Social Studies & History Centers

On September 8, 1900, in Galveston, Texas, the deadliest natural disaster in the United States happened--the Great Storm of 1900. Learn basic details and facts about Galveston, the hurricane, Isaac Cline and his family, and the time period using this fun-to-learn coloring sheets and activities in comic book format. Use with ELA, history/social studies, and STEM. This 58 page, non-fiction comic book includes: 19 fact-based comic pages for coloring Fast Facts about Galveston Easy-to-read and understand basic knowledge facts 20 blank text comic pages for coloring & rewriting text (retell story) Cover (use for both) & The End pages for binding & publishing 16 ELA & STEM Activities: Galveston (Spelling/Vocabulary) What I know about hurricanes… (Brainstorming/Prior Knowledge) Ship Name and Flag Design (Symbolism) Pros and Cons of Living on an Island (Compare and Contrast) Persuasion Writing: Persuade a friend… Compare and Contrast/Informative: Transportation changes… Narrative Writing: Write about a time when… Poetry (any style): Hurricane Poem Acrostic Poem: Galveston Track the path of the hurricane (math/science) Track weather changes (math/science) Write a telegraph in Morse Code Hurricane evacuation: should you stay or leave? My Hurricane Evacuation Plan Infograph using hurricane information Timeline (make a creative timeline using symbols) What better way to learn historical facts than through comics and re-telling stories! Students will enjoy learning in this non-traditional format. These handouts can also be used for bulletin boards and class presentations. Great active learning strategies for at-risk, GT, and ELL/ESL!

This Thanksgiving turkey drawing and coloring activity is a perfect resource for teachers looking to engage students while building fine motor skills! Designed as a half-finished turkey guide, this activity encourages creativity as students complete and color the image themselves. Here’s why it’s a great addition to your classroom:

• Promotes fine motor skill development as students draw and color.
• Boosts creativity by allowing kids to design their own version of a turkey.
• Versatile use: ideal for Thanksgiving-themed art, early finishers, or indoor recess.
• Quick and easy to print—a stress-free, mess-free classroom activity!

Add a fun, festive touch to your classroom this Thanksgiving with this engaging, skill-building activity.

❤️Celebrate National American Hispanic Heritage Month while encouraging your students to read with these fun, printable bookmarks! They come in 14 unique designs (full color or printer friendly black and white)!

❤️Use this activity as an opportunity to discuss the importance of Hispanic Heritage Month with your students!

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✏️ Great for any grade level!

✏️Students can personalize and express their creativity by coloring their own bookmark.

✏️Black & white bookmarks can be completed in a whole group, or small group setting, with partners, in centers, or independently!

✏️Great for literacy centers, small groups, morning work, partner work, indoor recess, early finishers, art centers, rewards, gifts, sub tub, Hispanic Heritage Month parties, intervention programs and more!

✏️A perfect addition to your Hispanic Heritage Month unit or to celebrate throughout the year!

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⭐️These bookmarks are low prep! Just print onto cardstock paper and cut! If desired, you can also laminate for extra durability, hole punch the top and add a ribbon to peek out of books!

⭐️Check out the thumbnails for a look at all bookmark designs!

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✅ Each bookmark design includes 4x per page: (14 pages)

✅ Bonus:

☑ What you need to know (1 page)

☑ B&W set with blank background (14 pages)

☑ B&W set with background design (14 pages)

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Celebrate and reflect on the significance of Juneteenth with our thoughtfully designed "Juneteenth Coloring Page." This engaging activity page offers students a creative outlet to express what Juneteenth means to them while enjoying a beautifully illustrated scene that captures the essence of this important holiday.

Product Highlights:

• Lively Street Festival Scene: The coloring page depicts a vibrant Juneteenth celebration featuring musical performances, a barbecue area, vendors, and a 'Happy Juneteenth' banner. The detailed illustration reflects the community spirit and cultural significance of Juneteenth.
• Space for Personal Expression: Includes a dedicated space for students to draw their own interpretation of what Juneteenth means to them, encouraging personal reflection and creativity.
• Bold, Clear Lines: The design uses clear and bold lines, making it easy and enjoyable for students of all ages to color.

Why This Resource Is Essential:

• Educational and Fun: Combines artistic expression with an educational opportunity to learn about and reflect on Juneteenth.
• Encourages Creativity: Allows students to personalize their learning experience by drawing and coloring, fostering a deeper connection to the holiday.
• Promotes Cultural Awareness: Helps students understand and appreciate the cultural and historical significance of Juneteenth, enhancing their cultural competency.

Ideal For:

• Teachers looking for a meaningful and engaging way to teach students about Juneteenth.
• Educators seeking creative activities that promote cultural awareness and personal reflection.
• Parents and caregivers who want to provide a fun and educational activity for their children during Juneteenth celebrations.

How to Use:

• Classroom Activity: Distribute the coloring pages during a lesson about Juneteenth to encourage discussion and personal reflection.
• Art Center: Include this coloring page in your classroom's art center for an engaging and educational free-time activity.
• Take-Home Project: Send the coloring page home with students to share with their families, fostering a community-wide appreciation of Juneteenth.

Celebrate Juneteenth with creativity and reflection using our "Juneteenth Coloring Page | Reflect and Create." This resource not only provides a fun coloring activity but also encourages students to explore and express the significance of this important holiday in their own unique way.

Winter Word Search Growing Bundle January Morning Work. Keep your students engaged and excited all year long with this growing bundle of word search activities! Each word search is designed to celebrate key events throughout the year, making it perfect for classroom fun, holiday celebrations, or learning activities.

Included so far:

• Patriot Day
• Constitution Day
• The Dot Day
• Labor Day
• Johnny Appleseed
• Happy Fall Season
• Fire Safety Prevention Week
• Veterans Day
• Election DAY 2024
• Red Ribbon Week (Drug Awareness week)
• Winter

What’s to come: This bundle will be updated regularly with new word search puzzles for more events and holidays throughout the year. Buy now to get all future updates for free!

Make rote memorization more engaging:

Students enjoy this engaging activity to practice naming the charter of the 13 colonies. Students are asked to name the charter (proprietary, company, or royal) of each colony. This information helps students understand why colonies developed in the way that they did.

Students have fun revealing the picture created using correct answers.

Self-checking as image is revealed by correct answers.

What's included:

• Google sheet of picture reveal.

How this product is useful:

• Engaging practice of naming the charters of the 13 colonies.
• Good for practice or remediation.
• Self-checking.
• Can be assigned in Google Classroom or through Google Drive.

Making learning about Patriot Day both fun and meaningful! with this engaging word search puzzle, perfect for 2nd 3rd 4th, and 5th-grade students! This fun and educational activity will help students learn key vocabulary related to Patriot Day.

Use it as a back-to-school or September activity to spark classroom discussions about history, government, and the significance of the Constitution.

What's Included:

• A Patriot Day Word Search Puzzle with 20+ themed words.
• A word list featuring both short (3-4 letter) and longer words to cater to different reading levels.
• An answer key for quick and easy checking.

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Make rote memorization more engaging:

Students enjoy this engaging activity to practice telling the region of the colony when given the colonies' name. Colonies are listed alphabetically, students enter either New England, Middle, or Southern as the region to which the colony belongs.

Students have fun revealing the picture created using correct answers. The extra challenge is that correct spelling is necessary for the image to be revealed.

Self-checking as image is revealed by correct answers.

Activity aligns with Indiana Social Studies Standard 5.H.7.

What's included:

• Google sheet of picture reveal.

How this product is useful:

• Engaging practice of naming the 13 colonies.
• Good for practice or remediation.
• Self-checking.
• Can be assigned in Google Classroom or through Google Drive.

Making learning about Constitution Day both fun and meaningful! with this engaging word search puzzle, perfect for 2nd 3rd 4th, and 5th-grade students! This fun and educational activity will help students learn key vocabulary related to the U.S. Constitution, fostering creativity, critical thinking, and collaboration.

Use it as a back-to-school or September activity to spark classroom discussions about history, government, and the significance of the Constitution.

What's Included:

• A Constitution Day Word Search Puzzle with 20+ themed words.
• A word list featuring both short (3-4 letter) and longer words to cater to different reading levels.
• An answer key for quick and easy checking.

NOTE: Before making your purchase, we highly recommend checking out the product preview!

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A word search puzzle worksheet that can be used to supplement your unit on First Americans. This can be used for morning work or when introducing your unit to students. 

There are 28 vocabulary words to find in this activity. This will keep your students buy for a quite awhile.

Teaching Social Studies/World Holidays/Valentine's Day through fun activities. Students will have a great time searching for the 31 hidden words. Prep free! Independent! Grade 1-12!

Components:

- 1 Word Search in ink

- 1 Word Search in color

- 1 Word Search Solution in ink

- 1 Word Search Solution in color

“Holiday Word Search: Valentine’s Day ” Word List:

ANCIENT, ARROW, BELIEF, CARD, CANDY, CHOCOLATE, CUPID, CUSTOM, DECORATION, DOVE, HEART, HOLIDAY, FEBRUARY, FLOWER, FRIEND, FRIENDSHIP, LACE, LOVE, MESSAGE, POEM, RIBBON, ROME, ROSE, SAINT, SECRET, SPRING, SYMBOL, SWEETHEART, TRADITION, URN, VALENTINE

This product is also inside the bundle Word Search: Holidays Around The World. Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!

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Related Lesson:

Close Reading: Valentine's Day Is ...

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Click a link below to see my other Word Search Lessons:

Science:

Science Word Search: Plant Unit

Science Word Search: Apples

Science Word Search: Corn

Science Word Search: Flowers

Science Word Search: Fruit

Science Word Search: Pumpkins

Science Word Search: Seeds and Plants

Science Word Search: Trees

Science Word Search: Vegetable

Science Word Search: Animal Unit

Science Word Search: Animal Facts

Science Word Search: Amphibian Facts

Science Word Search: Arachnid Facts

Science Word Search: Bird Facts

Science Word Search: Fish Facts

Science Word Search: Insect Mini Bundle

Science Word Search: Insect Facts

Science Word Search: Insect Names

Science Word Search: Bees

Science Word Search: Butterflies

Science Word Search: Ladybugs

Science Word Search: Mammal Facts

Science Word Search: Bats

Science Word Search: Horse

Science Word Search: Whales

Science Word Search: Wolf

Science Word Search: Reptile Facts

Science Word Search: Environment Unit

Science Word Search: Environment

Science Word Search: Caves

Science Word Search: Coral Reef

Science Word Search: Desert

Science Word Search: Marshes and Swamps

Science Word Search: Rain Forest

Science Word Search: Recycle

Science Word Search: Weather Unit

Science Word Search: Hurricanes

Science Word Search: Rain

Science Word Search: Snow

Science Word Search: Tornadoes

Science Word Search: Water Cycle

Science Word Search: Weather

Science Word Search: Seasons 5 in 1 Bundle

Science Word Search: Seasons Basic

Science Word Search: Spring

Science Word Search: Summer

Science Word Search: Autumn

Science Word Search: Winter

Science Word Search: Astronomy 5 in 1 Bundle

Science Word Search: Space

Science Word Search: Galaxies

Science Word Search: Solar System

Science Word Search: Moon

Science Word Search: Earth

Science Word Search: Matter & Energy

Science Word Search: States of Matter

Science Word Search: Health & Nutrition

Science Word Search: Coronavirus

Science Word Search: Simple Machines

Science Word Search: Light

Science Word Search: Sound

Holiday:

Word Search: Holidays Around The World

Holiday Word Search: Chinese New Year

Holiday Word Search: Christmas

Holiday Word Search: Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa Bundle

Holiday Word Search: Cinco de Mayo

Holiday Word Search: Columbus Day

Holiday Word Search: Diwali

Holiday Word Search: Election Day

Holiday Word Search: Earth Day

Holiday Word Search: Easter

Holiday Word Search: Halloween

Holiday Word Search: Hanukkah

Holiday Word Search: Independence Day

Holiday Word Search: Kwanzaa

Holiday Word Search: Labor Day

Holiday Word Search: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Holiday Word Search: Memorial Day

Holiday Word Search: Mother's Day

Holiday Word Search: Passover

Holiday Word Search: Presidents' Day

Holiday Word Search: Ramadan

Holiday Word Search: St. Patrick's Day

Holiday Word Search: Thanksgiving

Holiday Word Search: Valentine's Day

Holiday Word Search: Veterans Day

Back to School/Character Education:

Back to School Word Search: 4 in 1 Bundle

Word Search: Citizenship

Word Search: Personal Belongings

Word Search: People at School

Word Search: School Vocabularies

Character Education Word Search: Character Education 7 in 1

Character Education Word Search: Character Traits

Character Education Word Search: Cooperation

Character Education Word Search: Honesty

Character Education Word Search: Dealing with Anger

Character Education Word Search: Dealing with Bullying

Character Education Word Search: Dealing with Fighting

Character Education Word Search: Dealing with Teasing

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Holiday Word Search: Easter (Color and Black Line)

Teaching Social Science/World Holidays through fun activities. Students will have a great time searching for the 32 hidden words. Prep free! Independent! Grade 1-12!

Components:

- 1 Word Search in ink

- 1 Word Search in color

- 1 Word Search Solution in ink

- 1 Word Search Solution in color

“Holiday Word Search: Easter” Word List:

BASKET, BONNET, BUNNY, CANDY, CELEBRATE, CHOCOLATE, CONTEST, CUSTOM, DECORATE, DYE, EASTER, FESTIVAL, EGG HUNTS, FLOWER, GOOD FRIDAY, GRASS, HIDE, HOLIDAY, HOP, HOPE, LEGEND, LIFE, LILIES, JOY, MIRACLE, PAINT, PARADE, RELIGIOUS, SPRING, SUNDAY, SYMBOL, TULIPS

This product is also inside the bundle Word Search: Holidays Around The World.

Save $$$s when you buy in bundles!

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Related Lesson:

Close Reading: Easter

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Click a link below to see my other Word Search Lessons:

Science:

Science Word Search: Plant Unit

Science Word Search: Apples

Science Word Search: Corn

Science Word Search: Flowers

Science Word Search: Fruit

Science Word Search: Pumpkins

Science Word Search: Seeds & Plants

Science Word Search: Trees

Science Word Search: Vegetable

Science Word Search: Animal Unit

Science Word Search: Animal Facts

Science Word Search: Amphibian Facts

Science Word Search: Arachnid Facts

Science Word Search: Bird Facts

Science Word Search: Fish Facts

Science Word Search: Insect Mini Bundle

Science Word Search: Insect Facts

Science Word Search: Insect Names

Science Word Search: Bees

Science Word Search: Butterflies

Science Word Search: Ladybugs

Science Word Search: Mammal Facts

Science Word Search: Bats

Science Word Search: Horse

Science Word Search: Whales

Science Word Search: Wolf

Science Word Search: Reptile Facts

Science Word Search: Environment Unit

Science Word Search: Environment

Science Word Search: Caves

Science Word Search: Coral Reef

Science Word Search: Desert

Science Word Search: Marshes & Swamps

Science Word Search: Rain Forest

Science Word Search: Recycle

Science Word Search: Weather Unit

Science Word Search: Hurricanes

Science Word Search: Rain

Science Word Search: Snow

Science Word Search: Tornadoes

Science Word Search: Water Cycle

Science Word Search: Weather

Science Word Search: Seasons 5 in 1 Bundle

Science Word Search: Seasons Basic

Science Word Search: Spring

Science Word Search: Summer

Science Word Search: Autumn

Science Word Search: Winter

Science Word Search: Astronomy 5 in 1 Bundle

Science Word Search: Space

Science Word Search: Galaxies

Science Word Search: Solar System

Science Word Search: Moon

Science Word Search: Earth

Science Word Search: Matter & Energy

Science Word Search: States of Matter

Science Word Search: Health & Nutrition

Science Word Search: Coronavirus

Science Word Search: Simple Machines

Science Word Search: Light

Science Word Search: Sound

Holiday:

Word Search: Holidays Around The World

Holiday Word Search: Chinese New Year

Holiday Word Search: Christmas

Holiday Word Search: Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa Bundle

Holiday Word Search: Cinco de Mayo

Holiday Word Search: Columbus Day

Holiday Word Search: Diwali

Holiday Word Search: Election Day

Holiday Word Search: Earth Day

Holiday Word Search: Easter

Holiday Word Search: Halloween

Holiday Word Search: Hanukkah

Holiday Word Search: Independence Day

Holiday Word Search: Kwanzaa

Holiday Word Search: Labor Day

Holiday Word Search: Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Holiday Word Search: Memorial Day

Holiday Word Search: Mother's Day

Holiday Word Search: Passover

Holiday Word Search: Presidents' Day

Holiday Word Search: Ramadan

Holiday Word Search: St. Patrick's Day

Holiday Word Search: Thanksgiving

Holiday Word Search: Valentine's Day

Holiday Word Search: Veterans Day

Back to School/Character Education:

Back to School Word Search: 4 in 1 Bundle

Word Search: Citizenship

Word Search: Personal Belongings

Word Search: People at School

Word Search: School Vocabularies

Character Education Word Search: Character Education 7 in 1

Character Education Word Search: Character Traits

Character Education Word Search: Cooperation

Character Education Word Search: Honesty

Character Education Word Search: Dealing with Anger

Character Education Word Search: Dealing with Bullying

Character Education Word Search: Dealing with Fighting

Character Education Word Search: Dealing with Teasing

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Increase reading fluency with these patriotic Veteran's Day-Themed Fluency Poems for 1st and 2nd Grade! This resource includes color and black-and-white versions to support reading comprehension and oral reading practice. Perfect for fall literacy centers, guided reading, or homework assignments!

Coloring bookmarks or cards with Native American-inspired feathers and teepees with inspirational quotes about dreams, for learning and appreciation of Native American culture, in celebration of Indigenous People Day or Native American Heritage Month.

These bookmarks would work as:

• Rewards
• Instead of cards
• Calm craft
• Early finishers activity, and more

For best results print them on thick cardstock paper.

1 Pdf page

The bookmarks measure about 8" by 2.4",

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Prepare your students for an exciting journey into American history with our President's Day biography reading passage activity featuring President Thomas Jefferson!

In this engaging activity, students will read a passage detailing the life and accomplishments of President Jefferson. After reading the passage, they'll answer a variety of questions designed to test their comprehension, ensuring an interactive learning experience.

This download includes:

• Reading Passage
• Questions
• Multiple questions
• True or false
• Writing activity
• Answer Key
• Cover page

There are so many ways to use this resource:

• Early Finishers
• Homework
• Centers
• Small Group
• Assessments
• Bell Ringers

This fun and engaging activity is perfect for students in 2nd to 4th grade.

⭐Check out our free sample to get an idea of what's included!

free George Washington Biography Reading Comprehension

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Places in the Community

Introducing the "Places in the Community Task Card Set" - a dynamic and interactive life skills activity designed specifically for special education students. This engaging social studies resource focuses on important places in the community, empowering students to develop their knowledge and understanding of their surroundings.

Task Card Set

Each puzzle is a set of two matching cards; one with lines. Cut the card with lines, laminate, and velcro on the first page, and have students stick the cut pieces to the second page.

16 Puzzles

School

Police Department

Hospital

Grocery Store

Fire Department

Library

Cinema

Cafe

Coffee Shop

Gym

Bank

Post Office

Flower Shop

Barber Shop

Pharmacy

Vet Clinic

Even older kids like St.Patrick's Day. Reading passage on the History of St.Patrick's Day plus close reading questions and a timeline activity. Includes answer key.

I have created a digital self-checking 15-question quiz template in Excel and Google Sheets.

With this template, you will be able to insert 15 questions as well as insert an answer key into this conditionally formatted template that will do the grading for you automatically. If a student answers a question correctly, the answer will turn green and if they answer incorrectly, the answer will turn red. You will be able to use this template for multiple quizzes in multiple subjects - all you have to do is change the questions and change the answer key.

This template will be a lifesaver and you will be sure to keep handy for every day to weekly use.

I look forward to your feedback.

Thank you for your support,

Tina - Big Easy Homeschooling Mom

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Are you looking for a way to incorporate some movement into your lesson on the Stone Age? Try out this Stone Age Scavenger Hunt that focuses on the basic facts.

How to use this product:

Cut the 10 cards and place them around the classroom.

Groups of students will start at different 'letters' to avoid congestion.

Have students record their answers on the recording sheet.

If students find their way back to their original card, they will know (and you will too!) that they have completed the scavenger hunt successfully.

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I have created a digital self-checking 15-question quiz template in Excel and Google Sheets.

With this template, you will be able to insert 15 questions as well as insert an answer key into this conditionally formatted template that will do the grading for you automatically. If a student answers a question correctly, the answer will turn green and if they answer incorrectly, the answer will turn red. You will be able to use this template for multiple quizzes in multiple subjects - all you have to do is change the questions and change the answer key.

This template will be a lifesaver and you will be sure to keep handy for every day to weekly use.

I look forward to your feedback.

Thank you for your support,

Tina - Big Easy Homeschooling Mom

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