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Listen & Read: Social Studies
11 short nonfiction stories that your early readers can hear and see as they read along.
- Grades: PreK–K, 1–2
Transport your young students back in time to a Pilgrim village, behind the scenes with firefighters, and all around the world to celebrate Earth Day with bite-sized educational articles from Scholastic News that include read-along audio and photo support. These 11 quick "Listen & Read" articles boost early reading skills while supporting differentiated reading and ELL students. Explore 47 Listen & Read stories in our complete collection.
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11 Social Studies Listen and Read Activities
Firefighters Are Heroes: A Community Club Activity, Level A
Early readers learn why firefighters are heroes in our communities in this audio article featuring words like people, trees, and animals.
Navajo Ways: A Listen And Read Book, Level A
Early readers can check out Navajo clothes, their homes, and art with this short reading activity that features text, audio, and photos.
The Path of a President: A Listen and Read Book, Level A
Early readers follow Abraham Lincoln from childhood to the presidency with this read-along book with audio and photos.
Time for School Safety: A Listen and Read Book, Level B
What’s the safest way to ride on the bus? How should you behave in the hallways? Early readers get the answers with this fun read-aloud.
They Made a Giant Caterpillar! A Listen and Read Book, Level A
In this online book, early readers learn how a school made a giant caterpillar from all different kinds of recycled bottles!
Ask a Weather Watcher: A Listen and Read Book, Level A
This reading activity features text, audio, and photos. Early readers will learn what weather watchers do and how they help people.
Pilgrim Village: A Listen and Read Book, Level A
Early readers learn what life was like for the Pilgrims with this brief reading activity that features text, audio, and photos.
Constitution Questions and Answers: A Listen and Read Book, Level B
Early readers learn all about the U.S. Constitution through the words, images, and audio of this engaging read-aloud.
Native Americans Did It First: A Listen and Read Book, Level A
Early readers learn about Native American inventions, from the hammock to kayaks, in this brief story that includes text, audio, and photos.
What Does the President Do? A Listen and Read Book, Level A
Follow the President of the United States as he signs laws, meets with foreign leaders, and heads our armed forces in this read-aloud book for early learners.
Earth Day Celebrations! A Listen and Read Book, Level A
Young readers will learn how children around the world celebrate Earth Day.
- Everything You Need:
- Subjects:Social Studies, Native American History, Early Exploration and Settlements, Colonial and Revolutionary America, Civics and Government, Communities and Ways of Life, Constitution and Bill of Rights, The Presidency, Historic Documents, Historic Figures
