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2nd grade social studies flash cards for parents
State Travel Brochure: State Project for Any U.S. State!
Are you looking for a fun and creative way to help your students learn about the 50 U.S. States? If so, look no further. These resources will help your students become experts about them. This unit includes the following:-Visual flash cards of all 50 states. The front of each card has a map of the United States with a highlighted state so they can see where it is on the map. The back, has the state name, capital, and outline of the state shape. These are great to help students study and memorize
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2nd - 6th
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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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 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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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
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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Label Continents and Oceans BOOM™ Cards | Continents and Oceans Activity
Your students will have a blast with these label the continents and oceans boom cards! This self-checking, engaging continents and oceans activity provides students with immediate feedback. Use cards as a review, in a learning center, as a quiz, or as a reteaching tool. BOOM cards can be used on interactive white boards, desktops, chrome books, laptops, iPads, iPhones, Kindle Fire, and more! BOOM card are perfect for center work, students needing extra practice (RTI groups), students who need mo
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2nd - 4th
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Also included in: 7 Continents Printables | 5 Oceans | Ocean and Continent Quiz Boom Cards
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
Grades:
K - 4th
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
The History of Transportation Montessori Timeline 3-part Nomenclature Cards
Enhance your Montessori classroom or home with this engaging Timeline of the history of transportation printable cards set. Perfect for your Transport Unit and Inventions Unit, this set includes 38 control cards, 38 timeline cards, and 38 picture matching cards. These cards not only help students learn about the history of transportation but also improve their understanding of time and technological progress. Ideal for visual learners, these printable cards provide a hands-on approach to learnin
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1st - 2nd
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
Jamestown: The First Lasting English Settlement in America
This packet includes a fact sheet about the settlement of Jamestown, biographies of John Smith and Pocahontas, interactive notebook pages and a trading activity to teach students about early trade between settlers and Native American tribes.Page 1 - CoverPage 2 - ContentsPages 3-4 - Interactive Notebook Cover PagesPage 5 - Jamestown Settlement Fact SheetPages 6-7 - Jamestown Settlement Review Sheet & Answer KeyPage 8 - Jamestown Fort Drawing PagePages 9-12 - John Smith Biography, Review Shee
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1st - 3rd
Continents, Oceans, & 2nd grade Map Skills BOOM™ Cards BUNDLE!
Review what you know about the continents, oceans, and map skills with fun BOOM™ cards! Two different sets of Boom cards are included: continents and oceans & map skills vocabulary. Boom cards work great in learning centers, for early finishers, for extra practice, or as a whole group activity!MAP SKILLS BOOM™ DECK:This deck includes 39 cards practicing the following terms: Tropic of Cancer, Tropic of Capricorn, symbol, scale, legend, ocean, continent, cartographer, map, globe, North Pole,
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2nd - 4th
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Landforms and Bodies of Water - Interactive pages, posters, and more.
Landform and body of water activity pack:
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LANDFORMS, BODIES OF WATER, WEATHERING, EROSION, ROCKS BUNDLE
This unit includes:
1) I Have Who Has game for with 18 cards - definition and pictures (2 cards are blank in case you want to add your own feature that is not included).
2) I Have Who Has game with only pictures that students have to be able to id
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1st - 4th
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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
Veterans Day Activities Veterans Day Craft and Writing Activities Veteran Card
Celebrate Veteran's Day with these adorable US military Veteran crafts and writing activities! The set comes with letter writing templates and five different crafts (Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy) with twelve different heads and four different skin tones each. Students will craft a Veteran and attach a letter to celebrate and thank a Veteran for their service.These crafts and writing activites are perfect for learning about Veteran's Day in the classroom or to create as gifts f
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K - 2nd
Homework for Families! 1st Grade Homework Includes English & Spanish Versions
Homework for Families! Take Home Tasks - Activities families can do together!As teachers, we're always looking for ways to bridge the home-school gap! Take Home Tasks is the answer!The goal of Take Home Tasks is to be a quick-to-set up, yet meaningful homework experience for families. A few notes about Take Home Tasks...There are THREE parts to each Take Home Task:1. Teacher Information2. Parent Note (with extension activity)3. Student Activity Sheet* I’ve tried to keep copies to a minimum for t
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K - 2nd
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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
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
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K - 8th
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
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
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
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PreK - 3rd
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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
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