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2nd grade social studies classroom management pdfs
Classroom Management Visual Directions Cards for Visual Cue Cards Instructions
Develop independence and keep your students on task with this set of 78 editable Visual Direction Cards! Use for activities throughout the day to provide students with clear and explicit instructions (+ reminders) for various activities. Includes Spanish and editable versions in Google Slides™.SAVE on this set + more with the Classroom Decor + Management BUNDLE!Included in this set is:- 82 5" x 5" picture cards for visual directions - 82 picture cards with editable text in Google Slides™- 82 p
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PreK - 2nd
Boho Rainbow Classroom Decor BUNDLE
This Boho Rainbow Classroom Decor Bundle will transform your classroom into a welcoming & inspiring learning space! The colors in this modern classroom decor theme are calming yet cheerful. You’ll receive a TON of resources in this classroom decor bundle that will make designing an inspirational and inviting learning space a breeze! All 19 BOHO RAINBOW Collection resources are included. Save 50% with the bundle! This bundle also includes the exclusive BONUS FILE: with over 225 pages of extra
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PreK - 2nd
Classroom Decor Birthday Display Editable Crayon Happy Birthday Bulletin Board
Celebrate your classroom birthdays with this adorable crayon box birthday display! Students will love seeing their birthdays up on the wall and during back-to-school time it will help everyone get to know each other. Laminate and write student names or use the editable version in Google Slides.To save on this purposeful classroom decor set + much more, CLICK HERE!This display is easy to print, cut, and hang up anywhere in your room. Simply adjust the print size to fit your needs. Laminate for du
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PreK - 5th
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Also included in: Classroom Decor Bundle Classroom Decor Crayon Theme Bulletin Board Ideas
Map Skills- Reading a Map and Activities
✅⭐️Are you studying maps in your primary classroom? If so, then you will love this all inclusive NO PREP set! Not only does it go over cardinal directions and how to read a map, it also reviews parts of a map such as the map key, title, and compass rose. It is a perfect lesson to include in your social studies geography unit!⭐Please know that this resource is a PDF. It is great for distance learning if you are sending home packets or are able to transfer it to Google Slides™ to use in Google Cla
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K - 5th
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End of the Year Activities Teacher Report Card End of Year Grade the Teacher
Are you looking for a fun end of year activity for your students to complete during the last few days of school? This end of year Teacher Report Card includes 8 engaging and thoughtful pages for your students to use while evaluating your teaching! Are you brave enough to let your students "grade the teacher"? Students love this fun end-of-year activity, and you will LOVE reading their responses! It's always a good idea to receive feedback on how we are doing in the eyes of our students. This Te
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2nd - 5th
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Memorial Day Activity | Patriotic Soldier Classroom Collaborative Poster
Memorial Day Classroom Collaborative Poster from Art with Jenny K. I promise that your kids won’t soon forget this project! This activity is so much fun because, in the end, you will have a very large (approx. 28” x 35”) poster to display in your classroom, hallway, or front entryway, to honor our soldiers on Memorial Day, Armed Forces Day, and/or Veterans Day. Along the way, students will work together as a group to create this beautiful tribute.The size of the poster varies based on printer se
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1st - 8th
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Label Continents and Oceans Activities | Blank World Map Printable 7 Continents
Students LOVE learning about the Continents and Oceans of the World with these fun hands-on activities, including a 7 continents mini-book, blank world map, coloring pages, and even a label continents and oceans quiz. This NO PREP packet is easy for teachers and engaging and hands-on for students!Please click on the preview button above to take a look at everything included.This resource includes:7 Continents Mini-BookColoring Pages/Posters of Each ContinentBlank World MapLabeled World MapPost-U
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2nd - 5th
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Whole Class Rewards System
Looking for a way to motivate your class for positive behavior? This whole class rewards system will help your students work together towards goals and rewards. This whole class rewards system allows students as a whole to add petals to their class flower. When the flower is complete, they earn the reward they were working towards! It's even displayed on the flower the whole time. Watch your classroom culture change in a positive way as your students are working towards fun incentives. They will
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1st - 3rd
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Also included in: Classroom Management Techniques
Classroom Calm Down Corner Kit | Identifying Feelings Emotional Regulation
Self regulation and problem solving skills are critical for students’ success in the classroom! The Classroom Calm Down Corner Kit includes everything you need for a calming corner or peace table: grab calm down posters for identifying feelings and emotions, deep breathing exercises, and calm down strategies for your students in one, ready-for-you kit. In the included How to Use guide, I walk you through how I introduce each part of the kit, and empower my students to build independence when us
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PreK - 2nd
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Reward Coupons for Positive Classroom Management (Editable!)
Classroom rewards made easy! Your students will love these 40 unique reward coupons for positive classroom management, and you will love how much money it saves you! These reward coupons focus on rewarding students with privileges that make them feel special, increasing intrinsic motivation and making your classroom run much more smoothly. This makes them perfect to pair with any classroom management system and in PBIS schools. These coupons are now EDITABLE so you can customize the coupon titl
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K - 8th
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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Collaborative Poster | Black History Month Activity
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Collaborative Classroom Poster. This is a great, inclusive, community-building Martin Luther King Day activity. Appropriate accompaniment for your Black History Month studies or any unit/lesson on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., civil rights, social justice, etc. This poster of Dr. King is a great way to start a unit or to finish one. My collaboration posters are easy for teachers and fun for kids and make a lasting impression—on students, parents, and your entire school
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2nd - 8th
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Map Skills Worksheets Book Lapbook - Reading a Map, Cardinal Directions, Compass
Are you looking for an engaging first grade map skills resource to add to your social studies curriculum? This engaging resource is what you need to teach mapping skills like cardinal directions, compass rose, and map skills. Students will love the map skills books and the hands-on build a town map. Finally, students can demonstrate their learning with the final map skills lapbook. Use this resource for:first gradesecond gradewhole class instructionsmall group instructionpartner workStudents wi
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K - 2nd
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Visual Schedule Cards EDITABLE Classroom Management Daily Schedule Template
Develop independence, help your students anticipate transitions, and put an end to questions like "when's recess?" with these EDITABLE Visual Schedule Cards! Use these for your daily schedule to provide students with a clear and visual schedule for the day. Includes an editable version and an editable Spanish version in Google Slides™.SAVE on this set + more with the Classroom Management BUNDLE!Included in this set is:- 51 different schedule cards (text editable in Google Slides™)- editable an
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PreK - 2nd
Project Based Learning Activity: Island Survival (PBL) Now for Google Classroom
Project Based Learning Activity: Island SurvivalThis project based learning (PBL) activity integrates elements of science, ELA, and social studies into a student-centered adventure that combines imagination, creativity, and problem solving skills as they try and survive mysteriously arriving on an island.There are 16 activities (1 page for almost each one) for students to complete. Each page involves a problem or idea they must solve, recreate, or answer. Pages can vary from writing, map skil
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2nd - 6th
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Black History Month Activity Collaborative African American Biographical "Quilt"
My Famous Faces® of African-American History "Quilt" project is the perfect whole-class activity to do during Black History Month or any time of the year! It connects the individual with the group using hexagons that will tessellate to create a large “quilt” collaboration poster featuring 40 influential African Americans and their biographies. The final poster has a ton of “wow factor” when complete, and I hope it will make a large impact on your students as they learn about these 40 influential
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1st - 8th
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Also included in: Tessellation Bundle | Use one every month!
All About Me Craft Kid - Back to School Activities
This All About Me craftivity is so so CUTE! Kids and parents will love it. Great for All About Me Social Studies units, Back to School, or Open House.I like to use this craft at the beginning of the year. It's a fun way to get students excited about writing while allowing them to share about themselves and get to know each other.These are ADORABLE in the hallway during Open House.
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PreK - 3rd
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2D and 3D Shape Posters - Bright Rainbow Classroom Decor - Math Bulletin Board
If you teach 2D and 3D shapes then these shape posters or shape anchor charts are just for you! Whether you use them as part of your classroom decor or math wall these shape posters will provide your students with a valuable learning tool as they work on shape recognition. This set of 2D and 3D shape posters includes 15 2D shapes and 11 3D shapes. Each shape poster or anchor chart measures 8.5” x 11” and displays a brightly colored basic shape and the corresponding shape name. The perfect poste
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PreK - 2nd
Patriotic Coloring Pages w/ Designs for Memorial Day (and Other Occasions!)
American Symbols Patriotic Coloring Pages: This set of my interactive coloring sheets (with writing prompts) includes American patriotic symbols appropriate for:September 11thPatriot DayConstitution Day Memorial DayPresidents' DayVeterans' DayFlag Day4th of July...and any American history unit. Students add bold patterns to different Patriotic American symbols and then color their designs to produce a Pop Art-styled artwork. These coloring pages are fun, easy, and unique. It's a sure winner with
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K - 8th
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Classroom Decor Bundle Classroom Management MEGA Bundle Classroom Themes Jobs
Create an engaging, student-centered classroom environment with this set of 18 purposeful classroom decor and management resources. With this comprehensive bundle, you'll build an organized classroom designed specifically for primary students.The resources in this bundle are purposefully designed with pre-k, kindergarten, and first grade students in mind. The visuals are large and the text is clear and easy-to-read.This mega bundle includes:Crayon Birthday DisplayCrayon Color PostersCrayon Days
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PreK - 2nd
Daily Agenda and Lesson Slide Templates with Timers - Modern Boho Theme
Using slide templates each day in your classroom can help you stay organized and keep your classroom running smoothly. Preparing for lessons each day has never been easier than with these ready to use daily slide templates. You'll find templates for everything you need throughout the school day including morning meeting, daily and weekly agendas, mini-lessons, small group rotations, and more! This decor collection is all about calm, understated, fun! Muted calm colors, simple and chic designs, p
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2nd - 6th
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Also included in: Boho Modern Classroom Decor Bundle with Doodles and Calming Colors
3 Branches of Government Activity | Interactive Notebook | Google Slides
This BEST SELLING interactive and engaging resource will help your students learn all about our 3 branches of U.S. government! These 3 branches of government activities will not only have your students learning the importance of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches, they’ll also be learning about check and balances in detail.This 3 branches of government resource has over 80+ pages full of fun and engaging activities to help your students become government scholars. I also love the
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2nd - 4th
Also included in: 2nd Grade Social Studies Bundle
Community Helpers Activity Craft
Community Helpers Build a community for your social studies community helpers unit with these cute and easy to cut templates. Students will have fun with this 3D building activity and creating a class book on community helpers. Students will enjoy adding their own details to these templates.Included16 Different community buildings craft28 Community HelpersWeb worksheet about community helpersWriting PromptsClass book coverReview printables See Preview!!!Great for Art Center & Writing Cen
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K - 2nd
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Classroom Management Bathroom Signs Spanish Bathroom Rules Posters Bathroom Pass
Use these bathroom signs for any primary classroom bathroom to help with accessibility, cleanliness, and effectiveness! Students will be reminded of simple rules for the bathroom with easy-to-read words and pictures. These posters come in multiple color formats and in English and Spanish.SAVE on this set + more with the Classroom Management BUNDLE!The Bathroom Signs resource set is a group of seven simple bathroom rules. Perfect for young students and a classroom bathroom! Included in this do
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PreK - 2nd
Emotional Colors Posters - Emotional & Self Regulation - Calm Down Strategies
Teach students to identify and regulate their feelings! These are perfect to add to any trauma-informed classroom, or to any social-emotional learning curriculum.These posters sort feelings into four colors - green, red, blue, and yellow. Each poster displays a set of "I feel" statements, as well as "I am" statements along with illustrations for each, which help students to identify their feelings. Also included is a matching "strategies" poster which help students to identify a self-regulation
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PreK - 5th
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- Become active, responsible, and engaged citizens
- Comprehend global issues such as human rights, environmental sustainability, and economic disparities
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