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Kindergarten – Social Studies

Family and home; community helpers; maps; holidays and traditions.

Goals for this unit
  • Describe family roles and the home; identify community helpers and their roles.
  • Use simple maps and symbols; recognize common holidays and traditions.
Activity 1: My family

Who is in your family? What is one thing each person does to help at home? (Draw or tell; adult can write.)

Activity 2: Community helpers

Name two community helpers (e.g., firefighter, doctor). What does each one do to help?

Activity 3: Map of my room or home

Draw a simple map of your room or your home. Where is the door? Where do you sleep? (Use a symbol or label.)