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Social studies activboard activities for special education
First Then Visual Schedules Token Boards and Rewards for Students
Do you need a visual schedule for a student in your classroom? Were you given a behavior plan that said to use First/Then visual strategies? If your answer is yes, then this resource is just what you need. I created these First/Then boards out of necessity for my own students. WHAT IS A FIRST-THEN BOARD?A 'first-then' board is a strategy that can be used before a potentially challenging situation occurs with a child. By using a visual schedule the student will know what he/she must do first be
Grades:
K - 4th
Also included in: Visual Schedules Token Boards and Calm Down Tools for SEL Bundle
Family Feud Game Powerpoint
This is the most realistic Family Feud game ever! Fun activities for students in classroom!Family Feud Game PowerPoint includes scoreboard for 2 teams. You can create your own questions to review any subject. Customizable Logo.This game contains everything you need for a real Family Feud game: sound effects, music, updated graphics, animation and a team scoreboard.Easy to customize for any topic you are teaching in class.It includes a PDF with instructions on how to setup, play and customize. We
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Not Grade Specific
Setting Healthy Boundaries Workbook
Want your students to have better relationships and healthy boundaries so they can actually focus on academics? Students will learn how to master these skills and evaluate their current ability to maintain healthy friendships and relationships with family and acquaintances. These friendship activities are a great addition to your coping skills toolbox and Social Emotional Learning Curriculum.Students will work on setting clear and firm rules about their personal space.They will refresh basic soc
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4th - 8th
Also included in: Personal Boundaries and Mindfulness Workbook Bundle
Social Skills Narrative, a Story about Hitting (Autism/Special Education)
Social Skill Supports, a No hitting story that has been tried and tested with my students.Created to help a person in Special Ed understand how to behave or respond in a particular situation using a visual guide describing various social interactions, situations, behaviours, skills or concepts. The goal of this short story is to share social information and how to behave in certain instances. Read this book one to one or as a whole class and display poster to reinforce, combine with the suppor
Grades:
PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Social Skills Narratives, A BUNDLE OF STORIES for Autism/Special Needs
Boom Cards Social Skills Communication Conversation Bundle Elementary
Boom Cards for social skills are no print digital task cards that are interactive. Your students will love working on conversation skills in this format. In this bundle for elementary students, you will receive 4 sets of Boom Cards for teaching conversation skills! Check out the four video previews for each product on the product page. All decks in this bundle:are geared for K-4. audio directions,navigational arrows and/or home page,slides that teach the skill, andreal photographs, andtiers
Grades:
K - 4th
Boom Cards Elementary Social Skills Autism Conversation Skills
Boom Cards are no print digital task cards that are interactive. This set for social skills requires your elementary students to pick a comment or question that will maintain the conversation. Your students will love them! You will receive a deck of 54 cards. The first few cards explain how to politely maintain a conversation with comments and sincere questions. Then, there are communication scenarios where students must identify which comment or question would maintain the conversation.
Grades:
K - 4th
Also included in: Boom Cards Social Skills Communication Conversation Bundle Elementary
Gestalt Language Adventures Bundle
This bundle includes 17 individual interactive stories, originally $3 each, but you get all 17 for $30! A $16 savings!!Current Themes:- Farm- Ocean- Space- Zoo- Park- Safari- Summer - Winter- Halloween- Fall- Pets- Circus- Dinosaurs- Valentines Day- Saint Patrick's Day- Pirates- Time for SchoolEach story is interactive and created with gestalt language processors in mind. Each page includes a drop down list of NLA stage 1 mitigable gestalt examples to help you model for your client / child.Super
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PreK - 3rd
Long Ago and Today | Then and Now Social Studies | Google Slides
Life Long Ago vs. Life Today This is a Google Slides file that covers "then and now" social studies lessons. These lessons teach about life long ago as it compares to life today. I have included 3 Google Slides Lessons that require no extra materials for students to complete, though some writing activities have a black & white print option as well. The 3 lessons could easily be stretched across more days as needed. Students will make comparisons between life long ago vs. today. The Google Sl
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K - 2nd
Boom Cards Two Step Directions with Spatial Concepts No Print Activity
This set of Boom cards includes 20 cards targeting 2-step directions with spatial concepts. Students can participate in the activity by dragging and dropping pictures into a scene to complete the directions. Each direction includes two spatial concepts including on, in, in front, behind, next to, above, under, and between.View a free playable preview:Click this link to view a free playable preview of this product.How to access Boom Cards purchased on TpT:When you purchase this product you will
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PreK - K
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THE COMPLETE SET OF VISUALS - FIRST THEN, SCHEDULE, TOKEN, CHOICE BOARDS!
THE COMPLETE SET OF VISUALS!With Boards: First - Then, First - Next - Last, Schedule, Token Board, Choice BoardThis packet contains popular and widely used gross motor related activities to provide those valuable visual cues for students in physical therapy, adaptive PE, as well as classroom, school, and home environments! Boxes with black dots are centered to make it easy to put on VELCRO dots. Visuals help students understand what is expected. Examples: Token Board ("You need 5 stars, you are
Grades:
PreK - 4th
{Editable} Visual Goal Bulletin Board Set
Looking for an easy way to make your goals visual AND help students take responsibility for their goals? This bulletin board set displays goals for students so that they grab the goal they're working on and be reminded each session! Goal tabs are inserted into adhesive label pockets (purchased separately, affiliate links displayed below) and then easily pulled out for students to work on! Here's what it contains: *An editable version where you can add student names and goals with the font of you
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Not Grade Specific
Neurodivergent vs. Neurotypical Communication Styles
Resource DescriptionIn order for our neurodivergent students to be able to effectively self-advocate for their needs, and fully embrace themselves, they need to be aware of their unique differences. This boom deck teaches 5 common communication style differences, between neurodivergent and neurotypical people in a neurodiversity-affirming way. - Small Talk vs. "Info-Dumping"- Eye Contact Preferences- Understanding Indirect Language (sarcasm)- Understanding Body Language- Use of AACThis is NOT a
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4th - 10th
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Articulation Visuals and Cue Cards BUNDLE
COMBINED BUNDLE WITH VISUALS FOR BOTH OLDER AND YOUNGER STUDENTSThis bundle comes with both sets of my visuals for older and younger students. Do not buy if you already own one of the setsSet 1: Speech Sound Articulation Visual Cue Cards: Sound NamesEach card has a mouth/tongue placement visual, a sound name, visual for sound name, sound on or off symbol, written description of how to produce sound, and five circles to practice soundSounds Included:S, Z, CH, SH, J, ZH, K, T, L, G, F, V, P, B, W,
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PreK - 12th
Size of the Problem - 100 Digital Scenarios
Showing children the size of their problem and appropriate reactions is a research based way to teach effective emotional regulation!This product has 100 Size of the Problem digital slides with 100 unique scenarios!The product includes a PDF document with one Size of the Problem scenario on each slide along with discussion questions. This product is designed to be used digitally, by being projected on a screen like a SmartBoard. I like to use these scenarios during Morning Meeting, but they coul
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1st - 6th
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Also included in: Size of the Problem Resources - Comprehensive Bundle
Black History Bundle K-3
This bundle includes ALL of my primary Black History Units! Great for multi-age classrooms as these resources will give options for kindergarten- 3rd grade. All resources have been (or are in the process of being) updated to be accessible for virtual learning. Please see each product description below.
Grades:
K - 3rd
Boom Social Skills Topic Maintenance On Off Topic Elementary
Boom Cards are no print digital task cards that are interactive. They are so much fun for teaching social skills such as topic maintenance to your elementary students. You will receive a deck of 47 cards for identifying on or off topic statements. The first few cards identify the meaning of being on or off topic. Then, there are 20 communication scenarios where students must identify if the second comment was on or off topic. For each scenario presented, the students have two choices and
Grades:
K - 4th
Also included in: Boom Cards Social Skills Communication Conversation Bundle Elementary
Describing Objects : MEGA Boom Card Deck!
This MEGA Describing Objects resource contains 4 levels of differentiated practice to teach students how to describe objects by their:- Shape- Size- Color- And Category!This deck is perfect for beginner level describing (e.g. "It is blue") all the way up to more advanced, longer descriptions (e.g. "It is a big, orange, triangle shaped food").The differentiated levels are as follows:Level 1: Describe the color OR shape OR size OR categoryLevel 2: Describe size AND shape, color AND size, etc...Lev
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PreK - 5th
Core Words for AAC : Growing Bundle
Details:This no-prep, no-print bundle includes ALL of my Core Words for AAC Boom Card Decks ( 18 decks! )These decks are aimed for AAC users BUT are also great for preschool / early language users!Sentence strips on every page!!You save $21 by buying the bundle instead of each individual deck!See video preview for a peek at just a few of the decks included! Each have similar, but varied activities based on the themes!The themes currently included:- Community Helpers- Circus- Pets- Spring- Ocean-
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PreK - 3rd
The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein - Economics and Retelling Activities
Who doesn't love Shel Silverstein's beloved book The Giving Tree? The Giving Tree activities include literacy and economic social studies activities. It helps first grade kids practice retelling, sequencing and identifying the moral or life lesson of the story. The Giving Tree is also a great social studies content book for learning economic concepts like scarcity, choice, opportunity cost and resources. I love using this book around Christmastime to launch a class giving project!INCLUDED IN THE
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K - 3rd
FUN PHONICS Level 2 Cheat Sheets
These Fundations® Level 2 "Cheat Sheets" in PDF format can be printed or displayed on an Interactive Whiteboard for reference in your classroom.Related Products• FUN PHONICS Level 2 I Have...Who Has? Trick Word Game• FUN PHONICS Level 2 Keyword Alphabet Posters• FUN PHONICS Level 2 Letter Keyword Sound Large Flash Cards• FUN PHONICS Level 2 Take Home Trick Word Cards• FUN PHONICS Level 2 Trick Word CardsWILSON®, Wilson Reading System®, Fundations®, Just Words®, and Wilson Fluency® are trademark
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1st - 3rd
Bundle of Errorless Learning Adapted Work Binders® (6 AWBs included!)
Errorless Learning Adapted Work Binders® | Errorless Learning sets students up for success and is a great option for students who need immediate positive feedback.Errorless activities allow a student to focus on the task and success of performing the task independently, and not so much choosing an incorrect answer. Errorless Learning also increases student participation and student confidence.Learn more about Errorless Learning in this blog post.What is included?• Shapes (12 shapes) • Colors (11
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in: Bundle of Errorless Learning Bundles | Over 200+ Activities Included
Yes No Questions for Behavior Boom Cards™ | Social Skills | Behavior
Yes No Questions for Behavior Boom Cards™ Social Skills is a No-Print, No-Prep activity that you can use on your tablet, phone, whiteboard, and/or computer. An interactive, engaging digital deck of 35 cards for early receptive language skills, yes/no questions, and learning appropriate behavior.Preview the activity here first!Are your students learning about appropriate versus inappropriate behavior? Working on improving behavior skills in school and at home? Are they practicing responses to co
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PreK - 3rd
Boom Cards No Print Category Sort
This digital resource is so easy to use! Label the vocabulary then drag and drop the pictures to sort the items into their categories. Each of the 9 cards in the Boom Cards deck has a field of 10 items to sort into 2 categories. This deck is set up to give instant feedback to the student so that they can correct their incorrect answers.Included Categories: clothingfurniturefoodanimalsbody partstransportationtoystoolsthings in a bathroomthings in a kitchensportsinstrumentsplantsbugsweatherpets
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PreK - K
Editable Schedule Labels - Visual Timetable
This resource is ideal for supporting young students and students with special needs. There are a wide variety of cute pictures to choose from that are representative of most subjects and activities in an early childhood or elementary classroom.It includes:A set of editable class schedule labels for a range of subjects and activities. Simply type over the text in the text box.Two sized labels (small and medium).Blank templates of the boxes in case you need to make additional labels of your own.A
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Not Grade Specific
Also included in: Visual Education Supports Bundle (Special Needs)
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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.
Teaching with social studies resources
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.
Discover printable and digital social studies resources
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.
Frequently asked questions about teaching social studies
What types of social studies lessons are available on TPT?
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.
How do I find social studies lessons on TPT?
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.
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