This blog post is going to be short and sweet! I wanted to round up some of the best games I have used that are available on line, as well as mention a few other types of games you can play in your social studies classroom. Why use games? Because students love them, and it's a great way to grab their interest. Not to mention games can be a great way to review before assessments or to informally check for learning. So, without further adieu, here are some games you should definitely try in…

Students engage in Social Studies through games, real life activities, reader's theatre and more! Find out more about using centers in the first grade classroom to make Social Studies more meaningful. DANCING INTO FIRST

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Help preschoolers learn about friendship and sharing with this fun activity inspired by Should I Share My Ice Cream? Perfect for a preschool class activity on friendship & sharing, a playdate, or even for siblings who are learning to share. So easy to set up and super fun!

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We use a world explorers game for two players to learn about world explorers and the ways they were similar and different in their quests.

Can your students name all 50 states? How about capitals? Let them learn all the names with the help of this I Have, Who Has States and Capitals game. Time to learn and play. I

This US map game is a great way to help your kids learn about the United States while they play a game they love....BINGO! Free bingo game! MichaelsMakers Skip to My Lou

Homemade Game Board for universal educational uses. I created the game board to be used in many ways - social studies review, math review, reading/ spelling review, etc. It is a twist on sorry and trivial pursuit.

Kids will have fun while learning where do I Live with this printable activity perfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten students.