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2nd grade social studies guided reading books for special education
UFLI Aligned Decodable Readers Passages Science of Reading Comprehension Fluency
Are you ready to make learning reading fluently a breeze for your students? We have the perfect Decodable Readers and Passages aligned with the Science of Reading and aligned seamlessly with UFLI. Crafted with care, this comprehensive resource is a must-have for teachers and parents seeking effective, engaging, and interactive ways to help their students master these tricky endings. It's not just about memorizing words. It's about understanding, applying, and thinking critically.What's Included:
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K - 3rd
Me On the Map Activities and Map Skills Flip book for First Grade Social Studies
This circle book corresponds perfectly to the classic book, Me on the Map! The Me on the Map flip book shows maps from the book from smallest to biggest to make a powerful visual of our place in the world for kids!Just staple the Me on the Map flip book at the top when it's assembled. THIS ME ON THE MAP FLIPBOOK COMES IN 2 VERSIONSVersion with patterned sentences (Here is my planet. It is ____.) and labels already on the pages; Version with no sentences and labels to cut and paste in the appro
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PreK - 2nd
Super Bowl Reading Comprehension Passages & Activities: Football & Super Bowl 24
The Big Game- Super Bowl 24 is right around the corner. This Big Game football printable for kids allows students to interact with text while learning all about the history of the Super Bowl. Your students will focus on asking and answering questions, main idea, word meaning, text features, and illustrations making meaning in the text.Standards Covered:RI.1 (Asking and Answering Questions)RI. 2 (Main idea)RI. 4 (Word meaning)RI.5 (Text Features)RI. 7 (Illustrations to match the text)An assessmen
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2nd - 3rd
Executive Functioning Stories & Activities Bundle | EF Skills Read Alouds
Use this complete set of executive functioning stories to teach kids the skills they need, including organization, planning, attention, flexibility, perseverance, planning, time management, and more. Kids will read along with each fun animal character while learning about executive functioning skills. Every story also includes an educator guide, story review worksheet, coloring page, role-playing activity to practice the skill, a contract, and more.Overall, these stories are a fun and interacti
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K - 4th
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Community Helpers Unit
This Community Helpers Unit has everything you need to teach your little learners about the people who play important roles in our communities. This Unit has a variety of activities that go into a fun and engaging deep dive into these vital professions, and the best part is that they are all CCSS aligned! What is included?10 mini lessonsWrite the room (editable)Dramatic play centersAnchor chartsCraftsEmergent readersA lapbookSTEM activitiesSight word activitiesClassroom community activitiesCheck
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PreK - 2nd
Citizenship - Being a Good Citizen
Citizenship activities! Perfect back to school ideas for citizenship; differentiated printable readers with comprehension activities. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆This is the FIRST book in a 2nd BUNDLE (now complete) of printable readers for guided reading. Link for the bundle is below. There is already one bundle which is complete - you can check it out here:BUNDLE 1 of Printable Readers☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆If you want to see the 2nd bundle which is a growing bundle:BUNDLE 2 of Printable Readers -
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1st - 2nd
Editable Daily & Weekly Lesson Plan Templates for Kindergarten & Grades 1, 2 & 3
This resource includes a variety of Editable Daily and Weekly Lesson Plan Templates. Each template is provided in two formats: Standard PDF and Editable PowerPoint. If you would prefer to use this resource with Google Classroomâ„¢, click here to view the digital version.*You do not have to be familiar with PowerPoint to use the editable templates.* Just open the file and type information in the boxes labelled, "Type Here."These templates are ideal for use in creating plans for home learning. (I w
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K - 3rd
Also included in:Â Daily, Weekly, Small Group Reading & Guided Math Lesson Plan Templates
Continents and Oceans Mini Book
This is a first grade friendly emergent reader about the continents and ocean. Students will be able to read one fact about each of the continents and the oceans. Picture clues will help with text.There are 7 continents in the world.North America is made up of mostly 3 big countries.There are a lot of rain forests in South America.There are many small countries in Europe.Asia is the biggest continent.Africa is by Europe and Asia.Australia is called the "Land Down Under".Antarctica is at the So
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K - 3rd
Constitution Day Printable Reader with Comprehension
Constitution Day printable reader with two versions of the book for differentiation and three comprehension checks - one asking for complete sentence answers, one for them to circle their answers and a true/false response. There are also cute certificates - for completion of the book. Please preview to see the entire set.☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆This is the THIRD book in a 2nd BUNDLE (now complete) of printable readers for guided reading. Link for the bundle is below. There is already one bundle
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1st - 2nd
Core Vocabulary Adapted Books and Activities for AAC and Speech Therapy Lessons
Looking for an easy word of the week activity or core vocabulary set of lessons for your classroom? This set of 34 errorless adapted books and BONUS worksheets can target core vocabulary and sight words. Use these in speech lessons, whole group lessons, morning meeting activities, or with students individually!Each book is about 10 pages long and includes visuals to support learning. These books can be read to your students in order to model the language verbally or have them utilize a core boar
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PreK - 3rd
Ancient Civilizations Greece, Rome, China and Egypt BUNDLE
Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Ancient China and Ancient Egypt: vocabulary, activities, games, and assessments differentiated to support all learners. Looking to integrate reading and social studies? Each ancient civilization unit includes a printable mini book, along with discussion questions and reading comprehension activities. This MEGA money saving bundle (25% discount) has a ton of fun and meaningful activities that will engage your students and make planning your Ancient Civilizations unit
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2nd - 5th
Science Adapted Books | Special Education | Print + Digital
These very simple science readers and comprehension questions are perfect to supplement science units in your special education education classroom. Use adapted books to introduce students with Autism to science! Each page contains a matching component and this resource now includes a DIGITAL version! Great for distance learning!Click HERE to save 20% by purchasing this resource as part of the Best- Selling Simple Science Curriculum BundleWHAT TOPICS ARE INCLUDED?- Matter- Living and Nonliving-
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PreK - 8th
Every Child Matters - Sept 30th Orange Shirt Day - Resource and Mini-Reader K-3
Orange Shirt Day (September 30th) is known as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. It is a day we honour the Indigenous children who were sent to residential schools in Canada. We learn about why we wear orange shirts, and focus on educating young learners as to the history of residential schools, as well as Indigenous culture and tradition. This resource also focuses on teaching young learners about diversity, equity, equality and that every person is special.Worksheets in
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PreK - 3rd
Back to School Sight Word Reading Fluency BUNDLE Distance Learning
Back to School Sight Word Reading Fluency BUNDLE Distance Learning*** US and Australian spelling included***This BUNDLE contains a collection of sight word fluency sentence reading sheets. They make ideal homework reading practice pages for children in Kindergarten (Prep) and Grade 1.Repeated reading of a new sight word is important for memorizing the word and for developing reading fluency; therefore, children are encouraged to read each sheet 5 times, coloring an insect each time they do so. D
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K - 2nd
Native American Activities Nonfiction Book Study Informational Text
This Unit was designed to teach young children about three different Native American tribes. There are booklets for the Iroquois, Sioux, and Hopi Tribes. Each booklet can be copied two per page. They come with assessment pieces and a writing page. There are directions on how to build a comparison graph for the three tribes looking at their clothing, food, recreation, and shelter. By the end of this unit, your child will have an idea of what life was like as a Native American. Also included a
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K - 3rd
Interactive Adapted Book Spring Frog
Spring Adapted Book: Interactive adapted books are a great way to engage beginning emergent readers. Follow Froggy as he looks for signs of spring. This 10 page book uses repetitive phrases and sight words to read about the signs of spring Froggy finds.Each page includes the sentences:"Froggy looks for signs of spring."Followed by the repetitive sentence frame:"Froggy found a ______." All sentences are picture supported to build confidence with emergent readers. Students "read" the picture on
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in:Â SPRING Mega Bundle Adapted Books
Executive Functioning Stories & Activities | Attention & Focus Skills
This executive functioning short story highlights skills for attention and focus. Kids will read along with Felix the Focused Fox as they learn skills for paying attention in class. This skill will help kids learn how to focus and pay attention in class by watching the teacher talking, participating in class, avoiding distractions, and more.Digital VersionA digital version for Google Slides is now included!Story Summary Felix the fox tells his story and transition from struggling to pay attentio
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1st - 5th
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Also included in:Â Executive Functioning Stories & Activities Bundle | EF Skills Read Alouds
WINTER Snowman BIG Bundle-7 Adapted Books
This big bundle includes 7 adapted books featuring the winter antics of adorable snowmen. Vocabulary targets include winter animals, clothing, colors, sports, actions, cars, chores, and sight words.Adapted books are such a great way to engage early readers, including students with autism and other special needs. Differentiation is built into all products to meet the literacy needs of diverse learners through visually supported text, sight word sentences, repetitive text, and picture banks.PL
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PreK - 2nd
Beginning Biographies - Texts and Comprehension Work for First and Second Grades
This set of BEGINNING BIOGRAPHIES offers simple biographies featuring 10 famous people from America's history (5 females and 5 males). They're a great, developmentally appropriate way to introduce primary readers to the genre. There are TWO DIFFERENTIATED VERSIONS of each biography to accommodate for a variety of reading levels in your classroom. In this set, I've included texts for:Abraham LincolnRosa ParksNeil ArmstrongBetsy RossTheodore RooseveltRuby BridgesJesse OwensHelen KellerBenjamin Fra
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1st - 2nd
Fall Scarecrow -Adapted Book (PreK-2/ELL/Autism/SPED)
Fall Scarecrow themed adapted book is a great way to engage beginning readers. This 12 page fall interactive book focuses on things Scarecrow sees in the fall. Each page has the same repetitive question and sentence frame:"Look! What can Scarecrow see?" . "Scarecrow can see a ______. " Students complete the sentence frame on each page by selecting the matching picture from the picture bank and attaching to the corresponding page.Check out my other Fall Harvest themed products:ADAPTED BOOK: The
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in:Â Fall Bundle-Pumpkins & Scarecrows
Core Vocabulary Adapted Books and Worksheets for AAC and Speech Therapy Lessons
This is a completed set of errorless adapted books and worksheets. There are adapted books for 26 core vocabulary words (Each book is about 10 pages long). These books can be read to your students in order to model the language and have them utilize with a core board, communication device, or other forms of AAC. There are interactive pieces of the core vocabulary words that you or a student can manipulate as the story is read. Are you looking for an editable set of these books so you can use the
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PreK - 3rd, Not Grade Specific
ADAPTED BOOK-Farm Animals (PreK-2/SPED/ELL)
Kids love farm animals! This interactive adapted book is a great way to engage emergent readers. This book uses picture supported repetitive phrases and integrated sight words to read about animals and people we see in the barn.Each page starts with the question:"Who is in the barn?"Followed by the repetitive sentence frame:"The ____ is in the barn." All sentences are picture supported to build confidence with emergent readers. Students "read" the picture on each page and locate the correspond
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PreK - 2nd
Earth Day Reduce Reuse Recycle- ADAPTED BOOK PreK/SPED/ELL
Looking for an interactive activity to teach your students about helping the environment for Earth Day? This fun adapted book shares activities students can do to help the earth. Adapted books are perfect for your emergent readers, English Language Learners, and students with autism and other special education needs. Interactive adapted books are a great addition to your literacy centers and guided, shared, or independent reading activities.Students will enjoy looking at the colorful graphics
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in:Â SPRING Mega Bundle Adapted Books
Ancient Egypt Mini Book for Early Readers - Ancient Civilizations Activities
This Ancient Egypt Mini Book is perfect for your students to learn about the Egyptians! This book can be used for a very basic Ancient Egypt study in lower elementary grades! This is perfect for Pre-k, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade. Each page has a basic fact about Ancient Egypt 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 is a perfect way to introduce this ancient civilization to your students!Plus a ful
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in:Â Ancient Civilization Mini Books Bundle for Early Readers - Six Civilizations
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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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