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Social studies Common Core W.K.8 resources
All About Me Craft Kid - Back to School Activities
This All About Me craftivity is so so CUTE! Kids and parents will love it. Great for All About Me Social Studies units, Back to School, or Open House.I like to use this craft at the beginning of the year. It's a fun way to get students excited about writing while allowing them to share about themselves and get to know each other.These are ADORABLE in the hallway during Open House.
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PreK - 3rd
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Science and Social Studies Curriculum Worksheets Bundle K-2 Interactive Notebook
Engage students and provide them a reference place for the skills they have learned in Social Studies and Science with this interactive notebook bundle. Students will love completing over 100 projects to put in their composition notebook. The activities compliment any existing curriculum you use, or you can use the included book recommendations for teaching the content. This notebook is perfect for both classrooms and homeschool families with young learners!Each notebook includes:50+ print-and-g
Grades:
K - 2nd
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
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
The First Thanksgiving Activities Craft Book Pilgrims Kindergarten 1st 2nd Grade
First Thanksgiving activities are always popular during the month of November. Step back in time with your kindergarten or first-grade students as they experience life as a pilgrim in this age-appropriate, accurate portrayal of the first Thanksgiving unit. This unit is perfect for comparing life long ago to today. Students will love these Thanksgiving activities as they visit 8 different hands-on stations where they will try different chores that the pilgrim children did in their daily lives. Al
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K - 2nd
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Winter Holidays Around The World Hanukkah Diwali Christmas Ramadan Kwanzaa
Are you teaching your kindergarten or 1st grade about winter holidays around the world? Your class will love this printable craft book and google slides. Includes Chinese New Year, Kwanzaa, Diwali, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Ramadan. If you're looking for social studies activities that will keep children engaged and on task during the hectic month of December, you've found it! This resource includes easy-to-follow lesson plans and Google slides with links to books and videos about 6 different holi
Grades:
K - 2nd
American Flag Craft Activity: Election, Veterans, Presidents' Day, US Symbols
As you explore US symbols, Patriot Day, Constitution Day, the election, Veterans Day, Presidents' Day, Flag Day, or the 4th of July, create this flag craft during morning work, center time, or a whole-group lesson on following directions. Practice fine motor and visual-spatial skills as you create a sweet patriotic bulletin board display!Page 1: cover Page 2: Krazy for Kindyland notePage 3: product detailsPage 4: flag (Copy 1 per student on red.)Page 5: rectanglePage 6: four starsPage 7: two arm
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PreK - 2nd
MLK Jr Digital Interactive Notebook Google Classroom
Your students will love learning all about Martin Luther King Jr. with this digital interactive notebook using Google Slides! This is a fun, interactive, digital activity that can be incorporated into your Kindergarten or 1st Grade social studies lessons using Google Classrooms to teach about MLK Jr. Simply upload this as an assignment and make a copy for each student. When they have finished the activity, have the students turn it in!***Click here for the printable version***In this download, y
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Digital Interactive Bundle Notebook for Google Classroom
Ruby Bridges Reader Black History Month ESL Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd grade
Fun Ruby Bridges Activities for your Little Learners. This is a simple emergent reader for Preschool to first grade students to read and learn about Ruby Bridges. Take a look at the PREVIEW!Included:1 Large Booklet for Projecting to Class or using with Google Classroom7 page booklet in color and black and white2 day lesson plans1 writing printable 1 sight word printable1 sequencing printableFor distance learning, this is a printable packet for students. You may email or share it with parents ov
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PreK - 2nd
The First Thanksgiving Activities Pilgrims Google Slides Kindergarten 1st Grade
Get students engaged in learning about the first Thanksgiving and pilgrim life long ago with digital Google slides. This resource has everything you need with 15 interactive Google slides you can use on computers or Chromebooks. Students will love dragging movable pieces on the interactive Google slides. NEED MORE THANKSGIVING ACTIVITIES? CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE BUNDLE.Included in this resource are Google slides for the following activities:6 page story about the pilgrim’s lives long ago (with au
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K - 2nd
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Veterans Day Activities with Craft and Writing Pages for Bulletin Board
Refresh your Veterans Day lesson plans or bulletin board with these activities! Unlike other Veterans Day crafts, this resource includes options for 5 military branches, writing pages to fit your students needs, and posters to enhance your lesson. CLICK ON THE PREVIEW TO SEE ALL THE DETAILSWhat is included?Easy Cut Craft PiecesVeteran faces (man and woman)Army uniform with hatNavy uniform with hatAirforce uniform with hatMarine uniform with hatCoast Guard uniform with hat8 No Glue Coloring Opti
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Craft and Writing Activity Bundle for ALL YEAR
Jane Goodall Activity Pack
This product was created for students in a Kindergarten classroom and could easily be implemented in 1st grade as well. Through a variety of activities and worksheets students will learn all about Jane Goodall, a famous scientist best known for studying chimpanzees in the wild.This pack includes 4 print-and-go worksheet activities:- Timeline (Color Me)- Timeline Cut and Paste- Adjectives/Who Is Jane Goodall?- Book Mark Craft (4 designs)Also included:- 10 page printable reader "All About Jane Goo
Grades:
K - 1st
Also included in: Women in History Activity Pack BUNDLE
American Symbols Digital Kindergarten Social Studies - United States Activities
Your students will love learning all about American Symbols such as Statue of Liberty, American Flag, Bald Eagle, Liberty Bell, and more with this digital interactive notebook using Google Slides! This is a fun, interactive, digital activity that can be incorporated into your Kindergarten or 1st Grade science lessons using Google Classrooms to teach about this Winter season. Simply upload this as an assignment and make a copy for each student. When they have finished the activity, have the stude
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Digital Interactive Bundle Notebook for Google Classroom
Helen Keller Activity Pack
This product was created for students in a Kindergarten classroom and could easily be implemented in 1st grade as well. Through a variety of activities and worksheets students will learn all about Helen Keller, an amazing woman who worked hard and never gave up!This pack includes 4 print-and-go worksheet activities:- Timeline (Color Me)- Timeline Cut and Paste- Adjectives/Who Was Helen Keller?- Book Mark Craft (4 designs)Also included:- 10 page printable reader "All About Helen Keller" in full c
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K - 1st
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Also included in: Women in History Activity Pack BUNDLE
Jackie Robinson Reader Black History Month ESL Activities
Fun Jackie Robinson Emergent Reader for your little learners! This is a simple emergent reader for✅ Preschool, ✅ Kindergarten ✅ First Grade and✅ ELLSto read and learn about Jackie Robinson. Take a look at the VIDEO PREVIEW which shows the entire resource.Included:⭐1 Large copy for projecting to class or using with Google Classroom⭐8 page booklet in color and black and white⭐2 day lesson plans⭐1 writing printable ⭐1 sight word printable⭐1 new words printableHave fun with your new students!WHAT T
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Holidays Around The World Research Unit Lower and Upper Grades (Digital & Print)
Your students will LOVE learning about winter holidays around the world with this fun and engaging research unit. This holiday includes BOTH Christmas around the world and other winter holidays around the world, for a well rounded unit. The resource includes everything you need for a successful unit. This bundle includes the printable and Google Slides versions of this resource!Your students will each be assigned a winter holiday to research. You can decide whether they work individually or in
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1st - 6th
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Economics Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade
Needs and wants, goods and services, careers, currency, and choices—all of these topics are included in this economics unit for kindergarten and first grade. This interactive economics folder allows you to teach your social studies economics standards through Common Core English Language Arts standards.
This set is a zipped file including a U.S. version as well as a version with Canadian currency!
To make the interactive economics folder, you will need one piece of large (12”x18”) construction
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Grades:
K - 1st
K-2 Social Studies BUNDLE for Interactive Notebooks
Need a fun and engaging way to teach your primary students about social studies? Make sure you are covering all of the core social studies concepts and skills! This is a year long interactive social studies curriculum focusing on basic history concepts, geography, economics, civics, and government. Interactive notebooks are a great way to work hands-on with the content. It is multi-sensory and brain friendly. Plus, it makes a great reference for students to refer back to (rather than worksheets,
Grades:
PreK - 3rd
Amelia Earhart Activity Pack
This product was created for students in a Kindergarten classroom and could easily be implemented in 1st grade as well. Through a variety of activities and worksheets students will learn all about Amelia Earhart, a famous pilot and the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. This pack includes 4 print-and-go worksheet activities:- Timeline (Color Me)- Timeline Cut and Paste- Adjectives/Who Was Amelia Earhart?- Book Mark Craft (4 designs)Also included:- 10 page printable reader "All About A
Grades:
K - 1st
Ben Franklin Activity Pack {Kindergarten/First Grade}
This product was created for students in Kindergarten and First Grade classrooms. Through a variety of activities and worksheets students will learn all about Ben Franklin - a famous writer, scientist, and inventor who is best known for his experiments involving electricity and lightening. These print-and-go activities are great for cross-curricular lesson planning and can be easily incorporated into your current Language Arts and/or Social Studies curriculum.This pack includes 4 print-and-go w
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K - 1st
George Washington Carver Reader Black History Month Kindergarten 1st ESL
Fun George Washington Carver Activities for your little learners! This is a simple emergent reader for Preschool, kindergarten, first grade and second students to read and learn about George Washington Carver. Take a look at the VIDEO PREVIEW which shows the entire resource.Included:1 Large Copy of Booklet for projecting to class or assigning to Google Classroom8 page booklet in color and black and white2 day lesson plans1 writing printable 1 sight word printable1 find three facts printableDIG
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PreK - 2nd
Black History Month ESL Rosa Parks Reader Kindergarten Activities 1st 2nd grade
Fun Rosa Parks Reading Activities for your little learners! This is a simple emergent reader for Preschool, kindergarten, first grade and second grade students to read and learn about Rosa Parks. Take a look at the PREVIEW!Included:1 Large Copy of book for projecting to the class or using with Google Classroom7 page booklet in color and black and white2 day lesson plans1 writing printable 1 sight word printable1 vocabulary printableDIGITAL COMPATIBLE: Through Easel Activities, this product cont
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PreK - 2nd
Statue of Liberty Craft for US Symbols, Veterans’ Day, Presidents’ Day Activity
As you study US Symbols throughout your exploration of Patriot Day, Constitution Day, the election, Veterans Day, Presidents' Day, Flag Day, or the 4th of July, practice fine motor and visual-spatial skills as students create the Statue of Liberty. Craft during morning work, center time, or a whole-group lesson on following directions. Three cutting options are included to best meet the needs of your little learners. During your writing lesson, students write facts about the landmark. Three wr
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Grades:
K - 2nd
Harriet Tubman Reader Activities Black History Month Kindergarten 1st Grade ESL
Fun Harriet Tubman Reading Activities for your little learners! This is a simple emergent reader for Preschool to first grade students to read and learn about Harriet Tubman. Take a look at the PREVIEW!Included:1 Large Booklet for Projecting to Class or assigning to Google Classroom8 page booklet in color and black and white2 day lesson plans1 writing printable 1 sight word printable1 vocabulary printableFor distance learning, this is a printable packet for students. You may email or share it w
Grades:
PreK - 1st
US Symbols Crafts, Writing Activities: Bell, Flag, Hat, Eagle, Statue, Soldiers
As you study US Symbols throughout your exploration of Patriot Day, Constitution Day, the election, Veterans Day, Presidents' Day, Flag Day, or the 4th of July, create thematic crafts during morning work, center time, or a whole-group lesson on following directions. Craft the Statue of Liberty, Liberty Bell, US flag, bald eagle, and soldiers. Three cutting options are provided for each craft to meet the needs of your little learners. During your writing lessons, students write facts about each
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Grades:
K - 2nd
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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
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