Social Studies Resources
 
 
Abe-Lincolns-Step-into-Reading
 

Abe Lincoln’s Hat has a free supplemental book activity at this link. Free instant download PDF.

 
 
arthur-meets-the-president-free-book-supplement
 

Arthur Meets the President free book companion Comprehention multiple choice, manuscript printing practice page, and coloring page.

 
 
the-breadwinner-book-companion-set-in-war-torn-Afghanistan-free-PDF
 

The Breadwinner is a novel set in Afganistan based on interviews with children. Free novel companion at the post.

 
 
Chinese-zodiac-free-printable-activities-and-placemats
 

Chinese zodiac free printable activity and placemat PDFs.

 
 
Social-Studies-Grades-9-12-free-printable-MN-Standards
 

Government Discussion Pages based on Minnesota Social Studies Standards, opens here.

 
 
horned-Chinese-dragon-art-and-coloring-pages-printable-freebie
 

Printable placemats freebie and informative post about a Machu Picchu trip.

 
 
A Pony for Quarantine by O’Beara for Read Around the World
 

A Pony for Quarantine by O’Beara for Read Around the World

 
 
china-word-wall-and-word-search-free-PDF-printable
 

Word wall for a study of China, and word search printable PDF free instant download.

Printable Chinese Vocabulary and Word Search — Opens here

China-printable-cards-and-word-find

 
 
a-different-pond-by-Bao-Phi-review-and-free-book-companion
 

A Different Pond book companion freebie. The father in the picture book story for children reflects on his previous life in war-torn Vietnam.

 
 
discussion-guide-with-photos-for-How-I-Learned-Geography-Uri-Shulevitz-free-instant-download
 

How I Learned Geography by Uri Shulevitz is a story from World War 2 that resonates with today’s children as it is child-centered and informative.

 
 
symbols-of-Japan-bingo-game-K-4
 

Symbols of Japan bingo game for grades K-4.

 
 
compare-contrast-Korean-and-American-Cinderella-story
 

Read then compare and contrast the Korean Cinderella with the usual USA Cinderella Story.

 
 
Machu-Picchu-and-free-printable-placemat-PDF
 

Printable placemats freebie and informative post about a Machu Picchu trip.

 
 
disneyland-paris-and-printable-placemat-PDF-freebie
 

Visit to Disneyland, Paris, France and free printable placemat PDF.

 
 
parvanas-journey-set-in-Afghanistan-free-book-companion
 

Parvana’s Journey is set in Afghanistan and is the second in the trilogy of three books. Free novel companion instant download at the post.

 
 
compare-constrast-La-Reunion-Island-and-Madagascar-answer-key-provided
 

Printable with a map of La Reunion Island and a Venn Diagram to compare and contrast it with Madagascar. Answers provided.

 
 
world-landmark-3-part-cards-free
 

World Landmarks 3-part-cards-freebie printable PDF

 
 
St-Nick-Day-Dec-5-6--the-Netherlands-free-printable-on-Teachers-pay-Teachers
 

Free Printable for St. Nick Day in the Netherlands, this one is on Teachers Pay Teachers

 
 
Thank-Vet-or-active-duty-soldier-free-instant-download-PDF
 

Free PDF printable cards and writing frames for children to fill out and express their thanks to veterans and active-duty personnel.

 
Presentations-freebies-social-studies-countries
 

Our A to Z and other social studies presentation links are all listed on this page.  PowerPoint, Google Slides, and/or SMART Board.

 
8-top-travel-tips-for-families-by-iReid
 

Eight top travel tips for families, written by I. Reid

 
 
A-Dog-for-Lockdown-set-in-Ireland-by-Clare-O-Beara-author
 

Book review with free teaching supplement for a Dog for Lockdown. The book was written by Dublin author Clare O’Beara.

 
 
Disneyland-Paris-visit-Miss-Owl-and-Mom
 

A Visit to Disneyland in Paris, free printable placemats PDF

 
 
A-to-Z-Japan-slide-show
 

Our A to Z Japan presentations:  free instant downloads are both in SMARTBoard and PowerPoint format

 
 
India-A-to-Z-presentation
 

Our India A to Z presentation is in PowerPoint and a notebook file for the SMART Board. Both files open here!

Free PowerPoint

Free SMART board file

 
 
Clare-O-Beara-author-interview-Dublin-Ireland
 

Clare O’Beara Author Interview in Dublin, Ireland

 
 
Italy-and-Rome-A-to-Z-presentations
 

A to Z Rome and Italy:

PowerPoint

SMARTBoard

 
 
Northern-Ireland-A-to-Z-PowerPoint
 

A to Z Northern Ireland is available in PowerPoint as well as a PDF. Both are instant downloads.

 
 
A-to-Z-Shanghai-presentation
 

Our A to Z and other social studies presentation links are all listed on this page.  PowerPoint, Google Slides, and/or SMART Board

 
 
snapshot-of-Ireland-presentation-SMART-board
 

Our snapshot of Ireland is for SMART Board only.

 
 
castle-view-academy-visit-to-Northern-Ireland-September-2019
 

Interview with a homeschool mother in Northern Ireland.

 
 
Netherlands-about-presentation-for-SMART-Board
 

The Netherlands (not Christmas) informational presentation for children. This is a notebook file for SMART Board.

 
 
Christmas-in-the-netherlands-several-freebies
 

Several freebies for Christmas in the Netherlands including a presentation and printable.

 
 
Machu Picchu and Nazca Lines Placemats Free Download
 

Machu Picchu and Nazca lines placemats for children in two sizes, 11″ X 17″ as well as 8.5″ X 11”

 
 
A-Pony-for-Quarantine-set-in-Ireland-by-Clare-O-Beara-author
 

Learn about the quarantine in Ireland by reading A Pony for Quarantine, a fiction book by Clare O’Beara.

 
 
Rodeo-Finn-book-set-in-the-USA-and-Ireland-by-Clare-O-Beara-author
 

A review and free teaching supplement of a horse book by Clare O’Beara. The settings include Ireland and the USA, and readers will learn about the differences in cultures as well as Western and English riding.

 
 
Horse-Story-set-in-Ireland-by-Clare-O-Beara-Show-Jumping-Team
 

A review and free teaching supplement of a horse book set in Ireland written by Clare O’Beara, Show Jumping Team.

 
 
lunar-new-year-informational-blog-post-by-I-Reid
 

As cultures reach out and exchange traditions to celebrate the diversity in this world, one tradition that has been growing in global awareness is the annual Spring Festival, also known as the Lunar New Year.

 
 
What-Foreigners-Need-About-America-Reference-resource-for-ESL-class
 

Review of What Foreigners Need To Know About America From A To Z: How to Understand Crazy American Culture, People, Government, Business, Language and More by Lance Johnson

 
 
world-landmarks-free-printable
 

World landmarks are fun for children to learn about.  Big words! Places to find on the globe!

 
around-the-world-printable-PDF-downloads
 

Informational travel posts for home and abroad.

 
8-top-travel-tips-for-families-by-iReid
 

Eight top travel tips for parents to consider when planning vacations.

 
 
clare-obeara-author-interview-in-dublin-ireland
 

When traveling in Ireland during the fall of 2019, we met Clare O’Beara. I was able to interview her over a lovely 3-hour lunch and tea time.

 
 
visit-to-a-homeschool-in-Northern-Ireland
 

Wise Owl Factory visited Castleview Academy in Northern Ireland during September of 2019. This is the interview with the teacher.

 
America-USA-free-social-studies-printable-PDF-instant-downloads
 

Informational travel posts for home and abroad.

 
 
civil-rights-walk-around-the-classroom-free-printable-signs
 

Civil Rights Classroom March activity, download at the blog post  — easy print and go lesson.

 
 
decision-making-gr-4-freebie-mn-social-studies-standards
 

Our decision making mini-pack freebie is based on Minnesota standards.

 
 
Homestead-farm-visit-and-3-part-cards-freebie
 

A post about Eidem Homestead is in Brooklyn Park, MN. It has ten acres and represents farms from about 1890 through 1910. There is a 3-part card freebie at the post.

 
 
fire-safety-graphing-math-center-for-October-free-K-2
 

Fire Safety Week is in October, and here is a free printable for the math centers for K-1.

 
 
happy-new-you-resolution-writing-free-PDF-download
 

Happy New You! Resolution writing frames informational blog post and freebie.

 
 
nesting-boxes-for-presidents-day-paper-folding-decorated-pages-free-PDF
 

Nesting boxes paper folding project for Presidents’ Day is in our free eMember area. See this blog post for further information and a video.

 
 
Cahill-School-Edina-MN-and-free-emergent-reader
 

A post about a class field trip for a day at Cahill School in Edina, MN. There is also a free emergent reader printable PDF near the end of the post.

 
 
poverty-in-America-class-discussion-guide-and-work-pages-freebie-PDF
 

What is poverty in America? Letter-size teaching posters for class discussion about poverty to use in the fall when setting up a kind classroom. Includes cut-and-paste worksheets for wants and needs.

 
 
wants-and-needs-at-the-holidays-free-printable
 

The holidays are a great time to discuss the difference between wants and needs. Here is a printable with cards for children to sort as they think through the difference.