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2nd grade social studies resources for ESL-EFL-ELL on sale

Preview of ESL Speaking & Writing Activities - ESL Conversation - ESL Bell Ringer

ESL Speaking & Writing Activities - ESL Conversation - ESL Bell Ringer

These ESL speaking and writing task & picture cards are the perfect way to use pictures and audio to promote authentic conversation and vocabulary development. The cards can easily be differentiated depending on the levels of your ESL students, and the pictures will grab your students’ attention. Speaking in a new language can be very intimidating, but when you do it in a fun and engaging way, students will quickly begin to get over their fear and try to speak.The task cards are great to use
Preview of Who Am I? - Community Helpers Powerpoint Game #1

Who Am I? - Community Helpers Powerpoint Game #1

Created by
Teacher Gameroom
Community helpers games are great for teaching students about different community jobs. In this "Who am I" game, students must guess the community worker. There are 10 questions and you just click on each question to go to it. Each question has 3 clues and student have to guess which community helper it describes. Clues include tools they may use, what they do, and where they may work. Great for a whole class review or rainy day activity. Great for individual practice on the iPad! Extra licens
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 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 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 Citizenship - Being a Good Citizen

Citizenship - Being a Good Citizen

Citizenship activities! Perfect back to school ideas for citizenship; differentiated printable readers with comprehension activities. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆This is the FIRST book in a 2nd BUNDLE (now complete) of printable readers for guided reading. Link for the bundle is below. There is already one bundle which is complete - you can check it out here:BUNDLE 1 of Printable Readers☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆If you want to see the 2nd bundle which is a growing bundle:BUNDLE 2 of Printable Readers -
Preview of Color by Code Sight Word Practice Year-Round Editable Activities Bundle

Color by Code Sight Word Practice Year-Round Editable Activities Bundle

Make learning sight words fun and engaging this winter, spring, summer and fall with an entire growing bundle of SIGHT WORD color by code activities! This bundle includes ALL of the sight word color by code resources in my store. If you're looking for just seasonal/holiday resources, please check out this bundle: Color by Code Sight Words Editable Seasonal BundleAll of the worksheets in this bundle include pages that are EDITABLE with Adobe Reader and PowerPoint! You can choose what skills your
Preview of Constitution Day Printable Reader with Comprehension

Constitution Day Printable Reader with Comprehension

Constitution Day printable reader with two versions of the book for differentiation and three comprehension checks - one asking for complete sentence answers, one for them to circle their answers and a true/false response. There are also cute certificates - for completion of the book. Please preview to see the entire set.☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆This is the THIRD book in a 2nd BUNDLE (now complete) of printable readers for guided reading. Link for the bundle is below. There is already one bundle
Preview of Social Studies Interactive Notebook Activities + FREE Spanish

Social Studies Interactive Notebook Activities + FREE Spanish

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
This easy prep resource includes a wide variety of social studies interactive notebook templates. It includes cut and paste activities, foldables, tabs, doors, pockets, wheels and more. It´s great for supporting learning standards while building vocabulary and comprehension about the various academic topics. 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 in a secure PDF fi
Preview of Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences BUNDLE Worksheets Distance Learning

Simple, Compound, and Complex Sentences BUNDLE Worksheets Distance Learning

SIMPLE, COMPOUND, COMPLEX SENTENCES - producing, expanding, arranging sentences PRINTABLE, WORKSHEETS, NO PREP!. BUNDLE PACK, over 200 pages!Save about 50% by buying the bundle here.Common core aligned to CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.1.IProduce simple, compound, and complex sentences.Just so you know, each pdf can be bought separately here.SIMPLE SENTENCES Expanding & Rearranging 18 pgs - Grade 1 & 2, Print N Go!COMPOUND SENTENCES Grades 1-2, Common Core AlignedSUBORDINATING CONJUNCTIONS Grades
Preview of Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Heggerty Weeks 1-24 Complete Bundle

Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Heggerty Weeks 1-24 Complete Bundle

Heggerty Inspired Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Primary Curriculum (Yellow Book): Boost Literacy Skills with Targeted Instruction and Engaging Activities. This is a Year Long Bundle, Weeks 1-24 are included. Optional Intervention Lessons will be included in a SEPARATE bundle.Engaging Phonological & Phonemic Awareness Primary Curriculum for Grades 1 and 2. This product is designed to enhance early literacy skills in young learners. Great for whole group, small group, RTI, intervention,
Preview of Cesar Chavez Hispanic Heritage Craft Activity + FREE Spanish

Cesar Chavez Hispanic Heritage Craft Activity + FREE Spanish

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
Have fun learning about Cesar Chavez with this craft activity pack. It includes a craft guide, poster, graphic organizers and craft templates complete with a nonfiction text. The craft prints back-to-back on one sheet per student. They will read the passage, fill out the organizer and fold it. It's a great opportunity to also work on vocabulary building and reading comprehension skills. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURE
Preview of Needs and Wants Powerpoint Game | Digital Resources | Social Studies Activity

Needs and Wants Powerpoint Game | Digital Resources | Social Studies Activity

Created by
Teacher Gameroom
Review needs and wants! Students play against the teacher as they classify objects as a "need" or a "want". There are 20 questions in all, and you just click on each question to go to it. The question disappears after you've clicked on it, so you know you've answered it. The scoreboard allows you to add scores during Slideshow Mode. Great digital resource for a quick morning review or social studies activity. Great for individual practice on the iPad or tablet! No prep. No setup. No clean up.Que
Preview of Plural Nouns Regular -S Ending Worksheets Distance Learning

Plural Nouns Regular -S Ending Worksheets Distance Learning

PLURAL NOUNS kindergarten! Regular -S ENDING, 22 Pages, Common Core Aligned Need a MEGA pack of regular and irregular plurals? MEGA PACK Regular & Irregular Plurals (6 packets for 30% off) Need the -ES ENDING Worksheets? Click here. PLURAL NOUNS Kindergarten! Regular -ES ENDING, 18 Pgs Common Core Aligned Need PREPOSITION Worksheets? Click here. PREPOSITIONS kindergarten! Common Core Aligned 48 pages PLURAL NOUNS! Regular -S ENDING Kindergarten 22 Pages CC Aligned! PLURALS! PLURALS! PL
Preview of Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Heggerty Weeks 1-4 Yellow Bundle

Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Heggerty Weeks 1-4 Yellow Bundle

Heggerty Inspired Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Primary Curriculum (Yellow Book): Boost Literacy Skills with Targeted Instruction and Engaging Activities. Engaging Phonological & Phonemic Awareness Primary Curriculum for Grades 1 and 2. This product is designed to enhance early literacy skills in young learners. Great for whole group, small group, RTI, intervention, English Language Learners and Students with Special Needs. Includes over 650 Google Slides for the month.Monthly Skills I
Preview of Fall Noun and Verb Sort (Parts of Speech Worksheets)

Fall Noun and Verb Sort (Parts of Speech Worksheets)

Created by
The Kinder Kids
Noun Verb Cut and Paste Sort, JUST PRINT AND GO! No prep!Common core aligned to:CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.1.BUse frequently occurring nouns and verbs.Contents:Noun, Verb posters2 sorting pages to choose from.Recording sheetsAnswer KeyThis hand-on packet focuses on sorting nouns and verbs. Great for small groups and independent study. All you need is glue and scissors!Thank you for stopping by!The Kinder Kids
Preview of End of the Year Social Studies ABC book project--DIGITAL and PAPER-BASED

End of the Year Social Studies ABC book project--DIGITAL and PAPER-BASED

This project can be used in almost any grade level, and is ready to use!With this project, students will demonstrate their knowledge of grade level social studies and history topics, in an ABC Book format. This would make a great end of the year social studies project! With your purchase, you will receive two versions of this project: a pdf file for paper-based used, as well as an editable power point for digital learning use.Purchase includes:Version #1: Paper-Based PDFEnd of the Year Social S
Preview of American Symbols Differentiated Readers

American Symbols Differentiated Readers

American Symbols readers. Two versions for differentiation with three versions of a comprehension check - one asking for complete sentence answers and the other for them to circle their answers. A fun certificate of completion is also included. Please preview to see what's included. ☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆You can see the style and level for these books by grabbing the freebie Presidents' Day Reader CLICK HERE or grab the freebie Arbor Day Reader CLICK HEREBUNDLE of all readers at a discountCom
Preview of Hispanic Heritage Month Poster with Quotes - Bulletin Board (41 figures)

Hispanic Heritage Month Poster with Quotes - Bulletin Board (41 figures)

The Hispanic Heritage Month Poster with Quotes packet is a collection of 41 posters that celebrate the contributions and achievements of Hispanic and Latino Americans throughout history. Each poster features a vibrant and colorful design that showcases an inspiring quote from a notable Hispanic or Latino figure, along with a brief biography that provides context for the quote.The packet includes posters featuring a wide range of Hispanic and Latino figures, including artists, activists, scientis
Preview of Bugs and Insects Bingo Game

Bugs and Insects Bingo Game

Created by
The Kinder Kids
Bugs and Insects Bingo GameContents:- 8 unique bingo cards- 16 Calling Cards- Bingo instructionsThis bingo pack comes with 8 unique bingo cards and one set of calling cards.Feel free to print this game onto card stock and laminate for durability. Play bingo or a matching game by printing a double set of the call cards.*** If you plan on sharing this resource, please purchase the appropriate number of licenses.The Kinder Kids Storeprekprintables@outlook.com
Preview of Christmas Around the World Passport Templates + FREE Spanish

Christmas Around the World Passport Templates + FREE Spanish

Created by
Nikki and Nacho
This includes a passport template and 13 country stamps. During social studies time I set up centers or stations to represent the different countries. Students use these passports to "travel" from one country to the next. After each activity, they get to write the name of the country in their passport and paste a matching stamp on the page. This resource was created by Nikki and Nacho - previously known as Nicole and Eliceo.TEACHER-FRlENDLY FEATURESThis resource has been teacher-tested and appro
Preview of Phonological and Phonemic Awareness | Activities | Heggerty Week 1

Phonological and Phonemic Awareness | Activities | Heggerty Week 1

Heggerty Inspired Phonological and Phonemic Awareness Primary Curriculum, Lessons (Yellow Book): Boost Literacy Skills with Targeted Instruction and Engaging Activities. Great for whole group, small group, intervention, English Language Learners and Students with Special Needs.Introducing this engaging Phonological & Phonemic Awareness Primary Curriculum for Grades 1 and 2. This product is designed to enhance early literacy skills in young learners. Inspired by leading experts in literacy ed
Preview of Chinese New Year 2024 Lunar New Year

Chinese New Year 2024 Lunar New Year

UPDATED: Chinese New Year 2024 Lunar New Year (updated each year) differentiated printable readers with comprehension check and certificates of completion. Check out the New Year Crowns and Printables HERE. This is a BONUS book, added to the 2nd GROWING BUNDLE (now complete) of printable readers for guided reading. Link for the bundle is below. There are TWO bundles:BUNDLE 1 of Printable Readers************************************************************If you want to see the 2nd bundle which
Preview of Map Skills Unit- Reading Maps and Determining Directions Activities

Map Skills Unit- Reading Maps and Determining Directions Activities

Welcome to the exciting world of maps! In "Map Skills Unit - Reading Maps and Determining Directions Activities", we will participate in interesting activities to practice map skills and determine directions."Map Skills Unit - Reading Maps and Determining Directions Activities" includes fun and useful activities such as:Arrange the letters to make meaningful words Match the word with the correct definition  Match the picture with the correct keyword  Map Skill- Crossword  Use the map to answer t
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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.