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1st grade ancient history resources for Montessori
History of Writing 3-Part Cards
This 3-part card set (picture, label, paragraph) supports The Story (or History) of Writing.
Included are:
12 pictures illustrating the development of writing from cave art to the 15th century;
12 corresponding labels;
12 corresponding "stories" or explanatory paragraphs, written for the elementary child.
An excellent extension to this card set is to place the pictures and stories along a time line. See my Printable Time Line, consisting of date cards that can be used for this lesson or any ot
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1st - 6th
Printables DreamCatchers Coloring sheets-Indigenous People's Day.
-THIS LISTING IS AN INSTANT DIGITAL DOWNLOAD – PLEASE NOTE : NO PHYSICAL ITEMS WILL BE SHIPPED!Dream Catcher Coloring Book - Perfect for Relaxing and a Great Way to De-Stress!Stress Relieving Activity for Adult - Native American Dreamcatcher - Beautiful Mandala Designs Files Details :-8 PNG 300 HQ SIZED 8.5X11 INCHES,for easy integration into your projects.-1 PDF HQ 8 Page Unique Design.-with thick black lines for easy resizing and crisp, clear prints at any size.USE THESE FOR: Indigenous Peo
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PreK - 3rd
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Dinosaur Bundle for Hands-on Activities
Use our Dinosaur printables to create fun, hands-on learning activities about dinosaurs! These are great for science centers or Montessori classrooms.
Have your choice of pin poking activities for developing fine motor skills, 3 part cards for learning names, fossil matching, and even explore different shapes with our fun shape bundle!
These materials come with realistic images of dinosaurs that will fascinate children, as well as our interesting fossil matching material that will show child
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PreK - 2nd
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Montessori Timeline of Life Second Great Lesson Large Printable Format
The Timeline of Life is one of Montessori's iconic great lessons. The timeline begins in the Proterozoic and continues on to our currently time (the Cenozoic Era).The Timeline of Life can be experienced repeatedly to children from the age of six all the way through to age 12. Every re-viewing of the timeline leads to new insights, questions, and curiousity about life on Earth. The second great lesson prepares the child for further work in sciences - specifically in the study of:ZoologyBotanyGeog
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1st - 6th
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History of Numbers 3-Part Cards
This 3-part card set (picture, label, paragraph) supports The Story (or History) of Numbers.
Included are:
12 pictures illustrating the development of numbers from prehistory to the 15th century;
12 corresponding labels;
12 corresponding "stories" or explanatory paragraphs, written for the elementary child.
An excellent extension to this card set is to place the pictures and stories along a time line. See my Printable Time Line, consisting of date cards that can be used for this lesson or any
Grades:
1st - 6th
Montessori Dinosaur Fossil Sequence Cards
With this activity, children will learn about the sequence in which a dinosaur fossil is created and discovered. Included is a series of 6 cards, featuring a beautiful illustration and simple description that the children will place in the proper order. Also included is a set of black and white images that match the cards that can be printed and copied as needed. With these, the children can color, write vocabulary, and compile it all into their own small booklet.This set comes with: Colored c
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PreK - 1st
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Printable Time Line (40,000 BC to 2000 AD)
This printable timeline (dates 40,000 BC to 2000 AD) can be used for any purpose–sequencing pictures and information about the great civilizations, historical events or personages, world art, or any other development. I used it to show the history of writing from proto-writing (cave art) all the way up to personal computers. The children can lay the date cards out end-to-end. All cards together stretch a little over 30.’ Or you can lay them out in consecutive rows. After laying the cards out end
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1st - 6th
The History of Writing (Great Lesson)
The Great Lessons are the unifying principle of the Montessori elementary school program. Traditionally the five Great Lessons include The Story of the Universe, The Coming of Life, The Coming of Human Beings, The Story of Writing, and The Story of Numbers.
This ebook for teachers introduces The Story (or History) of Writing, including:
the rationale for introducing the history of writing to elementary students;
the story itself to be read to the children;
recommended visual aids;
a timeli
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1st - 6th
Ancient Civilizations Bundle
The study of ancient civilizations can be challenging for some teachers, parents, and children.Our Montessori-inspired Ancient Civilizations Bundle is the perfect resource to supplement studies.It includes so many fabulous printables about the following civilizations:Ancient EgyptMesopotamiaAncient IndiaAncient ChinaAncient GreeceAncient RomeThe Ancient Civilizations Bundle is designed for children in Montessori preschool and elementary classrooms and is for all children, no matter their skills
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PreK - 6th
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MAYA & AZTEC Civilizations Flipbook, Calendar, Chinampas Activity | Mesoamerica
Learn all about the two major ancient civilizations of Mesoamerica through info flip-books and hands on crafts. Students will learn major highlights of each civilization and how they have left their mark on the culture of Mexico and North America today. Make a working Maya calendar and floating gardens called chinampas, first invented by the Aztecs.Includes eight (8) pages of resources. *Resources also included in the MEXICO Activity Book.
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1st - 6th
Montessori Teacher Manual: History Elementary I & II
This comprehensive teacher manual includes detailed lesson plans of the Montessori history curriculum. Teachers will be able to implement instruction with accuracy and fidelity.
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1st - 6th
The History of Numbers (Great Lesson)
The Great Lessons are the unifying principle of the Montessori elementary school program. Traditionally the five Great Lessons include The Story of the Universe, The Coming of Life, The Coming of Human Beings, The Story of Writing, and The Story of Numbers.
This ebook for teachers introduces The History of Numbers, including:
the rationale for introducing the history of numbers to elementary students;
the story itself to be read to the children;
recommended visual aids;
an additional story on
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1st - 6th
MONTESSORI GREAT STORY of PEOPLE. Early man (hominids) cards
HAND DRAWN CARDS TO THE MONTESSORI GREAT STORY OF PEOPLE.These set includes:- 5 cards of Homo Habilis, Homo Sapience, Australopithecus Afarensis, Homo Neaderthalensis, Homo Erectus. - 5 labels to the cards.- 5 labels to the cards with time period. These cards can be used for Great Story of People in Montessory classroom or at home. They also can be used for any hominid activities. Print and laminate the file for long-term usage (matted lamination is the best), cut cards and labels on line.
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1st - 6th
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MONTESSORI GREAT STORY of PEOPLE. Early man (hominids) skulls cards
HAND DRAWN CARDS TO THE MONTESSORI GREAT STORY OF PEOPLE.These set includes:- 5 cards of skulls of Homo Habilis, Homo Sapience, Australopithecus Afarensis, Homo Neaderthalensis, Homo Erectus. - 5 labels to the cards.- 5 labels to the cards with time period. - 5 control cards.These cards can be used for Great Story of People in Montessory classroom or at home. They also can be used for any hominid activities. Print and laminate the file for long-term usage (matted lamination is the best), cut car
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1st - 7th
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Multicultural Symbols of Peace - Three Part Cards
This set of three part cards is a perfect addition to your classroom peace table. Each card showcases a different cultural symbol for peace along with its country of origin. Each set includes a picture card, word card, and control card for the following symbols: Heiwa (Japanese Kanji for peace), Peace Sign, Peace Dove, Ohm or Shanti (Hindi for peace and mindfulness), Yin Yang (Chinese for peace and oneness), Lotus Buddha (Buddhist symbol for peace through meditation), Ankh (Egyptian hieroglyphic
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PreK - 3rd
Montessori Timeline of Life - Full Length, Full Color
Full-size Montessori Timeline of Life - in Full ColorFull-size prints at 80 inches long by just under 18 inches tallZipped files includes all of the following: Image of the Complete Presentation/Control StripImage of the Complete Mute Strip14 page pdf of the Movable Mute piecesPrintable Presentation and Mute Panels - to create the full-size timelinethe file includes 3 sizes: 18x42" panels (2); 18x28" panels (3); 18x12" panels (8)for both the Mute and the Control/Presentation
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1st - 12th
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Greek and Roman Gods
Studying Ancient Greek or Roman civilizations? Students love to learn about the Greek and Roman Gods. These vocabulary cards teach the Greek and Roman names, symbols and other facts. A mini-book acts as an answer key. Family Trees make the relationships easier to understand. Other fun activities include Make your own god cards, a quiz, a matching activity and three thinking questions designed for small group discussion. Download the preview to see examples of activities.
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The Olympian
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K - 3rd
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Montessori Dinosaur Classification Cards - Great Lesson Extension
Is anyone in your class dinosaur obsessed?Are you looking for an exciting way to extend your students' learning after the Timeline of Life?Using this material, children learn about the seven main classifications of dinosaurs and practice sorting dinosaurs into those categories based on their observable traits. This improves their dinosaur nomenclature, their ability to classify living things, and their ability to draw conclusions!This product includes:2 Large Control Charts (11x17 versions)2 Sma
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1st - 6th
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Art of the Ancients - 5 Hands-on Projects of Greece, Rome, China, Mali, & Egypt
Explore ancient civilizations with these hands-on projects and explorations. This e-download includes project handouts, directions, and supply lists. Every project is scalable to a full classroom setting, co-op small group, or independent art project. Use just these printed materials or expand on the projects with clay, glass, playdough, paint, silk, etc.Included: Ancient Rome - Mosaic ProjectAncient Greece - Pottery Painting & DesignAncient Egypt - Papyrus ProjectAncient China - Silk Hanfu
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1st - 4th
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5-ESS3-1
Resurrection Eggs Cards-pdf print. Bible Verse Cards. Easter Card Set.
Tell the Easter story with these gentle advent printable cards. Each day tell a small piece of the resurrection story to read to your children.These cards can be used in so many ways. - bind them on a ring to keep them all together- buy matching figurines at the dollar tree and hide each item in an egg to go with each card.-print out each card twice to make a fun memory match game.Printable Resurrection story cards are beautifully illustrated with color images making the story more understandabl
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PreK - 3rd
Stone Age Social Studies Timeline | Interactive Activity | Early Humans
✨ ⚡️Stone Age Social Studies Timeline | Interactive Activity | Early Humans- Prehistory ✨ ⚡️Enhance Learning with Classroom Décor ActivityIntroducing our captivating Stone Age Interactive Timeline, a one-of-a-kind educational resource crafted to engage students aged 9-14 in an immersive historical experience. Whether you're a seasoned educator or a dedicated homeschooling parent, this hands-on activity is designed to ignite curiosity and excitement, promoting a profound comprehension of crucial
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1st - 8th
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Ancient Egypt Montessori Nomenclature 3-Part Cards History Mythology Safari Toob
Introduce your preschool, elementary, and middle school students to the world of Ancient Egypt! These 3-part vocabulary cards are perfect for unit studies! And, they are created to match Safari Ltd. Toob for hands-on learning! These history-themed Montessori-style three-part nomenclature cards are perfect for introducing 12 landmarks and symbols of Ancient Egypt for visual and tactile learners. Each card features vibrant color graphics making it engaging and fun for kids. This is a great resourc
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1st - 5th
Fundamental Needs Humans Ancient Civilizations INDUS VALLEY 82 Research Cards
Explore the Fundamental Needs of the Indus Valley Civilization for your Montessori classroom using this set of 82 fast fact research cards. This comprehensive and engaging set is an invaluable resource for educators aiming to enrich their students' understanding of this ancient civilization. Each card delves into various aspects of Harappan life, including innovative urban planning, sophisticated agriculture, unique art forms, and advanced systems of trade, health, and sanitation. Perfect for hi
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1st - 4th
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✨MOSAIC WORKSHOP - DINOSAURS - 25 COLORING PAGES - #1✨
Explore the age of dinosaurs with our coloring pages and mosaic tiles ! WATCH TH PREVIEW ! =)Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of dinosaurs with our downloadable file: a collection of 25 coloring pages featuring a variety of impressive dinosaurs, complete with mosaic tiles to color, cut and paste! Each captivating coloring page features a different dinosaur, ranging from fearsome Tyrannosaurs to peaceful Brachiosaurs. Mosaic tiles offer a fun and creative way for children to personalize
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PreK - 4th
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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?
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