Social Studies for Elementary Grades: FREE Worksheets and Resources
Published:
July 31, 2014
Contributor:
Sarah Shelton
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What exactly is Social Studies? Is it History? Is it studying different cultures and community helpers? I think it’s a little bit of all of that! 
The Webster definition of Social Studies is: various aspects or branches of the study of human society, considered as an educational discipline.
I believe it’s studying different cultures and people, languages and how society works in general. It is very broad and you can be creative with it.
Enjoy this list of FREE printables to help get you started:
Me and My Community a Beginning of the Year Social Studies Mini Unit for First Grade by First Grade Wow
Crayola has a cute Neighborhood Map Printable Coloring Page that you can use with your children when you are talking about your neighborhood or town.
How do Children Around the World Go to School? This is a great post by Teach 123 and printable that talks about different modes of transportation and how children all around the world get to school.
Laura Candler’s File Cabinet has an entire page of Social Study Freebies, ideas and more!
Mrs. Shannon’s Class has a page full of FREE Social Studies Printables perfect for First Grade and Early Elementary Grades!
Here is a fun Social Studies Review Game called Scoot. This game reviews geography, economics and US History. Suitable for grades 2 -4.
Grab your Free Passport and Tickets from 123 Homeschool 4 Me and travel to different countries learning about the people and places there.
Here is a post we did on Community Helpers Themed Printables and Activities. This would go great with social studies in kindergarten or first grade. There are lots of freebies in this post!
Student Handouts has an entire page of Social Studies Worksheets, notebooking pages, notebook covers, and more for grades K-12.
Learn, Create, Love has a great section on her website called Around the World! If you click on the countries she has listed there is information on the country, maps, flags, animals, art ideas, fun and easy printable crafts and even recipes! 
Here are some favorite educational videos that you can use with Social Studies:
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Sarah Shelton
Sarah is a wife, daughter of the King and Mama to 4 children (two homeschool graduates) She is a an eclectic, Charlotte Mason style homeschooler that has been homeschooling for over 20 years. She is still trying to find the balance between work and keeping a home and gardens. She can only do it by the Grace of God, coffee and green juice!
