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3rd grade Back to School social studies resources on sale
Handwriting Repair & Refine: 3rd-5th Grade. Handwriting-Without-Tears Style
✏️ Teach children to:• Transition from 3-lined primary paper to standard two-line notebook paper.• Learn several subtleties of mature handwriting using "Raise the Roof" method.• Increase the speed of legible automatic printing with the use of a periodic alphabet race activity and charting tool.• Use the principles of the three spaces of writing to write legibly in open spaces without lines.• Review correct lowercase letter formations within the four letter groupings, with an emphasis on correct
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2nd - 5th
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Sentence Writing Unit - 10 Complete Lessons | Lesson Plans, Activities, Keys
Teach your students about the basics of sentence writing in a fun and engaging way that is sure to captivate your learners. This product is a whole unit complete with 10 lessons, teacher lesson plans, activity pages, reference pages, answer keys, review, and assessment. This unit helps students creatively learn the basics of writing sentences! Can also be used for reteaching / reengaging and extra practice.OBJECTIVES COVERED:Students will be able to identify complete sentences.Students will be
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2nd - 3rd
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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,
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2nd - 5th
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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
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1st - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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Map Skills Worksheets: Compass Rose, Equator, Grids, Continents, & Maps
This item has 23 different worksheets focusing on different map skills for elementary students! Students will practice learning symbols, the compass rose (cardinal and intermediate directions), keys/legends, the continents, the oceans, equator & prime meridian, the hemispheres, and grid coordinates.Worksheets:Compass RoseMap Symbols IdentificationDraw Your Own Map Symbols on a Map!Map of North AmericaExplain where the United States is on a MapPhysical Features MapThe Continents MapThe Five
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1st - 3rd
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Fatty Legs Lessons - Novel Study
Supporting Indigenous Resources for Inclusive Learning for Elementary Students This product is also available in a bundle: Fatty Legs and A Stranger at Home BUNDLE, that includes the sequel novel unit, A Stranger at Home.Comprehension strategies used in this unit are: connection, visualization, question, infer, and transform.For Distance Learning - Teachers can assign the Reading Response Booklet to students using Google Slides or PowerPoint (for Microsoft Teams.) The booklet is editable, and
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3rd - 8th
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Giraffes Can't Dance Character Traits | First Day of School Activities
Giraffes Can't Dance Character Traits First Day of School Activities Packet is perfect to use when undertaking units on character traits, narratives or descriptive writing. Included in this character traits, feelings and physical traits Giraffes Can't Dance activities pack is colored and black and white versions of cut and paste worksheets, anchor charts, character traits graphic organizers, roll a die game, interactive notebook activities, who am I worksheets and wanted posters. By undertaking
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Character Traits Book Companions Bundle
SEL Activities and Lesson Plans - Social and Emotional Learning Activities
Do you want to incorporate SEL and Character Education into your lesson plans, but have no idea how to fit it in? Readers With Character is a done-for-you program with daily 15-minute lessons... long enough to make a difference, and short enough to realistically schedule into your day!This resource includes 10 of our favorite weekly SEL-focused book companion units that focus on the following social skills or behaviors:Respect Not interruptingCoping strategiesRespecting personal spaceTaking resp
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1st - 3rd
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Ocean Animals Dot Markers Coloring Pages
Ocean Animals Dot Markers Coloring 11 Pages, NO PREP!The coloring pages measures 8.5” x 11” portrait.Includes pictures for many themes used in Early Childhood Education programs – holidays, seasons, vehicles etc.Dab on the spots with a circle /dot marker, bingo dauber, or similar.Can also use garage sale stickers, pasted collage material, or a finger dipped in paint etc.Useful for several developmental levels.Encourages development of hand-eye coordination, small muscle control, counting, vocabu
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PreK - 3rd
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Also included in: Dot Marker Coloring Pages Bundle
Rainbow Acrostic Name Poem Craft | Poetry Writing Craftivity | Spring Activity
Practice writing an acrostic poem with this rainbow craft. Students write a poem using each letter of their name. This acrostic name poem craftivity will go great with your poetry writing unit. This craft looks excellent hanging from the ceiling or displayed on a bulletin board. Rainbows are included for 2 to 10 letter names. Don’t forget to leave feedback to earn TpT credits for future purchases! Every 20 credits is worth $1! Please take a moment to give a 5 star rating and comment. If you have
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1st - 4th
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Hispanic Heritage Month Bulletin Board and Poster (40 Figures Included)
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with our exciting bulletin board and poster packet! This packet is designed to help you create a vibrant and culturally rich display that celebrates the diverse contributions of Hispanic Americans.The packet includes 40 colorful and engaging figures, each featuring a different Hispanic American figure or icon and their brief information. These figures include famous artists, writers, musicians, activists, and politicians...Students will love learning about these
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3rd - 6th
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The Rainbow Fish Character Traits | First Day of School Activities
The Rainbow Fish Character Traits First Day of School Activities Packet is perfect to use when undertaking units on character traits, character study or character analysis. These differentiated printables are also a great supplement for back to school activities, narratives and descriptive writing. Included in this character traits and physical traits Rainbow Fish activities pack is vibrantly colored and black and white versions of cut and paste worksheets, anchor charts, character traits graphi
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K - 3rd
Also included in: The Rainbow Fish Character Traits Activities Bundle
A Bad Case of Stripes Character Traits | First Day of School Activities
A Bad Case of Stripes Character Traits First Day of School Activities Packet - This character traits analysis packet is designed to be utilized after reading the story 'A Bad Case of Stripes' by David Shannon. A Bad Case of Stripes activities has everything you need to help teach character traits, physical traits and feelings for characters in the story! Included in this pack is: NO PREP cut and paste sorting worksheets, interactive notebook activities, bubble maps, graphic organizers, roll a di
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1st - 4th
Also included in: Character Traits Book Companions Bundle
Rainbow Themed Name Tags
Rainbow Themed Nametags Include:- 10 different sets to meet your needs- 1 bonus set just added!- Update 8/7: added black and white text option!- Each set has different reference material for math/ELA for students to use- Print and write in name version (PDF)- Type in name and print version (PPT)
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K - 5th
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Parent Communication Google Slides Smart Class App Website | LIFETIME LICENSE
THE PARENT COMMUNICATION SMART CLASS APP WEBSITE LIFETIME LICENSE FOR DISTANCE LEARNING OR CLASSROOM GIVES YOU:☄Lifetime Access to all present and future themes (so far, 30 themes worth $611 in total, find them ALL in the BONUS section)☄Lifetime Access to the SCWD Facebook support group (find the invite in the BONUS section)☄Update: Bonus tutorial on importing PowerPoint slides has been added to the bonus file.☄☄☄UPDATE!!! BONUS PARENT SURVEY FORM PROVIDED FOR MOST THEMES. Collect essential data
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PreK - 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, Staff
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SEASONAL Editable Morning Work PowerPoint Templates Bundle
Too busy to decorate for the seasons and holidays of the year? Brighten your room every season with these 14 different PowerPoint templates that you can use to display morning work or seat work instructions. Each theme contains five PP slides (one for each day of the week), and there are two templates to choose from for each theme. UPDATE: I've added a BONUS version that is less busy and provides more space for text (see last preview thumbnail). Find it in the BONUS section.☝Wait! I now also hav
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PreK - 12th
Read Across America Activity - Dream Big Hot Air Balloon
Book Craft - Activities, WritingGreat for Use for:Back to SchoolRead Across AmericaNational Reading MonthOh the Places You'll Go SupplementDr. Seuss LessonsWHEN I GROW UP - DREAM BIGCute, Fun, and Easy. Great to use in conjunction with lessons, special units, seasonal lessons, literature time, or as a fun time craftivity. Cute and fun whether you want to do a writing craft or drawing, or both! Mount these on your bulletin board to make your classroom shine and let students show off what they lea
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PreK - 5th
The Recess Queen Character Traits | First Day of School Activities
The Recess Queen Character Traits - This fun and interactive first day of school activities pack is the perfect addition to add to your units on character traits, narratives or descriptive writing. The Recess Queen worksheets is full of character traits, physical traits and feelings activities. These character traits activities include vibrantly colored and black and white versions of cut and paste worksheets, character traits graphic organizers, interactive notebook activities, roll a die game,
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Character Traits Book Companions Bundle
3rd grade Math Review Back to School - First week of School activities
The 3rd grade Math Review Back to school for First week of school is a valuable resource for assessing whether early 3rd grade students have mastered their 2nd math skills. The package contains 38 pages of hands-on, engaging, and fun activities that cover the core skills required for 2nd grade math. The various activities included in the package are designed to evaluate how well students understand math concepts and identify any areas that may need additional attention.This resource serves as an
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1st - 3rd
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Chrysanthemum Character Traits | First Day of School Activities
Chrysanthemum Character Traits First Day of School Activities Packet is perfect to use when undertaking units on character traits, character study or character analysis. These differentiated printables accompany the popular story, "Chrysanthemum" by Kevin Henkes. Chrysanthemum printables are also a great supplement for back to school activities, narratives and descriptive writing. Included in this character traits and physical traits activities pack is vibrantly colored and black and white versi
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K - 3rd
Also included in: Chrysanthemum Character Traits Activities Bundle
Dot Marker Coloring Pages Bundle
Bundle Dot Markers Coloring PagesThe coloring pages measures 8.5” x 11” portrait. Includes pictures for many themes used in Early Childhood Education programs – holidays, seasons, vehicles etc.Dab on the spots with a circle /dot marker, bingo dauber, or similar.Can also use garage sale stickers, pasted collage material, or a finger dipped in paint etc.Useful for several developmental levels.Encourages development of hand-eye coordination, small muscle control, counting, vocabulary, circle recogn
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PreK - 3rd
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The Rainbow Fish Character Traits Activities Bundle
The Rainbow Fish Character Traits Activities Bundle is perfect to use when undertaking units on character traits, character study or character analysis. This fun and interactive character traits bundle accompanies the popular story, "The Rainbow Fish" by Marcus Pfister. These differentiated activities are also a great supplement for back to school activities, narratives and descriptive writing. Included in this character traits, feelings and physical traits Rainbow Fish activities bundle is vibr
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K - 3rd
Center Labels - 54 Editable Poster Sized Classroom Labels for Stations
Editable Center Labels: These are 54 back to school themed Classroom Center posters. Laminate them so they can be used for years to label your different work stations. They are suitable for Kindergarten, First Grade, Second Grade, and Third Grade. All of these poster sized cards are illustrated with cute clip art pictures with classroom depictions. Some of the center labels (such as Math Center Labels, Literacy Center Labels and Writing Center Labels) may be used for higher grades. If you would
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K - 3rd
Layers Of The Atmosphere: Interactive Google Slides + PPT Version + Worksheet
Layers Of The Atmosphere: Interactive Google Slides + PPT + Worksheet (Distance Learning)Interactive presentation & quiz on Layers of the atmosphere. Please view the powerpoint previewINTERACTIVE GOOGLE SLIDES/POWER POINT PRESENTATION on layers of the atmosphere. It can be used for distance learning and google classroom or within the classroom.Once downloaded: Please view the GOOGLE SLIDES/POWERPOINT IN 'PRESENT ▶️' modeWorksheet also included in ZIP file 'Parts of the atmosphere' .These are
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3rd - 8th
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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.
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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.
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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.
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