distance Learning

SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX SENTENCES - producing, expanding, arranging sentences PRINTABLE, WORKSHEETS, NO PREP!. BUNDLE PACK, over 200 pages!Save about 50% by buying the bundle here.Common core aligned to CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.1.IProduce simple, compound, and complex sentences.Just so you know, each pdf can be bought separately here.SIMPLE SENTENCES Expanding & Rearranging 18 pgs - Grade 1 & 2, Print N Go!COMPOUND SENTENCES Grades 1-2, Common Core AlignedSUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS Grades
Preview of Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Heggerty Weeks 1-24 Complete Bundle

Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Heggerty Weeks 1-24 Complete Bundle

Heggerty Inspired Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Primary Curriculum (Yellow Book): Boost Literacy Skills with Targeted Instruction and Engaging Activities. This is a Year Long Bundle, Weeks 1-24 are included. Optional Intervention Lessons will be included in a SEPARATE bundle.Engaging Phonological & Phonemic Awareness Primary Curriculum for Grades 1 and 2. This product is designed to enhance early literacy skills in young learners. Great for whole group, small group, RTI, intervention,
Preview of 100 Adjectives Word Wall with Pictures Adjectives List

100 Adjectives Word Wall with Pictures Adjectives List

Created by
Marcia Murphy
This parts of speech resource (a list of adjectives with illustrations) includes • 100 illustrated Word Wall Cards – (Color & B+W)• 6 Student Charts - The charts include all the 100 adjectives. (Charts #1 - #5 each include 18 adjectives. Chart #6 has 10 adjectives) {Color and B+W}• 1 Poster – Adjectives Definition (Color & B+W)• 1 Blank ChartThe word wall cards print 4 per page.This resource would work great on a word wall or in a pocket chart. It can be used in a writing center to help
Preview of Speech Therapy Picture Scene Activities, WH Question Visuals, Autism, ESL

Speech Therapy Picture Scene Activities, WH Question Visuals, Autism, ESL

Digital & Print: These speech therapy activities with WH question visuals and real photos are perfect for all seasons of the year, including spring, summer, fall and winter. No prep is needed! Kids will learn pronouns, verbs, vocabulary, WH questions, prepositions, following directions and more! An Easel activity, (ready-to-use interactive version of the PDF) has been added to all activities in the bundle. with text boxes and moveable characters.#mayhalfoffspeech#halfoffspeech Each activit
Preview of Spring Speech Therapy Picture Scene Boom Cards for Inferences, WH Questions

Spring Speech Therapy Picture Scene Boom Cards for Inferences, WH Questions

This Speech Therapy Boom Cards activity include 18 colorful scenes with WH questions that are used for vocabulary, verbs, WH questions, expanding sentences, making inferences, making predictions, following directions, and prepositions. Kids will be able to manipulate GIF cat, dog and turtle on each page. You could give directions for draggable animals or have the student tell you where to put the animal. Also, the images could be used as conversation starters for students working on carry over
Preview of Multiple Meaning Words Memory Game

Multiple Meaning Words Memory Game

Multiple Meaning Words Memory Game. Use these multiple meaning word cards as a memory game or as a flip book. It includes 42 multiple meaning word pairs: cold, right, light, band, bar, bark, bat, chest, leaves, saw, scales, well, orange, coat, watch, fly, flies, bowl, row, mouse, glasses, wave, store, fry, box, ship, shed, spoke, bill, groom, green, tie, date, arms, bulb, calf, chop, spell, fair, fall, ball, and fit. For the memory game, cut out each card, then shuffle them for a random order.
Preview of Cesar Chavez Hispanic Heritage Craft Activity + FREE Spanish

Cesar Chavez Hispanic Heritage Craft Activity + FREE Spanish

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
Have fun learning about Cesar Chavez with this craft activity pack. It includes a craft guide, poster, graphic organizers and craft templates complete with a nonfiction text. The craft prints back-to-back on one sheet per student. They will read the passage, fill out the organizer and fold it. It's a great opportunity to also work on vocabulary building and reading comprehension skills. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURE
Preview of Bugs and Insects Bingo Game

Bugs and Insects Bingo Game

Created by
The Kinder Kids
Bugs and Insects Bingo GameContents:- 8 unique bingo cards- 16 Calling Cards- Bingo instructionsThis bingo pack comes with 8 unique bingo cards and one set of calling cards.Feel free to print this game onto card stock and laminate for durability. Play bingo or a matching game by printing a double set of the call cards.*** If you plan on sharing this resource, please purchase the appropriate number of licenses.The Kinder Kids Storeprekprintables@outlook.com
Preview of End of Year Speech Therapy Language Activities Real Photos, WH Questions Summer

End of Year Speech Therapy Language Activities Real Photos, WH Questions Summer

This no print bundle includes 5 summer activities with real photos for teaching pronouns, verbs, wh questions, expanding sentences, and writing sentences. Some classroom teachers find this activity helpful to use as story starters and writing prompts. All 5 activities are easy to download to any digital device such as the iPad, eBook, computer, smartboard, teletherapy platform, etc. for use. These activities are great for teletherapy and mixed groups. All activities may be used for a variety of
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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.