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Preview of Back to School Activities | We DON'T EAT OUR CLASSMATES Craft and Activities

Back to School Activities | We DON'T EAT OUR CLASSMATES Craft and Activities

Created by
Primary Scouts
Looking for the perfect Back to School Read Aloud and activities for We Don't Eat Our Classmates by Ryan T. Higgins? I love sharing this silly read-aloud to my kinders to open the conversation about how we should treat our classmates! *This resource was updated both July & Aug 2021 to offer more printable features*Included you’ll find: • Read Aloud Questions & Activities Overview• Penelope Craft and Response • Pocket Chart Sort: How to Treat a Classmate & Visual Cards• How to Treat
Preview of 20 Research & Note-taking Graphic Organizers and Templates

20 Research & Note-taking Graphic Organizers and Templates

These research graphic organizers will help your students form strong note-taking habits, organize findings, build vocabulary and keep track of the sources they used to find information. - 20 Diverse Graphic Organizers / Templates for Research - Generic enough to be used across different subjects, activities and lesson - Differentiated from basic to advanced with different focuses, formats and layouts- Can be used as a non-fiction reading response activity for student accountability - Excellent
Preview of Seasonal Slides Templates Bundle | Monthly and Holiday Themed for Google Slides

Seasonal Slides Templates Bundle | Monthly and Holiday Themed for Google Slides

These Google Slides templates are perfect to welcome your class every morning and to use them all throughout the day to share information with your class! You can use this bundle all year long since the slides are themed to go with the month and holiday. This bundle includes my Back to School (regular and retro), Fall, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Retro Winter, Winter, Valentine's Day, March, Spring and Summer Themed Google Slides Templates for Google Slides. Plus a BONUS FILE including m
Preview of Student Teaching Binder Planner Student Teacher Kit Portfolio Editable Ideas

Student Teaching Binder Planner Student Teacher Kit Portfolio Editable Ideas

Created by
StudentSavvy
Student Teaching - Ultimate Survival Kit Editable Files!Everything you need to MASTER your Student Teaching experience!****IMPORTANT UPDATE: Now includes additional resources for DISTANCE LEARNING (and/or the Digital Classroom) to use in Google Slides | Google Classroom *** (See video preview for digital resources)Congratulations on starting your journey towards becoming a licensed K-8 teacher! By purchasing this resource, it means you are way ahead of the game! It means you care and you want to
Preview of Goal Setting - Growth Mindset & SMART Goals - printable & digital

Goal Setting - Growth Mindset & SMART Goals - printable & digital

Goal Setting - Growth Mindset & SMART Goals - printable & digitalThis printable and digital student Goal Setting Resource will help elementary students set SMART goals and develop their growth mindset. This NO PREP goal-setting resource has all you need to explicitly teach your students how to choose, set, and reflect on their goals. It includes SMART goal-setting and growth mindset tracking templates and printables for students, suggested read-alouds for goal setting, student award ce
Preview of Classroom Rules (Happy and Bright Theme)

Classroom Rules (Happy and Bright Theme)

Created by
Lindy du Plessis
Behaviour guidelines are essential for a calm and harmonious work environment. This set is modern and cheerful and uses easy to understand language. Stick this set on your bulletin board for a visual reminder or use it during your morning meetings to stimulate meaningful discussions. Included you will find six full-color posters. You can print the PDF or you can use the editable PowerPoint file to create your own. Because this set is digital, you can easily project specific rules during specif
Preview of The Most Magnificent Thing Read Aloud - Back to School STEM Activities

The Most Magnificent Thing Read Aloud - Back to School STEM Activities

These Most Magnificent Thing read aloud activities will teach students about growth mindset and perseverance. These back to school lesson plans will last a week and include reading comprehension activities and a STEM activity with a fun challenge.Our interactive read-aloud lesson plan is designed to be taught over multiple lessons. This allows students an opportunity to dive deeper into the text, make connections to the characters and events and most importantly, fall in love with the story.Each
Preview of Back to School Reading Activities Read Alouds BUNDLE

Back to School Reading Activities Read Alouds BUNDLE

Back to School Read Aloud BUNDLE Activities includes extension reading activities for The Recess Queen by Alexis O'Neill, Enemy Pie by Derek Munson, I Got the School Spirit by Connie Schofield-Morrison, Spaghetti In a Hot Dog Bun by Maria Dismondy. These read alouds are great for discussing kindness, bullying, character, classroom community, rules, and more! This bundle resource is for extension read aloud activities only (the books are not included and will need to be purchased separately).**t
Preview of Wax Museum & Biography Writing Project

Wax Museum & Biography Writing Project

Created by
Leslie's Locker
This item is a great tool to help students learn about researching, biographies, taking notes, and writing a multi-paragraph paper.You'll find everything you need to put on a wax museum as well! Items include:*a student tracking sheet to help you keep track of historians, assignments, and due dates*note-taking and rough draft pages for 5 paragraphs (these paragraphs include an introduction, early life, contributions, later life, and conclusion*final copy paper that includes a place for students
Preview of All About Me Book: All About Me Worksheets, Back to School Writing Activities

All About Me Book: All About Me Worksheets, Back to School Writing Activities

In the midst of administering assessments and drilling routines, it is also important to get to know your new group of students in front of you on a more personal level. This All About Me Book is the perfect back to school activity to do just that! This version is a printable PDF for in class learning, sending home or printing at home for distance learning. For the digital, Google Slides™ version of this resource, click here. For the paper and digital bundle, click here.WHAT'S INCLUDED:• Tea
Preview of The Invisible Boy Read Aloud - Back to School Activities - Reading Comprehension

The Invisible Boy Read Aloud - Back to School Activities - Reading Comprehension

These The Invisible Boy read aloud activities will help your students learn how to include others.Our interactive read-aloud lesson plan is designed to be taught over multiple lessons. This allows students an opportunity to dive deeper into the text, make connections to the characters and events and most importantly, fall in love with the story.Each lesson provides students a different purpose for revisiting the text, talking about it and responding to it.To teach these lessons you will need:The
Preview of Digital Calendar and Morning Meeting Daily Google Slides- Editable -107 Slides

Digital Calendar and Morning Meeting Daily Google Slides- Editable -107 Slides

Created by
Kixcot Designs
DIGITAL CALENDAR AND MORNING MEETING TEMPLATE IN GOOGLE SLIDES - 109 SLIDESThis digital calendar and morning meeting template is perfect to start your day. It contains all the months in the year and different activities that you can do with your kids in the morning.WHAT'S INSIDE: 107 GOOGLE SLIDES✔-12 MONTHS CALENDAR (CUSTOMIZABLE BY ADDING TEXT BOXES) JANUARY TO DECEMBER✔-8 GOOD MORNING SLIDE✔- 3 SHARING TIME SLIDES✔-2 MORNING MEETING SLIDES✔-2 THE DATE IS SLIDES✔- 1 WEEKLY WEATHER SLIDE✔- 1 MO
Preview of Community Helpers Unit

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
Preview of Guided Math Binder

Guided Math Binder

Created by
Reagan Tunstall
This guided math binder for K-5 will keep your guided math block running smoothly all year long! The documents are both pdf and .ppt. You can write in the printed pages with your favorite pens, or you can type in the Power Point version and then print off for your binder. The editable version has some titles that are locked down with many pages that are fully editable. The pages in this resource have been thoughtfully created to help assist the busy educator with 4 distinct components of small
Preview of Big Buddy Little Buddy Activity Set

Big Buddy Little Buddy Activity Set

Created by
Ms Kinderella
This Buddy Activity Pack is perfect for little/big buddy get to know you. Product has 5 activities that include drawing, favorites, compare/contrast venn diagrams for 2 or 3 buddy groups, mad libs, and a challenge checklist that will have any buddy group laughing and having fun! Grab this product to help students get to know one another and fill buddy activities throughout the year. Product Format: PDFProduct Includes:Buddy Get to Know You WorksheetDraw Your Little Buddy TemplateDraw Your Little
Preview of Making Inferences 2nd Grade Fiction and Nonfiction Passages Inferencing

Making Inferences 2nd Grade Fiction and Nonfiction Passages Inferencing

This Making Inferences Bundle can save you valuable time when looking for an effective resource for teaching inferring to young learners. It's great for beginners and struggling students alike. Included are 25 short fiction and nonfiction passages with 3 built-in inferences each! No more scouring through dozens of books to find good examples of inferences.⭐ Here's what Tiffany had to say: "This is a great product that helps to scaffold with various levels of support. This also helps generalize
Preview of Interactive Read Aloud Lesson Activities and Craft BUNDLE

Interactive Read Aloud Lesson Activities and Craft BUNDLE

Created by
Primary Scouts
Hook your little readers with an interactive read aloud, focused mini-lessons paired with matching student response sheets and varied crafts that look amazing on a monthly bulletin board! Each individual kit is built to support you up to 5 days with 5 different activities depending on your classroom schedule and student needs!There are a total of 36 read aloud kits included that pair with high-quality picture books! Each individual kit focuses on the unique ELAR skills that support the mentor te
Preview of Guided Reading Binder

Guided Reading Binder

Created by
Reagan Tunstall
This guided reading binder for K-5 will keep your guided reading block running smoothly all year long! The documents are both pdf and .ppt. You can write in the printed pages with your favorite pens, or you can type in the Power Point version and then print off for your binder. The editable version has some titles that are locked down with many pages that are fully editable. The pages in this resource have been thoughtfully created to help assist the busy educator with 4 distinct components
Preview of Enemy Pie Reading Comprehension Activities, Back to School Read Aloud

Enemy Pie Reading Comprehension Activities, Back to School Read Aloud

Enemy Pie by Derek Munson is a great book for teaching reading comprehension skills, back to school read aloud, friendships, and character education. This resource is for extension read aloud activities only (the book is not included). What's Included:CRAFTS-Pie blank craft-Pie blank craft (black line)-Friendship Pie flip book craft (with optional sorting pieces)-Pie flip book craft (beginning, middle, end) with optional sorting pieces-Pie flip book craft (problem/solution) with optional sorti
Preview of Writing Prompts: Opinion, Narrative, How-To, Inform/Explain -Digital & Printable

Writing Prompts: Opinion, Narrative, How-To, Inform/Explain -Digital & Printable

In 1st and 2nd Grade, students begin writing paragraphs for the first time. They need continual practice with real-world prompts. The 64 prompts and differentiated graphic organizers in this resource are ones my students loved! I printed the prompts, put them on a binder ring, and hung them in our Work on Writing center. Students had easy access to them and the coordinating writing templates/organizers.Notes to the TeacherGeneral Writing Paper (lines & primary lines)Narrative Writing Resourc
Preview of 20+ ELA Graphic Organizers Print & Digital (Differentiated for All Learners)

20+ ELA Graphic Organizers Print & Digital (Differentiated for All Learners)

Differentiation is a critical component in challenging and engaging our students with just-right materials. DI allows our students to interact and practice with the same reading standards with the scaffolds they need for success. In this resource, I have provided over 40 total graphic organizers that are perfect for reading response and listening to read. Each skill-specific organizer has at least 2 levels of differentiation and most of the organizers have 3 distinct levels.2020 Update - A DIGIT
Preview of Back to School Themed Google Slides Templates: August and September | Digital

Back to School Themed Google Slides Templates: August and September | Digital

130+ Google Slides Templates with a Back to School theme perfect to use for August and September with your kindergarteners, first, second, third, fourth and fifth graders. Google Slides templates are a fun way to present information to your class. You can add text, images, links, etc. to make them fit your classroom needs. ★Please note that these templates are not editable but there are many versions of each and some that have no text heading so you can add your own text/title. The fonts I used
Preview of Rosa Parks Timeline for Women's History Kindergarten & First Black History

Rosa Parks Timeline for Women's History Kindergarten & First Black History

Created by
Class of Kinders
Teaching your students about people who have made a difference? Use this timeline after reading any age appropriate book on Rosa Parks' life! This resource has four facts; just enough for young children in kindergarten & first grade to order. Perfect for Black History Month, Women's History Month or any time of the school year that you want to teach your students about people who have had an impact!Rosa's timeline shows FOUR life events:Rosa went to jailPeople did not use the bus.Rosa did no
Preview of Writing Sentences

Writing Sentences

This Sentence Writing Center is a perfect way to develop writing skills. Includes;* Student Instructions with visuals* 19 Sentence Starters* Writing paper* 19 Writing Mats. Topics covered; Animals, Food, Actions, Celebrations, Clothing, Places, Bugs, Farm, Pirates, Family (includes Mum/Mom,) Community Helpers, Transport, Sea Life, Healthy Food, Summer, Autumn/Fall, Spring, Winter & Zoo.How to Use;1. Pick a sentence starter2. Pick a vocabulary mat3. Write a sentenceLike this? Then you will LO
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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.

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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.

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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 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.