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Social studies Common Core K.G.A.2 resources
Kindergarten Interactive Notebooks - Science, Social Studies, Grammar, & Math
Get a year’s worth of supplemental material for science, social studies, math, language, and grammar with this engaging interactive notebook bundle for kindergarten. These easy-to-use interactive notebooks are perfectly leveled for kindergarten learning! Covering a wide variety of topics, these interactive notebooks will help your students to review and master important standards. Interactive notebooks keep learning organized in one convenient location! This Bundle Includes:⭐️Interactive Science
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PreK - 1st
NGSS:
K-PS3-1
, K-ESS2-1
, K-ESS3-2
, K-LS1-1
, K-ESS3-3
SPACE AND SOLAR SYSTEM SCIENCE ACTIVITIES AND LESSON PLANS FOR KINDERGARTEN
Ignite curiosity and spark imagination as your kindergarteners learn about all things space! These well thought out activities focus on various topics about our solar system. Use the detailed lesson plans and suggested read alouds to help guide your instruction! The whole group activities are a great way to tie in literacy and science. Use the literacy and math centers during your small group teaching time.What's Included:Whole Group Lessons: This unit includes five days of whole group activitie
Grades:
K - 1st
Also included in: THEMATIC UNIT ACTIVITIES FOR LITTLE LEARNERS | GROWING BUNDLE
TRANSPORTATION Math Literacy Centers Activities Printables Preschool 101 Pages
Transportation Theme Unit Pack for Preschool - This is a comprehensive set of activities with a Transportation/Things That Go/Wheels theme - make hands-on, interactive centers and learning games for your preschool and pre-K classroom. 101 pagesClick the PREVIEW link to see most pages, and to decide if this is the educational level you are looking for.Contents:Large vehicle cut outs for small group recognition, description, bulletin board, flannel board, stick puppets etc. (11 vehicles)Word/pictu
Grades:
PreK - K
Also included in: HUGE BUNDLE 23 Big Theme Packs for Year Preschool PreK All Subjects
Kindergarten 1st 2nd Grade MATH SCIENCE SOCIAL STUDIES Boom Cards™ Mega BUNDLE
⚠️Purchase this GROWING BUNDLE and save over 66% off!⚠️ ️These Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade MATH, SCIENCE, and SOCIAL STUDIES Boom Cards™ were made to make reviewing concepts engaging and fun for young students. This bundle includes currently includes 29 sets of science Boom Cards™, 46 sets of math Boom Cards, 25 sets of Social Studies Boom Cards™ and more! These were made with primary students in mind, but you can adapt it to your lessons to review the skills with third graders. So
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1st - 6th
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NGSS:
K-PS3-1
, K-LS1-1
, K-ESS3-3
, K-PS2-1
COMMUNITY HELPERS Centers Activities and Printables for Preschool 147 pages
BIG set of activities with a Community Helpers or Neighborhood Workers theme - make hands-on, interactive centers and learning games for your preschool and pre-K classroom. 147 pagesClick the PREVIEW link to see many pages, and to decide if this is the educational level you are looking for. Contents:Large community helper cut outs for small group recognition, description, bulletin board, flannel board, stick puppets etc. (20 workers)Word/picture strips Flash cards, 4 to a page, for memory and ma
Grades:
PreK - K
Also included in: HUGE BUNDLE 23 Big Theme Packs for Year Preschool PreK All Subjects
Kindergarten Math Science Social Studies Boom Cards™ BUNDLE Digital Games
These kindergarten math, science, and social studies Boom Cards™ were made to make practicing skills engaging and fun for young students. These were made with kindergarten students in mind, but you can adapt it to your lessons to review the skills with pre-k kiddos whole group or as an extension for 1st graders. Digital Centers are a great way for you to allow students to review and have enrichment during small group instruction or distance learning. Using these no prep centers will help reduce
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K
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NGSS:
K-PS3-1
COMMUNITY HELPERS SOCIAL STUDIES ACTIVITIES AND LESSON PLANS FOR KINDERGARTEN
Engage your young learners in an exciting journey through the world of community helpers with this thoughtfully curated resource. Designed specifically for kindergarten classrooms, this Community Helpers Social Studies unit provides a dynamic blend of whole group social studies lessons, literacy activities, and math and literacy centers to immerse students in the diverse roles and responsibilities of those who serve our communities.What's Included:Whole Group Lessons: Dive deep into the world of
Grades:
PreK - K
NGSS:
K-ESS3-3
Also included in: THEMATIC UNIT ACTIVITIES FOR LITTLE LEARNERS | GROWING 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
Hole Punching Activities GROWING BUNDLE
I am so excited to bring you my GROWING BUNDLE for hole punching activities. This bundle currently includes the following:Alphabet Hole Punching CardsAlphabet Beginning Sounds Hole Punching Cards2D 3D Shape Hole Punching CardsNumber Identification 0-10 Hole Punching CardsTally Marks 1-10 Hole Punching CardsThese hole punching cards are large. One individual card prints on one 8.5 by 11 paper.By purchasing this bundle now you are guaranteed to all current and future hole punching activities. Ther
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PreK - 1st
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Community Helpers Worksheets for Preschool and Kindergarten
Get ready for your community workers unit with 26 pages of NO PREP math and literacy printables for your preschool, prek, or kindergarten students! Please see preview for a complete sneak peak! Included in PDF download: Product cover pageTerms of Use (2 pages) "I am Thankful for Community Helpers" coloring page Community Helpers Matching (cut and paste items to worker) Community Helpers tracing practiceCommunity Helpers scissor practice (straight lines) Community Helpers alphabet tracing (upper
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PreK - K
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BOOK ACTIVITIES and EXTENSIONS Legend of Indian Paintbrush Thematic Unit
BOOK ACTIVITIES and EXTENSIONS to accompany The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush is a thematic unit based on Tomie dePaola's wonderful book. Included in this product are activities for literacy, speaking and listening, math, writing, and visual arts. There are materials for 2 literacy centers and 2 math centers. These extension activities relate to Native American culture, cover a broad range of subjects, and include differentiation ideas. [social studies, craftivities, ELA, math, writing, sp
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Not Grade Specific
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Statue of Liberty Shape Craft: Graph, Counting Activity for US Symbols Centers
As you learn about US Symbols, incorporate this printable shape craft during your preschool, kindergarten, or first grade math lesson or math center. Use this craft during Patriot Day, Constitution Day, the election, Veterans Day, Presidents' Day, Flag Day, or the 4th of July! Practice shape identification, graphing, counting, and writing numbers with included activities. Creating this craft also allows for the opportunity to work on fine motor and visual-spatial skills. Students count shapes
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Grades:
PreK - 1st
Australia Aboriginal Art Lesson Montessori Grade K-5 Painting Lesson Common Core
If you're looking for an engaging and culturally rich art history lesson and project for your students, consider an Australian Aboriginal Art Lesson. This lesson will introduce your students to the rich cultural heritage of Aboriginal art and help them develop an appreciation for the unique techniques and styles used in this art form.Here are some reasons why you should consider using an Australian Aboriginal Art Lesson in your classroom:Explore a unique art form: Aboriginal art is a unique art
Grades:
K - 4th
Historical Landmarks Pattern Block Mat Printables & Worksheets
Incorporate math, history, geography, and writing with these engaging Wonders of the World Puzzles. #NationalLandmarks*ALL of these puzzles are to scale and will fit on 8.5 by 11 sized printer paper/mats.The World Wonders Puzzles are the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, the Egyptian Pyramids, Big Ben, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and the Taj Mahal. Each puzzle has an easy puzzle and a more challenging puzzle as well as a fun fact. The easy puzzles shows what blocks to use and are great for Pre
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Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Pattern Block Mat Printables & Worksheets | 1st Grade BUNDLE
Marshmallow 3D Shape Cards and Reflection Mats
A fun and effective shape Center! This hands on, engaging small group activity is ideal for reinforcing 3D shape identification. It lets your students compare and distinguish shapes, match geometry vocabulary to shapes, and identify shapes by their attributes.Download includes:-12 3D shape cards with names in color-12 3D shape cards without names in color-12 3D shape cards with names in black and white-12 3D shape cards without names in black in white -12 modified reflection mats I’ve included m
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K - 3rd
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Kente Cloth Art Lesson Africa PreK K 1st 2nd Montessori Writing Activity
This art lesson features Kente cloth, a beautiful African tradition. This project is perfect for PreK, K, 1st and 2nd grade students. I have included a writing component for older grades and a coloring page for fast finishers. You will receive a brief history lesson and instructions for creating an art project inspired by Kente cloth. This project is a great way to introduce students to African culture and art while also promoting creativity and fine motor skills.What teachers are saying:- Fun
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Africa 5 Art Lesson Bundle K-5th Grade Geography Lesson Passport Idea
Australia Boomerang History Art Lesson Montessori Grade Pre-K to 5th Common Core
Welcome to this amazing bundle of art lessons featuring the history and art of the Australia Boomerang! This lesson bundle is perfect for Montessori and elementary teachers who are looking to promote cultural understanding and diversity in their classrooms.The boomerang has been a part of Australian Aboriginal culture for thousands of years, and this lesson bundle explores the history and significance of this iconic tool. Here are four ways to integrate this lesson bundle into other areas of the
Grades:
PreK - 5th
Japan Flag Activity / Japanese Flag Craft
Help your students learn about, interact with, manipulate, and answer questions about the country flag.Many options for differentiation and fun activities to help your students remember what the country's flag looks like.Cover shapes, colors, and numbers while you examine the flag together as a class. It makes for a fun craft, homework, or in class assignment.
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PreK - 2nd
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US Symbols Craft Activities: Math, Literacy (Name, Shape, Addition Frame, Count)
As you implement US symbols and America themes, students practice fine motor and visual-spatial skills with printable craft activities! Crafts include Uncle Sam, a Ballot Box, the Statue of Liberty, and a Bald Eagle. Use these crafts during Patriot Day, Constitution Day, the election, Veterans Day, Presidents' Day, Flag Day, and the 4th of July! Practice numbers and number order, shape identification, graphing, counting, addition, and names! These activities are perfect for whole-group lesso
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PreK - 1st
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Veterans Day Clipart - Build a 2D Shape Bundle
Build a Veteran Clipart | Build a 2D Shape Clipart This Veteran's Day clipart build a shape bundle includes 5 SETS of shape clipart with over 600 total images! Each set contains 15 customizable geometric shape images PLUS 15 pre-made veteran shape friends (one per shape). Use this build a veteran clipart for your fun Veteran's Day activities! Perfect for cross-curricular math & social studies lessons!**300 shape images**150 pre-built veteran shape friends (75 color + 75 black and white)150
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Not Grade Specific
Native American Inspired Resources For Art. Animals, Shapes, Lines and Colors
Resources for teachers and students to use, to accompany a unit on Native American study. Student will enjoy expressing their own creativity with the many optional choices in this Native American Inspired geometric shapes and pattern, and animal imagery resource bundle. Students will learn how Native Americans used geometric shapes in their art, and finish the designs provided, inspired by shapes in Native American art. These handouts work nicely as a culminating activity after a unit on Native
Grades:
K - 7th
Fun With Flags A Scavenger Hunt for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Graders
The Fun with Flags Scavenger Hunt for use with students in Kindergarten, First and or Second Grade is an awesome way to integrate Social Studies, Geography, Math, and English Language Arts in a highly engaging activity that will have your students collaborating and make connections to the world beyond the walls of your school and or classroom. It is ready to print and go!This scavenger comes with 40 flags, 40 country labels, a scavenger hunt with 10 questions preset, and an answer key, plus a b
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K - 2nd
2D Shape and Colour Bingo Game
Use this 2D shape and colour bingo game during maths rotations, as an independent activity for your students.The game has been designed to encourage colour and 2D shape recognition in students.When playing the game students are to find the corresponding shape and colour on their bingo card. The first player to cover all of the squares on their bingo card is the winner.
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K - 3rd
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African Tribal Necklace Art Lesson Grade Pre-K K 1st 2nd grade Writing Activity
Are you looking for a fun and creative way to teach your students about African culture and traditional jewelry-making? Look no further than our Africa Tribal Necklaces paper plate lesson! This lesson offers a hands-on opportunity for your students to create beautiful and colorful tribal necklaces using paper plates and other simple materials and is perfect for Pre-k, K, 1st and 2nd grade. What teachers are saying:- This was a great resource. We used it during our multi-cultural event.This less
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Africa 5 Art Lesson Bundle K-5th Grade Geography Lesson Passport Idea
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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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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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