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Social studies Common Core RF.1.3b resources
Rodeo Activities - Rodeo Cowboys - Western - Texas History
Rodeo activities! Do you take your Kindergarten or 1st-grade students to the Rodeo or teach a western or Texas History unit? Rodeo activities with western cowboys and cowgirls are all here in this fun, 75-page informational text with differentiated activities using real photos. Perfect for Rodeo Day! There are 2 levels of emergent readers. Students practice using nouns and verbs, sight words (high-frequency words), counting, and writing. Digital version is available.There is a digital Google S
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K - 1st
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Also included in: Social Studies Activities BUNDLE | Prek and Kindergarten
I Can Help at Home Mini Book
This mini book was designed for a social studies unit that covers roles and responsibilities. Each page highlights a different job or chore that children can do to help at home. I Can Help at Home could be used whole class or in guided reading. There are two lines of text on each page. The first line is the same on each page. The second line varies by the activity or chore, allowing students to use the picture to help decode.This black and white book has a cover, 10 pages of different ways
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K - 1st
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Also included in: I Can Help BUNDLE
JOBS Community Helpers Color by Code Sight Words No Prep Coloring Pages
This is a fun and engaging set of COMMUNITY HELPER JOB themed no prep coloring pages that are perfect for your social studies lesson when learning about careers. These fun color by code worksheets are geared toward kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students! This set of no prep printables feature pictures with Dolch and Fry sight words. These high frequency words coloring pages are great for morning work, independent literacy stations, for early finishers, or to leave with sub plans.
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K - 2nd
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Social Studies Color by Code Coloring Page Activity | High Frequency Words | Map
This is a fun and engaging set of Social Studies Class themed coloring worksheets that are perfect for the beginning of the school year. These include pictures of a globe, a map, the Liberty Bell, and more! These are geared toward kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students! These no prep printables feature pictures with Dolch and Fry sight words. These high frequency words coloring pages are great for morning work, independent literacy stations, for early finishers, or to leave with
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K - 2nd
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Community Helpers Themed No Prep Worksheets BUNDLE for K-2 | MATH | ELAR
This COMMUNITY HELPER themed no prep set of worksheets is filled with lots of great LITERACY, GRAMMAR, and MATH activities for kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade. These are perfect for busy teachers because all you need to do is print and go! There is NO prep! These are wonderful for morning work, early finishers, stations, or just for fun! A few of the skills covered are addition, subtraction, telling time, identifying coins, making ten, synonyms, syllables, blends, prepositions, and so
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K - 2nd
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Landforms Color by Code Sight Words No Prep Coloring Pages Social Studies
This is a fun and engaging set of LANDFORMS themed no prep coloring pages that are perfect for any time of year! This is a great reading or social studies activity that contains pictures of different habitats and earth's natural features. They are fun color by code worksheets that are geared toward kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students! These no prep printables feature pictures with Dolch and Fry sight words. These high frequency words coloring pages are great for morning work,
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K - 2nd
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I Can Help BUNDLE
These two mini books were designed for a social studies unit that covers roles and responsibilities. Each page highlights a different job or chore that children can do to help in the home or outside the home. Both books can be used whole class or in small groups. There are two lines of text on each page. The first line is the same on each page. The second line varies by the activity or chore, allowing students to use the picture to help decode.I Can Help at Home has a cover, 10 pages of differen
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K - 1st
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Spanish Social Studies mini books
Spanish social studies mini books. Helps to enforce class expectations, and being fair. As well as, goods/services, past/present, wants/needs, positional words, and Earth/Man made. There are 8 mini booksPlease be kind. The books have been edited by a total of four people. We are human, so mistakes do happen. If you do find an error please let me know. I will fix the error, so it can be updated and downloaded again.
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PreK - 1st
Community Helpers No Prep Worksheets for ELAR | Kindergarten | 1st | 2nd Grade
This is a no prep ELAR COMMUNITY HELPER Themed worksheet set for K-2. This includes 24 pages and includes a variety of skills for kindergarten, first grade, and 2nd grade. This set would be perfect to use for morning work, early finishers, or as a center activity! These are unlike my other sets because they include a wide range of skills targeted for early education classrooms.▶️Save $$$$$ and purchase this as part of our COMMUNITY HELPERS BUNDLE, our Community Helpers Math and ELAR Bundle, or
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: ⭐Flash Deal⭐K-2 No Prep Themed Activities MATH and ELAR Growing Bundle
American Symbols
Students will love learning American Symbols vocabulary and doing literacy activities during distance learning with these fun and engaging boom cards! They can listen to the recorded voice reading or read it themselves. There are real pictures of these words, child friendly definitions, activities that include syllables, word parts, phonics, and finding the words in sentences . There is a teacher guide with at home tips.Digital Boom Cards offer an easy way for teachers to assess their students.
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1st - 2nd
Also included in: American Symbols Reading Comprehension First Grade Printable and Digital
Classroom Games that Kids Love!
Here are 7 back to school games that will get your students excited about learning during the first week of school .These games are easily incorporated into your lesson slide decks and can be used to reinforce and review any curriculum or just to play as a community building activity.Included in this set:Ready...Set...Draw (a vocabulary review game for any topic where kids draw) -Slide for team drawing includedHide and Guess Who? (a yes or no elimination questioning game that kids love
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K - 5th
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Also included in: Back-to-School Bundle of Games and Activities
Presidents Day Reader with Authentic Images Informational Text
Teach a simple Presidents Day lesson using this Kindergarten / First Grade reader full of sight words and real informational text images! While students read about George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and the USA, they will apply sight word knowledge and other reading skills with purpose! Authentic images make this Presidents Day reader stand out as an excellent informational text for emerging / beginning readers.This informative Presidents Day reader introduces basic kindergarten social studies
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K - 1st
Yo puedo ayudar BUNDLE
Your bilingual kindergarten or first grade students will love making connections while reading! These two mini books were designed for a social studies unit that covers roles and responsibilities. Each page highlights a different job or chore that children can do to help in the home or outside the home. Both books can be used whole class or in small groups. There are two lines of text on each page. The first line is the same on each page. The second line varies by the activity or chore, allowing
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K - 1st
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Wild Animals Non-Fiction Decodable Coloring Pages for Beginning Readers
Dive into the vibrant world of wild animals and nature with our unique coloring book tailored for beginning readers and young English learners. "Wonders of Nature" combines the fun of coloring with educational, non-fiction decodable passages. Each page showcases an exotic animal, accompanied by engaging and simple-to-understand information. Whether it's the majestic creatures of the rainforest, the hidden gems of the jungle, or the iconic inhabitants of the grassland/savanna, young readers will
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1st - 2nd
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Maps and Globes
Learning Maps vocabulary can be difficult for some students. These no-prep, high-interest, paperless Boom Cards will have them knowing these words in no time at all and they provide great fun for students! They will love doing literacy activities during distance learning with these engaging digital task cards and they will help to improve reading comprehension.They can listen to the recorded voice reading or read it themselves. There are real pictures of these words, child friendly definitions,
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1st - 2nd
Also included in: Maps and Globes Reading Comprehension
I Can Help Outside Mini Book
Teach your kindergarten or first grade students about roles and responsibilities by showing them ways they already help outside their home! This mini book highlights simple things kids can do to help around the house and is great for social studies, but can also be used in guided reading.Each page highlights a different job or chore that children can do to help outside. Repetitive text on the first line makes it ideal for K-1 beginning readers.The book has a cover, 8 pages of different ways chi
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K - 1st
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Also included in: I Can Help BUNDLE
FRIENDS Themed ELA & Social Studies "I Can" Statements - First Grade 1st
❤️❤️ The One With The ELA & Social Studies Standards ❤️❤️ATTENTION F*R*I*E*N*D*S FANS! These F*R*I*E*N*D*S themed “I Can” Statements are the PERFECT addition to your classroom.These "I Can" Statements are organized to please your inner Monica, colorful enough to vibe with your inner Phoebe & informational enough to satisfy your inner Ross. Includes pocket chart sized Common Core Standards for both ELA & Social Studies - Color & B&W version for each card! 3 Statements per page
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PreK - 1st
Transportation Vocabulary BUNDLE Worksheets, Centers & BOOM Cards
Enhance your transportation vocabulary unit with differentiated worksheets, centers, and BOOM Cards! This bundle includes everything your students need to learn to identify and spell transportation vocabulary words. There are four levels of vocabulary puzzle cards, five levels of differentiated worksheets, three levels of matching cards, and a set of word scramble BOOM cards to suit all types of learners!This resource includes...1 Transportation Vocabulary Reference Page10 Spelling picture puz
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PreK - 1st
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Article Analysis Templates
This product contains 20 no prep article analysis printable worksheets and graphic organisers which can be used in conjunction with news/current events articles. They can be used either as part of a class project, independent research projects, or to aid in reading comprehension. Having previously undertaken award-winning research around home education and digital technologies (UK/USA), I now draw both from my undergraduate and master’s degrees to author books on education (UK/USA), create prod
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Not Grade Specific
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Neon Bold Common Core "I Can" Statements - ELA & S.S. - 1st Grade (First)
Neon Themed "I Can" Statements for First Grade. This colorful kit includes pocket chart sized neon Common Core Standards for both ELA & Social Studies - Neon & B&W version for each card! 3 Statements per page - perfect for pocket charts or add magnets to the back & stick to your whiteboard! Also includes a checklist for each standard to keep track of student progress. Perfect when preparing for parent/teacher conferences!!! Just print, cut & post!!!Includes:* 104 Neon ELA Sta
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1st
Bright Picnic Common Core "I Can" Statements - ELA & S.S. - First Grade (1st)
Bright Picnic "I Can" Statements for First Grade (1st). This brightly colored picnic pattern includes pocket chart sized Common Core Standards for ELA & Social Studies! Color & B&W version of each card available! 3 Statements per page - perfect for pocket charts or add magnets to the back & stick to your whiteboard! Also includes a checklist for each subject with the standards to keep track of student progress. Perfect when preparing for parent/teacher conferences!!! Just print,
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1st
White Palms Common Core "I Can" Statements - ELA & S.S. - First Grade (1st)
White Palms & Chalk Themed "I Can" Statements for First Grade. This tropical kit has all the vibes & includes pocket chart sized Common Core Standards for both ELA & Social Studies - Color & B&W version for each card! 3 Statements per page - perfect for pocket charts or add magnets to the back & stick to your whiteboard! Also includes a checklist for each standard to keep track of student progress. Perfect when preparing for parent/teacher conferences!!! Just print, cut &
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1st
Pink Palms Common Core "I Can" Statements - ELA & S.S. - First Grade (1st)
Pink Palms & Chalk Themed "I Can" Statements for First Grade. This tropical kit has all the vibes & includes pocket chart sized Common Core Standards for both ELA & Social Studies - Color & B&W version for each card! 3 Statements per page - perfect for pocket charts or add magnets to the back & stick to your whiteboard! Also includes a checklist for each standard to keep track of student progress. Perfect when preparing for parent/teacher conferences!!! Just print, cut &a
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1st
Thick Rainbow & Chalk "I Can" Statements - ELA & S.S. - First Grade (1st)
Thick Rainbow Chalk Themed "I Can" Statements for First Grade. This colorful kit includes pocket chart sized Common Core Standards for both ELA & Social Studies - Color & B&W version for each card! 3 Statements per page - perfect for pocket charts or add magnets to the back & stick to your whiteboard! Also includes a checklist for each standard to keep track of student progress. Perfect when preparing for parent/teacher conferences!!! Just print, cut & post!!!Includes:* 104
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1st
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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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There are many different types of history resources sold by Sellers on TPT. Some popular social studies lessons include U.S. history, world history, ancient history, geography, civics, and government.
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