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Kindergarten critical thinking social studies independent work packets
3 STEP STORY PICTURE SEQUENCING ACTIVITY KINDERGARTEN SEQUENCE OF EVENT CARDS
3-STEP SEQUENCING CARDS (78 TOTAL) INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE! (26 SEQUENCING SETS EACH CONTAINING 3 CARDS)Children will love these 3-step sequencing cards! The cards are color coded to help sort cards belonging to the same set. A sorting mat is also included so that kids can place their cards on it as they sequence the cards. These sequencing cards will help develop children's thinking skills.All you have to do is print the resources on cardstock paper and cut out. Shuffle the required cards
Grades:
PreK - K
Also included in: STORY SEQUENCING PICTURE CARDS AND WORKSHEETS SEQUENCE OF EVENTS BUNDLE
CREATIVE SQUIGGLE PROMPT PICTURE STORY WRITING DAILY PRACTICE 1ST 2ND 3RD GRADE
CREATIVE SQUIGGLE PROMPT PICTURE DRAWING AND STORY WRITING ACTIVITY PAPERS: FUN MORNING WORK AND DAILY PRACTICE FOR KINDERGARTEN / 1ST / 2ND / 3RD / 4TH GRADEIf you are looking for fun activities to spark your students' creativity and imagination, you have come to the right place. This resource includes 100 no-prep templates which come in 8 differentiated versions. The sheets contain a squiggle or a shape so that students can continue the drawing to create something new!Younger students can us
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K - 4th
Maps and Globes Worksheets - 1st Grade Map Skills - Kindergarten Mapping Skills
Introduce and teach kindergarten and first grade students all about Maps and Globes, Cardinal Directions, Landforms, and Bodies of Water using this fun and engaging geography unit! These map skills worksheets cover landforms, oceans, relative directions, maps, globes, map keys and symbols, compass rose, Venn Diagrams, 24 geography words, and let your students design their own maps. These maps and globes activities are designed to use with ANY social studies curriculum!Students will practice, cre
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K - 1st
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100th Day of School Activities NO PREP Writing Math Craft Certificate & More!
Celebrate the 100th Day of School in your classroom with these engaging math, writing, movement, craft, history and other fun activities! With 15 activities to choose from you won't have a problem filling your lesson plans with everything to celebrate 100 Days of School. And we aren't talking fluff activities. Use the 100th Day to get your students reading, writing, working math problems, and so much more! In my classroom, students were so excited to do all things 100 that they ended up doing
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K - 5th
STORY SEQUENCING PICTURE CARDS AND WORKSHEETS SEQUENCE OF EVENTS BUNDLE
3, 4, & 5 STEP SEQUENCING CARDS AND WORKSHEETS (3-STEP ONLY) BUNDLE FOR PRESCHOOL / KINDERGARTEN / SPECIAL EDUCATION / SPEECH THERAPY)⭐ Save big with this bundle of story picture sequencing activities listed below: ⭐✅ 3-STEP SEQUENCING CARDS (26 SETS)Children will love these 3-step sequencing cards! The cards are color coded to help sort cards belonging to the same set. A sorting mat is also included so that kids can place their cards on it as they sequence the cards. These sequencing cards
Grades:
PreK - K
Dinosaur Coloring Pages for Preschool | Kindergarten | First | Second Grade
Stomp, Stomp, ROAR! The dinosaurs are here! Take your students back to prehistoric times with this adorable set of 12 hand drawn dinosaur illustrations. Download and print for a fun and relaxing activity that will enhance your dinosaur unit or add fun to indoor recess. Simple drawings are perfect for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, and special needs students. Build vocabulary as you introduce your students to different dinosaurs. Illustrations are labeled with the name of each dinosaur. De
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PreK - 2nd
Christmas Around the World - 43 Countries | PDF + Google Slides | 50% off
Christmas Around the World Endless Bundle: 850+ pages - 43 countries and growing. 127 Google Slides included!Christmas Around the World is a bundle filled with holiday facts, literacy activities, and crafts. Your students will learn about how 43 different countries celebrate Christmas around the world, with more countries to be added. Students will learn about interesting international Christmas traditions, customs, and vocabulary while they take a festive holiday trip around the globe. As stude
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K - 5th
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Also included in: Around the World Mega Bundle - 92 countries - 50% Discount
Hispanic Heritage Month - Hispanic Heritage Countries - 23 Countries Latinx
This 118-page book about Hispanic Heritage countries is filled with reading passages and literacy activities about 23 different Spanish-speaking countries with Hispanic heritage. Your students will learn facts about 23 different countries around the world. A great resource for Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month.Included for each country:A page of facts and information about the countryA fill-in-in-the-blanks page to review information, including a drawing activityA page of questions for students
Grades:
K - 6th
Stonehenge Distance Learning Independent paper project ancient history activity
Explore the world with my Geoexplorers projects!Perfect for little hands, this do-it-yourself project will let everyone get involved! The project consists of three pieces of paper, two with Stonehenge blocks, and one of the base. Just print the base out on green paper, and print the two stone sheets on white paper (or even better, some stone-looking paper used for scrap-booking!). Each little stone is printed on both sides, with a number on the bottom. Have your students cut out each stone piece
Grades:
K - 4th
3 Branches of Government Worksheets | Special Education #SummerWTS
Make learning about the three branches of government engaging and interactive with this comprehensive packet. Designed to help students understand the checks, balances, and duties of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the U.S. government, this packet includes a range of hands-on activities and resources that are sure to keep your students engaged and interested. With this packet, you can help your students learn and retain important information about the U.S. government
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K - 12th, Adult Education
LABEL MAP OF THE WORLD: Continents, Oceans, Mountain Ranges! NO PREP!
Your students will love learning about mountain ranges, oceans, and continents with this engaging, no prep reading activity! This is perfect for adding literacy to your social studies curriculum because it’s academically-aligned for ELA and for social studies. Plus, it’s so easy to use that you can even leave it for sub plans or homework packets!Resource Includes: Label Map with Word Bank (Continents, Oceans, and Mountain Ranges)Color Map (Continents, Oceans, and Mountain Ranges)Cut and Paste (C
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K - 4th
REPEATING PATTERNS WORKSHEETS 2D SHAPES ACTIVITY KINDERGARTEN CUT & PASTE PACKET
2D SHAPES PATTERNING ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTENThis hands-on fun pack, containing 21 cut and paste worksheets, is an ideal resource for children to practice patterns! This document includes worksheets for AB, ABB, AAB, ABC, AABB and ABCD patterns. Patterns are featured separately in each worksheet. Students have to cut out the pictures at the bottom of each page and choose which ones to stick to complete the patterns. They will have extra pictures which will not be used). Th
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PreK - 1st
Also included in: REPEATING PATTERNS WORKSHEETS SPRING MAY KINDERGARTEN PRESCHOOL ACTIVITY
SUMMER SCHOOL CRAFT CUT & PASTE PUZZLE WORKSHEET KINDERGARTEN ART ACTIVITY MAY
FUN SUMMER SCHOOL CUT AND PASTE PUZZLE WORKSHEETS FOR FINE MOTOR SKILLS: KINDERGARTEN, PRESCHOOL, AND FIRST GRADE If you are looking for fun fine motor skill enhancement activities for your little ones, you have come to the right place! This resource includes 17 summer themed cut and paste puzzles which are fun and functional! Answer sheets are included for each worksheet which could also be used as puzzle 'place mats' for children who need more support. These will help beginners to match ide
Grades:
PreK - 1st
STORY PICTURE 4 STEP SEQUENCING EVENT CARDS KINDERGARTEN ACTIVITY SPEECH THERAPY
136 SEQUENCING CARDS INCLUDED IN THIS RESOURCE! (34 SEQUENCING SETS EACH CONTAINING 4 CARDS)Children will love these 4-step sequencing cards! The cards are color coded to help sort cards belonging to the same set. A sorting mat is also included so that kids can place their cards on it as they sequence the cards. These sequencing cards will help develop children's thinking skills and language development. Extension activities could be carried out such as asking kids to write sentences describ
Grades:
PreK - K
Also included in: STORY SEQUENCING PICTURE CARDS AND WORKSHEETS SEQUENCE OF EVENTS BUNDLE
Spring STEM Challenges and Activities
This Spring STEM challenge is perfect for kindergarten, first grade, and second-grade engineers working together or alone in centers this April and May. This resource uses the engineering design process to solve problems all spring. Your kids will have fun building a nest, a bird’s house, and a birdbath. Each challenge has a bonus challenge to help differentiate. Make this spring season fun with hands-on STEM activities. STEM is the perfect way to build critical thinking skills and cooperative l
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K - 3rd
Canada writing activities | NO PREP
Celebrate Canada with this pack of fun Canada Literacy Activities! Ideal for introducing a Canada Unit or discussing Canada Day.No-prep, digital-ready with drag and drop features, answer boxes with TpT Easel!Included in this resource:VocabularyColour Canadian vocabulary word wall and black and white print-friendly student reference sheet6 coins, 4 animals, 4 symbols, hockey players, RCMP (to suggest additional words for updates, please contact me through my store’s Q&A or email me at ThatFun
Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: Canada resources for primary - literacy and BINGO bundle
Community Helpers Hats Pattern Block Mat Printables & Worksheet
These Community Helpers Hats Pattern Block Puzzles and Worksheets are designed to engage students in math, community exploration, and writing while having fun. Here's a detailed breakdown of what you can expect:Puzzles:Easy Puzzles: Ideal for Pre-K and Kindergarten students, these puzzles provide clear instructions on which pattern blocks to use. This introductory level helps young learners grasp the concept of shapes and spatial relationships while sparking students' curiosity about these role
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Pattern Block Mat Printables & Worksheets | Kindergarten BUNDLE
American Flag Emergent Reader Patriotic Holidays - Presidents Day Memorial Day
This is the perfect American Flag Emergent Reader resource for Kindergarten and 1st graders. It can be used for Memorial Day, Flag Day, Veteran's Day, Labor Day, Presidents Day, 4th of July (Independence Day) or any patriotic day you celebrate! This American flag reader is easy to use, is an ink and time-saver, and students love reading it over and over! Enhance your small group reading and use in Social Studies to learn different places that display the flag with I See the Flag. Perfect for you
Grades:
K - 1st
Think Outside The Box - Drawing Prompts to Promote Creative Thinking
Think Outside the Box Drawing PromptsThe 'Think Outside The Box' booklet includes 30 drawing prompts to promote student's creative thinking skills. This super engaging activity is perfect for morning work, early finishers, problem solving tasks and more! Through these printable prompts, students are able to strengthen their creative thinking skills, develop flexible thinking, strengthen their ability to see and understand from different perspectives, celebrate their ideas and appreciate the idea
Grades:
K - 8th
Leaders of the American Revolution Coloring Book-Level B
Twenty-six coloring pages with large print copywork to trace, perfect for young writers. Learn fun facts about Abigail and John Adams; Sam Adams; Ethan Allen; John Burgoyne; Guy Carleton; Henry Clinton; Charles Cornwallis; Benjamin Franklin; Thomas Gage; George Sackville-Germain; King George III; Nathan Hale; John Hancock; Patrick Henry; William Howe; Thomas Jefferson; Francis Marion; Frederick North; Thomas Paine; Hugh Percy; John Pitcairn; Paul Revere; Betsy Ross; Banastre Tarleton; and George
Grades:
K - 2nd
Around the World Literacy and Craftivities | Writing and Reading Skills Review
Around the World Literacy and Craftivity book *NEWLY UPDATED!*Your students will learn about 15 different countries. They will learn about traditions, holidays, customs and language while they take a trip around the world. As they complete each unit, they can track their progress in both the passport and the Around the World booklet found in the back of this packet. This packet is also great for Distance Learning!Countries covered: MexicoJapanBrazilGermanyAustraliaIndiaUSANorwaySouth AfricaT
Grades:
K - 4th
Also included in: Around the World Mega Bundle - 92 countries - 50% Discount
Following Directions: Listening Skills Worksheet BUNDLE
Students have a ton of fun with following directions in this HUGE bundle of Listening Directions Activity Bundle! More Than Coloring Pages! Students will be asked to perform a variety of steps that are specifically developed to build key fine motor skills. We've added important skills-based activities throughout our following directions worksheets. Here is a look at some of the skills your students might work on within this pack:Prepositional PhrasesSequential StepsWriting First & Last NameW
Grades:
K - 2nd
REPEATING PATTERNS WORKSHEET FALL MATH ACTIVITY KINDERGARTEN SEPTEMBER PRESCHOOL
AUTUMN/ FALL PATTERNING ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL AND KINDERGARTENThis hands-on fun pack, containing 21 cut and paste worksheets, is an ideal resource for children to practice patterns! This document includes worksheets for AB, ABB, AAB, ABC, AABB and ABCD patterns. Patterns are featured separately in each worksheet. Students have to cut out the pictures at the bottom of each page and choose which ones to stick to complete the patterns. They will have extra pictures which will not be used).
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PreK - 1st
Also included in: REPEATING PATTERNS WORKSHEETS SPRING MAY KINDERGARTEN PRESCHOOL ACTIVITY
WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH Posters | Bulletin Board | Social Studies Activity
This set of 30 Famous Women posters is super versatile! This is Volume 2... CLICK HERE to find Volume 1. Shrink them down for interactive notebook inserts, mini books, bulletin board decor, hall displays, or as a quick coloring page to accompany your read-aloud. Students love these note pages because they provide just enough new vocabulary and ideas to engage but aren’t overwhelming.CLICK HERE to save 30% on this resource in the Famous Women Bundle!Women featured in this resource:Catherine the G
Grades:
PreK - 5th
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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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