Use this worksheet to introduce the concept of family traditions to your primary class. Discuss the meaning of the word "tradition" and provide examples from as many cultures as you can. Direct your students to fill at least three of the four boxes. Enjoy! CONNECT WITH ME: PinterestFacebook InstagramRELATED FREEBIES: ► Beginning, Middle and End Graphic Organizer ► Rights and Responsibilities Sort ► Adjective Monster ► Mini-Books: Vowel Teams PRODUCTS FOR GRADE ONE SOCIAL STUDIES: ► Past and Present: Social Studies Unit for Grade One ► I Belong in Groups ✪ First Grade Social Studies ► I Belong in Groups ✪ American ► J'appartiens à des Groupes ✪ First Grade Social Studies Thank you for your interest! If you enjoyed this free resource, I'd love to read your feedback! ❤️
STEM by definition is a collaborative way of bringing subjects together to introduce students to higher-order thinking. So it shouldn’t be isolated to the science or specials classes. Bring STEM into your social studies lessons with the ideas and tips below.
"Who needs map skills? It's the 21st century. We have GPS!" Chances are you've heard this, or something like it since the ...
Using primary sources to teach history can be challenging. Use these valuable tips to bring more primary sources into your teaching.
The latest buzz in education involves formative assessment. All of the administrators are asking for it, but what are some different ways to do it? Try a door slap! You can find this and other great ideas in
This full unit MEGA BUNDLE contains everything you need to teach Grade 1 Social Studies, aligned with the NEW 2023 Ontario Social Studies Curriculum! Both Grade 1 Social Studies units are included: Our Changing Roles and Responsibilities and The Local Community. All units include a FULL unit plan (with 21 lessons that cover two 40-minute blocks each), a workbook, a Google Slides™ slideshow, a final project, and posters/word wall. This resource includes options for in-person, digital, and hybrid classrooms. Google Slides™ and TPT Easel activities are included for virtual learning. This MEGA BUNDLE includes: TWO FULL Unit Plans (84 blocks 40-minute lessons total — Enough content to cover a full year of Social Studies) Full Unit Workbooks (Total of 109 pages of student worksheets, Colour/BW, Answer Key included) TWO Decks of Teaching Slides for Google Slides™ Posters/Word Wall Final Projects for each Unit with Rubrics Report Card Comments for all units Please read our Terms of Use prior to using this resource.
Make these simple mindset shifts to start using more primary sources in Middle School Social Studies.
(Click on any photo to be taken to the resource) You are going to LOVE this unit. It’s easy to implement, it’s comprehensive, #representation, and your students are going to walk away with a great foundation of important social studies skills. We lay the foundation in literally every other academic area, social studies shouldn’t be […]
Social studies for kids does not have to be boring and dry. Break away from the textbook with these ideas for engaging students with your social studies curriculum.
Using primary sources in the classroom is an incredibly powerful way to teach Social Studies concepts. Primary sources help us see and understand things that happened in the past in a way that nothing else can. This blog post explores the following: Why use primary sources How to introdu
If you are planning to teach geography to your kindergarten or first grade students, you'll love these engaging activities!
We have to ensure that we are teaching students to question and comment on what is actually happening. Instead, we often rely on the textbook.
Looking for fun and engaging kindergarten social studies resources? Check out the interactive notebook that your students will love!
Social studies is hands-down one of my favorite subjects! Social studies allows students to peer into new lands, explore the past, and tie i...
Here is an opportunity to purchase my grade 2 social studies unit that will give you access to 221 pages of worksheets and teacher pages to help guide you through this package that is based on Ontario curriculum expectations. All of STRAND B for grade 2 social studies is covered - specific expectati...
Integrating art and content in the ELA classroom. Tips and resources.
8 FREE online resources for finding historical primary source documents.
Here is my set of Social Studies tests, study sheets and answer keys for the Grade 5 French Immersion Social Studies unit on: Premieres nations et premiers Européens en Nouvelle France. These tests and study sheets are ready to print and hand out. They provide an excellent study guide, given that most schools do not have a designated Social Studies textbook for this unit. I normally provide my students with the study sheet 1 week ahead of the test.
Wondering how to introduce the topic of social studies in your early elementary classroom? Here are some fun activities to try out!
Providing students with a high-quality social studies education is non-negotiable. You may have just a textbook or maybe without a curriculum in general. If you are looking for ways to go beyond lecturing or reading from a textbook, you're in luck! Here's a great way to include primary sources in your unit of study. Keep reading for your free photo analysis template.
Engage your middle and high school Social Studies students with this Bell Ringer Resource! This resource features over 200 short activities perfect for kickstarting your Social Studies lessons!Versatile and varied, these activities can be used as bell-ringers, practice exercises, retrieval drills, p...
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Finding time for science and social studies in the primary classroom can be difficult. Read 6 ways I sneak it in during the week!
Are you looking for a new way to get your students out of their seats and engaged with your social studies content? Gallery Walks are a great inquiry-based activity that is easy to set up and implement. Check out some of my tips for holding an effective Gallery Walk in your social studies class. What is a Gallery Walk? A gallery walk is a classroom-based activity where students silently walk around the classroom to view images that are placed on the wall, just like an art gallery or museum. Typi
ALL ABOUT EARTH Get ready for a month filled with so many fun activities to teach your kiddos all about our planet Earth . I teach this unit in April so it coincides with Earth Day. I’ve loaded up this blog post post with read aloud book ideas, free videos you can share with your students,
Every year in July I am drawn like a kid in a candy shop to the classroom décor section of any store. I can't help myself - it's just so exciting to imagine how my classroom will look when I return to school! While I'm definitely not rushing my summer vacation away by any means, there's just something special about the beginning of the school year that makes me smile...and begin envisioning how my classroom will look when my students first walk in the door. If you teach middle school students, like me, there's just one little issue. All of those decorations are adorable...but definitely not designed for older kids. I love decorating my classroom and making it feel warm and inviting, but I also want to fill it with items not only themed to my curriculum, but that also add value to my students' academic lives. If this is a dilemma you're facing, too, here are some ideas to use in your classroom this year: 1. Flags and Bunting Summer is a great time to purchase flags and bunting in the United States because there are always Fourth of July sales! I love running to Michaels, Target or Hobby Lobby after the holiday and grabbing new decorations for my classroom when I'm teaching American History or American Government. Flags and bunting are perfect for hanging around the classroom, on bulletin boards or over windows to easily make the classroom feel "homey" and themed to your year's curriculum! You can also make your own if you want a different color or pattern to match your personal classroom style. 2. Posters Posters are a great way to decorate your classroom with your curriculum theme of the year while providing value to your students' learning. I've collected a few posters over the years like a copy of the Constitution, some motivational quotes and other history-related content. This year, I'm adding new posters to my decor. I had a ton of fun making them and I'm excited to continually reinforce these two questions: What is History? and Why Study History? There are three different sets, so if you are teaching American History, American Government / Civics or Ancient History, check them out! :) 3. Pictures I love using pictures in my classroom! A small selection of personal pictures near your desk can help students see people and places that are important to you. I also love taking photos of students learning in my classroom, on field trips, as a class, etc. and posting them around the room. It really helps students to "own" the space and makes it feel personal to us for the school year! 4. Word Walls A word wall is a portion of your classroom dedicated to showcasing the vocabulary you are teaching. The more students see and interact with content vocabulary, the better they will understand what it means and how it relates to their current studies. You can write these words on a white board or type and print them out to post in your classroom. I love using word walls that include images and definitions to reinforce what is being taught in the classroom. If you are looking for easy print-and-go resources, check out the Word Wall section of my TpT store. The word wall resources are organized by unit so you can find what you need! :) 5. Student Projects / Work I've saved the best for last! Student work is always the best "decoration" I can have in my classroom. Whenever I add new work to my walls or change a display, students are always keen to walk over at the beginning of class to see what is posted. As such, I always make sure to try and feature all the kids' art/projects/work at some point during the school year so that everyone gets the recognition they deserve! :) It also serves as a great example of what we've learned in recent units when visitors walk through our classroom. What other décor ideas do you have? I'm always on the look out for creative ideas for the classroom and I'm sure others are as well! Add your ideas to the comments - I'd love to read them! :)
Do your students have to create timelines to meet academic standards? I'm sharing 10 engaging types of timelines that make this activity FUN for students!
Then, we used a little total physical response to give my firsties a better visual on how the size of the places we live are related. They *loved* this
An entire year of plans, worksheets, activities, and more to learn about social studies in K-1! 450+ PAGES
Unit for Grade 1 Local communities and community helpers for grade one Social Studies: New 2023 Ontario Curriculum! ⭐️ 2023 Social Studies updates! Pg 38- 42 have been added to address the new curriculum point added! Enjoy!⭐️ (latest update August 26, 2023). Let this 140+ page unit help you with the new grade 1 curriculum! Please see preview for details of pages included, samples, and more! *Now Includes Google Slides!* DID SOMEONE SAY *DIGITAL*! Newly updated!! Select student pages are now included for use with Google Slides! 80 Interactive Slides to help your virtual learning! Check out the preview VIDEO for digital samples and details. (Please note, some pages, teachers notes and others are only available in the PDF). Student ready (locked text) and editable (unlocked where allowed/possible) options provided. DIGITAL UPDATE redownload to get the goodies! Force Copy Links are on page 3 of the PDF*. Included: Introduction ★ Anchor Chart Headers (4) ★ Student response sheets (3) ★ In Our Community Song ★ Matching buildings to needs Natural Built Features ★ Natural & Built Features Sort (whole class and 2 student sheets) ★ Reading Passage and Questions ★ Drawing our community features ★ "What If?" Writing prompts Making a Plan to Help ★ Planning sheet ★ Adorable Hippo Craftivity (cut n' paste option & Colour in option) ★ Bulletin Board Sign Learning about our Land ★ Website, Video and Read-aloud suggestions to help with traditional Indigenous and treaty territory/territories ★ Follow up activity for students to reflect (2 pages) Community Helpers ★ Original Song ★ Hats/Props (for use with song or other activities) ★ 15 community helper booklets (variety of styles provided for differentiation) Mapping Skills ★ Sample map for whole class instruction and modelling ★ Terms and definitions for matching (4) ★ 15 Building Blocks with picture and word on front, map symbol on back (Check preview of thumbnail to see how handy this set up is!) ★ Student Response Sheets (with N,S,E,W or positional language) Community Planner Final Project ★ "Engagement Hook" help wanted sign and brainstorm sheet ★ Building Reflection Sheets (3 half page) ★ Map Page ★ Assessment Checklist ★ Map Page ★ Student Self-Reflection ★ Oral Conference Prompts (6+ 3 blank) ★ Assessment Notes Pages for Oral Conference (Colour & Black and White) Big Ideas & Framing Questions ★ 3 posters for Big Ideas ★ 3 posters for Framing Questions ★ 3 Student Response pages for Framing Questions (from curriculum) ★ Assessment Checklist Additional Activities ★ Word Wall Words (plain & with picture prompt space) ★ Mini-Dictionary ★ Matching Game ★ Google Earth page ★ Reading Response page (regular and picture assisted passage) Note, This unit Available En Francais! Click here! ★ ★ Grade 1 Changing Roles and Responsibilities Unit ★ ★ For More Social Studies... Grade 2 Global Communities Unit: Click here! Grade 3 Living and Working in Ontario Unit & Resource Combo Pack: Click here! Grade 3 Early Communities: Early Settlers & First Nations: Click here! I try to update my items as quickly as possible when I can, but I cannot commit to unlimited lifetime updates of units. I will do my best, but I am a full-time teacher and mom to a young child. Please note that the purchase is for the CURRENT curriculum (as of August 2023). If future updates are made they will be added as a 'bonus', but I cannot commit to lifetime updates. Thank you for understanding :)
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Increase your ability to teach social studies in an informative, and entertaining way through the use of Laura Candler webinars.
Hey thanks for stopping by! It’s so great to meet you! I'm Mister Harms and I teach junior high and high school social studies in a small-town school. During the summer months, when I'm not teaching, I enjoy helping lead a youth camp that focuses on life transformation. My family
When I was young, I LIVED for DBQs! I guess I didn’t really think about it too much at the time, but I loved that there was an answer right there in front of me; I just needed to look closely at a picture. As a VERY visual learner, being able to see history through primary sources […]
Help your primary grade students explore, learn, and write about landforms. See our hands-on landforms activities plus our culminating writing project!
The connection between social studies and art includes different cultures while using art to explore history in new ways. Read more!
180 Days of Social Studies is a fun and effective daily practice workbook designed to help students build social studies content knowledge. This easy-to-use sixth grade workbook is great for at-home learning or in the classroom. The engaging standards-based activities cover grade-level skills with easy to follow instructions and an answer key to quickly assess student understanding. Each week students explore a new topic focusing on one of the four social studies disciplines: history, civics, geography, and economics. Watch student's confidence soar as they build analytic skills with these quick independent learning activities.Parents appreciate the teacher-approved activity books that keep their child engaged and learning. Great for homeschooling, to reinforce learning at school, or prevent learning loss over summer.Teachers rely on the daily practice workbooks to save them valuable time. The ready to implement activities are perfect for daily morning review or homework. The activities can also be used for intervention skill building to address learning gaps. Supports the C3 Framework and aligns to the NCSS curriculum standards.
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Using primary sources to teach history can be challenging. Use these valuable tips to bring more primary sources into your teaching.
