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Preview of Groundhog Day - Activities Video Groundhog's Day Kindergarten First Grade

Groundhog Day - Activities Video Groundhog's Day Kindergarten First Grade

This adorable unit is perfect for teaching your students all about Groundhog Day! Included are no prep activities and worksheets, crafts, a video and slideshow to build background information, a groundhog reading passage and scaffolding for writing a report, an experiment to study shadows, mini books plus so much more! These activities are geared for kindergarten and first grade students and are broken down into 14 lessons. However, you can use the materials and activities any way you prefer in
Preview of Gingerbread Book Comparison, Retelling, and Writing Study Unit

Gingerbread Book Comparison, Retelling, and Writing Study Unit

Gingerbread book companion study using the books The Gingerbread Man (by: Karen Schmidt), The Gingerbread Baby, The Gingerbread Girl, The Gingerbread Cowboy, The Gingerbread Bear, The Gingerbread Pirate, The Ninjabread Man, The Gingerbread Boy (by: Paul Galdone), and The Runaway Tortilla. Compare a few or all of the gingerbread books!Compare the books and create a Gingerbread Book comparison chart comparing the characters, and repeated phrase, ending. Use the character cards for each book as you
Preview of Community Helpers Unit

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
Preview of Arctic Animals Unit Kindergarten Research w/ Crafts, Close Reads, & Writing

Arctic Animals Unit Kindergarten Research w/ Crafts, Close Reads, & Writing

Created by
Simply Kinder
Arctic Animals Unit Kindergarten Research w/ Crafts, Close Reads, & WritingArctic Animals Research Book: Dive into a World of Discovery!Unlock the wonders of the Arctic with our Arctic Animals Research Book—a captivating blend of research elements and creative crafts for five fascinating animals. Plus, when you grab this now, you're not just getting a resource, but a part of our exclusive bundle that saves you BIG:Close Reads & Research Reports with Crafts BundleIncluded Arctic Animals:P
Preview of Fairy Tale Story Maps, Retelling Activities, Fairy Tale Sequencing, Map Skills

Fairy Tale Story Maps, Retelling Activities, Fairy Tale Sequencing, Map Skills

Created by
Roots and Wings
Kids will love using these fairy tale story map retell printables to create story maps to practice retelling stories, sequencing, and map skills to build oral language, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.  This resource was also designed to help you integrate social studies and teaches kindergarten and first grade children about map skills such as using a compass rose and following cardinal directions.Story Retell Maps Include: Story Mapping with Little Red Riding HoodStory Mapping with The Gi
Preview of Little Red Riding Hood Retelling Activities, Story Maps, Fairy Tale Sequencing

Little Red Riding Hood Retelling Activities, Story Maps, Fairy Tale Sequencing

Created by
Roots and Wings
Kids will love using the Little Red Riding Hood retell printables to create story maps to practice retelling stories, fairy tale sequencing, and map skills that build oral language, vocabulary, and language comprehension skills.  This resource was also designed to help you integrate social studies and teaches kindergarten and first grade children about map skills such as using a compass rose and following cardinal directions.✅How Can I Use This Little Red Riding Hood Story Map?As a retelling and
Preview of BLACK HISTORY MONTH Coloring Pages, Posters, and Research Report Activities

BLACK HISTORY MONTH Coloring Pages, Posters, and Research Report Activities

Save 25% on this bundle of African Americans informational posters and research brochure projects. Perfect if you're needing to scaffold the same topic for different levels! What's included in the bundle:Black History Month Coloring PagesBlack History Month PostersBlack History Month Brochure ProjectsHistorical Figures Featured:Billie HolidayBenjamin BannekerBessie ColemanBill PickettBooker T. WashingtonEdna LewisFrederick DouglassGeorge Washington CarverJackie RobinsonJesse OwensLangston Hughes
Preview of Three Little Pigs Retelling Activities, Story Retell Maps, Fairy Tale Sequencing

Three Little Pigs Retelling Activities, Story Retell Maps, Fairy Tale Sequencing

Created by
Roots and Wings
Kids will love using The Three Little Pigs retell printables to create story maps to practice retelling stories, fairy tale sequencing, and map skills that build oral language, vocabulary, and language comprehension skills.  This resource was also designed to help you integrate social studies and teaches kindergarten and first grade children about map skills such as using a compass rose and following cardinal directions.✅How Can I Use This Three Little Pigs Story Map?As a retelling and sequencin
Preview of Los Mapas "Yo en el Mapa "    Habilidades usando mapas  Where We Life

Los Mapas "Yo en el Mapa " Habilidades usando mapas Where We Life

Los Mapas " Yo en el Mapa " Habilidades usando mapas (Map Skills - Me on the Map / Where We Life - Donde vivimos) Mini Unit Por favor asegurece de leer la descripcion y ver el documento previo para asegurar que este producto cubre sus necesidades. Con este producto los estudiantes aprendedran sobre la historia de los, los elementos basicos y podran hacer mapas. Contenido de este documento: Lecturita de la historia de los mapas. Librito sobre los mapas. KWL 9 Gráficos de datos Cuestionario
Preview of FAMOUS INVENTORS Coloring Pages, Posters, and Research Report Activities

FAMOUS INVENTORS Coloring Pages, Posters, and Research Report Activities

Save 30% on this bundle of FAMOUS INVENTORS informational coloring pages, color posters, and research brochure projects. Perfect if you're needing to scaffold the same topic for different levels! You'll receive 20 brochure projects, 20 informational biography coloring pages, and 20 full color posters.Included in the Bundle:Famous Inventors Research BrochuresFamous Inventors Coloring PagesFamous Inventors Color PostersFamous Inventors Featured:Thomas EdisonLeonardo Da VinciSteve JobsMarie CurieAl
Preview of Penguins Flap Book | Penguin Craft | Penguin Graphic Organizers & Anchor Charts

Penguins Flap Book | Penguin Craft | Penguin Graphic Organizers & Anchor Charts

This penguin craft is the perfect culminating craft to your penguin unit! Simply use the penguin graphic organizers throughout your penguin unit to gather all of the information you are learning about penguins! Then, choose from one of three penguin craft book templates to create your "All About Penguins" flap book! Plus, review basic shapes as you are making the penguin craft flap books!*********** Download the preview to see the penguin flap book in action! ************************* Save
Preview of All About Penguins (can, have, are) | Winter Informational Writing Pages

All About Penguins (can, have, are) | Winter Informational Writing Pages

Engage your students by using this informational penguin writing activity that can be used to help develop beginning writing skills. I hope your students enjoy brainstorming facts and writing about penguins with this activity :)*Take a PEEK at the PREViEW**Included:-All About Penguins: can, have & are graphic organizer (4 options)-All About Penguins: writing page (5 options)-Penguins: can, have & are graphic organizer (4 options)-Penguins: writing page (5 options)________________________
Preview of Goods and Services "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie..."

Goods and Services "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie..."

This is an integrated social studies and reading mini-unit that focuses on teaching goods and services using the Laura Numeroff classic "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie..." In the book, Mouse asks for lots of different things, some are goods and some are services. This unit is packed full of activities to help your kiddos understand beginning economics in an engaging format. The mini-unit includes: -Goods Definition Poster (color) -Services Definition Poster (color) -Anchor chart Tree Map Label
Preview of How to Catch a Snowman | Writing Activities | STEM

How to Catch a Snowman | Writing Activities | STEM

These six writing activities will allow students to use their imagination and practice designing, describing, and sequencing! These activities pair perfectly with the story “How to Catch a Snowman” and are awesome for winter!Includes:Bubble Map - to describe the snowman (colored and B&W versions)Tree Map - to classify information about the snowman (colored and B&W versions)All About My Snowman Writing - to draw and write about the snowman you will be catching (3 variations of lines to wr
Preview of Anzac Ted Book Companion | Anzac Day Print and Go Activities

Anzac Ted Book Companion | Anzac Day Print and Go Activities

✏️ Are you looking for a captivating and meaningful way to teach your students about ANZAC Day? Look no further than our ready-to-use activities, specifically designed to accompany the beloved book Anzac Ted by Belinda Landsberry. These engaging activities are perfect for Anzac Day, Remembrance Day, or exploring the history of toys from past and present times. Suitable for students from Kindergarten to Year 3, they are an effortless addition to any classroom. Simply print them out and let the le
Preview of Community Helpers Unit for PreK, Kindergarten, or First Grade

Community Helpers Unit for PreK, Kindergarten, or First Grade

Community helpers lesson plans, activities, centers, and guided reading books! ------ This 155 page unit will teach your PreK, Kindergarten, or 1st grade students about community helpers. It includes different leveled materials to help your meet your students' varying needs. The unit begins by having students explore the differences between wants and needs. Students then begin to learn about people who help us meet our wants and needs (community helpers). The lessons focus on the jobs, t
Preview of How To Build a Snowman | Winter Procedural Writing | Kindergarten How to Writing

How To Build a Snowman | Winter Procedural Writing | Kindergarten How to Writing

Created by
My Day in K
This How to Build a Snowman How To Writing resource will delight your young writers as they practice their procedural writing skills while crafting a Snowman story. This Snowman writing activity is sure to engage and excite your students as they use the sequencing cards, sequencing puzzles, flip books and graphic organizers to create their own How to Build a Snowman. This how to winter writing resource includes both a PRINT & DIGITAL component. The snowman craft activity includes the pieces
Preview of BIBLE STORY Posters with Bible Verses | Church Bulletin Board Activity

BIBLE STORY Posters with Bible Verses | Church Bulletin Board Activity

This set of 47 Bible story posters are super versatile! These are perfect for bulletin board decor, hall displays, or as a quick coloring page to accompany your Bible study. Shrink them down for interactive notebook inserts and mini books. Students love these note pages because they provide just enough to engage but aren’t overwhelming. Easy to use with your homeschool, chapel lessons, Sunday School, Catholic schools, CCD, Catechism students, and of course, busy pages during church service. This
Preview of THE BEATITUDES Bible Story Coloring Pages Activity | Church Bulletin Board

THE BEATITUDES Bible Story Coloring Pages Activity | Church Bulletin Board

This set of posters guides your young learners through the Beatitudes and is told through Bible verses. What better way to build character than through Matthew 5:3-12! The pages are perfect for bulletin board décor, hallway displays, or coloring pages. You'll receive them in color and black & white. Journal pages are also included to further enhance your lesson for older students. The posters can be printed multiple per page to turn into mini books and takeaway cards to share with parents. E
Preview of Past and Present Reader and Activity

Past and Present Reader and Activity

Past and Present Reader and Activity is an emergent reader and sort activity that focuses on introducing the concept of past vs. present and on some items from the past and the present (then and now). This product includes: 1 - 9 page black and white reader with touch points under the words {for one to one} 1 - 9 page black and white reader with fill in the blank no touch points {2 pages inside each reader that ask the kiddos to give examples of past and present} {1 page inside each reader that
Preview of My Culture Graphic Organizer

My Culture Graphic Organizer

Created by
The Coach's Room
Have students write about and take pride in their culture! -tap into background knowledge -discuss aspects of culture -embrace each child's unique identity
Preview of In Like a Lion Out Like a Lamb: March Writing & Craft

In Like a Lion Out Like a Lamb: March Writing & Craft

Is March coming in like a lion or lamb? How will it go out? This writing and craft will help your students learn about and explore lion and lamb weather. Whats included? - 2 graphic organizers (lion and lamb) for talking about the weather types - 2 organizers to compare the weather types (blank for pictures and lined for writing) - 2 class prediction sheets (How will March come in/How will it go out) - 3 writing prompts - One blank lined page for writing - 2 lambs with lines for writing - 2 li
Preview of All About Reindeer (can, have, are) | Winter Informational Writing Pages

All About Reindeer (can, have, are) | Winter Informational Writing Pages

Engage your students by using this informational reindeer writing activity that can be used to help develop beginning writing skills. I hope your students enjoy brainstorming facts and writing about reindeer with this activity :)*Take a PEEK at the PREViEW**Included:-All About Reindeer: can, have & are graphic organizer (4 options)-All About Reindeer: writing page (5 options)-Reindeer: can, have & are graphic organizer (4 options)-Reindeer: writing page (5 options)_______________________
Preview of The Hat and The Mitten Extension Activities

The Hat and The Mitten Extension Activities

This product has various extension activities for a two student favorite winter books: "The Hat" and "The Mitten" by Jan Brett 1. The Hat: Fiction or Nonfiction? page 2. The Mitten: Fiction or Nonfiction? page 3. Sort between story details and classify if they are from The Hat or The Mitten 4. The Mitten retelling craftivity 5. The Hat character and setting craftivity SAVE with the Winter Math and Literacy Pack Winter Math and Literacy Activites Thank you so much for downloading! I hope this
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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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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.

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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.