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Preview of KIDS COPING SKILLS! Stress Management Social Emotional Lesson + SEL Activities

KIDS COPING SKILLS! Stress Management Social Emotional Lesson + SEL Activities

Teach your students effective self-regulation strategies with this engaging social emotional learning activity and stress management coping skills lesson. Filled with awesome visual supports, this SEL coping tools toolbox helps children identify healthy calming tools to manage uncomfortable feelings. When children build their emotional regulation toolbox, they learn how to manage stress more effectively. A less stressed out brain means a child who is more ready to learn, focus in class, get al
Preview of Lesson Plan Templates Editable Weekly Digital Printable | PPT Google Slides PDF

Lesson Plan Templates Editable Weekly Digital Printable | PPT Google Slides PDF

Created by
The Sassy Apple
Revamp your planning with these fun and editable lesson plan templates! These eye-catching lesson plan designs include options for adding text, links, or screenshots of activities or books you'd like to have in your plans. This resource is a .zip file that includes the following:☑️Editable PowerPoint to type your own text with the option to delete any unwanted text boxes☑️PDF file to print without text boxes and handwrite your own lesson plans☑️Editable PowerPoint to ADJUST and/or ADD rows and c
Preview of Ontario Learning Skills Report Card Comments

Ontario Learning Skills Report Card Comments

Created by
2 SMART Chicks
*NEWLY UPDATED OCTOBER 2020 to include Virtual Learning and Covid-19 Comments*Completing the learning skills portion of the Ontario report card has never been easier! Make this normally time-consuming task a breeze with our Ontario Learning Skills Report Card Comments! This product contains the following helpful resources for each of the 6 learning skills (Responsibility, Organization, Independent Work, Collaboration, Initiative and Self-Regulation):• Progress Report Card Rubric & Next Steps
Preview of Landforms & Map Skills Unit BUNDLE

Landforms & Map Skills Unit BUNDLE

Make learning about geography come to life with this landforms and map skills bundle unit for young learners! Your students will have the opportunity to explore the landforms that shape our Earth, as well as beginning map skills. This bundle contains a variety of printables, projects, crafts, and much more. Also available in...Landforms and Map Skills DIGITAL BundleLandforms and Map Skills PRINT & DIGITAL Mega BundleLANDFORMS pack includes:Recommended book list Landforms posters (landform, b
Preview of 5 Regions of the United States LINKtivity® (Geography, Climate, Landforms, MORE)

5 Regions of the United States LINKtivity® (Geography, Climate, Landforms, MORE)

Take your students on an exciting virtual road trip through the five regions of the United States with our digital LINKtivity® Interactive Learning guide! Our interactive guide offers a fun and engaging way for students to explore each region's climate, landforms, bodies of water, and popular tourist destinations.Designed for upper elementary classrooms, our easy-to-navigate digital guide requires minimal teacher prep and is entirely student-controlled, allowing for self-paced learning. With a v
Preview of Grade 1 Ontario Report Card Comments

Grade 1 Ontario Report Card Comments

Created by
2 SMART Chicks
***NOW UPDATED WITH 2023 LANGUAGE & SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM***Completing the subject area portions of the Grade 1 Ontario report card has never been easier! Make this normally time-consuming task a breeze with our Grade 1 Ontario Report Card Comments! This product contains the following helpful resources:• Language (Oral Communication; Reading; Writing; Media Literacy) Report Card Rubric & Next Steps• Math (Number; Spatial Sense; Algebra; Data; Financial Literacy) Report Card Rubric &a
Preview of THE BRAIN + STRESS RESPONSE: Social Emotional Learning Stress Management Lesson

THE BRAIN + STRESS RESPONSE: Social Emotional Learning Stress Management Lesson

Teach your students about the brain and stress response with this engaging social emotional learning lesson. Help children better understand the roles that their Thoughtful Turtle Brain (prefrontal cortex) and Protective Porcupine Brain (amygdala) play when we experience stress and big emotions. Empower them with calming tools that help with emotion regulation, which will also help you to reinforce compassionate, trauma sensitive classroom management.Topics Covered ✏️ Common Stressors✏️ The Fig
Preview of Grade 2 Ontario Report Card Comments

Grade 2 Ontario Report Card Comments

Created by
2 SMART Chicks
***NOW UPDATED WITH 2023 LANGUAGE & SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM***Completing the subject area portions of the Grade 2 Ontario report card has never been easier! Make this normally time-consuming task a breeze with our Grade 2 Ontario Report Card Comments! This product contains the following helpful resources:• Language (Oral Communication; Reading; Writing; Media Literacy) Report Card Rubric & Next Steps• Math (Number; Spatial Sense; Algebra; Data; Financial Literacy) Report Card Rubric &a
Preview of Economics Unit Goods & Services Producers & Consumers Supply & Demand Activities

Economics Unit Goods & Services Producers & Consumers Supply & Demand Activities

Say goodbye to lesson planning stress with this short introductory unit that makes teaching AND learning economics a breeze! This engaging resource is designed to make teaching economics easy, fun, and incredibly effective! Your students will learn about the basic economic concepts of money, wants and needs, goods and services, producers and consumers, and supply and demand.FIVE days of engaging lesson plans with possible extension activities are included. All text and activities are included,
Preview of Taylor Swift Classroom Rules Poster Set - Now With Customizable Rules!

Taylor Swift Classroom Rules Poster Set - Now With Customizable Rules!

This Taylor Swift Classroom Rules and Expectations poster set is a great addition to any Swiftie's classroom! Make going over expectations at the beginning of the year fun and engaging with these lyric posters! *Now with a PowerPoint version in which you can customize EVERY rule! (Lyrics, colors, and clipart are NOT editable - just the rule below the lyric is)In this product, you will receive:1 PDF file AND 2 Powerpoint file. Both files include the following:1 PremadeTitle Poster (11" x 8.5")2
Preview of Titanic Activities Bundle | Passenger Research | Comprehension | Titanic Math

Titanic Activities Bundle | Passenger Research | Comprehension | Titanic Math

HUGE Titanic bundle of Titanic reading comprehension resources, activities, PowerPoint, and SO much more! Your students will love the Titanic even more after diving into their study of the ship using these resources! Cover the basics and the more unique aspects of the Titanic with these literacy, math, and social studies connections.These Titanic activities cover everything from the construction of the Titanic to the discovery of the ship on the bottom of the Atlantic. Unique aspects, such as
Preview of Grade 3 Ontario Report Card Comments

Grade 3 Ontario Report Card Comments

Created by
2 SMART Chicks
***NOW UPDATED WITH 2023 LANGUAGE & SOCIAL STUDIES CURRICULUM***Completing the subject area portions of the Grade 3 Ontario report card has never been easier! Make this normally time-consuming task a breeze with our Grade 3 Ontario Report Card Comments! This product contains the following helpful resources: · Language (Oral Communication; Reading; Writing; Media Literacy) Report Card Rubric & Next Steps· Math (Number; Spatial Sense; Algebra; Data; Financial Literacy) Report Card Rubric &
Preview of Morning Slides for Google Slides or PPT | Early Finisher | Must-Do / May-Do

Morning Slides for Google Slides or PPT | Early Finisher | Must-Do / May-Do

Created by
Miss West Best
About This Resource:-Multiple different styles to choose from for your morning greeting slideshow-Must-Do/May-Do slides included-Early finisher slides included-Available in Google Slides (preferred) + Powerpoint-Parts of this resource are editable to add in your daily informationI recommend using the Google Slides version of this resource. I have incorporated the Google extension, Slides Timer, which automatically updates the date and time for you in addition to adding in simplistic timers and c
Preview of Lesson Plan Template & Teacher Planner |  Editable Digital Teacher Planner

Lesson Plan Template & Teacher Planner | Editable Digital Teacher Planner

Use this cute and easy lesson planner, available to edit on Google Slides and PowerPoint, that is all set for the new school year to plan your daily activities for your classroom. Simply print and put into a binder and you've got your lesson planner set for the year! It comes with 8 different layout options to best fit your needs. Please note, this is a two page layout. The best part about this teacher binder is that it editable on PowerPoint AND Google Slides! You can either print and write in
Preview of Summer Olympics 2024 Summer Games Paris Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade

Summer Olympics 2024 Summer Games Paris Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade

Created by
Babbling Abby
The world will soon be buzzing with all things Summer Olympics as Paris, France prepares to host them in 2024! Your students will love these engaging activities that will better help them understand the different sports and athletes that are celebrated during the summer games. They'll even learn to draw Phryge, this year's mascot! The activities can easily be used with kindergarten, first grade, and second grade students. This is a Summer Olympics companion pack and is intended to be used alongs
Preview of Bucket Filling Filler Activities, Craft, Bulletin Board for Classroom Management

Bucket Filling Filler Activities, Craft, Bulletin Board for Classroom Management

Created by
Just Reed
Need to find a better method for classroom management? Try this Bucket Filling Packet of Worksheets, Crafts, and Activities that's been used in over 8,000 classrooms of Bucket Fillers to develop Social-Emotional Skills.After implementing these Bucket Filler activities, watch your classroom climate become positive, and see student behavior improve dramatically! Keep reading to find out more about this complete Bucket Filling toolkit! Take a peek at what is included when you download the PREVIEW
Preview of Substitute Binder | Editable Sub Plans | Prep Templates for Elementary Teachers

Substitute Binder | Editable Sub Plans | Prep Templates for Elementary Teachers

Need to prepare sub plans or a substitute binder? These editable forms will give your substitute all the information they need to feel prepared for your absence. Making substitute plans can be time consuming. The last thing you want to do when you're out sick is spend hours emailing sub plans when you need to rest! Take a day to customize these sub plan templates and you will be set for any last minute absence!This resources includes two PowerPoint files - one PPT with cover page designs & o
Preview of Veterans Day Math and Literacy Activities, Veteran's Day Craft and Writing

Veterans Day Math and Literacy Activities, Veteran's Day Craft and Writing

Created by
Deanna Jump
Are you looking for Veterans Day literacy, math and craft activities for your kindergarten or first grade students? This Veterans Day unit is full of engaging activities for the beginning of November.Here's what's included in this Veterans Day Unit:Nonfiction text about Veterans Day with REAL pictures includes all five branches of the military.Emergent Reader in black and whiteOriginal song and poetry notebook templateMini posters that tell about the five branches of the militaryCraft with temp
Preview of First Thanksgiving Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade

First Thanksgiving Unit for Kindergarten and First Grade

Created by
Stephanie Trapp
Sail on the Mayflower and experience life as a Pilgrim and Wampanoag during this first Thanksgiving unit for kindergarten and first grade! The week-long comprehensive unit includes detailed daily lesson plans with literature suggestions. It incorporates reading, writing, math, history, handwriting, and art. It also has Google Slides to use for discussion and links to videos that complement the unit study.Click on the PREVIEW to read each lesson plan, see the Week-at-a-Glance planning sheet, as
Preview of Behavior Management Binder: ABC Data, Behavior Data, Tracking and Interventions

Behavior Management Binder: ABC Data, Behavior Data, Tracking and Interventions

Created by
Brooke Reagan
Behavior Binder: ABC Data, Behavior Tracking and Behavior Management Resources: This binder if full of behavior data tracking forms, ABC data tracking, behavior interventions, behavior accommodations, student reward ideas, positive reinforcement help for teachers, behavior notes, cheat sheet flip book for behavior interventions and accommodations, and MORE!**This binder has been updated: includes additional behavior intervention and accommodation resourcesOver 1,000 positive reviews on how this
Preview of Little Social Studies Thinkers for K-1: Pilgrims and Native Americans /Wampanoag

Little Social Studies Thinkers for K-1: Pilgrims and Native Americans /Wampanoag

Created by
Karen Jones
This complete K-1 Thanksgiving History unit teaches historically accurate and factual lessons about the history of modern day Thanksgiving, the Pilgrims, and the Wampanoag people. Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete social studies curriculum specifically for primary. It contains everything you need to teach a complete unit in a neat, organized package. It's very teacher friendly and student-approved! -------------------GET THE FULL YEAR-LONG CURRICULUM HERE--------------------Full FIR
Preview of Expected Versus Unexpected Behaviors Classroom Rules and Expectations Stories

Expected Versus Unexpected Behaviors Classroom Rules and Expectations Stories

Created by
The Sassy Apple
Explicitly reviewing expectations is the essential first step in classroom management. This resource is a fun, collaborative approach to build classroom community and teach expected and unexpected behaviors all over the school. It will help facilitate conversations and provide a reflection on how choices impact our school. ★★Grab the BUNDLE for $5 off★★It includes 4 stories for 9 different topics featuring characters with positive and negative behaviors. The story cards are in both color and b
Preview of Main Idea and Supporting Details PowerPoint and Practice Activities

Main Idea and Supporting Details PowerPoint and Practice Activities

Created by
Brenda Tejeda
Teach finding the Main Idea and Supporting Details with our interactive PowerPoint and engaging activities! Help your students improve reading comprehension with graphic organizers, reading passages, and task cards.*Available in DIGITAL version here: Main Idea for Google SlidesIdentifying the Main Idea is such an important skill, but can sometimes be hard for young learners to grasp. This interactive PowerPoint introduction and engaging follow-up activities not only make teaching this skill effe
Preview of Calm Down Corner Printables | Coping Skills for Emotional Regulation & SEL

Calm Down Corner Printables | Coping Skills for Emotional Regulation & SEL

A calm corner is an essential social emotional learning tool for every K-3 elementary classroom. If you need to create a space where students can learn to independently manage their feelings and use coping tools, this calm corner is it. The calm down corner is set up to step-by-step guide students through self regulation. They identify feelings, choose calming strategies, reflect on how they worked, and decide if they are ready to return to learning.Click Preview to see everything that is includ
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Find Social Studies - History resources | TPT

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.