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Kindergarten social studies resources for Easel Assessments and for special education

Preview of Mexico Mini Book for Early Readers - A Country Study

Mexico Mini Book for Early Readers - A Country Study

This Mexico Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about Mexico! This book can be used for a very basic country study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about Mexico and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! This printable interactive activity includes:A black/white half page mini book for students to color and readA colo
Preview of Jamaica Mini Book for Early Readers - A Country Study

Jamaica Mini Book for Early Readers - A Country Study

This Jamaica Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about Jamaica! This book can be used for a very basic country study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about Jamaica and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! This printable interactive activity includes:A black/white half page mini book for students to color and readA c
Preview of Magic e worksheets Orton Gillingham RTI

Magic e worksheets Orton Gillingham RTI

This Magic E word work activity bundle will help your students practice this tricky phonics concept. As a certified Dyslexia Therapist, I made these science of reading based resources to help beginning and struggling readers. They are aligned to Fundations® aligned level 1 Unit 11 pack of activities is suitable for any phonics based program. This packet includes both Black and White and Color duplicate activities. Many Low Prep and a majority of No Prep Activities. I also have decodable sto
Preview of 2 Syllable Words Worksheets Level 1 Unit 12 Orton Gillingham RTI

2 Syllable Words Worksheets Level 1 Unit 12 Orton Gillingham RTI

This Orton Gillingham Science of Reading-based pack of activities will help your students read and write with 2 SYLLABLE WORDS. It is correlated to Fundations® Level 1 Unit 12 pack of over 80 pages but would be suitable for any phonics program. These Activities are aligned with Fundations level 1 but are suitable to supplement any Orton-Gillingham Curriculum such as Barton Reading, S.P.I.R.E. and Wilson Reading and Fundations. My dyslexic students love the games and activities. This packet inc
Preview of -ng -nk Word Work Activities Level 1 Unit 7 Orton Gillingham RTI

-ng -nk Word Work Activities Level 1 Unit 7 Orton Gillingham RTI

Completely Revised First Grade Fundations® alligned Level 1 Unit 7 This -ng and nk glued sounds pack has everything you need to teach the glued sounds or also called unit sounds or welded sounds for -ing, ang, ong, and ung, onk, ank, ink, unk It is suitable for Orton-Gillingham instruction using Barton Reading, Wilson Reading and S.P.I.R.E. and other reading interventions.-**********Purchase this in a First Grade Bundle*******What is included in the -ng -nk glued sounds pack? Over 100 pages of
Preview of Argentina Mini Book for Early Readers - A Country Study

Argentina Mini Book for Early Readers - A Country Study

This Argentina Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about Argentina! This book can be used for a very basic country study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about Argentina and a scene or illustration to get students to connect to the words. The scenes can be colored in as a fun activity for the students! Plus a full color teacher copy for students to check their work, use as a guide, or to laminate and add th
Preview of Reading Comprehension Passages With "WH" Questions: Who, What, Where, When

Reading Comprehension Passages With "WH" Questions: Who, What, Where, When

Are you looking for short reading comprehension worksheets that are aligned to the Common Core and DLM Essential Elements? These time-saving, short reading passages have been differentiated 2 ways, text only and text with picture cues for visual support. These short stories with "WH" questions have characters that are diverse and inclusive to help your students connect further with the text. These reading comprehension passages with multiple choice questions are yours as an easy print and go, a
Preview of Suffix-s Worksheets Orton Gillingham Level 1 Unit 6 RTI

Suffix-s Worksheets Orton Gillingham Level 1 Unit 6 RTI

This Fundations® aligned level 1 Unit 6 pack of over 80 pages will give your students practice with The suffix-s plural words. These Activities are aligned with Fundations level 1 but are suitable to supplement any phonics program.This packet includes both Black and White and Color duplicate activities. Many Low Prep and No Prep Activities**********Purchase this in a First Grade Bundle*******• Roll and Read words• Read and Match Sentences• Read and Sequence stories• Tap and Read the multisen
Preview of Suffixes ing and ed Orton Gillingham Level 1 Unit 10 RTI

Suffixes ing and ed Orton Gillingham Level 1 Unit 10 RTI

This Orton Gillingham Science of Reading-based pack of activities will help your students read and write with suffix -ing and -ed with blends. It is correlated to Fundations® Level 1 Unit 10 pack of over 90 pages but would be suitable for any phonics program. This packet includes both Black and White and Color duplicate activities. Many Low Prep and No Prep Activities**********Purchase this in a First Grade Bundle*******• Base words +ing, ed, and s• Sound sort sheets for oa, oe, o
Preview of -am & -an glued sounds Orton Gillingham Level 1 Unit 5 RTI

-am & -an glued sounds Orton Gillingham Level 1 Unit 5 RTI

This Fundations® aligned level 1 Unit 5 pack of over 40 pages will give your students practice with The glued sounds of -am &-an. These Activities are aligned with Fundations level 1 but are suitable to any phonics program.This packet includes both Black and White and Color duplicate activities. Many Low Prep and No Prep Activities**********Purchase this in a First Grade Bundle*******• Roll and Read words• Read and Match Sentences• Read and Sequence stories• Tap and Read the multisensory
Preview of Inside/Outside Voices Learning Volume Control for SPED/OT/Autism Boom Cards

Inside/Outside Voices Learning Volume Control for SPED/OT/Autism Boom Cards

Created by
OT Inspired
*Update* Now includes a Boom Deck AND a separate Easel activity! Make sure to download both* This Boom Cards™ deck helps your students learn volume control and voice modulation. Do your students know how loud their voice should be depending on where they are and what they are doing? It teaches children how to understand when and how to use indoor and outdoor voices, using a visual chart. If your students struggle with voice modulation, or controlling the volume of their voice, this Boom Deck™
Preview of Closed Syllable Word Work Worksheets Orton Gillingham RTI

Closed Syllable Word Work Worksheets Orton Gillingham RTI

This Fundations® aligned level 1 Unit 9 pack of over 80 pages will give your students practice with closed syllable words. These Activities are aligned with Fundations level 1 but are suitable to supplement any first grade phonics program. There is also a link to a teaching video I made for this unit.This packet includes both Black and White and Color duplicate activities. Many Low Prep and No Prep Activities**********Purchase this in a First Grade Bundle*******-Open and Clsed syllable Teac
Preview of Kinder-1st Social Studies Unit 1: Civics (Citizenship, Leaders, and Rules)

Kinder-1st Social Studies Unit 1: Civics (Citizenship, Leaders, and Rules)

Are you looking for a way to make your Social Studies lessons more engaging? Do you struggle to find ways to connect real world concepts and ideas in a way that makes sense for Kinder and First Grade learners? Do you need less stress and prep and just want to get a product and just TEACH? Are you looking for a product to use at the beginning of the year to introduce the concepts of citizenship, leaders, and rules? Then this curriculum unit is for you! This Social Studies curriculum unit was crea
Preview of Test Prep Anchor Chart Lesson KINDER, SPECIAL ED

Test Prep Anchor Chart Lesson KINDER, SPECIAL ED

Created by
Lisa Goodell
Using fun pet images, students will learn to only mark one answer choice per item, and how to correctly bubble in the circle (to not go outside the lines and to fill in the whole circle) using the anchor chart and coordinating student PDF handout. The four-page practice test printable handout can be taken alone or be read aloud by the teacher. I suggest spreading this activity out over several days. It's a great introduction to chapter, benchmark or standardized testing. PLUS, the PDF has been s
Preview of 2 syllable words closed syllables with suffixes Orton Gillingham Level 1 Unit 13

2 syllable words closed syllables with suffixes Orton Gillingham Level 1 Unit 13

This Orton Gillingham Science of reading based pack of over 90 pages will give your students practice with 2 syllable words plus the suffixes -ing , -ed, -s and -es. These Activities are aligned with Fundations Level 1 Unit 13 but are suitable to supplement any phonics program.This packet includes both Black and White and Color duplicate activities. Many Low Prep and No Prep Activities**********Purchase this in a First Grade Bundle*******• 2 syllable flip cards change 1 syllable to 2 sy
Preview of STUCK by Oliver Jeffers Speech Companion with Boom™ Cards & Printable Activities

STUCK by Oliver Jeffers Speech Companion with Boom™ Cards & Printable Activities

Created by
Bluebird Speech
Updated December 2021 to include a link to FREE Boom™ Cards and Reading Assessment! "What a truly creative and unique take on a book companion! This is very thorough, with a great variety of targets and activities. This is a refreshingly creative companion." Use this product in 3 ways:47 PRINT and GO worksheets for in person learning, speech therapy, and home programsTpT EASEL Activities and Assessments for online and distance learningFREE BOOM CARD deck with sequencing activities Stuck by Olive
Preview of Recta numérica suma resta Camping Number Line

Recta numérica suma resta Camping Number Line

¡Este paquete de Recta Numérica te encantará! Perfecto para trabajar la suma y la resta con el uso de la recta numérica en el tema de Los Piratas. Ayuda a tus estudiantes con este paquete de la recta numérica que cuenta con 34 páginas blanco y nego. Las mismas 34 páginas están a color para poder ser utilizadas como un centro. Para un total de 68 páginas es este paquete de la recta numérica suma y resta más 2 páginas adicionales para practicar los números hasta el 20.¿Qué incluye?:0-5 Recta Numér
Preview of Identifying The Main Idea-Picture Comprehension

Identifying The Main Idea-Picture Comprehension

These picture reading comprehension worksheets will support your students in the beginning stages of learning to identify the main idea. They will learn how to use illustrations to understand text, decode text, and understand stories enabling them to learn the concept of a main idea. Differentiation:Your students will also practice their fine motor skills by cutting and pasting as they read and improve their reading and comprehension skills. ( not yet writers and autism classrooms)I've added a
Preview of Popcorn Printable CVC Word and Short Vowel Sound Sort

Popcorn Printable CVC Word and Short Vowel Sound Sort

Created by
Sarah C the SLP
Target decoding CVC words and phonemic awareness skills by identifying the medial or middle sounds in CVC words. Perfect for small groups, literacy centers, or independent work. Learners will match pictures to their CVC word popcorn bucket AND identify the short vowel sounds in CVC words and sort them into vowel popcorn buckets. A digital slide presentation is also included so you can review the CVC words before and/or after you assign the activities.This activity can be used for reading cent
Preview of Rusty Learns Gentle vs Rough Hands - Social Skills Behavior Story - SEL

Rusty Learns Gentle vs Rough Hands - Social Skills Behavior Story - SEL

Rusty Learns Gentle vs Rough Hands - Social Skills Behavior Story - SELIt can hurt people when we hit, scratch, or use rough hands. But when people are gentle, this feels nice! It’s important to use gentle hands with everything and everyone around us. Students will enjoy the colorful pictures while watching Rusty learn good choices and do the right thing. The Easel Version will not have the Rusty the Greyhound cartoon character. The Questions in the video will not be in the downloaded story, b
Preview of All About Autumn NonFiction Read Aloud With Differentiated Worksheets

All About Autumn NonFiction Read Aloud With Differentiated Worksheets

Welcome the fall season by reading this All About Autumn nonfiction text read aloud with real photos for special education and struggling readers. This print-and-go and digital resource includes worksheets with comprehension questions with 3 answer choices (differentiated 3 ways from independent to most support needed. The packet also includes many differentiated fall writing and cut-and-paste worksheets in ELA with some math activities for deeper practice and understanding of the nonfiction te
Preview of Pirate Treasure Hunt Inference Clues Activities for Language FREEBIE

Pirate Treasure Hunt Inference Clues Activities for Language FREEBIE

Created by
Sarah C the SLP
Search for pirate treasure at your school by making inferences to solve clues and visit a variety of locations around your school campus. This is ideal for pirate-themed lessons during speech & language therapy, whole group activities, or Talk Like a Pirate Day. Students can work as a team to practice inferencing skills to solve each clue to find the "treasure" at the end of the hunt. A digital slides version of the activity compatible with PowerPoint and Google Slides™ is also included.
Preview of Review Word Work Orton Gillingham  Level 1 Unit 14 (Dyslexia/RTI)

Review Word Work Orton Gillingham Level 1 Unit 14 (Dyslexia/RTI)

This Fundations® aligned level 1 Unit 14 pack of over 70 pages will give your students review of Fundations concepts. These Activities are aligned with Fundations level 1 but are suitable to supplement any Orton-Gillingham Curriculum such as Barton Reading, S.P.I.R.E. and Wilson Reading and Fundations. My dyslexic students love the games and activities. This packet includes both Black and White and Color duplicate activities. Many Low Prep and No Prep Activities**********Purchase this in a F
Preview of Counting Objects to 20 Task Cards Scattered Configuration - Differentiated

Counting Objects to 20 Task Cards Scattered Configuration - Differentiated

Here's a fun and engaging counting activity to get your students counting objects to 20 in a scattered configuration and identifying numbers. This set of counting task cards will require your students to accurately count objects and identify the number to match the set of objects. Students will be pairing each object with a number and learn that the last numbers show the total number of objects. This set of counting task cards can easily be differentiated to meet your students' learning needs.Te
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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.

Teaching with social studies resources

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.

How do I find social studies lessons on TPT?

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.