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Kindergarten social studies homework for Montessori

Preview of Needs and Wants Picture Sort Kindergarten & First Grade Social Studies

Needs and Wants Picture Sort Kindergarten & First Grade Social Studies

Created by
Class of Kinders
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
Preview of Long Ago and Today Activities Past and Present Sort Then and Now Social Studies

Long Ago and Today Activities Past and Present Sort Then and Now Social Studies

Created by
Lindsay Keegan
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
Preview of Dinosaur Fossil Matching: for Montessori or Science Centers

Dinosaur Fossil Matching: for Montessori or Science Centers

These cards are a fun way to familiarize children with different dinosaurs. This is a unique activity that shows children what different dinosaur bones look like! You can use them to create many different kinds of activities. You can use these cards for your science centers, dinosaur unit study, or Montessori 3-6 classroom! DINOSAUR FOSSIL MATCHING INCLUDES: ★ instructions for use★ 9 dinosaur fossil cards★ 9 dinosaur cards★ 9 control cardsThis set includes: Anatosaurus, Brachiosaurus, Parasauro
Preview of Blank Timeline Templates | Social Studies

Blank Timeline Templates | Social Studies

Time Line: This graphic organizer can be used to help students research and create a simple events timeline on a historical figures, their life, etc.MY TIMELINE PROJECTSS.2.A.3.1 Identify terms and designations of time sequence.Students will understand the chronological order of events with this timeline graphic organizer.This graphic organizer is useful in social studies, science, and reading.The student will know:> Events are often put in order by time to help organize our understanding of
Preview of Aboriginal Symbols Playdough Mats - Aboriginal Activities NAIDOC

Aboriginal Symbols Playdough Mats - Aboriginal Activities NAIDOC

The Aboriginal Symbols Playdough Mats are perfect for embedding more Aboriginal activities and Indigenous perspectives and culture in your classroom all year long. Simply Print and laminate to use with play dough or any other fine motor and loose part items. There are 30 different mats included with Aboriginal symbols and Australian animals.You may also like :• NAIDOC Week Aboriginal Australian Activities BundleAustralian Alphabet and Number Posters**I********************************************
Preview of Rules and Laws worksheet

Rules and Laws worksheet

This worksheet had students distinguish between school rules and community laws. Choose color or black and white.
Preview of My Vacation Student Travel Journal

My Vacation Student Travel Journal

This NO-PREP journal was created for your students to take with them as a homework assignment (or just for FUN!) while they are on vacation.Your students will be able to practice their writing while they are away by recording their vacation experiences.INCLUDED PAGES:- Customizable Journal Cover- Introduction Letter- All About My Trip: I am traveling by... (transportation) I am traveling with... (family and friends) I will be there for ___ days (calendar skills)- Differentiated Daily Journal
Preview of Africa A-Z Montessori Geography Pack

Africa A-Z Montessori Geography Pack

Africa A-Z - Montessori Geography Pack This collection of printable activities can be used to supplement your unit on Africa. It is suitable for PreK-1 but can easily be adapted for 2nd and 3rd grades as well. It features photographs and easy to read font. If you are a Montessori teacher, this will really round out your continent boxes and unit studies!In all of my Continent A-Z packs, I have tried hard to provide a wide range of representative photographs in order to give students a sense of th
Preview of Emotion Picture Cards - Identify and Express Children's Emotions

Emotion Picture Cards - Identify and Express Children's Emotions

Emotion Picture Cards - The following emotions are included: angry/mad, disgusted/repulsed, surprised, sad/unhappy, happy/delighted, fearful/scared, joyful/cheerful, calm/peaceful, concerned/worried, shy/bashful, disappointed, bored, embarrassed, silly, confused/puzzled, proud/satisfied, jealous, grumpy/grouchy, and frustrated/defeated. All images are of children, and some images are used twice.Includes:title card32 picture cardsCards are approx. 4" x 5".
Preview of North America A-Z Montessori Geography Pack

North America A-Z Montessori Geography Pack

North America A-Z Montessori PackThis collection of printable activities can be used to supplement your unit on North America. It is suitable for PreK-1 but can easily be adapted for 2nd and 3rd grades as well. It features photographs and easy to read font. If you are a Montessori teacher, this will really round out your continent boxes and unit studies!In all of my Continent A-Z packs, I have tried hard to provide a wide range of representative photographs in order to give students a sense of t
Preview of Layers of the Ocean Biome Montessori 3 Part Cards Student Blackline Worksheets

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
Preview of Parts of a Map Worksheets | Map Skills | Printable | Geography

Parts of a Map Worksheets | Map Skills | Printable | Geography

Parts of a Map Worksheets | Map Skills | Printable | GeographyThese black and white Parts of a Map worksheets can be printed off and copied for students to fill out, cut and paste, and reference. The content featured in these worksheets follow various geography standards. Students can practice their map skills such as labeling a compass rose, filling in parts of a map, and creating their own map! Due to the black and white simple colors, students can also color in the maps and worksheets to thei
Preview of Australia A-Z Montessori Geography Pack

Australia A-Z Montessori Geography Pack

Australia A-Z Montessori PackThis collection of printable activities can be used to supplement your unit on Australia. It is suitable for PreK-1 but can easily be adapted for 2nd and 3rd grades as well. It features photographs and easy to read font. If you are a Montessori teacher, this will really round out your continent boxes and unit studies!In all of my Continent A-Z packs, I have tried hard to provide a wide range of representative photographs in order to give students a sense of the lusci
Preview of My Vacation Journal: student homework while away

My Vacation Journal: student homework while away

Created by
Laura Karsjens
When students go on vacations during the school year, parents often ask for their homework in advance. But let's be honest: who plans their lessons that far ahead of time? Instead of sending a bunch of worksheets with my students, I send this vacation journal. It is an authentic way for students to work on geography, math, writing, and art. At the end of the trip, it is a great keepsake for families. This travel journal saves me so much time, plus - kids and families love it! It includ
Preview of Europe A-Z Montessori Geography Pack

Europe A-Z Montessori Geography Pack

This collection of printable activities can be used to supplement your unit on Europe. It is suitable for PreK-1 but can be adapted for 2nd and 3rd grades as well. It features photographs and easy to read font. A clipart version and blacklines for some of the activities are also provided.See more ideas for an Europe unit on my blog and Europe Pinterest Board1 a. Europe A-Z non-fiction book (photos and descriptions for things from Europe for each letter of the alphabet)1 b. Europe A-Z non fict
Preview of Asia A-Z Montessori Geography Pack

Asia A-Z Montessori Geography Pack

This collection of printable activities can be used to supplement your unit on Asia. It is suitable for PreK-1 but can be adapted for 2nd and 3rd grades as well. It features photographs and easy to read font. A clipart version and blacklines for some of the activities are also provided. See more ideas for an Asia unit on my blogThe following activities are included:1 a. Asia A-Z non-fiction book (photos and descriptions for things from Asia for each letter of the alphabet)1 b. Asia A-Z non f
Preview of South America A-Z Montessori Geography Pack

South America A-Z Montessori Geography Pack

This collection of printable activities can be used to supplement your unit on South America. It is suitable for PreK-1 but can be adapted for 2nd and 3rd grades as well. It features photographs and easy to read font. A clipart version and blacklines for some of the activities are also provided.This is a ZIPPED file and includes PDFs for the following activities:1 a. South AmericaA-Z non-fiction book (photos and descriptions for things from South America for each letter of the alphabet)1 b. S
Preview of Antarctica A-Z Montessori Geography Pack

Antarctica A-Z Montessori Geography Pack

Antarctica A-Z Montessori PackThis collection of printable activities can be used to supplement your unit on Antarctica. It is suitable for PreK-1 but can easily be adapted for 2nd and 3rd grades as well. It features photographs and easy to read font. If you are a Montessori teacher, this will really round out your continent boxes and unit studies!In all of my Continent A-Z packs, I have tried hard to provide a wide range of representative photographs in order to give students a sense of the lus
Preview of Necesidades y Deseos /  Bienes y Servicios / Consumidores y Productores

Necesidades y Deseos / Bienes y Servicios / Consumidores y Productores

Este recurso contiene:9 Tarjetas de vocabulario: necesidades, bienes, deseos, servicios, consumidor, productor, ingresos, tecnología, economía.1 bolsillo de tarjetas de vocabulario para el cuaderno interactivo y 9 tarjetas de vocabulario para los estudiantes. 2 Paginas para cortar y clasificar necesidades y deseos, bienes y servicios.1 sopa de letras con el vocabulario paginas para cortar, pegar, dibujar y etiquetar necesidades y deseos, bienes y servicios.organizadores gráficos para el vocabula
Preview of San Juan  - Ciudad capital - Unidad temática - Puerto Rico

San Juan - Ciudad capital - Unidad temática - Puerto Rico

¿Estás buscando actividades diferentes y divertidas para trabajar la Unidad 1 - San Juan Ciudad capital?Aquí tengo un recurso para ti. Este PDF tiene muchas actividades atractivas sobre San Juan, Cuidad capital. Incluye tareas sobre español, matemáticas, ciencias y estudios sociales. Prepare estas hojas pensando en los estudiantes que necesitan tareas, claras, llamativas, sin tanto distractor y que pueda medir la ejecución de ellos. Si se atrasan un poco en la unidad no importa por que estas ta
Preview of History of Telephones - Timeline and Ordering Activities

History of Telephones - Timeline and Ordering Activities

Montessori inspired resources for learning about the history and evolution of telephones. There are activities designed for kids in preschool, kindergarten and lower elementary. This material focuses on visuals (matching activities), reading practice, introducing the concept of change, ordering activities and integrating fine motor skills in the resources.   No definition card included on this set.WHAT'S INCLUDED?History of Telephones Posters (Full Page Size) to be used as banners and display
Preview of Compass Rose Map and Globe Skills Activity Worksheets

Compass Rose Map and Globe Skills Activity Worksheets

Kindergarten and 1st First Grade Social Studies Worksheets- Map and Globe skillsI have recently updated this product to include more worksheets as well as a colored version of the easel activity. Each activity can be printed in black and white or can be seen in color on Easel. This product currently includes 11 activities:1. Color and label the land and water on a picture of a map and globe.2. Map and Globe Sort- Cut and Paste Flap book Activity (Contains 3 sheets) Sort pictures of maps and glob
Preview of Economics Bundle Needs & Wants | Goods & Services | Saving & Spending | Scarcity

Economics Bundle Needs & Wants | Goods & Services | Saving & Spending | Scarcity

Have fun teaching economics with this fun and easy unit. Students will gain a basic economic understanding of saving and spending money, the differences between needs & wants and goods & services, and what scarcity is. IN THIS PACK:•Vocabulary Cards: Use at the beginning of each lesson, then post in your classroom for students to see and reference throughout the unit. *BUNDLE BONUS*•Anchor Chart Sorts: As a whole group, sort through the cards to determine the category they belong in. (ne
Preview of Homework for Families! 1st Grade Homework Includes English & Spanish Versions

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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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.

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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
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  • Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
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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.

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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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