Social Studies

Kindergarten: Self and Others

The social studies program at the kindergarten level focuses on helping students develop awareness of themselves as growing individuals. Children's unique qualities as well as similarities to others are stressed.

Children learn about values, ideas, customs, and traditions through folktales, legends, music, and oral histories. In addition, children's relationships with others in the classroom and the school become sources for social studies learning. Social interaction skills are integral to the kindergarten program. Emphasis is placed on using content that is relevant and personally meaningful.

A wide range of interdisciplinary activities can help children grow and develop and gain knowledge and skills. Children also begin to learn about their role as citizens by accepting rights and responsibilities in the classroom and by learning about rules and laws.

**For more detailed information on the curriculum, including standards, concepts and themes, interdisciplinary connections, and suggested documents and other resources selected by New York State teachers, please use the following link:


NEW YORK STATE RECOMMENDED KINDERGARTEN CURRICULUM

LONG BEACH KINDERGARTEN CURRICULUM