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2nd grade social studies homeschool curricula for Easel
Middle Ages for Elementary Students
Young students love castle, knights, kings & queens...this is a great unit to teach your elementary students all about the middle ages/medieval time period. Included:Introduction to the middle ages, castles, knights, kings, children, and the middle age life. Pictures to accompanied the introductionsPictures of different type of castles, famous castles and castle partsPictures of knights, weapons, warhorse and etc.Pictures of kings and famous Middle Age peoplePictures of everyday life: peopl
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1st - 6th
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Design an Island Map A Coordinate Grid Project-Based-Learning Activity
Project based learning for coordinate graphing. Teach your students the basics of the coordinate system (or location on a grid) with this no-prep resource. Perfect for in class learning, remote learning, or supply teachers! Students are able to design their own island while learning about the coordinate system. ⏰ 2 or 3 classes of work for most students, but sometimes takes 4 depending on how much detail students add. (1 or 2 classes for the tutorial and practice map, 1 or 2 classes for designi
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1st - 3rd
NGSS:
2-ESS2-3
Also included in: Primary Project Based Learning Bundle Canadian
Personal Interest Project for Genius Hour
Do you use Personal Interest Projects, Passion Projects or Genius Hour in your classroom?
PIP’s are a great way to extend learners who are gifted or talented, or introduce young learners to research projects. Students are able to choose their own topic to research and present in any format that they choose. This is also a great way to allow students to work at their own pace and to be accountable for their learning.
Included in this file;
o Instructions on how to implement a PIP in your
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2nd - 4th
U.S. History: Foundations and Freedom (Plus Easel Activity)
U.S. History: Foundations and Freedom: Teach your children about the French and Indian War, early conflicts between the colonies and Britain, the Founding Fathers, and the American Revolution with this history ebook, U.S. History: Foundations and Freedom. Each topic is broken into short, bite-sized pieces accompanied by simple, no-prep activities. You can work through the entire book or simply choose to focus on specific topics. If you choose to work through the entire unit, there are 45 daily l
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K - 2nd
Also included in: U.S. History Bundle
Needs vs. Wants - Mini Posters and Worksheets- Printable or Digital Worksheets
Teach your students the important concept of needs and wants. These mini posters, worksheets, and sorting activity are a great addition to your social studies unit. Also great for use in the home, homeschool, and even with scout troops!What's included?-2 bright and colorful mini posters (also black and white)-needs and wants web worksheets-needs vs. wants sorting -writing worksheets for students to describe a need and want of their choiceThis file includes one set in color and another in black a
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1st - 3rd
Native Americans (Distance Learning)
Enjoy this product from either your home or school learning environment.Native Americans presents an introductory, yet thorough packet of informational text for students regarding early Native American culture in the United States. It is the perfect supplement to your November classroom social studies and reading programs. Twenty-six topics are covered in a three to four-page format that includes reading informational text, new vocabulary, tracing text, coloring, and ABC work. The topics includ
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K - 3rd
Also included in: November Literacy Bundle (PreK & Kdg) (Distance Learning)
Símbolos de los Estados Unidos de América
This unit is a great starting point to teach your first, second and third graders about the US symbols. The product contains:
*12 page non-fiction read aloud
*Student booklet- fill in the blanks
* Guided Activity (for student booklet)
* Writing sheets
* 10 pages for Input Chart (one for each symbol)
*Activity Sheet for matching symbols to its name
*Activity Sheet for placing symbols in chronological order
*6 comprehension non-fiction passages with questions
*10 Graphic organizers for each symbo
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1st - 3rd
U.S. History: Growth & Change (Plus Easel Activity)
U.S. History: Growth & Change: Teach your children about the formation of the nation’s government, the Constitution, the Lewis and Clark expedition, expansion west, the war with Mexico, the Civil War, advancements in technology and transportation, the Spanish-American War, and much more with this history eBook. Each topic is broken into short, bite-sized pieces accompanied by simple, no-prep activities. You can work through the entire book or simply choose to focus on specific topics. If you
Grades:
K - 2nd
Also included in: U.S. History Bundle
Address and Phone Number Practice Worksheets (((2 PAGES)))
Address and Phone Number Practice Worksheets (((2 PAGES)))Included:My Address WorksheetPhone Number WorksheetThank you for purchasing from Kendra's Kreations!Don't forget to rate & follow for more products just like this one! :)
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PreK - 3rd
Communities and Community Helpers Reading Comprehension Passages and Activities
All About Communities and Community Helpers Reading Comprehension Passages and Activities Teaching about communities for social studies? This resource has reading comprehension passages and questions for communities, rural communities, suburban communities, and urban communities. There are activities where students show what they learned by drawing and labeling each type of community.There are 17 reading comprehension passages and questions and graphic organizers for community helpers included
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1st - 2nd
Christopher Columbus Activity Book for Grades K-3 and Homeschool
Christopher Columbus Activity Book for Grades K-3 and Homeschool⭐Great for homeschool - this supplemental activity book about Christopher Columbus (Lesson #1) offers hands-on activities and includes a map, word search, cloze passage, & coloring page. ⭐In the actual lesson, your child will encounter history through text, vocabulary words, pictures, crafts, maps, games, speeches, and even some recipes. This activity book can be used to appeal to different types of learners and provides ways to
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K - 3rd
Cinco de Mayo Fact Booklet and Activities | Nonfiction | Comprehension | Craft
Have a great time learning about Cinco de Mayo. Celebrate this Mexican holiday by exploring the history behind the celebrations. This fact booklet comes with engaging art and writing activities.This non-fiction book on Cinco de Mayo is a great resource to use when discussing and studying about special days with your pre-k/kindergarten class. Included in this product is a black and white informational book about Cinco de Mayo, a worksheet for note-taking and the research form to be filled out by
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K - 2nd
Also included in: Cinco de Mayo Activities Bundle |How to Draw | Writing | Color by Code
GOODS AND SERVICES-Economic Finanancial Literacy Worksheets 1st-2nd Grades
Young minds, meet economics! Spark curiosity and build financial literacy with this "Goods & Services" pack, featuring 10 interactive worksheets for grades 1-2. Through engaging activities and colorful illustrations, students will explore the difference between goods (physical objects you can touch) and services (work done for you). From identifying examples in their daily lives to understanding how producers create them, these versatile resources cater to all learning styles. Perfect for
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1st - 2nd
PRODUCERS & CONSUMERS-Economic Finanancial Literacy Worksheets 1st-2nd Grades
Dive into the world of economics with this exciting "Producers & Consumers" worksheet pack! Designed for young learners, these 10 engaging activities make grasping economic fundamentals a breeze. Through relatable scenarios and colorful graphics, students will explore the roles of producers (who make and sell goods and services) and consumers (who buy those goods and services). From identifying producers in their daily lives to understanding how these roles work together, these versatile res
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1st - 2nd
Complete Summer Activity Bundle for Last Day of School
Summer Activity for Last Day of SchoolIt is almost the end of the school year! You can still get your learners engaged with these amazing end-of-the-year worksheets. Kindergarten to 3rd Grade learners can explore the different kinds of weather with our printable weather worksheets that will provide them with ample learning opportunities. These science worksheets come packed with vibrant charts and engaging activities like weather word search, dressing up for the weather, identifying the weather
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K - 3rd
Lesson plan: How Much for a New Name (money)
Quick activity & lesson that has primary students working co-operatively in groups, practicing addition, reviewing vowels and consonants and learning coin values.You can also incorporate names changes from the Bible (like Saul to Paul) and "The greatest shall be the least and the servant of all?" Contains links to internet resources and builds math/money vocabulary such as more, less, fewer, greater than, less than, and equal to.Check out these other products and freebies: Oceans PPT 59 s
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K - 2nd
Writing Prompts From History: American Revolution (Ages 6-10) (Plus TpT Digital)
From the arrival of a special bell to a day on the job working for Paul Revere and an announcement that has the whole town talking, you can immerse your 6-10-year-olds in daily life during the American Revolution with Writing Prompts from History. Each volume in the 6-10-year-old version includes a short introduction to the topic studied to help your student understand the historical context of the writing prompts. Ten writing prompts follow, each on its own notebooking page. An additional ten n
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Grades:
1st - 5th
Also included in: Writing Prompts About American History Bundle (Ages 6-10)
Geography Around the World (Plus Easel Activity)
Geography Around the World introduces students to continents, capitals, landforms and biomes, major lakes and rivers, mountain ranges, political boundaries, and more. Students can have fun completing a range of activities including matching, decoding puzzles, multiple choice, map work, and even an international traders’ challenge. 279 pages total. Answer keys are included.This geography curriculum is comprised of eight units, with each unit increasing in difficulty and grade level. Unit 1 is app
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1st - 8th
U.S. History: Building America (Plus Easel Activity)
U.S. History: Building America: Teach your children about some of the many cultures that have made the United States the nation it is today, including Native Americans, African Americans, and Mexican Americans, as well as people from China, Japan, Puerto Rico, Germany, Ireland, Scandinavia, and Russia. Each topic is broken into short, bite-sized pieces accompanied by simple, no-prep activities. You can work through the entire book or simply choose to focus on specific topics. If you choose to
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K - 2nd
Also included in: U.S. History Bundle
Powhatan, Pocahontas, and Capt. John Smith Activity Book for Homeschool and K-3
Powhatan, Pocahontas, and Capt. John Smith Activity Book for Homeschool and K-3⭐This supplemental, printable activity book is great for homeschoolers to learn about Powhatan, Pocahontas, & Capt. John Smith (Lesson #5). It offers matching, writing prompt, silhouette art, and fun ideas! This activity book can be used to appeal to different types of learners and provides ways to enrich your student’s learning.☀️In the actual lesson, your child will encounter history through text, vocabulary wor
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K - 3rd
Summer Olympics and Paralympics Unit Study (Plus Easel Activity)
This 20-day unit study includes instructions on how to use it in Olympic and non-Olympic years. Art, home economics, math, science and health, history, geography, English, writing, and spelling activities incorporate dozens of sports. Plus, discover amazing Olympic and Paralympic trivia tidbits along the way! 32 pages total. Faith based.*The Easel Activity version of this resource does not include the cover pages, table of contents, how to page, or answer key for ease in assigning it to students
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2nd - 5th
The Founding of Jamestown Activity Book for Homeschool and Grades K-3
The Founding of Jamestown Activity Book for Homeschool and Grades K-3⭐Perfect for homeschool & enrichment! This supplemental activity book about The Founding of Jamestown (Lesson #4) offers hands-on activities and includes sign language, fill-in-the-blank, coloring page, and a maze. ⭐In the actual lesson, your child will encounter history through text, vocabulary words, pictures, crafts, maps, games, speeches, and even some recipes. This activity book can be used to appeal to different types
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PreK - 3rd
Art Appreciation: Art From Around the World, Level 1 (with Easel Activity)
Art Appreciation: Art From Around the World, Level 1 is an easy, no-prep way you can share beautiful artwork with your students and lay the foundation for deeper art studies. Designed for ages 5-10, the unit includes 50 works of art by 48 different artists from 43 different countries. Each picture study includes the painting along with the name of the painting and artist in simple, traceable print copywork for sharpening handwriting skills. Each study also includes a page where the student can d
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Grades:
K - 5th
Native Americans of the Northeast and Southeast-Level 4 (Plus TpT Digital)
Take your students deeper into the history and culture of the Iroquois, Sauk and Fox, Cherokee, and Seminole people with this history unit. Each culture is explored and illustrated. Students can learn about their ways of life, food, clothing, daily chores, and more, as well as the history of the people. A brief look at other tribes of the Northeast and Southeast regions is also included. A concluding activity challenges students to design a piece of clothing that is functional and looks nice, as
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2nd - 5th
Also included in: Discovering American History - Native American History Bundle, Level 4
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