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Kindergarten critical thinking social studies flash cards
Map Skills: Hands On Maps Center Social Studies
Hands-on maps center. Introduce beginning maps skills with this hands-on maps center. Includes: pictorial directions on set-up, "I can" directions, key, compass rose, task cards, interactive map pieces (picture cards of places in a community), differentiated recording sheets, map elements flip book in 3 levels and a "Build Your Own Compass Rose" activities.Use this map learning pack to teach kids beginning map skills! - Flip Books- Interactive "Build a Map" center- "Build Your Own Compass Ro
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PreK - 1st
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American Symbols USA Poster Pack featuring Realistic Photos
American Symbols Poster Pack includes iconic symbols and landmarks that represent the United States of America. Your students will love learning all about American Symbols with these vivid and informative posters! There are 9 American Symbols/Landmarks featured in this packet: American FlagThe Bald EagleThe White HouseStatue of LibertyLiberty BellUnited States Capitol BuildingMount RushmoreLincoln MemorialWashington MemorialWhat's included?Full sized posters featuring one American Symbol/ Landma
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K - 8th
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Constellation Flash Cards
These Flash Cards work great with a space themed unit! They are wonderful for constellation explanations, or for giving examples while the children make their own constellations! ! They can be used for morning work boxes, art centers, science centers, and independent and partner activities!
This download includes 24 constellation cards, 12 in square, and 12 in half sheet size!
Big Dipper
Andromeda
Canis Major
Little Dipper
Cassiopeia
Orion
Aries
Leo
Taurus
Gemini
Virgo
Cancer
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PreK - 5th
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What's Missing Tacts Labels Autism ABA Therapy ABLLS-R G28
What's Missing?! This resource is designed to provide you with materials to assist in teaching your students to identify a missing item in a picture, such as in the ABLLS-R G-28 (note: this resource only addresses missing items, not incorrect items). 36 -2”x 2” picture cards are included that depict a common item with something missing, as well as those same 36 pictures with the missing item included that you may use if desired for teaching/prompting.Recently updated to include all of the pictur
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Also included in: What's Missing What's Wrong Bundle Autism ABA Therapy ABLLS-R G28
Needs and Wants Picture Sort with Real Photos and Writing Extension Activities
Students will sort photos by Needs and Wants into categories. Vocabulary words are written on each flash card. A lesson plan is included. I love to complete the large photo Needs vs. Wants flash card photo sort as a whole group, then have students complete independent Needs vs. Wants sort worksheet in a center. After sorting, students can complete the writing extension pages. Both primary and lined pages are included to differentiate for different levels. Included in this resource:- Lesson Plan-
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K - 3rd
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Layers of the Ocean Biome Montessori 3 Part Cards Student Blackline Worksheets
Layers of the ocean 3-part cards and sorting activities. Here's what's included:Layers of the ocean poster and animal cards for sorting and matching. The set features watercolor images. There are two sets included with three ( the Sunlight Zone, Twilight Zone and Midnight Zone) and five layers (the Sunlight Zone, Twilight Zone, Midnight Zone, Abyss and The Trenches).Layers of the ocean 3-part cards, information cards and blackline master (cursive/print tracing and pages for independent writing)A
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Nature Curriculum in Cards Bundle
Mindful Cup Stacking Challenge STEM Activity Cards Great for Circle Time
Cup stacking is a fun and affordable STEM activity that I wish I would have discovered years ago. My students absolutely love practicing stacking the cups and ask to use these cards almost every day!This product includes a zipped folder with 100 full-page cards, 50 half-page cards, and 25 quarter-page cards.This resource is great for:⭐ Mindful Moments⭐ Brain Breaks⭐ Circle Time Activities⭐ Transitions⭐ Morning Group Time⭐ Rainy Day Activities⭐ Calm-Down Time⭐ Small Group TimeEmotional & Ment
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PreK - 3rd
Land Water Air Transportation Sorting Activity Cards
Pictures of different modes of transportation are all labeled with the initial letter in red to help early readers. Real life photos can be sorted by land, water, and air.Created to supplement the NYC DOE Pre-K Explore Curriculum - Unit 5: Transportation.See other sorting activities for young learners:- Plants We Eat & Don't Eat Sort- Baby Materials Sort- Land, Air, Water Sort- Pet vs. Wild Animal Sort- What Makes Light? Sort- Light vs. Dark Sort- Alphabet Sorting Cards- Healthy vs. Unhealth
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Creative Curriculum Wheels Resources
Social Studies Word Wall Vocabulary + FREE Spanish
This includes 124 word wall cards to use with your social studies units and lessons about history, civics, map skills and economics. They were designed to fit on a large word wall or in a standard-sized pocket chart. They´re a great reference tool that can help students internalize the words and use them on their own during independent centers or stations, guided reading and writers workshop. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FE
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Academic Vocabulary Word Wall Bundle + FREE Spanish
NATIVE AMERICAN Indian Dwellings Shelters 3D Paper Models 8-Pack Craft BUNDLE
Learn about eight types of dwellings used by Native Americans for shelter. Each dwelling type includes a 3D paper model, including step-by-step instructions on how to complete. In addition, each dwelling includes an info card with what tribes used this structure, types of materials used, geographical location and a general description. Great for learning about Native America and indigenous populations. This bundle includes the following structures: -Wigwam -Longhouse -Tipi -Adobe
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PreK - 8th
FAST and SLOW Center and Printables for Preschool and Kindergarten
Fast and Slow Center and Worksheets - concepts and comparisons for early learners. This is a categorizing center, and 3 follow up worksheets, exploring the concept and vocabulary of heavy/slow for early learners. Begin or expand an understanding of antonyms / opposites.Click on the PREVIEW link to see all pages.Center: 12 colorful photos of things that are familiar to the children, and are usually either very fast, or very slow. The children can sort them onto 2 labeled category mats. Print on
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PreK - K
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"Ricky Sticky Fingers" discussion cards about honesty vs. stealing
These discussion cards are a great resource for teaching students why stealing is wrong and why honesty is the best policy. Cards can be used to teach a class lesson, in stations, in a small group setting or in individual counseling.
After several teachers expressed frustration to me about students stealing in the classroom, I developed these fun discussion cards.
36 discussion cards:
~ 24 general questions related to honesty and stealing
~ 12 cards with questions about, "Ricky Sticky Fingers
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PreK - 4th
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Black History - COLORFUL MOTIVATIONS - African American Persons Posters / Cards
Honor the amazing men and women who have represented and fought for black rights. Included are 24 persons of color who have made an impact on black history, not only because of their achievements, but because of the incredible role they played in paving the way towards equality. Each poster includes an inspirational verb based on their contributions. The following persons are included:Usain Bolt (1986- )Serena Williams (1981- )Ben Carson (1951- )Booker T Washinton (1856-1915)Kamala Harris (19
Grades:
K - 8th
Transportation Sort - Road, Air, Water, Tracks - 32 real photos
Quick and easy set-up center - print, cut and done. This is a set of 32 real world photos of a wide variety of vehicles, plus 4 sorting mats. The photos and sorting mats are labeled. Also use as flashcards (flash cards), and discussion prompts. This activity could suit preschool through first grade ages. Bonus: 5 transportation worksheets. Lots more activities featuring Transportation...
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PreK - 1st
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Technology - Then and Now
A Social Studies Unit on Technology!Included are:-flash cards of technology for sorting in a venn diagram (technology in the home, in the school, or both)-a game of technology then and now- worksheets on comparing technology at home and at school, a venn diagram for sorting pictures at home, at school or both, then and now technology and a writing on a technology that the student uses* added a printable for a journalNow available in Spanish!!
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PreK - 2nd
ITALY FOR YOUNG CHILDREN: Numbers, Crafts, Worksheets, Info Posters, Cooking, PE
This is a unit on Italy for preschoolers and kindergarteners. It is perfect for Folk Fairs or any time you want to teach your children about another culture/country. It includes posters with info about Italy, an art project, cooking project (making pasta from scratch), a map craftivity, color words and an Olympic PE activityWHAT WILL YOU GET?* 12 colored posters with photographs and info about Italy* A map craftivity* A Gondola craftivity* A "Listen and Do" Activity, that will test/reinforc
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PreK - 1st
Heavy and Light Center and Printables for Preschool and Kindergarten
Heavy and Light Center and Worksheets - concepts and comparisons for early learners.This is a categorizing center, and 3 follow up worksheets, exploring the concept and vocabulary of heavy/light for early learners. CLICK the PREVIEW link to see all pages.Center: 12 colorful photos of things that are familiar to the children, and are usually either very heavy, or very light. The children can sort them onto 2 labeled category mats. Print on cardstock and laminate if desired.Worksheets: The childr
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PreK - K
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Helping Our Community: Community Helpers Unit
This community helpers activity unit is perfect for teaching students about important members of their communities. Includes: High resolution photos and clipart to engage your students8 Community helpers (baker, teacher, doctor, farmer, garbage collector, veterinarian, fire fighter, crossing guardTrivia cards- match the descriptions to the community helpersDescription pages for each community helperAdditional activity pages included Customer Tips:How can I earn TPT credits to use on future purch
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Reflection Question Cards
Want to provide more opportunity for students to process new information and make personal connections in a short amount of time?
Make the evaluation and reflection component a favorite part of the learning without making it hard on YOU!
This packet provides the teacher with 120 themed high interest reflection questions to grab and use.
The prompts and stems provide a learning experience with intentional and age appropriate examination of newly learned information.
Your students will th
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K - 2nd
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What is the Problem? {Problem Solving Cards}
This is a set of 36 problem solving cards with REAL LIFE photos!!Problem solving is an essential skill for our children and it gets them thinking critically and engages them in discussion. Most of the cards focus on life skills and character traits. Each card features a picture of a problem. Students identify the problem pictures and discuss how they can solve the problem.Be sure to follow me here and on Instagram @thebenderbunch to be the first to know about new resources!
Grades:
K - 12th
Also included in: Build Your Bundle {Misty}
Biomes 8 Animal Habitats Sorting Center for Preschool and Kindergarten
This is a set of 8 biomes or habitats mats, each with 5 related animals to match to the mats.Biomes included are: desert, ocean, rainforest, African savanna, forest, arctic, grassland (farm), and wetland. Print on cardstock for longest use.Click on the PREVIEW link to see all pages.
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
Martin Luther King Junior Activities MLK Jr.
Martin Luther King Junior and MLK Jr.: 35 pages packed with ready-to-use pack you can use to cover MLK Day and MLK Jr. This pack of Martin Luther King Junior activities aims to develop a basic and deeper understanding to cover this national holiday. This bundle includes ready-to-use charts, engaging printables, high-visual pocket chart pieces, and more.THIS Martin Luther King Junior PACK INCLUDES:⭐Martin Luther King Junior PowerPoint to show your students how to talk about MLK Jr.⭐Martin Luther
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: National Holiday Bundle Social Studies Kindergarten 1st Grade
Common Knowledge Flash Cards
These flash cards will help children from Preschool-6th grade with common knowledge information they should know in Elementary School about personal information such as their address, emergency contacts, safety information, civics, science, and geography. Many children lack to know these very basic facts that they should know and the goal of these cards are to fill any gaps in learning. The product bring 84 questions. There is an answer key provided. There is also a data sheet provided so that t
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PreK - 6th
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Noongar Vocabulary Bundle | Aboriginal Language Resource
✏️ Noongar vocabulary bundle | Aboriginal Indigenous language flashcards. This resource can be used to incorporate Noongar language into maths and numeracy lessons as well as be used to teach during NAIDOC week and Reconciliation Week.What's Included?Animal name flashcardsColour name flashcardsNumbers to 10 flashcardsNoongar Seasons CalendarThe Noongar word translations in this resource are from the Noongar Dictionary by Rose Whitehurst. This is available on the Noongar Culture website: www.noon
Grades:
PreK - 6th
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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.
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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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