The kindergarten social
studies curriculum is designed to help children gain an
increased awareness of themselves and the world around
them. Two of the basic concepts of history and
geography, time and space, are emphasized. The children
learn to tell time, differentiate among past, present,
and future, and trace the chronology of their own
lives. To develop a sense of space, they practice
finding locations at home and in school, describing the
features of the locations, and tracing their movements
between these locations. To lay a preliminary
foundation for the study of government, the children
discuss appropriate rules for personal conduct. As
community members they participate in group activities
and collective decision making. An awareness of
economics is developed by studying the production and
consumption of familiar goods and services. Throughout
the year they practice collecting, interpreting,
organizing, analyzing, and presenting information
pertaining to their study of history, geography, civics,
and economics.
Units of Study
Now And Then
Where Am I?
Other Children Near and
Far
What Rules Should We
Live By?
What Can I Buy?
