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Social studies Common Core W.K.3 resources
Black History Month Social Studies - History Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Black History Month for children in kindergarten and first grade explained with a non fiction story. This unit also contains 17 unique templates for craftivities to help the children remember, practice writing and better comprehend the important achievements of these people.You can use this in the reading/literacy center, as an emergent reader or for group reading. It is also appropriate for a great (hi)story sequence activity.You can print it or use with your laptop, projector or Ipad in class.
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PreK - 3rd
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The First Thanksgiving Activities Craft Book Pilgrims Kindergarten 1st 2nd Grade
First Thanksgiving activities are always popular during the month of November. Step back in time with your kindergarten or first-grade students as they experience life as a pilgrim in this age-appropriate, accurate portrayal of the first Thanksgiving unit. This unit is perfect for comparing life long ago to today. Students will love these Thanksgiving activities as they visit 8 different hands-on stations where they will try different chores that the pilgrim children did in their daily lives. Al
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K - 2nd
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Space for Little Astronomers! Astronomy&History for Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Space, planets, and all about the moon explained with a non-fiction story, for children in kindergarten and first grade. This unit also includes activities, worksheets, and crafts to help young learners practice writing, understand, and remember key facts about the solar system.Sources:NASA - Our Solar SystemThe phases of the MoonWhat is an eclipse?Asteroids, Comets, Meteoroids, Meteors and MeteoritesAstronomical Bodies - CapitalizationYou can use this in the reading/literacy center, as a read-a
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K - 2nd
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Rules and Authority Figures
This product is great for introducing the topic of the purpose of rules and the role of an authority figure in the home, school, and community. This product includes:*Sort for rules at home vs. school*Writing prompt on purpose of rules *15 colored pocket chart cards of authority figures *3 pocket chart heading cards for home, school, & community*Identifying authority figures worksheet*3 part foldable*3 different predicting writing prompts for journals
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PreK - 1st
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Women's History Month Social Studies - History Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Women's History Month for children in kindergarten and first grade explained with a nonfiction story. UPDATE! This unit now contains 28 unique templates for craftivities to help the children practice writing, remember and better comprehend the important achievements of these women.You can use this in the reading/literacy center, as an emergent reader, read aloud or for group reading. It is also appropriate for a great (hi)story sequence activity.You can print it or use with your laptop, projecto
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PreK - 3rd
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The First Thanksgiving Activities Pilgrims Google Slides Kindergarten 1st Grade
Get students engaged in learning about the first Thanksgiving and pilgrim life long ago with digital Google slides. This resource has everything you need with 15 interactive Google slides you can use on computers or Chromebooks. Students will love dragging movable pieces on the interactive Google slides. NEED MORE THANKSGIVING ACTIVITIES? CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE BUNDLE.Included in this resource are Google slides for the following activities:6 page story about the pilgrim’s lives long ago (with au
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K - 2nd
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Community Helpers: A Research and Writing Project PLUS Centers!
Make learning about community helpers and our community fun with these engaging, language-building activities! This research project includes low-prep graphic organizers and labeling activities! Lead your students to discover how community helpers help them while meeting literacy and social studies standards! Here's what you'll get:Graphic organizersLabelingRecording sheetsWritingRead aloud book suggestions8 Math and literacy centersYour students will love learning about community helpers.
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PreK - 2nd
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Also included in: Research Project Bundle: FALL Research and Writing Curriculum
Memorial Day Social Studies - History Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Distance Learning Tips: Share your screen to read this non-fiction story about Memorial Day. You can send the easy and hands-on activities to your students via e-mail or as an already printed packet via post prior to reading the story. The materials can help you carry out a complete unit on Memorial Day.About the productMemorial Day History for children in kindergarten and first grade explained with a non-fiction story. This unit contains unique craftivities to help the children remember, practi
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PreK - 3rd
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Jane Goodall Activity Pack
This product was created for students in a Kindergarten classroom and could easily be implemented in 1st grade as well. Through a variety of activities and worksheets students will learn all about Jane Goodall, a famous scientist best known for studying chimpanzees in the wild.This pack includes 4 print-and-go worksheet activities:- Timeline (Color Me)- Timeline Cut and Paste- Adjectives/Who Is Jane Goodall?- Book Mark Craft (4 designs)Also included:- 10 page printable reader "All About Jane Goo
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K - 1st
Also included in: Women in History Activity Pack BUNDLE
Biography Reports
Report writing for beginners is the perfect way to introduce your students to reports as they gather information and complete a fun project along the way!Check out our REPORT WRITING BUNDLE and SAVE!!!Included is everything you need to get started and expose your students to an engaging biography report project:BIOGRAPHY REPORT1. Biography Research OrganizersPersonal Traits Bubble MapEarly Life Topic Organizer Accomplishments Chart Interesting Facts 2. "All About..." Posters (2 options) 3. Biogr
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K - 2nd
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Also included in: Report Writing BUNDLE: Biography, Animal & Book Reports
Helen Keller Activity Pack
This product was created for students in a Kindergarten classroom and could easily be implemented in 1st grade as well. Through a variety of activities and worksheets students will learn all about Helen Keller, an amazing woman who worked hard and never gave up!This pack includes 4 print-and-go worksheet activities:- Timeline (Color Me)- Timeline Cut and Paste- Adjectives/Who Was Helen Keller?- Book Mark Craft (4 designs)Also included:- 10 page printable reader "All About Helen Keller" in full c
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K - 1st
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Also included in: Women in History Activity Pack BUNDLE
Dinosaur Activities for Kindergarten
Looking for a comprehensive dinosaur unit that keeps your preschool or kindergarten students engaged?Here it is!This unit is full of dinosaur and paleontology activities and lesson plans that will guide you through every step of the way.Easy to implement!Includes:All About Dinosaurs Anchor ChartDinosaur Information Pages (teacher and student versions)Book Activity: If The Dinosaurs Came Back by Bernard MostMy Dinosaur Research BookHerbivore/Carnivore cut and glue activityWhat is a Paleontologist
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PreK - 1st
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Amelia Earhart Activity Pack
This product was created for students in a Kindergarten classroom and could easily be implemented in 1st grade as well. Through a variety of activities and worksheets students will learn all about Amelia Earhart, a famous pilot and the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. This pack includes 4 print-and-go worksheet activities:- Timeline (Color Me)- Timeline Cut and Paste- Adjectives/Who Was Amelia Earhart?- Book Mark Craft (4 designs)Also included:- 10 page printable reader "All About A
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K - 1st
AMERICA PRESIDENT'S THEME ACTIVITIES | AMERICAN SYMBOLS | KINDER AND FIRST GRADE
Looking for engaging activities to celebrate President's Day? A full week of activities is here at your fingertips!Use the detailed lesson plans to guide you through five days of lessons that focus on the importance of the US President. A list of preferred picture books is included to tie in with each activity. Activities cover George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, American symbols and much more!Add the American themed literacy and math centers to your plans to guarantee student engagement while y
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K - 1st
Also included in: THEMATIC UNIT ACTIVITIES FOR LITTLE LEARNERS | GROWING BUNDLE
George Washington Carver Activity Pack
This product was created for students in a Kindergarten classroom and could easily be implemented in 1st grade as well. Through a variety of activities and worksheets students will learn all about George Washington Carver, an African-American scientist best known for discovering many new ways to use peanuts!This pack includes 4 print-and-go worksheet activities:- Timeline (Color Me)- Timeline Cut and Paste- Adjectives/Who Was George Washington Carver?- Book Mark Craft (4 designs)Also included:-
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PreK - 1st
Also included in: Black History Month Activity Pack BUNDLE {K-1}
Elf Day Elf Application Gingerbread Baby Holidays Around The World Activities
Are you short on time for lesson plans but still want to add some holiday magic to your classroom? This December bundle is inclusive to all students with 3 best-selling units: Holidays Around The World, The Gingerbread Baby & Elf Day Activities. Immerse your students in magical, memorable experiences with this bundle of best-selling resources! Your students will love learning about different 6 different cultures as they learn about holidays around the world.Let your student's imaginations s
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K - 2nd
Ruby Bridges Activity Pack {K-1}
This product was created for students in a Kindergarten classroom and could easily be implemented in 1st grade as well. Through a variety of activities and worksheets students will learn all about Ruby Bridges, the first African-American to attend an all white school in the south.This pack includes 4 print-and-go worksheet activities:- Timeline (Color Me)- Timeline Cut and Paste- Adjectives/Who Was Ruby Bridges?- Book Mark Craft (4 designs)Also included:- 10 page printable reader "All About Ruby
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K - 1st
Also included in: Black History Month Activity Pack BUNDLE {K-1}
Ruby Bridges Writing Cut and Paste Craftivity
Are you looking for a LOW PREP BLACK HISTORY writing craftivity? Then enjoy this social studies resource which is comprised of writing prompts, a bulletin board sign, a word bank, differentiated writing frames, directions with picture prompts, and template pieces to create a RUBY BRIDGES craft. There also is a black and white completed craftivity sample for the children to cut out and color and then write on if you do not want them to cut and paste. The possibilities are endless with this writ
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PreK - 2nd
Betsy Ross Writing Cut and Paste Craftivity
Are you looking for a LOW PREP writing craftivity? Then enjoy this social studies resource which is comprised of writing prompts, a word bank, differentiated writing frames, and directions and template pieces to create a BETSY ROSS craft. There also is a black and white completed craftivity sample for the children to cut out and color and then write on if you do not want them to cut and paste. The possibilities are endless with this writing craftivity that comes in a small version and a large
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PreK - 2nd
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Community: Reading Comprehension, Writing and Craftivities
Read and Respond to your Favorite Picture Books!Do you love reading picture books to your class and need follow up activities? Try this Community: Read and Respond Pack. It is the perfect way to strengthen comprehension and writing skills along with some fun craftivities to keep your kids engaged! Download the preview for the complete table of contents to see which activities/skills are included with each book.Features: • Activities for 5 Picture Books: Career Day by Anne Rockwell, Clothe
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PreK - 2nd
Also included in: November: Reading Comprehension, Writing and Craftivities BUNDLE
George Washington Carver Writing Cut and Paste Craftivity
Are you looking for a LOW PREP BLACK HISTORY writing craftivity? Then enjoy this social studies resource which is comprised of writing prompts, a bulletin board sign, a word bank, differentiated writing frames, directions with picture prompts, and template pieces to create a GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER craft. There also is a black and white completed craftivity sample for the children to cut out and color and then write on if you do not want them to cut and paste. The possibilities are endless wi
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PreK - 2nd
Pocahontas Writing Cut and Paste Craftivity
Are you looking for a LOW PREP writing craftivity? Then enjoy this social studies resource which is comprised of writing prompts, a bulletin board sign, a word bank, differentiated writing frames, directions with picture prompts, and template pieces to create a POCAHONTAS craft. There also is a black and white completed craftivity sample for the children to cut out and color and then write on if you do not want them to cut and paste. The possibilities are endless with this writing craftivity t
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PreK - 2nd
Timeline of the Year | End of the Year Memory Book | Year Long Writing Portfolio
These year-long memory book and timeline activities are a fun way to highlight exciting events, field trips, celebrations, and accomplishments that happened in your classroom this year. Have students complete a writing (and interactive writing) session at the end of each month or recap the year all at once at the end of the year. Each student can make their own book to take home or have your students work together to create a class timeline of the year. There are so many ways to use this product
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PreK - 5th
MLK Martin Luther King Jr. Social Studies - History Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Martin Luther King's life story and achievements, written in a simple and comprehensive way, for children in kindergarten and first grade. This unit also includes activities and crafts to help the children learn and remember key facts about MLK.You can use this in the reading/literacy center, as an emergent reader, for group reading or as a read aloud. It is also appropriate for a great (hi)story sequence activity.You can print it or use with your laptop, projector or Ipad in class.This packet a
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PreK - 2nd
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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.
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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
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