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1st grade social studies resources for Montessori on sale
Montessori Elementary Activities: Dinosaur Timeline Sorting Mesozoic era
This resource introduces children to concepts of an era and time period. Dinosaurs lived during the Mesozoic era. This activity asks children to sort dinosaurs based on the time period when they lived.Definition cards are provided. To start this lesson, the child can read the information cards. They contain basic information about each time period. Next is the big work. Children can sort the dinosaurs based on their time period.When this work is complete, it is fairly big! You will need to make
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K - 2nd
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Types of Volcanoes 3-Part Cards with Posters for Science Centers
Use these Volcano Printables to create hands-on learning activities about volcanoes for your students. You can use these cards to teach children about the different types of volcanoes that exist in the world. These cards can be used in a Montessori classroom!Children can use the 3-part cards to learn vocabulary surrounding different types of volcanoes. You can present the cards included as a vocabulary building/reading work.⏩⏩ See the money saving volcano bundle here! ⏪⏪These cards show both the
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in: Montessori Volcano Bundle or Science Centers
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 Map of Asia or Geography Activities: Pin Flags, Biomes & More!
Use these Montessori maps of Asia to create hands-on geography activities for your students. These maps and activities are ideal for a Montessori primary classroom and lower elementary aged students. Use the maps provided to offer a variety of activities to your students. The teacher instructions included in this pack offer ideas for crafts and different hands-on activities you can present to your class. Children can label the maps with the countries or capital cities. Control maps, color and b
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PreK - 1st
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Elephant Life Cycle Activities
Use these Elephant Life Cycle Printables to create fun, hands-on learning activities your students will love! This set includes detailed images that clearly demonstrate the life cycle of an elephant. Children will learn vocabulary for the stages of an elephant life cycle. You can present the cards included as a vocabulary building/reading work, or use them as a sequencing activity. Students will work on memory, logic and reasoning, and sequencing skills. You can use these materials in a kinderga
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: MEGA Life Cycle Bundle for Montessori Classrooms or Science Centers
Seahorse Life Cycle Activities for Preschool Ocean Theme
Use these Seahorse Life Cycle Printables to create fun, hands-on learning activities your students will love! This set includes detailed images that clearly demonstrate the life cycle of a seahorse. Children will learn vocabulary for the stages of a seahorse life cycle. You can present the cards included as a vocabulary building/reading work, or use them as a sequencing activity. Students will work on memory, logic and reasoning, and sequencing skills. You can use these materials in a kindergart
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: MEGA Life Cycle Bundle for Montessori Classrooms or Science Centers
Transportation History of Aviation
Use these transportation activities to create hands-on learning activities about the history of the airplane for your students. You can use these cards to teach children about the evolution of the airplane. Children will work on ordering skills and logic. Your students will be able to make their own timeline using this material.This resource is ideal for teachers, educators, and parents working with preschool aged children, pre-k, kindergarten, or Montessori classrooms.This resource could be us
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PreK - 2nd
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I am, daily affirmation, self esteem, school counselor, self regulation, calming
They say being happy is a choice! So what better way to build your self-belief and increase self-esteem than with positive affirmations for confidence!Positive affirmations for confidence can be described as positive statements about oneself that can help overcome negative thoughts. By repeating them often, you will eventually start to believe them and start making positive changes in your life.These worksheets will help individuals gain more self esteem and confidence within themselves and help
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
Maps of Africa: Montessori Map or Geography Activities
Use these maps of Africa to create hands-on geography activities for your students. These cards can be used in a Montessori classroom! Use the maps to show children where the different countries and territories of Africa are located. Children can label the blank maps. Please note: if you are a member of the Hand-on Kids Activities Club, this material is in your Africa Theme. MAPS OF AFRICAWorld Map p.4Map of Africa with countries labeled p.5Map of Africa with not labeled (color) p.6Black and whi
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Montessori Geography Bundle: Continents with flags, maps, life cycles
European Artists Study Hands-on or Geography Activities
Use these art activities to create hands-on learning activities about European artists for your students. You can use these cards to teach children about the paintings. These cards can be used in a Montessori classroom!Please note: if you are a member of the Hand-on Kids Activities Club, this material is in your Europe Theme. EUROPEAN ARTIST PACK ★ Teacher Instructions★ Editable Artist 3 Part Cards★ Editable Paintings 3 Part Card★ Information Cards about the Artist★ Black and White Palette★ Mat
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PreK - 2nd
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Feeling chart, feelings bundle, coping skills, calm down corner, zones
Thanks to these educational flashcards you can introduce the child to the names of different emotions. Let your kids learn emotions & feelings! Download the decoration, print it, and hang it on the wall (quickly, no shipping fee).Measurements from an A4 Print W = 9.5 cm H = 13.5cmThis is a great tool to use for self-reflection, in therapy, with children, teams or other loved ones to help identify which feelings may be present for you in any given moment. I have physical prints and several ot
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PreK - 6th
History of Inventions Bundle of Activities: Timeline Activities Montessori
Use these timeline and ordering activities to create hands-on learning activities about the history of the different objects for your students. Students will work on memory, logic and reasoning, and sequencing skills.Children will work on ordering skills and logic. Your students will be able to make their own timeline using this material. Offer them the cards featuring the objects and dates alongside a roll of paper. Children can draw a line down the center of the paper. Next, they can glue the
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K - 1st
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Maps of South America: Montessori Map or Geography Activities
Use these maps of South America to create hands-on geography activities for your students. These cards can be used in a Montessori classroom! Use the maps to show children where the different countries and territories of South America are located. Children can label the blank maps. Please note: if you are a member of the Hand-on Kids Activities Club, this material is in your South America Theme. MAPS OF SOUTH AMERICAWorld Map with South America isolated in pink p. 4Labeled Map of South America (
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Montessori Geography Bundle: Continents with flags, maps, life cycles
Breathing Visuals. Calm down cards. Counseling activities. coping strategies.
This set of 20 breathing exercise cards was designed with children in mind. They are perfect for calm-down corners, restorative justice activities, talking circles, or anytime you need a mindful moment.It introduces the concept of focusing on the breath in a way that is easy for kids.Each card includes soothing instructions on mindfully breathing to find peace and calm.For more products, please visit my store.Thank youEnjoy x.....zones of regulation. school counseling. school counselor. school c
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PreK - 7th
Polar Bear Life Cycle Activities for Preschool and Science Centers
Use these Polar Bear Life Cycle Printables to create fun, hands-on learning activities your students will love! This set includes detailed images that clearly demonstrate the life cycle of a polar bear for science centers or hands-on preschool activities. Children will learn vocabulary for the stages of polar bear life cycle. You can present the cards included as a vocabulary building/reading work, or use them as a sequencing activity. Students will work on memory, logic and reasoning, and seque
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: MEGA Life Cycle Bundle for Montessori Classrooms or Science Centers
Montessori Places in China 3-part cards and information cards with real images
This printables set contains 16 beautiful and famous places in China cards. As a bonus, each landmark also contains a description card which contains a description of the landmark, an image, and the name of the landmark. In addition, the traditional 3-part card set is included for each landmark. ⏩⏩If you need more geography activities, consider our $$ Saving Asia Bundle to complete your study of Asia. ⏪⏪Beautiful places in China 4-part cards includes:16 image cards16 labels16 control cards16 des
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K - 3rd
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Feelings Bundle, Emotions kit, self regulation, feelings resources, calming down
FLASH CARDSThanks to these educational flashcards you can introduce the child to the names of different emotions. Let your kids learn emotions & feelingsMeasurements from an A4 Print W = 9.5 cm H = 13.5cmYOUR ORDER WILL INCLUDE high resolution jpg files 2:3 ratio for printing:Inches: 4x6 | 6x9 | 8x12 | 10x15 | 12x18 | 16x24 | 20x30 | 24x36 3:4 ratio for printing:Inches: 6x8 | 9x12 | 12x16 | 15x20 | 18x24 4:5 ratio for printing:Inches: 4x5 | 8x10 | 12x15 | 16x20 ISO (International Standard Pa
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PreK - 7th, Staff
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Montessori Europe Unit Bundle Geography Activities: Art, Flags, Maps, Currency
Use these printables to create Montessori activities about Europe for your students. You can use these cards to teach children how the flags of European countries look, teach them about instruments from some countries in Europe, show them three different art work from European painters. Explore where the countries of Europe are located with our 3-part cards set, as well! A bonus material is also included just for you! These cards can be used in a preschool, kindergarten centers, or a Montessori
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PreK - 1st
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Oceania Theme Bundle for Montessori Inspired Geography Activities
Use these printables to create hands-on learning activities about Oceania for your students. You can use these cards to teach children how the flags of Oceania look, teach them about food from Australia, show them a life cycle of a kangaroo, and even show different maps of Oceania to them. These cards can be used in a Montessori classroom!Please note: if you are a member of the Hand-on Kids Activities Club, this material is in your Oceania Theme. AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR PACK★ Teacher Instructions★ Edi
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Montessori Geography Bundle: Continents with flags, maps, life cycles
Volcanoes 4-Part Cards for Science Centers or Montessori Activities
Use these Volcano Printables to create hands-on learning activities about volcanoes for your students. You can use these cards to teach children about the different types of volcanoes. Your students will find the real photographs used very interesting. ⏩⏩ See the money saving volcano bundle here! ⏪⏪In addition, definition cards are included. Children can match the vocabulary word to the definition card. Cards like this can be used as starting points for research and projects of Montessori lower
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Montessori Volcano Bundle or Science Centers
Montessori Flags of Africa 3 Part Cards for Geography Activities
Three-part cards set about flags of Africa for Montessori activities. Use these Montessori Flags of Africa 3-part cards to create hands-on learning activities about Africa for your students. You can use these cards to teach children how the flags of Africa look. These cards can be used in a Montessori classroom or for your geography activities. Each African flag card is available with a green border or a black border. Each card is available in color. In addition, blackline cards are provided. Ch
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Flags of the Continents Cards for Montessori Geography Activities
Montessori History of the Lightbulb - timeline and ordering activities
Discover how the lightbulb has evolved over time. Use these timeline and ordering activities to create hands-on learning activities about the history of the lightbulb for your students. You can use these cards to teach children about the evolution of light and the lightbulb! Students will work on memory, logic and reasoning, and sequencing skills.Children will work on ordering skills and logic. Your students will be able to make their own timeline using this material. Offer them the cards featu
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PreK - 1st
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Countries of Africa 3-Part Cards for Montessori Map or Geography Activities
Use these Countries of Africa cards to create hands-on geography activities for your students. You can use these cards to teach children where the countries of Africa are located. These cards can be used in a Montessori classroom!This file is EDITABLE. This means you can change the text if you need. Each control card is about half a page in size. This allows the child to be able to see small countries easily on the map. Please note: if you are a member of the Hand-on Kids Activities Club, this
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Montessori Geography Bundle: Continents with flags, maps, life cycles
Famous World Landmarks and Around the World Montessori 3-part cards
Embark on a captivating journey across the globe with our World Landmarks and Around the World Montessori 3-Part Cards activity. This meticulously designed resource is a perfect blend of interactive learning and cultural exploration, designed to inspire curiosity and broaden horizons.Ignite the passion for exploration and learning with our World Landmarks and Around the World Montessori 3-Part Cards activity. Whether used in classrooms, homeschooling environments, or as a gift, this resource is
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PreK - 3rd
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Also included in: Famous World Landmarks and Around the World Montessori 3-part cards
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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.
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- Learn about the achievements, challenges, perspectives, traditions, and customs of different societies
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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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