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Kindergarten ancient history lessons
Exploring Ancient Egypt
This packet will help your kindergarten students learn, understand, and practice using the social studies terms used when talking about ancient Egypt. It also will provide you with resources to make your unit come to life. By integrating history into your language lessons, you not only create an enthusiasm in your students, but you can create the "hook" you need to engage even the most reluctant learners.
This packet includes 5 lesson plans to help you as you plan your unit. Each lesson is wri
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K - 1st
Ancient Greek Olympics Simulation - 8 Hands On Games!
Are you looking to FASCINATE your students through a learning experience that builds meaning about the Olympic games and entertainment of Ancient Greece? As History teachers, we have the opportunity to create experiences for our students to learn through creative experiential learning. Students love competition, and this learning experience has adapted to be a competition.Allow your students to DISCOVER ways the Ancient Greeks held the Olympics. I use this lesson to bring some extreme ENGAGEMENT
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K - 12th
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Italy! Pompeii - Lesson + Images | Mosaic Art Project - K - 5
Italy! Pompeii – The Italian City Frozen in Time introduces students to the Roman city of Pompeii, buried in ash during the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79AD preserving the city and its people. The city was rediscovered more than 1500 years later giving us a vivid picture of life in the time of ancient Rome. From the preserved remains of the city, we know how the citizens of Pompeii lived, how they spent their leisure time, and how they decorated their homes, often with beautiful mosaics that are
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K - 5th
Ancient Instruments - Make Your Own Egyptian Sistrum (Rattle)
The sistrum is a hand-held percussion instrument that dates back to ancient Egypt. Learn more about the background of this unique percussion instrument that can be seen pictured in ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Two pages of instructions are included showing how to to make your own homemade version out of either recycled materials or natural items found outdoors. This is a fun, hands-on project to tie in with world history, social studies, music or the arts.
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Also included in: 24 Amazing Folk Instruments You Can Make At Home - Teacher Bundle
Viajero del tiempo de la Torá: Libro de actividades para principiantes 3
Torah Time Traveler Activity Book for Beginners (Volume 3) {SPANISH VERSION}Este libro de actividades lleva a niños de 4 a 7 años en un maravilloso viaje a través de 13 increíbles historias del Antiguo Testamento, desde los espías en Egipto en Génesis 41 hasta cómo Aarón se convierte en sumo sacerdote en Éxodo 28-29. Cada historia bíblica viene con un plan de lección listo para usar, seis actividades creativas y atractivas y, al final, un certificado de logros, ¡lo que hace que aprender sea dive
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K - 2nd
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Torah Time Traveler Activity Book: Volume 4 (Exodus 32 - Deuteronomy 34)
Journey through the Torah with this 13-lesson Bible study! This Activity Book takes kids ages 4-7 on a wonderful journey through 13 incredible Old Testament stories from the Books of Exodus, Numbers and Deuteronomy. Each Bible story comes with a ready-to-use lesson plan, six creative and engaging activities and a Certificate of Achievement, making learning fun for kids and teaching fun for you! Each week, students will explore a famous Bible story, starting with the story of the golden calf. The
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K - 2nd
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Viajero del tiempo de la Torá: Libro de actividades para principiantes 2
Torah Time Traveler Activity Book for Beginners (Volume 2) {SPANISH VERSION}Este libro de actividades lleva a niños de 4 a 7 años en un maravilloso viaje a través de 13 increíbles historias del Antiguo Testamento, desde “Una esposa para Isaac” en Génesis 24, hasta “José asciende al poder” en Génesis 46. Cada historia bíblica viene con un plan de lección listo para usar, seis actividades prácticas y un certificado de logros, ¡haciendo que el aprendizaje sea entretenido para los niños y la enseñan
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K - 2nd
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Torah Time Traveler Activity Book: Volume 3 (Genesis 41 - Exodus 29)
Teach your students the foundation of their faith with this 13-lesson Bible study! This Activity Book takes students ages 4-7 on a wonderful journey through 13 incredible Old Testament stories, starting with Spies in Egypt in Genesis 41 to Aaron becomes high priest in Exodus 28. Each Bible story comes with a ready-to-use lesson plan, six creative and engaging activities and a Certificate of Achievement, making learning fun for kids and teaching fun for you! Students will begin their learning jou
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K - 2nd
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Torah Time Traveler Activity Book: Volume 2 (Genesis 24-41)
Teach your students the foundation of their faith with this 13-lesson Bible study! This Activity Book takes kids ages 4-7 on a wonderful journey through 13 incredible Old Testament stories, starting with Isaac and Rebekah in Genesis 24 to Joseph rises to power in Genesis 41. Each Bible story comes with a ready-to-use lesson plan, six hands-on activities and a Certificate of Achievement, making learning fun for kids and teaching fun for you! Children will begin their learning journey with the fam
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K - 2nd
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Moses and the Ten Plagues Activity Book for Beginners
Your students will LOVE learning about the Ten Plagues of Egypt with this hands-on Moses and the Ten Plagues Beginners’ Activity Book. Packed with detailed lesson plans, fun worksheets, coloring pages, puzzles, and crafts to help you teach your children a Biblical faith. Perfect for Sabbath and Sunday School lessons, and homeschooling schedules with multiple kids. This book includes 82 pages designed for K-2.What you'll get...Easy-to-use lesson plans, including Moses and the princess, The burnin
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K - 2nd
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Viajero del tiempo de la Torá: Libro de actividades para principiantes 1
Torah Time Traveler Activity Book for Beginners (Volume 1) {SPANISH VERSION}El Libro de actividades: Viajero del tiempo de la Torá (Volumen 1) lleva a los estudiantes desde al jardín de infantes hasta el 2º grado en un viaje semana tras semana a través de 13 increíbles historias del Antiguo Testamento, desde la creación en Génesis 1 hasta Abraham ofreciendo a Isaac en Génesis 22. Cada lección semanal incluye un plan de lección listo para usar junto con seis actividades de historias bíblicas y un
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K - 2nd
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Talking Walls: A Drawing Project Inspired by Cave Art
No books were written during the Stone Age, so cave art is what gives us a glimpse into how life was lived long ago. One of the most famous sites is the Cave of Lascaux in France. After learning about this cave and the artwork that lives there, students will create cave drawings of their own. Artists will use drawings of animals and pictographs to communicate a visual story in their artwork. Materials for this project are minimal-just a grocery bag, scissors, and crayons! It is a budget-frie
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K - 2nd
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Torah Time Traveler Activity Book: Volume 1 (Genesis 1-22)
Torah Time Traveler Activity Book (Volume 1) takes students in kindergarten through 2nd grade on a week-by-week Bible study through 13 incredible Old Testament stories, starting with The Creation in Genesis 1 to Abraham offers Isaac in Genesis 22. Each weekly lesson comes with a ready-to-use lesson plan along with six Bible story activities and a Certificate of Achievement, making learning fun for kids - and teaching fun for you!Students will begin their learning journey with The Creation and Ad
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K - 2nd
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Kindergarten Journey Through Ancient Egypt Unit
Embark on a journey back to the times of pharaohs and pyramids with our captivating "Kindergarten Journey Through Ancient Egypt" unit! This comprehensive educational package is expertly crafted for our youngest explorers, offering a rich array of activities tailored to kindergarteners' learning levels.Inside this treasure trove, you'll discover:***READING COMPREHENSION AND WRITING PRACTICE. Vocabulary Cards: Introduce your little learners to the language of the ancients with beautifully illustra
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PreK - K
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Write Your Name in Hieroglyphs Egyptian Cartouche
All-in-one, easy printable lesson. I've used this with grades K-5th, but obviously you have to read the text aloud to the younger kiddos and provide a little extra assistance if they don't know the letters of their names yet. Makes an excellent substitute lesson! You just need something to write and color with.
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K - 7th
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Also included in: Egyptian Art Printables Bundle
God JUDGES: Jonah, the Whale, Daniel & Kings - Bible Lessons for Kids
Contents PageBible Lesson Directions p.1Memory Verse Lesson Directions p.3Prayer Directions p.4Lesson 1. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego p.5Lesson 2. King Belshazzar is Judged p.9Lesson 3. Daniel is Judged as Good! p.13Lesson 4. Jonah, Nineveh, and Tarshish p.17Lesson 5. REVIEW p.21www.teachingkidsJesus.orgEnjoy these Bible Lessons for Kids Digital Downloads**Features:****Read with Me Bible Suggested Reading:** Immerse emergent readers in the beauty of Bible stories perfectly alig
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PreK - 2nd
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God GUIDES: Samuel, David, and the Good Shepherd - Bible Lessons for Kids
Bible Lesson Directions p.1Memory Verse Lesson Directions p.3Prayer Directions p.4Lesson 1. Samuel Hears from God p.6Lesson 2. David is Anointed King p.10Lesson 3. David Defeats Goliath p.14Lesson 4. Jehovah is my Shepherd p.18Lesson 5. REVIEW p.22www.teachingkidsJesus.orgEnjoy these Bible Lessons for Kids Digital Downloads**Features:****Read with Me Bible Suggested Reading:** Immerse emergent readers in the beauty of Bible stories perfectly aligned with educational goals.**Vocabulary Words:
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PreK - 2nd
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God PROMISES: Abraham, Isaac, Rebekah, & Joseph - Bible Lessons for Kids
Contents Page Bible Lesson Directions p.2Memory Verse Lesson Directions p.4Prayer Directions p.5Lesson 1. Abraham Believed God p.6Lesson 2. Isaac Trusts God p.10Lesson 3. Rebekah Gives Water p.14Lesson 4. Jacob Hears God’s Promise p.18Lesson 5. REVIEW p.22www.teachingkidsJesus.orgEnjoy these Bible Lessons for Kids Digital Downloads**Features:****Read with Me Bible Suggested Reading:** Immerse emergent readers in the beauty of Bible stories perfectly aligned with educational goals.**Vocabula
Jesus' CHURCH: The Holy Spirit, Peter, and Paul - BIBLE LESSONS for KIDS
Jesus' CHURCH: The Holy Spirit, Peter, and Paul - BIBLE LESSONS for KIDSCONTENTS PageBible Lesson Directions p.2Memory Verse Lesson Directions p.4Prayer Directions p.5Lesson 1. The Holy Spirit Comes p.6Lesson 2. Peter & Philip Share the Good News p.10Lesson 3. Paul Tells The Good News p.14Lesson 4. Jesus Offers Hope p.19Lesson 5. REVIEW p.23www.teachingkidsJesus.orgEnjoy this Digital Download!**Features:****Read with Me Bible Suggested Reading:** Immerse emergent readers in the beauty of Bi
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PreK - 2nd
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The Castle Distance Learning Activity - Parts of the Castle - Google Slides™
Need to teach an key lesson that shows the main parts of the castle and their function? What to generate discussion and help the children to reflect understand the different parts of the castle? This is a great single lesson that I have used with my class.No prep - ready to go with enough prompts to let you teach about the castle and its parts in your own style. Additional worksheet activities to help children consolidate their learning.If you use an interactive whiteboard you can life the png f
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K - 3rd
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Joseph Activity Book for Beginners
Your students will LOVE learning about Joseph and the ancient Israelites with The story of Joseph Activity Book for Beginners. Packed with lesson plans, coloring pages, fun worksheets, and puzzles to help educators just like you teach children about the life of Joseph. Includes scripture references for easy Bible verse look-up and a handy answer key for teachers and parents. Suitable for kids ages 3-7.Children will learn...Where Joseph and his family lived in Biblical timesWhy Jacob gave Joseph
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PreK - 2nd
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BUNDLE: Paul's Shipwreck Activity Books
Save yourself hours of prep time and get back your nights and weekends with this collection of creative and engaging lesson plans and activities that make learning the story of Paul's shipwreck fun for your kids – and teaching fun for you! What’s included in this BUNDLE?⭐️Paul's Shipwreck Activity Book for Grades 3-6Dive into the story of Paul's final journey to Rome with this Paul’s Shipwreck Activity Book. Includes five done-for-you lessons, challenging puzzles, coloring pages, map activities,
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K - 6th
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The Creation Activity Book for Beginners
How did God make the Earth? Where did everything come from? The Creation Activity Book for Beginners helps you teach young learners the Bible story of how God created the Earth (Genesis 1:1-2:3) in a fun and engaging way. Packed with done-for-you lesson plans and comprehensive activities - perfect for the busy teacher, Sunday School leader, or Homeschooling parent. Each lesson includes a whole group lesson plan. Move on to small groups and rotate your students through a variety of activities lik
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K - 2nd
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NASA's Cosmic Constellations - STEAM Guide (Free)
ACCESS WITH OUR HANDY ONLINE LEADER PORTAL! Enjoy this engaging curriculum with our easy-to-use online tools. Explore the night sky while inspiring creativity and storytelling. Developed by Eurekus and McREL International for NASA's Discovery & New Frontiers Programs, Cosmic Constellations is a robust curriculum that fosters transdisciplinary learning. Students explore sky charts and astronomical features while investigating patterns in the sky. They discover and celebrate cultural sky lore
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K - 5th
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Find Ancient History resources | TPT
If you’re an educator or parent looking for printable or digital resources to help your student learn about ancient history, TPT has got you covered. We’ve got a comprehensive collection of ancient history resources available, including activities and lessons on ancient Egypt, ancient Greece, ancient Rome, ancient China, and ancient Mesopotamia, to name just a few. With plenty of TPT high-quality resources at your fingertips, you’ll be able to teach ancient history to your students with ease.
Ancient history activities to try
Here are a few examples of the different types of activities and lessons you can find on TPT to help teach students about ancient history:
Map Making
With map-making activities you can not only teach students about ancient civilizations, but also incorporate geography into your lessons. As they label and color maps, students can learn about important places in ancient civilizations, chart trade routes, and learn how empires expanded (and fell) over time.
Primary Source Analysis
One of the best ways to learn about ancient civilizations is through the artifacts and writings of people from that particular period of time. Encourage students to analyze primary sources to gain a deeper understanding about bygone eras of history. For instance, you can have students read accounts of the destruction of Pompeii and discuss it as a class.
Centers & Stations
Through the use of centers, students can collaborate and discuss topics and content they examine for each era in history. For example, you can have students navigate through four or five different centers or stations to help them learn about different aspects of Ancient Chinese culture, like literature, geography, government, and major historical events or achievements.
By making ancient history come to life through a variety of interactive and immersive activities, teachers can help students develop a deeper appreciation for the subject.
Frequently asked questions for teaching about ancient history
What is ancient history?
Ancient history refers to the period of human history that takes place from the invention of writing to late antiquity (spanning from about 3000 BC to AD 650). This era includes the study of various ancient civilizations, such as Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, China, India, and others. Ancient history plays a critical role in helping us understand the origins and development of human civilizations and the influence it had on contemporary cultures and societies.
What are examples of ancient history?
The Persian Wars, the rise of the Tang Dynasty, the campaigns of Alexander the Great, and the decline and fall of the Roman empire are all examples of important milestones and events that you can teach about in ancient history.
What types of ancient history resources are available on TPT?
There are many different types of ancient history resources sold by Sellers on TPT — from worksheets to interactive notebooks to units.
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Educators can save time preparing ancient history lessons with resources created by experienced teachers. Simply start a search for ancient history 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 lessons and activities sold by Sellers on TPT that are tailored to meet your students' skill levels.
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