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Preschool problem solving social studies tools for common cores
Interactive ZONES of Regulation Package - Name Plates, Bookmarks, & MORE!
The materials in this package are adapted from Leah Kuyperās wonderful book on self-regulation, The Zones of RegulationĀ® (2011), published by Social Thinking Publishing, www.socialthinking.com and used with permission.If you are new to using Zones, I highly recommend implementing it into your classroom. My students are so much better at identifying their emotions and self-regulating themselves than they were at the beginning of the year! Included in this package:- interactive name plates (two fi
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PreK - 8th
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STEM BinsĀ® Speed Builds STEM Activities (Morning Work, Early Finishers, Centers)
STEM Bins Speed Builds Activities are ideal for hands-on morning work, early finishers, enrichment, and team building. They are designed to supplement my original STEM Bins pack. Challenge cards are compatible with the following 6 building materials:Pattern BlocksMini CupsLinking Cubes / Snap CubesBase Ten BlocksBuilding Bricks / LEGO bricksDominoesTwo different difficulty levels are provided: āBuild it Flatā and āBuild it Upā to accommodate a range of learning levels. "Build it Flatā cards are
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PreK - 6th
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Growth Mindset Coloring Pages | Inspirational Classroom Decor
Growth Mindset Motivational Coloring Pages and PostersCreated in response to my popular Growth Mindset Posters , this set of 25 coloring pages is perfect to engage your students in cultivating a growth mindset. Students can color each of these pages with a positive growth mindset quote. Completed pages can be used to decorate the classroom or students can take and place in their binders, agendas or lockers. Check out the preview to see ALL of the posters Included in this project:20 motivational
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PreK - 12th
Also included in:Ā Growth Mindset Bundle
Communication of Learning Report Card Comments: The Ontario Kindergarten Program
This product was created to help teachers compose Communication of Learning (COL) report card comments for Junior and Senior Kindergarten classes in Ontario. The comments were created based on the most recent Kindergarten Curriculum document, which was implemented in September 2016. The comments can be applied to both Initial Observations reports (released to parents in the fall) and Kindergarten Communication of Learning reports (issued at the end of the second and third reporting periods).As o
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PreK - K
Social Skills (SEL) and Character Curriculum Bundle for Little Learners
Social skills (SEL) are essential skills that teachers need to teach just like they need to teach letters and sounds. It is a life skill! The social skills units in this bundle include tons of visual supports, classroom routines, social stories, songs, engaging activities, vocabulary building, booklists, specific SEL lesson plans, positive notes, and much more. Create a classroom community of confident students who can solve problems, follow rules and routines, be kind to others, have empathy to
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PreK - 1st
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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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Classroom Calm Down Corner Kit | Identifying Feelings Emotional Regulation
Self regulation and problem solving skills are critical for studentsā success in the classroom! The Classroom Calm Down Corner Kit includes everything you need for a calming corner or peace table: grab calm down posters for identifying feelings and emotions, deep breathing exercises, and calm down strategies for your students in one, ready-for-you kit.Ā In the included How to Use guide, I walk you through how I introduce each part of the kit, and empower my students to build independence when us
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PreK - 2nd
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Community Helpers Preschool | Community Helpers Kindergarten Unit | Worksheets
Community Helpers Preschool and Kindergarten! Community Helpers Worksheets and PowerPoint! This community helpers unit contains a 29 page PowerPoint and GOOGLE SLIDES with beautiful photos and clickable links. This pack also contains a class display with word/picture reference cards, hands-on community helper worksheets, and writing pages! Teacher Instruction Sheet included!Click on PREVIEW for a glimpse at all of the pages.New! More community helpers have been added for a total of 24 community
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PreK - K
Also included in:Ā Preschool Back to School
Little Social Studies Thinkers CURRICULUM {Kindergarten Social Studies}
Little Social Studies Thinkers Ā is aĀ complete curriculumĀ specifically forĀ Kindergarten.Ā It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your kinder friends.Ā It is cross-referencedĀ and aligned to the main topics of Kindergarten Social Studies Standards.Ā __________________________________________________Click here for the full FIRST GRADE Little Social Studies Thinkers Curriculum___________________________________________________This full year-long curriculum contains lessons
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PreK - K
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Behavior Reflection Think Sheet for Classroom Management
Behavior reflection think sheets and management activities with sorts and visuals. These visual think sheet provide a simple way for students to reflect on their choices and think of better choices for the future. Includes whole group sorts for students to become more familiar with the images and student think sheets with the same images. Also includes beginning of the year independent activities for students to introduce classroom behaviors to students. Includes 3 different think sheet for
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PreK - 1st
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Ontario Kindergarten Guide -> Report Card Comments/Assessment/Documentation
***UPDATED May 2024 -> now includes additional SAMPLE END OF YEAR report cards***NEW -> Google Slides link to download editable report card TEMPLATES ***UPDATED November 2022 -> Parent-Teacher Interview template included******UPDATED June 2022 -> Phys. Ed./Health/Music/Drama/Dance comments are included******UPDATED October 2021 -> now includes 16 SAMPLE PROGRESS report cards in addition to sample term 1 and term 2 report cards******UPDATED May 2021 -> now includes over 9 pages
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PreK - K
STEM BinsĀ® Hashtag Blocks Speed Builds BUNDLE - Elementary STEM Activities
THIS BUNDLE INCLUDES SET 1 AND SET 2 OF HASHTAG BLOCKS SPEED BUILDS FOR A TOTAL OF 48 CHALLENGE CARDS!***Compatible with "Hashtag Blocks" that are found seasonally in Target Dollar Spot! Please note that these blocks are a slightly different shape than "Plus-Plus Blocks." Hashtag blocks and these cards are not compatible with Plus-Plus Blocks.***Ready to add a competitive edge to your STEM Bins while your students practice problem solving, spatial reasoning, and logical thinking?!With Hashtag Bl
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PreK - 6th
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Rainbow Classroom Job Chart
Classroom job chart in a RAINBOW design made with little learners in mind! Use classroom jobs in your class to build a sense of community and give students some responsibility. This set will help you manage your classroom jobs.
This has been designed to use a clip chart but can also be used in a pocket chart or placed on library pockets.
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This set is NOT editable.
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4 Classroom Job Headers to choose from.
52 Job C
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PreK - 1st
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Also included in:Ā Bright, Rainbow Design Classroom Decor Bundle for Preschool, Pre-K, & Kinder
Little SOCIAL STUDIES Thinkers UNIT 1: Citizenship {Kindergarten Social Studies}
Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete curriculumĀ specifically forĀ Kindergarten.Ā It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your kinder friends.Ā It is cross-referencedĀ and aligned to the main topics of Kindergarten Social Studies Standards.Ā -------------------GET THE FULL YEAR-LONG CURRICULUM HERE--------------------Little Social Studies Thinkers FULL YEAR CURRICULUM for KINDERGARTENHere are the components of Unit 1: CITIZENSHIP---A complete Teacher Guide-12 Ste
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PreK - K
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Also included in:Ā Little Social Studies Thinkers CURRICULUM {Kindergarten Social Studies}
Name Activities - Editable Name Practice Crayon Puzzles - Back to School Craft
Make customized or editable name practice activities for your kids with these crayon name puzzles.Ā Teach name recognition and teach kids how to spell their names with these editable crayon puzzle templates. You can even work on name tracing or name writing activities and more. Use as a beginning of the school activity and beyond. This fun and engaging name activity is perfect for your writing center, literacy center, as morning work, or as a sign-in activity for your preschool, pre-k, kindergar
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PreK - K
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Editable Name Practice - Name Tracing Editable Name Activities - Playdough Mats
Use this printable to easily make customized name activities for your whole class.Ā These editable name activity mats provide a variety of multi-sensory name practice for your kids in preschool, pre-k and kindergarten. Your kids will learn name recognition, learn the letters in their names, learn how to spell their names, and will have opportunities for name tracing practice and name writing practice.The fun name practice activity is perfect for your writing centers, writing journals, literacy c
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PreK - K
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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
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PreK - 12th, Staff
STEM BinsĀ® Plastic Snowflakes / Brainflakes Speed Builds: STEM Activities SET 1
These STEM Activity cards are compatible with Plastic Snowflakes or Brainflakes.CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE BRAINFLAKESReady to add a competitive edge to your STEM Bins while your students practice problem solving, spatial reasoning, and logical thinking?!With Plastic Snowflakes STEM Bins Speed Builds, groups of 2-4 students race to complete leveled puzzle challenges!STEM Bins Speed Builds are designed to supplement my original STEM Bins pack. They are ideal for hands-on morning work, early finisher
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PreK - 6th
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Holidays & Christmas Around the World Craft & Activities Book for Kindergarten
Holidays & Christmas Around the World Craft & Activities Book for KindergartenGet this in a BUNDLE and save 50%Themed Learning Journal Yearly BundleIncluded in this download is:This Christmas Around the World unit is perfect for your preschool, kindergarten, and first-grade students. Each page represents a different country and has an interactive activity to match. Students will tape down pieces, cut and glue things in, or draw things you specify. (Or use the no cut and glue option whe
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PreK - 1st
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Veterans Day Math and Literacy Activities, Veteran's Day Craft and Writing
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
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PreK - 1st
Little Social Studies Thinkers UNIT 4: My Community /Kindergarten Social Studies
Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete curriculumĀ specifically forĀ Kindergarten.Ā It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your kinder friends.Ā It is cross-referencedĀ and aligned to the main topics of Kindergarten Social Studies Standards.Ā -------------------GET THE FULL YEAR-LONG CURRICULUM HERE--------------------Little Social Studies Thinkers FULL YEAR CURRICULUM for KINDERGARTENUNIT 4: My Community teaches students about different types of communities and p
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PreK - K
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Also included in:Ā Little Social Studies Thinkers CURRICULUM {Kindergarten Social Studies}
Summer Olympics 2024 Summer Games Paris Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade
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
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PreK - 2nd
Little Social Studies Thinkers UNIT 3: Holidays Around the World (Kindergarten)
This is a complete Holidays Around the World / Christmas Around the World Unit!Little Social Studies Thinkers is a complete curriculumĀ specifically forĀ Kindergarten. It's everything you need to introduce, teach, practice, and assess your kinder friends.Ā It is cross-referencedĀ and aligned to the main topics of Kindergarten Social Studies Standards.Ā -------------------GET THE FULL YEAR-LONG CURRICULUM HERE--------------------Little Social Studies Thinkers FULL YEAR CURRICULUM for KINDERGARTEN--
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PreK - K
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Also included in:Ā Little Social Studies Thinkers CURRICULUM {Kindergarten Social Studies}
Flags of the World: 270 World Flags - Clip Art Bundle
Flags of the World: 270 World Flags in a convenient clip art BUNDLE.This clip art set contains 270 flags from around the world in both color and black and white line art. (A total of 540 graphics!)All the world flags you'll need, conveniently bundled in one pack. There are flags for every letter of the alphabet, A - Z, with the exception of the letter X.These flags are perfect for educational projects and teaching resources.This pack also includes a 'ready-to-print' PDF compilation of 35 flags
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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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 studentās 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 youāre 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 youāre teaching students about Americaās democratic process, the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., how to read maps, or World War II, weāve 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.
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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 youāre 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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