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Preschool Back to School social studies guided reading book activboard activities

Preview of Martin Luther King Jr.- Early Reader Kindergarten and First Grade- MLK Day

Martin Luther King Jr.- Early Reader Kindergarten and First Grade- MLK Day

Created by
Melissa Williams
Finding nonfiction materials at an appropriate level for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day for young students is always difficult!! With that thought in mind, I created this little book about Martin Luther King for MLK Day in kindergarten (or first grade) classrooms!! This book has one fact per page with illustrations to support young readers. Many sight words are used to support early readers as they begin to read nonfiction text. Title Page: Martin Luther King, Jr. Page 2: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Preview of Stars Theme Attendance with Optional Lunch Count for Interactive Whiteboards

Stars Theme Attendance with Optional Lunch Count for Interactive Whiteboards

Created by
Pink Cat Studio
An internet connection is required to use this product. Have fun taking attendance with this Stars theme interactive attendance program! Students touch their character when they arrive in class and their character will float off screen. The remaining characters left on screen make it easy for you to see who is away that day. The program works for any class size. AMAZING DEAL! Purchase my One Year Attendance Subscription to gain access to all of my fun attendance themes! This product is designe
Preview of Ocean Theme Smart Board Attendance & Lunch Count for All Interactive Whiteboards

Ocean Theme Smart Board Attendance & Lunch Count for All Interactive Whiteboards

Created by
Pink Cat Studio
An internet connection is required to use this product. Have fun taking attendance with this Ocean / Under the Sea theme interactive attendance program! Students touch their character when they arrive in class and their character will swim off screen. The remaining characters left on screen make it easy for you to see who is away that day. The program works for any class size.AMAZING DEAL! With my One Year Attendance Subscription you will have access to all of my fun attendance themes!This produ
Preview of Alphabet Decodables Decodable Readers  Kindergarten Science of Reading Books

Alphabet Decodables Decodable Readers Kindergarten Science of Reading Books

Level up teaching the alphabet with alphabet decodables! Decodable readers aren't just for students who are reading words. Alphabet decodable books are a great way to work on concepts of print, letter sounds and beginning sounds, and vocabulary in preschool, pre-K, or kindergarten.Wait! These alphabet decodables are included in the Pre-K Phonics Curriculum! If you already own the Pre-K Phonics Curriculum Unit 1, you can download these there.These alphabet books are TRUE alphabet decodable reader
Preview of Penguins Theme SMARTboard Attendance for All Whiteboards - Winter Activities

Penguins Theme SMARTboard Attendance for All Whiteboards - Winter Activities

Created by
Pink Cat Studio
An internet connection is required to use this product. Have fun taking attendance with this Penguins theme interactive attendance program! Students touch their character when they arrive in class and their character jump into the water. The remaining characters left on screen make it easy for you to see who is away that day. The program works for any class size.AMAZING DEAL! Purchase my One Year Attendance Subscription to gain access to all of my fun attendance themes!This product is designed t
Preview of Me On the Map Activities and Map Skills Flip book for First Grade Social Studies

Me On the Map Activities and Map Skills Flip book for First Grade Social Studies

This circle book corresponds perfectly to the classic book, Me on the Map! The Me on the Map flip book shows maps from the book from smallest to biggest to make a powerful visual of our place in the world for kids!Just staple the Me on the Map flip book at the top when it's assembled. THIS ME ON THE MAP FLIPBOOK COMES IN 2 VERSIONSVersion with patterned sentences (Here is my planet. It is ____.) and labels already on the pages; Version with no sentences and labels to cut and paste in the appro
Preview of Community Helpers Unit

Community Helpers Unit

This Community Helpers Unit has everything you need to teach your little learners about the people who play important roles in our communities. This Unit has a variety of activities that go into a fun and engaging deep dive into these vital professions, and the best part is that they are all CCSS aligned! What is included?10 mini lessonsWrite the room (editable)Dramatic play centersAnchor chartsCraftsEmergent readersA lapbookSTEM activitiesSight word activitiesClassroom community activitiesCheck
Preview of Dog / Puppy Theme Attendance with Optional Lunch Count - Interactive Whiteboards

Dog / Puppy Theme Attendance with Optional Lunch Count - Interactive Whiteboards

Created by
Pink Cat Studio
An internet connection is required to use this product. Have fun taking attendance with this Dog / Puppy theme interactive attendance program! Students touch their character when they arrive in class and their character will run off screen. The remaining characters left on screen make it easy for you to see who is away that day. The program works for any class size. AMAZING DEAL! Purchase my One Year Attendance Subscription to gain access to all of my fun attendance themes! This product is des
Preview of Digital Calendars Morning Meeting Bundle

Digital Calendars Morning Meeting Bundle

Created by
KC Kindergarten
This bundle of Digital Calendars for Google Slides™ is the perfect Morning Meeting tool for your students in the classroom. These interactive slides allow your students to explore the calendar, days of the week, seasons, weather, counting the days of school, and so much more!★ HERE’S WHAT’S INCLUDED EACH MONTH!Editable Calendar - Students create their own patterns using 4 moveable themed number piecesPre-Made Calendars - Students use a transparent box to identify the day (AB, AAB, ABB, & ABC
Preview of Owl Theme SMARTboard Attendance with Lunch Count for All Interactive Whiteboards

Owl Theme SMARTboard Attendance with Lunch Count for All Interactive Whiteboards

Created by
Pink Cat Studio
An internet connection is required to use this product. Have fun taking attendance with this Owl theme interactive attendance program! Students touch their character when they arrive in class and their character will fly off screen. The remaining characters left on screen make it easy for you to see who is away that day. The program works for any class size.AMAZING DEAL! Purchase my One Year Attendance Subscription to gain access to all of my fun attendance themes!This product is designed to be
Preview of Superhero Theme Attendance Classroom Management Tool - Interactive Whiteboards

Superhero Theme Attendance Classroom Management Tool - Interactive Whiteboards

Created by
Pink Cat Studio
Have fun taking attendance with this Superhero Kids theme interactive attendance program! Students touch their character when they arrive in class and their character will fly off screen. The remaining characters left on screen make it easy for you to see who is away that day. The program works for any class size.Note: An internet connection is required to use this product. AMAZING DEAL! Purchase my One Year Attendance Subscription to gain access to all of my fun attendance themes!This product c
Preview of Digital Calendar Morning Meeting Slides Resources Kindergarten

Digital Calendar Morning Meeting Slides Resources Kindergarten

This interactive digital calendar time and digital kindergarten first grade morning meeting google slides resource is perfect to jumpstart your digital morning calendar math & carpet time throughout the entire year (or use in digital distance learning) to get your kindergarten, first grade or preschool day started. Included are an interactive digital calendar for each month, days of the week / months slides, numbers, alphabet, money, counting, colors, shapes, patterns, phonics cards, mornin
Preview of Emoji Theme Attendance with Optional Lunch Count for Interactive Whiteboards

Emoji Theme Attendance with Optional Lunch Count for Interactive Whiteboards

Created by
Pink Cat Studio
An internet connection is required to use this product. Have fun taking attendance with this Emoji theme interactive attendance program! Students touch their character when they arrive in class and their character will fly off screen. The remaining characters left on screen make it easy for you to see who is away that day. The program works for any class size.AMAZING DEAL! Purchase my One Year Teacher Tools & Attendance Subscription to gain access to all of my fun attendance themes!This prod
Preview of Bee Theme Interactive Attendance with Optional Lunch Count for All Whiteboards

Bee Theme Interactive Attendance with Optional Lunch Count for All Whiteboards

Created by
Pink Cat Studio
An internet connection is required to use this product. Your busy bees will love taking attendance with this fun Bee theme interactive attendance program! Students touch their character when they arrive in class and their character will fly to the hive. The remaining characters left on screen make it easy for you to see who is away that day. The program works for any class size. AMAZING DEAL! Purchase my One Year Attendance Subscription to gain access to all of my fun attendance themes! This p
Preview of Color Books- 11 mini-books for learning colors

Color Books- 11 mini-books for learning colors

Created by
Kerry Antilla
Color Books- 11 mini-books for learning colors This set of mini-books was created to help students learn their colors. My favorite part is that it includes the predictable sentence- "I see the (color word) _____." The simple predictable text is great for early readers. Students will color and cut to create these mini-books. These are perfect for the beginning of the year! This set includes colors: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, purple, pink, brown, black, white, and gray Here are some
Preview of Monster Theme Interactive Attendance with Lunch Choices for All Whiteboards

Monster Theme Interactive Attendance with Lunch Choices for All Whiteboards

Created by
Pink Cat Studio
An internet connection is required to use this product. Have fun taking attendance with this monsters theme interactive attendance program! Students touch their character when they arrive in class and their character will run off screen. The remaining characters left on screen make it easy for you to see who is away that day. The program works for any class size. AMAZING DEAL! Purchase my One Year Attendance Subscription to gain access to all of my fun attendance themes! This product is design
Preview of Fall Attendance with Lunch Count for Interactive Whiteboards

Fall Attendance with Lunch Count for Interactive Whiteboards

Created by
Pink Cat Studio
An internet connection is required to use this product. Have fun taking attendance with this Fall / Autumn theme interactive attendance program! Students touch their character when they arrive in class and their character will blow off screen. The remaining characters left on screen make it easy for you to see who is away that day. The program works for any class size.AMAZING DEAL! Purchase my One Year Attendance Subscription to gain access to all of my fun attendance themes!This product is desi
Preview of Interactive Calendar for Promethean Board | ActivInspire | Morning Meeting Slide

Interactive Calendar for Promethean Board | ActivInspire | Morning Meeting Slide

Created by
TeachAlicious
Wall space is limited? Say no more! Use this digital interactive calendar to complete all your morning meeting and calendar activities! The best part? You can put it away once you are finished!You can also get this calendar in the Google Slidesâ„¢ version here.This calendar is also available in Spanish!In this resource you will find activities for: Graphing (Create your own question and choices, your students answer) Daily calendar Daily weather (Data with pictographs, tally marks & bar graph
Preview of Christopher Columbus Day- Early Reader Kindergarten and First Grade

Christopher Columbus Day- Early Reader Kindergarten and First Grade

Created by
Melissa Williams
**Christopher Columbus Day- Early Reader Kindergarten and First Grade** Finding materials for Columbus Day for young students is always difficult!! With that thought in mind, I created this little book for Columbus Day in kindergarten (or first grade) classrooms!! It would be great to use for browsing boxes, independent reading, guided reading groups, or Read to Self. This book has one fact per page with illustrations to support young readers. Many sight words are used to support early readers
Preview of Table numbers 1-10 | numerals and number words

Table numbers 1-10 | numerals and number words

This set of table number signs includes 4 sets (two different sizes) of TEN printer friendly table number signs can be used to hang above your tables and groups in your classroom or even to label supply caddies or bins that belong to each table! Two sets include numerals (ex. table 2) and 2 sets include number words (ex. table two).There are two sets of each table sign. One sign is as large as a single page. The other set fits 4 table signs on one page. The file itself is BLACK AND WHITE and
Preview of Every Child Matters - Sept 30th Orange Shirt Day - Resource and Mini-Reader K-3

Every Child Matters - Sept 30th Orange Shirt Day - Resource and Mini-Reader K-3

Orange Shirt Day (September 30th) is known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. It is a day we honour the Indigenous children who were sent to residential schools in Canada. We learn about why we wear orange shirts, and focus on educating young learners as to the history of residential schools, as well as Indigenous culture and tradition. This resource also focuses on teaching young learners about diversity, equity, equality and that every person is special.Worksheets in
Preview of Character and Setting Worksheets Posters Kindergarten First Grade

Character and Setting Worksheets Posters Kindergarten First Grade

Teaching story elements of character and setting to kindergarten and first grade can be challenging. These worksheets, activities, and pocket chart sorting cards will bring learning of these story elements to a new level and can be used with any book or lesson. The printable pages included are perfect for teaching, review, morning work, homework, literacy centers and assessments. There are over 50 pages in this set including anchor charts, introduction teaching pages to color, creative colorin
Preview of Back to School - August Morning Message - Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten

Back to School - August Morning Message - Preschool, Pre-K, Kindergarten

Want a quick and easy way to review a math or literacy concept or teach a mini-lesson first thing each day that requires ZERO prep work? Use these morning messages! Start your morning meeting by getting your students learning right away. Project these on your interactive whiteboard and draw/write in right over top of them. What's Included:-Powerpoint slide for each day of the month (skills include math, literacy, & more!)-Calendar of skills for the month-Editable calendar of skills for th
Preview of 100 Days Smarter Hat

100 Days Smarter Hat

Created by
The Kinder Kids
100 Days Smarter Hat These 100 Days Smarter Hats are in landscape format and measure 8.5 x 11. They are available in black and white. Students will color, cut and glue/staple the hat together. Celebrate the 100th day with fun and creativity! *** If you plan on sharing this resource, please purchase the appropriate number of licenses. The Kinder Kids Store prekprintables@outlook.com
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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.