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Preview of Back to School Writing Silly Sentences | Silly Rainbow Sentences

Back to School Writing Silly Sentences | Silly Rainbow Sentences

Writing sentences - Silly Sentences writing center for building sentences. Perfect for distance learning. There are Silly Sentences Writing Prompts for the entire year. Comes with BW and color options. Check out the feedback on the individual sets to see how other teachers have loved it. DIGITAL VERSION can be found HERE.☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆Bundle 2 is more challenging than set 1. Silly Sentences Bundle 2You can see the Themed Silly Sentences here: Themed Silly SentencesWant all 3 sets for a d
Preview of Spring Activities Editable Color by Code Sight Word Practice Morning Work

Spring Activities Editable Color by Code Sight Word Practice Morning Work

Looking for a quick and engaging way to help your students practice sight words (pre-primer/primer) or other key skills? I created these spring themed color by code coloring pages to provide a fun way to learn (look for the list below to see what words are included in the pre-made sheets). Ready for the BEST part? Each page is Editable with Adobe Reader and PowerPoint! You can choose what skills your learners need to work on and what works best for your classroom, perfect for differentiation. Y
Preview of Back to School Classroom Decor Classroom Rules with Writing Activities

Back to School Classroom Decor Classroom Rules with Writing Activities

Chevron classroom decor editable classroom rules. Please preview to see all items included. There are also writing activities included that we complete once we have introduced the rules to simply check for understanding and help cement the rule in place.Classroom Rules included:❀We raise our hand to speak.❀We share with each other.❀We tell the truth.❀We work quietly when we need to.❀We follow directions the first time.❀We show respect when we work together.❀We use kind words.❀We include and enco
Preview of End of the Year Craft for Summer

End of the Year Craft for Summer

Need an end of the year Summer themed bulletin board? These cars are the perfect way to decorate your bulletin board for the end of the year. My kids had so much fun creating them, plus they were super easy to put together! The pack includes the pattern for the cars and 8 writing prompts! You can see more details on my blog (First Grade Blue Skies)! Check out the PREVIEW to see details!What's included:Template for car craftBulletin board letters: "Cruisin' to Summer"Writing prompts: we're cr
Preview of Editable Fall Color by Code Sight Word Practice Morning Work Worksheets

Editable Fall Color by Code Sight Word Practice Morning Work Worksheets

Looking for a quick and engaging way to help your students practice sight words this autumn (pre-primer/primer) or other key skills?I created these fall themed color by code pages to provide a fun way to learn (look for the list below to see what words are included in the pre-made sheets). Ready for the BEST part? Each page is Editable with Adobe Reader and PowerPoint! You can choose what skills your learners need to work on and what works best for your classroom, perfect for differentiation. Y
Preview of Kindergarten Report Card Comments

Kindergarten Report Card Comments

Kindergarten Report card comments are sometimes the only part parents bother reading. For that sake, they need to be well-written and specific! For your sake, this is the resource you need to make that happen.Building relationships, participating in class discussions, difficulties/ strengths with expressing thoughts and ideas, tardies and absences, homework, basic skills, writing habits, great helper, organization habits, letter recognition, counting skills, staying on task, disruptive habits
Preview of Digital Vision Board Template | GRADES 6-8 | Back to School | Google Slides

Digital Vision Board Template | GRADES 6-8 | Back to School | Google Slides

⭐ NO PREP DIGITAL ACTIVITY: Engage students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades as they create vision boards that reflect their dreams, goals, and priorities and learn about a technique that can help them be successful in life.**DESIGNED FOR GRADES 6-8** This resource is not recommended for grades below 6th.Students will:learn about vision boards and their benefitsview examples of vision boardsthink about their dreams, goals, and priorities and record them on a chartlearn tips for creating, finding, a
Preview of Multiplication Number Posters, Multiples Posters, Skip Counting Posters

Multiplication Number Posters, Multiples Posters, Skip Counting Posters

Created by
Cherry Workshop
Multiples Posters, Multiples Skip Counting Posters, Multiplication Posters in bright and beautiful colorsThis resource has been recently (2021 ) updated after feedback I've received. Now it includes a black font version as well as reverse multiples version. WHAT IS INCLUDEDPosters with numbers and multiplesPosters with numbers with multiples and multiplication factsPosters with numbers with multiples and multiplication facts - multiples in reverese orderAll of the above with black fontBookmark
Preview of Hexagonal Thinking | Getting to Know You Activity | GRADES 5-8 | Back to School

Hexagonal Thinking | Getting to Know You Activity | GRADES 5-8 | Back to School

⭐ BUILD A POSITIVE CLASSROOM CULTURE! Provide your students in 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades with an engaging and insightful way to connect with one another and learn about hexagonal thinking.**DESIGNED FOR GRADES 5-8**Students will:fill in the sections of a hexagon with information and illustrations about themselvesuse the hexagons as a tool to communicate as they move through the classroom and match up their common interests►As an alternative activity, students can connect their hexagons in sm
Preview of NO PREP Emergency Sub Plans Pack 1st Grade Math Phonics Sight Words Worksheets

NO PREP Emergency Sub Plans Pack 1st Grade Math Phonics Sight Words Worksheets

Make writing 1st grade sub plans quick and easy with this year-long bundle of NO PREP, spiral review worksheets! Each month has its own pack including practice pages covering skills that have been taught up to that point. That way you don't have to worry about your substitute teaching new skills!Don't need to take time off? No worries! This bundle is also perfect for...homeschool familiesmorning workhomeworksmall group instructionreview activitiesand more!Each month students will review previous
Preview of Silly Rainbow Sentences Mega Bundle

Silly Rainbow Sentences Mega Bundle

This bundle is for all three of the Silly Rainbow Sentences sets currently available.Please read more about our Silly Sentences on the TpT blog.Back to school and beginning of the year activities writing center for building sentences. There are Silly Sentences Writing Prompts for the entire year. Comes with BW and color options. Check out the feedback on the individual sets to see how other teachers have loved it. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆Bundle 2 has been added and is a bit more challenging than
Preview of How are you feeling poster, emotions chart, feelings, Zones of regulation poster

How are you feeling poster, emotions chart, feelings, Zones of regulation poster

This emotional regulation poster can serve as a great visual tool to help visualize feelings and emotions.For the spanish version, click here.ONCE PURCHASEDOnce you purchase you'll be able to download high resolution, 300dpi ready to print JPG files.Printable sizes include (High resolution, 300dpi ready to print JPG files):- 5x7''- 8x10''- 11x14''- 12x16''- 16x20''Once downloaded, you can print at your own home or take it to your preferred print shop or have it printed online.---FIND MECheck the
Preview of Writing Sentences Quick Write Writing Prompts Back to School Bundle

Writing Sentences Quick Write Writing Prompts Back to School Bundle

Writing - Quick Writes! We complete these writing sentences quick write writing prompts for morning work each day. Perfect for Back to School. This is a year long bundle of quick write writing prompts. Each week comes with a one page set up or the choice of using with an interactive writing notebook setup. When I implemented these Quick Writes in my first grade classroom years ago, I could see results almost immediately. This is the most commented on and complimented activity my students do ever
Preview of Community Helper Hats

Community Helper Hats

Created by
The Kinder Kids
Community Helper Hats - Public Service Recognition Week - Local HerosUpdate! I've added an editable version too!These Community Helper Hats are in landscape format and measure 8.5 x 11. They are available in color or black and white. Students will color, cut and glue/staple the hat together. Let the children learn about our community helper roles with fun and creativity!Roles included are:Construction workerWaitressHousekeeperDetectiveFirefighterFishermanAnglerTour GuidePolice OfficerMailmanChe
Preview of Editable Winter Color by Code Sight Word Practice Morning Work Activities

Editable Winter Color by Code Sight Word Practice Morning Work Activities

Looking for a quick and engaging activity to help your students practice sight words (pre-primer/primer) or other key skills? I created these winter themed color by code pages to provide a fun way to learn (look for the list below to see what words are included in the pre-made sheets). Ready for the BEST part? Each page is Editable with Adobe Reader and PowerPoint! You can choose what skills your learners need to work on and what works best for your classroom, perfect for differentiation. You c
Preview of Needs and Wants Sort Activities + FREE Spanish

Needs and Wants Sort Activities + FREE Spanish

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
Boost engagement with this fun, interactive resource about needs and wants. It includes vocabulary cards, individual and group sorting activities, graphic organizers, a coloring sheet, a word building activity, a drawing sheet and more! It works great for boosting academic vocabulary while learning and reviewing the content. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and approved, downloads i
Preview of Back to School Number of the Day Morning Work

Back to School Number of the Day Morning Work

Great morning work! This Back to School number of the day set is great for morning work. This number of the day file was updated and now there are three complete files included: one using coins of the USA, one using UK coins and one with no inserted coins to give you more flexibility. Please preview to see examples of each.☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆Starting with 11 and going through 180. Each daily sheet has 10 ways to work with the number. -place value-coins-time-number word-expanded form -ten m
Preview of NO PREP Emergency Sub Plans Pack 2nd Grade Math Phonics Sight Words Worksheets

NO PREP Emergency Sub Plans Pack 2nd Grade Math Phonics Sight Words Worksheets

Make writing 2nd grade sub plans quick and easy with this year-long bundle of NO PREP, spiral review worksheets! Each month has its own pack including practice pages covering skills that have been taught up to that point. That way you don't have to worry about your substitute teaching new skills!Don't need to take time off? No worries! This bundle is also perfect for...homeschool familiesmorning workhomeworksmall group instructionreview activitiesand more!Each month students will review previous
Preview of Black History Month Activities Martin Luther King, Jr, Ruby Bridges and More

Black History Month Activities Martin Luther King, Jr, Ruby Bridges and More

This Black History Month Activities resource includes FOUR complete resources bundled. The Martin Luther King Jr. - Martin Luther King Day set was added. Please see the individual previews to see what's in the entire bundle. All four resources found in the Black History category of my store are included. Please click the link to see each set - the individual sets have complete previews.Black History - Ruby BridgesBlack History - Rosa ParksBlack History - Martin Luther King JrBlack History - Jack
Preview of Zendoodle Hand Self Portraits Art Lesson Middle School Art Lesson

Zendoodle Hand Self Portraits Art Lesson Middle School Art Lesson

DescriptionStudents discover who they are through art in this hand-self portrait lesson! Get to know your students as they write about their beliefs and who they are as a person. Students will use the creative process to design and apply elements using repetition and variety in their handprint piece.  Students create their own self-portrait using their handprint, Zentangle designs, and a narrative describing who they are. The art lesson centers around creating a piece of artwork based on a core
Preview of FIRST DAY JITTERS ACTIVITIES 12 ELA Comprehension Worksheets / Book Study

FIRST DAY JITTERS ACTIVITIES 12 ELA Comprehension Worksheets / Book Study

These 12 worksheets go with the best-selling book First Day Jitters by Julie Danneberg! Use these activities on the first day of school as a companion to the book, or all week long as a book study unit during reading. These back-to-school printables can also be assigned for homework or placed in your literacy centers as an ELA reading comprehension activity. BOOK ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:Reading Comprehension (x 2):  Assess students on main idea & details, sequence of events, character analysis,
Preview of Veterans Day Program Script School Assembly or Class Activity to Honor Veterans

Veterans Day Program Script School Assembly or Class Activity to Honor Veterans

Are you planning a Veterans Day celebration for your school this year? This Veterans Day program script will help you get started as you plan your Veterans Day program.Our school's Veterans Day program has been my absolute favorite event of the year for over fifteen years!I have found that a program that celebrates Veterans is one of our favorite activities to bring together community members of all ages and students in our school. I have used this script at our school-wide Veterans Day progra
Preview of Zoo Animals Alphabet Coloring Pages

Zoo Animals Alphabet Coloring Pages

Created by
The Kinder Kids
Zoo Animals Alphabet Coloring Pages & Anchor PostersThese Zoo Animal Alphabet pages are available in color and black and white. Use these pages in a literacy center, during letter recognition practice, or during your reading and phonics sessions.Feel free to choose between the color or black and white version to color. Print onto cardstock, cut, and laminate for future use. The animals in this packet include the following: (alligator, bear, cat, dog, elephant, fish, giraffe, gorilla, horse,
Preview of End of Year Spanish Cognates Word Search Beginning Spanish Vocabulary Worksheet

End of Year Spanish Cognates Word Search Beginning Spanish Vocabulary Worksheet

Find 100 Spanish cognates in TWO printable Spanish word searches. Fun Spanish worksheets with a list of 50 cognates from a - z on each page! Spanish cognates are a great way to build confidence. Must have vocabulary building activity for back to school. Use as a first day of Spanish activity or for emergency sub plans! Answer keyIncludes two worksheets where students find basic cognates from a - z. Use Spanish wordsearches as a warm-up, homework, for fast finishers, in stations, as an after-test
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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.