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Kindergarten social studies simulations for special education

Preview of Virtual Field Trip to the Grand Canyon for Geology Science

Virtual Field Trip to the Grand Canyon for Geology Science

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Teach or Travel
Virtual Field Trip to the Grand Canyon!Not able to take any trips this fall? Go there virtually! Engaging, no matter the format of instruction, your students will be hooked! Use them as a preview to any science unit OR have the class work towards the reward of 'Field Trip Friday'! NO PREP WORK FOR YOU! Trip is designed for grade K - 5, I included multiple options for certain slides, easy to differentiate, just delete any slides that don't fit your grade level!W H A T ' S I N C L U D E D ?⭐️ Teac
Preview of Virtual Field Trip Yellowstone National Park in the Spring

Virtual Field Trip Yellowstone National Park in the Spring

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Teach or Travel
Virtual Field Trip to Yellowstone! Visit America's first national park!NO PREP! Just 'share your screen' and present the slides & videos. ☺Trip is designed for grade K - 5, easy to differentiate based on how many videos you play.GREAT FOR: socially distanced learning, science and social studies supplemental lesson, NO PREP sub plans or as a Fun Friday/Field Trip Friday classroom reward to work towards!!W H A T ' S I N C L U D E D ?⭐️ Teacher directions⭐️ PowerPoint & Google Slides includ
Preview of Virtual Field Trip to Everglades National Park

Virtual Field Trip to Everglades National Park

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Teach or Travel
Virtual Field Trip to Everglades National Park in Florida! Perfect for Zoom meetings as a fun activity for in person *socially distanced* learning!NO PREP! Just 'share your screen' and present the slides. ☺Trip is designed for grade K - 5, I included multiple closing activity suggestions, just delete any slides to make it appropriate level for your grade!W H A T ' S I N C L U D E D ?⭐️ Teacher directions⭐️ PowerPoint & Google Slides included (PowerPoint file with a link to "make a copy" for
Preview of Wants and Needs Sort - 1st grade Social Studies Needs vs Wants Activities

Wants and Needs Sort - 1st grade Social Studies Needs vs Wants Activities

These interactive needs vs wants activities are perfect to teach your students about wants and needs, and to help them understand the consequences of choosing wants vs needs in real-life situations.PACKED with everything you need! Includes a lesson plan, simulation activity with teacher script, vocabulary aid, sorting activities, critical thinking worksheet, and writing activity.Description:This fun interactive activity sends students on an adventure simulation as they pack their backpacks with
Preview of Going to School Separation Anxiety Social Narrative

Going to School Separation Anxiety Social Narrative

The Going to School Separation Anxiety Social Narrative helps ease students' anxiety by saying goodbye to family members and going to school by reviewing emotions and things that could make them feel better. This social story includes options for various family members and modes of transportation. How I use this resource: I keep one copy at school to reinforce and school and provide one copy at home for families to read before coming to school.Family members included:momdadparentsgrandma grandpa
Preview of Polar Express Activities - Read Aloud - Virtual Field Trip Classroom Fun

Polar Express Activities - Read Aloud - Virtual Field Trip Classroom Fun

Created by
I Heart STEAM
Let's take a Christmas Virtual Field Trip to ride the POLAR EXPRESS! This No Wheels Field Trip is just what you need for the Christmas Magic to start when remote learning or in-person learning when field trips aren't possible!You don't need to worry about having the book! An online read-aloud by Liam Nelson is included!! Small snippets of the movie are included to supplement the essential parts of the book. Students will see a real-life Polar Express train, and staff will sing along!Find out if
Preview of Nap and Rest Time Social Narrative

Nap and Rest Time Social Narrative

The rest and nap time social story teaches students nap time expectations. With positive behavior visuals and symbolated text, you can teach and reinforce rest time rules. Includes both symbolated and standard text. For the bedtime social story click HERE.Other Great Resources from The Alternative Way to Pre-KFree Do Not Disturb Nap and Rest Time SignSocial Distance Greetings Social StoryRiding the Bus to School Social StoryFire Drill Social StorySubstitute Teacher Social StoryCalm Down Book Soc
Preview of New School and Class Social Narrative

New School and Class Social Narrative

This customizable new school, grade, and class social story will ease student's anxiety when transitioning for the upcoming school year. Help prepare students for their new classroom and teachers. Customize with name, pictures, or provided pictures with both symbolated and standard text to create six different books! Option to include pictures of the new school and/or classroom. With so many options this resource is very versatile and can address many student's needs!For the distance learning, O
Preview of Ancient Greek Olympics Simulation - 8 Hands On Games!

Ancient Greek Olympics Simulation - 8 Hands On Games!

Are you looking to FASCINATE your students through a learning experience that builds meaning about the Olympic games and entertainment of Ancient Greece? As History teachers, we have the opportunity to create experiences for our students to learn through creative experiential learning. Students love competition, and this learning experience has adapted to be a competition.Allow your students to DISCOVER ways the Ancient Greeks held the Olympics. I use this lesson to bring some extreme ENGAGEMENT
Preview of Virtual Field Trips: 25 engaging trips that make fun end of year activities

Virtual Field Trips: 25 engaging trips that make fun end of year activities

This document contains 25 links (with descriptions about each link) to free virtual field trips. You click on the link and are taken to a sight that has both information and media--such as a virtual tour of a museum or a live feed of a webcam or a 3d manipulative view, etc.
Preview of Gentle and Nice Hands Social Narrative

Gentle and Nice Hands Social Narrative

The Gentle and Nice Hands Social Story teaches students how to use gentle hands and how to use their hands nicely during play. With positive behavior visuals in both standard and symbolated text, you can teach and reinforce how to use gentle and nice hands. Perfect for early readers and learners. Other Great Resources from The Alternative Way to Pre-KSocial Distance Greetings Social StoryRiding the Bus to School Social StoryFire Drill Social StorySubstitute Teacher Social StoryCalm Down Book Soc
Preview of Social Skills Unit based on My Mouth is a Volcano by Julia Cook

Social Skills Unit based on My Mouth is a Volcano by Julia Cook

Created by
Erin Butzer
This mini-unit is designed to teach and review with students the importance of being polite, respectful friends by not interrupting. Taking turns is an important life skill that students need to practice and learn. The unit can be used to teach and/or review with students in pre-K through 5 grade at any level, including a great resource for special education. The book "My Mouth is a Volcano" by Julia Cook is a great addition to this unit, but is not required for this unit to be successful.
Preview of Safe Body/Hands to Self - Interactive Social Story, Pre-K/Kindergarten

Safe Body/Hands to Self - Interactive Social Story, Pre-K/Kindergarten

This interactive social story teaches students how keep a safe body and hands to self at school. Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, or first grade. Includes:- Hands at sides- Squeezing hands to calm down- Feet on floor- Quiet voice- Not yelling/kicking/hittingPerfect for young learners who need explicit instruction in trading materials. This version includes movable picture pieces to match while reading the story. Learners are engaged with the story, making the lesson stick! Includes core voca
Preview of Virtual Field Trip to American National Landmarks (Distance Learning)

Virtual Field Trip to American National Landmarks (Distance Learning)

This is a PowerPoint that you can use to take your class on a virtual field trip to six important American landmarks! It is also a great resource for distance learning and e-learning. It is an editable PowerPoint that can also be uploaded to Google Slides for easier online sharing.Each slide contains the name of the monument, a photo, and a few basic facts. Then, take the link to a site that will provide a 360 degree view of the landmark!These websites all provide panoramic images, and some al
Preview of Virtual Field Trips - MEGA No Wheels Field Trip Bundle - Locked in Price!

Virtual Field Trips - MEGA No Wheels Field Trip Bundle - Locked in Price!

Created by
I Heart STEAM
Let's take many Virtual Field Trips this year!!! This No Wheels Field Trip MEGA Collection will make this the best year ever and many more years to come!! In this MEGA Bundle.... you will get access to 50 No Wheels Field Trips at a LOCKED-IN PRICE!!Currently, there are 44 Field Trips included... 6 more will be added to this bundle!I literally am having the time of my life planning and researching these trips! Every single trip is a trip that I will personally use with students in the upcoming we
Preview of THE COMPLETE COLLECTION! Every product in my TPT store - growing bundle!

THE COMPLETE COLLECTION! Every product in my TPT store - growing bundle!

Created by
Teach or Travel
EVERY PRODUCT, EVER!Includes all current products AND any future uploads! Grab it now at the lowest price!! Bundle price will increase each time a new product is added to my store.My products are suitable for K - 5th students!⭐️NEW⭐️ MEMPHIS, TN MLK Virtual Field Trip added 1/28/2024⭐️NEW⭐️ Monthly Memory Book Writing Pages added 1/26/2024If you already have purchased some of my products or bundles, email tpt and they can refund you the price you've already paid if you purchase this growing bund
Preview of Social Narrative  Growing  Bundle

Social Narrative Growing Bundle

Ease anxiety for students in school and at home with this social story bundle! Establish expectations, procedures, and positive behavior models. Includes:Riding the Bus to School Social StoryCalm Down Book Social StoryTake a Deep Breath Social Story and Deep Breath VisualFire Drill Social StoryHallway Rules Social StoryNew Classmate Social StoryNew School/Class/Grade Social StorySubstitute Teacher Social StoryNew Baby SiblingWashing HandsTaking TurnsSocial GreetingsSocial Distance GreetingsGent
Preview of Talking to Friends BINGO Game-teaching Social Interactions

Talking to Friends BINGO Game-teaching Social Interactions

This is a simple game where young children can play and practice simple social interactions. Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder often have a difficult time understanding appropriate ways to greet, complement, comment and ask questions to peers and adults. This game gives them a fun way to practice over and over again simple forms of communication. Along with learning an appropriate way to initiate communication, they also learn an appropriate way to respond to another person. T
Preview of Road Safety Social Narrative

Road Safety Social Narrative

The Road Safety Social Story teaches students road safety rules while providing positive behavior visuals. It comes in both standard and symbolated text. The Road Safety Social Story focuses on the importance of staying out of the road and how to cross the street. Don't forget to check out the Roads Study Adapted Book Bundle.Other Great Resources from The Alternative Way to Pre-KRoads Study Creative Curriculum Study Question PostersRoads Study Creative Curriculum Interactive Slides Riding the Bu
Preview of Dog Safety Social Narrative

Dog Safety Social Narrative

The dog safety social story teaches students the expectations of interacting with dogs and how to safely. Learn about where we might see dogs, how to pet dogs, and what to do if they bark too loud. The dog safety social story helps ease students anxiety interacting with dogsOther Great Resources from The Alternative Way to Pre-KPets Study Adapted Book BundlePets Study Interactive SlidesSocial Distance Greetings Social StoryRiding the Bus to School Social StoryFire Drill Social StorySubstitute Te
Preview of Dramatic Play Centers Growing Bundle Curriculum Creative

Dramatic Play Centers Growing Bundle Curriculum Creative

Dramatic Play Centers Growing Bundle includes everything you need to create dramatic play centers that align with Creative Curriculum Insects Study. This is a growing bundle. Once a new study is added the price will increase. Includes:Center signageWorksheetsVisuals AAC FringeWord Wall/Label CardsStudies IncludedInsect Dramatic Play Center Garden Dramatic Play Center Gardening StudyApple Orchard Dramatic Play Center Tree StudyFitness Center Dramatic Play Center Exercise StudyConstruction Site D
Preview of Taking Turns Social Narrative

Taking Turns Social Narrative

The taking turns Social Story teaches students the expectations of taking turns. With positive behavior visuals in both standard and symbolated text, you can teach and reinforce how to take turns. This is perfect for early readers and AAC users. Other Great Resources from The Alternative Way to Pre-KRiding the Bus to School Social StoryFire Drill Social StorySubstitute Teacher Social StoryCalm Down Book Social StoryNew Classmate Social StoryPre-K AssessmentAdapted and Interactive Book BundleI Am
Preview of School Safety Drills

School Safety Drills

This product is intended to help provide a story so younger children know the expectations during a variety of school drills. You will receive the following 4 stories to help visually set expectations and provide an opportunity to practice prior to an actual drill occurring: Fire Drill- 13 pages with both male and female teacher options. Severe Weather -8 pages with both male and female teacher options. Earthquake Drill- 7 pages. Lock-down Drill- 8 pages.
Preview of Playground Rules Social Narrative

Playground Rules Social Narrative

The Playground Rules Social Story teaches students the playground rules while providing positive behavior visuals in both standrd and symbolated text. The Playground Rules Social Story includes a follow-up activity with two levels. Students can sort good and sad playground choices. Perfect for back to school and teaching playground expectations. Other Great Resources from The Alternative Way to Pre-KSocial Distance Greetings Social StoryRiding the Bus to School Social StoryGentle and Nice Hands
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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.

Discover printable and digital social studies resources

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.

Frequently asked questions about teaching social studies

What types of social studies lessons are available on TPT?

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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Educators can save time preparing history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for social studies resources on the TPT marketplace, and filter by grade level, price, and/or resource type to find materials that've been proven to work in classrooms like yours. No matter what you’re teaching, there are plenty of social studies lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.