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Kindergarten social studies worksheet pdfs
Map Skills- Reading a Map and Activities
✅⭐️Are you studying maps in your primary classroom? If so, then you will love this all inclusive NO PREP set! Not only does it go over cardinal directions and how to read a map, it also reviews parts of a map such as the map key, title, and compass rose. It is a perfect lesson to include in your social studies geography unit!⭐Please know that this resource is a PDF. It is great for distance learning if you are sending home packets or are able to transfer it to Google Slides™ to use in Google Cla
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Needs and Wants Picture Sort Kindergarten & First Grade Social Studies
Teaching your kindergarten and or first grade students the difference between a need and want? This sort page is perfect for teaching this all important standard in social studies! Use it for morning work, homework, assessment or as practice of this concept. Students will cut and glue to identify the following as either a need or a want:housemedicine water shoesbed foodcartelevisioncandybike coffeedog This resource includes: 1 needs and wants worksheet (pictures labeled)1 needs and wants workshe
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K - 1st
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Map Skills Worksheets Book Lapbook - Reading a Map, Cardinal Directions, Compass
Are you looking for an engaging first grade map skills resource to add to your social studies curriculum? This engaging resource is what you need to teach mapping skills like cardinal directions, compass rose, and map skills. Students will love the map skills books and the hands-on build a town map. Finally, students can demonstrate their learning with the final map skills lapbook. Use this resource for:first gradesecond gradewhole class instructionsmall group instructionpartner workStudents wi
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K - 2nd
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Science and Social Studies Curriculum Worksheets Bundle K-2 Interactive Notebook
Engage students and provide them a reference place for the skills they have learned in Social Studies and Science with this interactive notebook bundle. Students will love completing over 100 projects to put in their composition notebook. The activities compliment any existing curriculum you use, or you can use the included book recommendations for teaching the content. This notebook is perfect for both classrooms and homeschool families with young learners!Each notebook includes:50+ print-and-g
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K - 2nd
(Educator Guide) A Little SPOT of Feelings & Emotions
188 page Educator Guide filled with concise lesson format, fun hands-on activities, helpful photographs, discussion and writing prompts and over 100 activity printable and worksheets.This guide was created adhering to Common Core standards and CASEL: Effective Social-Emotional Learning Programs. It was developed to be a fun and creative resource to teach FEELINGS & EMOTIONS to elementary school students. The activities and lessons are created for 5-8 year olds, but can easily be adapted for
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PreK - 3rd
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Goods and Services Worksheets and Sorts with Producers and Consumers Activities
The goods and services plus producers and consumers materials in this resource were created to help students understand basic economics. These concepts can be difficult for young learners but these activities will help them grasp the ideas in a fun manner. Goods and Services Activities Included:- Anchor Charts for Goods, Services, Consumers, and Producers- Vocabulary cut and paste pages- Goods and Services cut and paste sort- Magazine cut and paste sort- Drawing Goods and Services - Listing Go
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Wants and Needs, Goods and Services Economics Bundle of Worksheets
Wants and Needs Worksheets and Sort Earning Money and Saving Kindergarten 1st
The primary economics materials in this resource were created to meet several standards within one unit. They address needs and wants, earning and saving, currency, jobs/community helpers, and more. Here is a detailed list of the pages included in this packet.Wants and Needs Activities Included:- Cut and paste sorting- Wants and Needs magazine cut and paste sort- 3 pages for drawing examples of needs and wants- A Flap Book - Labeling examples, with word bank- Color Code- 2 pages for Working to
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Wants and Needs, Goods and Services Economics Bundle of Worksheets
American Symbols Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passages K-2
Are you looking for an easy and fun way to integrate social studies into your reading curriculum?This pack of reading comprehension passages is the perfect choice! These reading comprehension passages cover 11 American Symbols. Each passage includes 2-3 questions to go along with the reading!Your students will read a nonfiction passage about an American symbol. Then, they will answer 2-3 questions based on the passage.The text is intended for K-2nd graders and can be read together as a class, in
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K - 3rd
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Also included in: Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle K-2
Long Ago and Today Activities Past and Present Sort Then and Now Social Studies
Looking to add some fun to your long ago and today social studies lessons? These past and present activities are a great supplement to any unit about then and now. These activities and worksheets compare clothing, communication, children's games, technology, and transportation.Activities included in this long ago and today resource:- 4 Cut and paste sorting pages- 2 Cut and paste vocabulary pages - 2 Color code pages - 2 Picture labeling pages - 3 Flap books - Technology, Transportation and a
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Long Ago and Today / Past and Present Bundle
Black History Month Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passages K-2
Are you looking for an easy and fun way to integrate social studies into your reading curriculum?This pack of reading comprehension passages is a perfect choice! These reading comprehension passages cover 12 people in Black History. Each passage includes 2-3 questions to go along with the reading!Your students will read a nonfiction passage about an important person in Black History. Then, they will answer 2-3 questions based on the passage.The text is intended for K-2nd graders and can be read
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle K-2
Community Helpers Workers Activities 1st Grade Kindergarten Social Studies
This set of activities will help students understand workers in their community and the jobs they do. Includes workers, jobs and occupations, vehicles, and city services.Includes:Helpers and Jobs Sorting CardsMatch the picture of the worker with the correct name and job description. These work well as a whole group pocket-chart activity. Includes 26 cards.Workers, Vehicles, and City Buildings CardsThese make a fun matching activity for young learners or vocabulary development for your ESL/ELL st
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PreK - 1st
Also included in: Kindergarten Math & Reading YEAR LONG BUNDLE 1300+ Pages
Water & Sun Safety Sort Summer - First Grade & Kindergarten Social Studies
This resource was made to help build an awareness of being safe in and around the water and sun! This is super important for kids! This sorting page provides a number of scenarios to read and think about before cutting & gluing them. It's sure to produce some good talks about visits to the pool, playing at the beach, boating on the river, or trips to the lake!Students will sort the following into "Safe" or "Not Safe":swim without an adultgo in deep waterwear sunscreendrink up the water you a
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K - 1st
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Map Skills Interactive Reader for Maps, Globes, Directions and more
These map skills worksheets are so much fun for young learners. Use this interactive mini-reader to help reinforce your student's understanding of maps, globes, cardinal directions, land, water and more!This map skills book can be used across several lessons and is perfect for whole group, small group or center activities.Each page has information about map skills and tasks for students to complete to help them show their understanding of the topic.Map Skills included in this interactive reader
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Interactive Books Bundle Readers for Math, Science and Social Studies
Needs and Wants Sort Activities + FREE Spanish
Boost engagement with this fun, interactive resource about needs and wants. It includes vocabulary cards, individual and group sorting activities, graphic organizers, a coloring sheet, a word building activity, a drawing sheet and more! It works great for boosting academic vocabulary while learning and reviewing the content. 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 i
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Social Studies Sort Activities Bundle + FREE Spanish
Elementary Black History Month Activities: Black History Coloring Pages
Looking for a way to introduce your elementary students to notable Black Americans? This Living Color History! Black history coloring pages set is a wonderful addition to your collection of elementary Black history month activities! Students can learn about 36 accomplished Black men and women in a fun way!Note: This product is not editable.This 40-page black history resource includes:⭐ 36 notable Black Americans coloring pages with names, occupations, and facts⭐ Detailed instructions for use, in
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K - 2nd
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Maps and Globes
Maps and GlobesThis is the perfect unit for your teaching on Maps, Globes, and Where We Live. I have packed some great resources in this unit!!!You will get a 2 PAGE FREEBIE when you download the preview!!!Download the preview to see every page in the unit!!!!Table of ContentsPg. 2-13 Posters for teaching and vocabularyPg. 14 Vocabulary ChartPg. 15-18 word wall cards, write the room cards, etcPg 19 write the room recording sheetPg 20 What is a Globe? Mini bookPg 21 What is a map? Mini bookPg 2
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K - 2nd
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Rules and Laws Activities
Rules and laws are essential to our school, community, state, and country. Teaching students the difference and importance of these is essential to them being good citizens. These activities will provide your students with multiple ways to practice the difference between rules and laws. They will also allow students to reflect on and think of our every day rules and laws and why they are important.Are you one to one or teaching virtually? If so, check out my Rules and Laws Digital AND Printable
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Rules and Laws Activities: Printable and Digital Version
Womens History Month Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passages K-2
Are you looking for an easy and fun way to integrate social studies into your reading curriculum?This pack of reading comprehension passages is a perfect choice! These reading comprehension passages cover 12 famous women in history. Each passage includes 2-3 questions to go along with the reading!Your students will read a nonfiction passage about a famous woman in history. Then, they will answer 2-3 questions based on the passage.The text is intended for K-2nd graders and can be read together as
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Social Studies Reading Comprehension Passages Bundle K-2
Continents and Oceans 1st & 2nd Grade Social Studies 3D Map, Lapbook, Worksheets
Do you need an engaging social studies resource to teach your students about the seven continents and five oceans? This easy-to-use resource includes everything you need to help your students learn about the world's continents and oceans.A variety of activities will keep your students engaged. These include vocabulary cards, books, worksheets, a 3D student map, a mapping lapbook, and a writing activity.This resource is part of a money-saving BUNDLE. Click to save 20% by purchasing the BUNDLE.Use
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K - 2nd
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Mock Election Voting Activity
This is the perfect dramatic play activity to teach your students all about voting. Our mock election voting activity is great to incorporate in your classroom around election day, but really can be used any time! Teaching your students about how to collect and read data? This activity compliments those studies so well!It is important to teach preschool, kindergarten, and first grade students the importance of elections and voting. This voting activity allows even the youngest of learners to com
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PreK - 2nd
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Texas Symbols, Maps, Flags and More
Teaching about Texas is easy with this click and print unit that covers symbols, maps, flags, governors, mottoes and more! There are several cut and paste pages to make this unit interactive for students that is great for fine motor skills and can be used as interactive notebook pages or assessments. There are also differentiated writing pages for explaining the state symbols. Featured Pages: Texas on the Map: Identify Texas on a United States mapMap of Texas: Identify your community on a Texas
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K - 6th
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Also included in: First Grade Year Long Social Studies Click-and-Print Curriculum Bundle
My Place in the World Project: "Me on the Map" Geography for Kids
This hands-on geography project "My Place in the World" has kids create a visual representation of how we fit into the world. Teachers often use it with the kids' geography book "Me on the Map," by Joan Sweeney. Ideal for integrated Social Studies, ELA, Geography, Literacy, and Map Skills.Using a series of nesting circles to show the relative sizes of different geographic places, this simple but effective geography lesson helps kids sort out their relation to one another. This activity includes
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K - 5th
Also included in: Geography for Kids Bundle: Three Essential Hands-on Activities
Past, Present and Future Real Picture Sorting Cards, Printables and Timelines
Discover the Past, Present and Future with these real pictures for sorting, foldables, printables, activities and interactive notebook pages that will keep your students active and engaged throughout the lesson! ⭐️ Prep is quick and easy... This is a great addition to your curriculum and will add discovery and excitement to your centers!This Social Studies unit includes 12 pictures each associated with the past, present and future for students to sort under "Past, Present and Future" header card
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K - 2nd
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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
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Sort Worksheets Bundle Printable and Digital
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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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