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3rd grade social studies activboard activities for parents
The Jesse Tree Christmas Advent Project
The Jesse Tree is a chronological Bible story Christmas advent of the scriptural events that occurred before Jesus's birth. There are many ways to participate in this countdown, and I've taken some creative liberty to design a simple version for younger kids. Traditionally this project is done as a Christmas advent, starting on December 1st--but these printable felties are versatile enough to use as a colorful addition to a history timeline, as a family night game of Bible-themed memory or go fi
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PreK - 6th
2024 SUMMER Olympics - coloring pages
Do you need a fun way to introduce the 2024 SUMMER Olympics?This packet contains:coloring pages for the OlympicsCheck out some other Olympic products:History of the Olympics - MAIN IDEA passage*Check out some other products or head to my store and FOLLOW for Monthly FLASH FREEBIES and FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM- @TeachingKiddos1 for more ideas in the classroomCLASSROOM MANAGEMENTPBIS student of the monthClass AwardsClass Rules /Memes EDITABLE"Tattle" notesCollaboration RulesHOLIDAYSHis
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PreK - 4th
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Black History Bundle K-3
This bundle includes ALL of my primary Black History Units! Great for multi-age classrooms as these resources will give options for kindergarten- 3rd grade. All resources have been (or are in the process of being) updated to be accessible for virtual learning. Please see each product description below.
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K - 3rd
Black and White Map of the United States of America | Coloring Page
Black and White Map of the United States of America | Coloring PageThis black and white map of the United States of America features each of the 50 states accurately labeled. This map is great to print out, laminate, and hang up in a minimalist or neutral classroom. This product also can serve as a coloring page for students that are learning about the United States of America. Please feel free to make copies of this resource for your students, or for your own kiddos. *The first page is the act
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PreK - 9th
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3D pyramid Egyptian craft Egypt inside Pirámide manualidad Egipto pharaoh faraón
If you are teaching about ancient Egypt, this resource is the perfect way to have your students having fun!It includes templates (both, in color and black and white) to create this triorama pyramid version.It includes several designs (some of them are more decorative, and one that shows a plane of the inside of the pyramid, as shown in the photo). This resource does not include theory or a lesson about the pyramids.There are no written instructions on the worksheets (except the words glue/pegame
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K - 4th
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein - Economics and Retelling Activities
Who doesn't love Shel Silverstein's beloved book The Giving Tree? The Giving Tree activities include literacy and economic social studies activities. It helps first grade kids practice retelling, sequencing and identifying the moral or life lesson of the story. The Giving Tree is also a great social studies content book for learning economic concepts like scarcity, choice, opportunity cost and resources. I love using this book around Christmastime to launch a class giving project!INCLUDED IN THE
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K - 3rd
Editable Passports with Stamps
Passports are a great tool to use in class or for school activities. Choose from two ready to print passports or six editable passports. Included are 20 stamps (in black and white and color) for students to cut and paste on passports. SUGGESTIONS FOR USEclass centersclassroom managementsocial studiesafter school activitiesInternational Night STAMPS INCLUDEDAfrica (continent) AustraliaBrazilCanadaChinaEgyptFranceEnglandGermanyIrelandIsraelItalyJapanMexicoNetherlandsThailandUSASwedenRussiaNew Zeal
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PreK - 3rd
Personal Timeline Project Handout and Rubric *NOW WITH EDITABLE OPTION!
This product is a home-based project designed to wrap up a unit on timelines. It includes a parent letter and kid-friendly rubric that can be copied back to back to provide guidelines for the project. The letter includes directions and a photo example of a completed project. The 24-point rubric covers three main areas: completion, content, and presentation. My 2nd graders completed this at the end of the first quarter and did an AMAZING job!! It's a great activity to kick-off the new school year
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2nd - 4th
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Chinese New Year Craft Dragon and Lantern
Do these fun crafts to celebrate Chinese New Year and help children understand about other cultures. Suitable for Years/Grades 2-6.INCLUDES:Chinese dragon craft using sticksChinese dragon craft using paper/plastic cupsChinese lanterns x 3 designsPages18 x A3 size (can by printed A4 - just choose fit to page)FORMATPDFAUSTRALIAN CURRICULUMHASS – HISTORY: Year 3 - Knowledge and UnderstandingCelebrations and commemorations in places around the world (for example, Chinese New Year in countries of the
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PreK - 6th
Native American Indians- The Best Power Point EVER!
This is a very informative power point. Great for a thematic unit on Native American Indians due to all the detail, visuals, and facts that it has. It describes each Native American region's climate, landforms, and natural resources. It also describes in detail each Native American region in terms of housing, clothing, food, transportation, arts and crafts, tools and weapons, religion as well as customs. Regions Discussed in depth:Southwest Native Americans (total of 12 slides)Plains Native
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1st - 5th
The Constitution, The Bill of Rights, and Responsibilities
Having to teach your students about government can be tough! This file will make it easier for you to teach and for your students to understand how our great country came to be as it is today. This file includes 3 student interactive books and a PPT to go along with it for you to use on your interactive board, interacitve flip-flaps, a booking making activity for the Bill of Rights, 2 vocabulary assessments, 1 fluency assessment, and 1 standards based assessment to help your students how to answ
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3rd - 5th
Georgia 3rd Grade Economics Review Jeopardy Game-CRCT!!
Review game created to cover all of Georgia 3rd Grade standards dealing with Economics. Topics included are natural, human, and capital resources, entrepreneurship, saving vs. spending, taxes, banking, budgeting, goods and services. This is a great review for those tests coming up!!
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2nd - 5th
Landforms Partner Plays: 5 Scripts with a Comprehension Check Worksheet
These five landform partner plays are intended to be used as fluency-building activities that second and third grade students can do with a partner. This set of scripts focuses on landforms: hills, mountains, canyons, plateaus, volcanoes, rivers, lakes, valleys, and islands. These scripts require minimal teacher support, thereby allowing teachers to work with other small groups. For teachers who implement reading centers, these plays are perfect. These scripts are also ideal for parents who are
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2nd - 3rd
Back to School Welcome Letter Template | Editable |
This welcome letter is a great handout for back to school! Pass this letter out to families at back-to-school night or send it home on the first day of school. Link to Google Slides is included or customize on PowerPoint. Comes with 38 different washi tape options for a fun accent!What is included:One blank colored templateOne blank black and white templateOne page with 24 colored washi tape options so you can customize your templateOne page with 14 black and white washi tape options so you can
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Also included in: Back to School Teacher Forms Bundle
Living Wax Museum Parent Letter
This living wax museum project is by far one of my favorite things about teaching 3rd grade. Truth be told this wax museum project can be used from 2nd grade all the way until 6th grade. Students take on the role of someone else, they dress up like an important historical figure and then they put on a show for their families and entire school It is a memory that is worth creating for your students! This is just one piece of the project (the letter to send to parents), but you can grab the bundle
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2nd - 5th
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Also included in: Living Wax Museum Project
Georgia Social Studies | Me on the Map | City, County, State, Country, Continent
My Place on the Map - lessons for identifying and locating city, county, state, country, and continent - This geography unit is an interactive Google Slides Presentation (76 slides) with 18 accompanying B&W printable worksheet activities.This product is ideal for the early grades. This product includes an interactive Google Slides file that requires no extra materials for students to complete, though I have included black & white printable worksheets to go along with the slides. I plan t
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K - 3rd
Supply and Demand Activities | Economics Activities | Limited Resources Activity
A fun way for students to explore Supply and Demand! This is a topic that our students have lived through, but haven't put the words to it. What a great opportunity to teach the way economics works and financial literacy. Students will also learn about Limited Resources and how weather and economics affects us. This unit is Printable and Digital.This unit will save you time as the lesson plans are step by step and all your need to do is print and teach or teach and assign (for digital). HOW IT W
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2nd - 3rd
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Theodore Teddy Roosevelt Social Studies | Google Slides & Worksheets
Historical Figure Theodore Teddy Roosevelt- Studying famous Americans or inventors? This Theodore Roosevelt unit includes 3 Google Slides Lessons with 7 accompanying worksheets. Students will learn about the Panama Canal, Teddy's Rough Riders, National Parks, and more!I make a point to use REAL photos in ALL of my science and social studies lessons! The beauty of using my science and social studies lessons to teach in the classroom is...you just teach straight from the slides, then hand out the
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1st - 3rd
Interactive Calendar Books -Autism-Circle Time Morning Meeting
I use interactive calendar books for my students to complete independently at their desks as we are doing calendar each morning. It comes with interactive pieces for students to match - I have my higher level students use a dry erase marker and write each answer in the given space. Simply laminate and cut the pages, bind and add velcro!Enjoy!
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PreK - 12th
Therapist essential bundle, counselling worksheets, therapy tools
This ultimate therapy bundle includes 6 workbooks.- Parent separation- Think it or say it social skills- Self esteem , self identity- Worry monsters- Whats in my control- CBT, the magic triangle
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K - 9th
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Editable | FRIENDSGIVING | Thanksgiving Party | Parent Note
Use this template to send a note to your parents about your FRIENDS-giving celebration! The date and number of students can be personalized to meet your needs.*Leave a review so I can make this resource the best it can be*
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PreK - 5th
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Colonial America Jeopardy Review Activity
This Colonial America Jeopardy activity allows students to review Colonial America material in a fun way! Students are given the topics: New England, Middle, Southern, Vocabulary, and Misc to choose from. There are 25 review questions and a final jeopardy question included in this interactive PowerPoint. In my classroom, I print out the PowerPoint in slide format as an additional study guide for students, too!Included:- Interactive Jeopardy This jeopardy covers Georgia Performance Standards:S
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3rd - 5th
Also included in: Colonial America New England Middle Southern Colonies Unit Bundle
Mexican Mirror easy Craft Espejo Mexicano manualidad Culture Hispanic 5 mayo
Looking for an easy Mexican Culture craft?This resource includes 6 black and white templates to create a Mexican Mirror.The result is colorful and eye-catching!You will need aluminium foil or silver paper for the center (circle template to mark and cut it included).There are no written instructions on page, so you can use it in any language.❤ Check more 5 de mayo resources here ❤Follow me and don't miss any Flash Freebie 48h! ☆☆☆☆☆Vistos
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K - 3rd
Lewis and Clark and Sacagawea | Famous Americans | Google Slides & Worksheets
Historical Figures Lewis and Clark, & Sacagawea - Studying famous Americans or inventors? This Lewis, Clark, and Sacagawea unit includes 3 Google Slides Lessons with 6 accompanying B&W printable worksheets. The slides teach about the Louisiana Purchase, the Corps of Discovery, and Lewis and Clark's expedition to explore the Louisiana Purchase.I make a point to use REAL photos in ALL of my science and social studies lessons! The beauty of using my science and social studies lessons to tea
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1st - 3rd
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