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District List: NYC Core Curriculum K - Social Studies
Description: The New York City Core Curriculum program aims to provide a high-quality curricula to NYC students through a seamless instructional program across grades and subjects. This list has been curated by #NYCDOE for Kindergarten Social Studies materials.
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The Best Eid Ever
by Asma Mobin-Uddin and Laura JacobsenThis Eid, Aneesa should be happy. But, her parents are thousands of miles away for the Hajj pilgrimage. To cheer her up, her Nonni gives her a gift of beautiful clothes, one outfit for each of the three days of Eid. At the prayer hall, Aneesa meets two sisters who are dressed in ill-fitting clothes for the holiday. She soon discovers that the girls are refugees - they had to leave everything behind when they left their native country to live in America. Aneesa, who can't stop thinking about what Eid must be like for them, comes up with a plan - a plan to help make it the best Eid holiday ever.
Dentists
by Jacqueline Laks GormanThis community member visit is with an often times undervalued practitioner—the dentist. Dentists keep our teeth and mouths healthy, and teach us proper oral hygiene for a long lifetime with our very necessary chompers. Students will love learning about a day in the life of a dentist, creating a new appreciation for dentistry and oral health.
Bus Drivers
by Jacqueline Laks Gorman and Gregg AndersenMany of us use buses for our standard mode of transportation. While subways, trains, and cars are convenient, buses provide us with an elevated view of our cities and streets.
Bus drivers contend with traffic, staying on schedule, and challenges in helping passengers with special needs. Readers will take a journey into the activities of this important community helper who gets us where we need to go.
Do You Share?
by Joanne Mattern and National Geographic Learning StaffAre You a Good Friend? introduces beginning readers to social values and behaviors that are important for developing and maintaining successful friendships in the social communities of home, school, and play.
Doctors
by Jacqueline Laks GormanWe usually take trips to the doctor when we’re sick, so it’s easy to undervalue this very important community member, but this book invites readers to change their minds and celebrate the role. Readers will learn about a doctor’s duties, where they work, and the tools they use to keep us feeling healthy.
Family Decisions
by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company StaffBuying Food, finding a home. How do we make those decisions??
Do You Take Turns?
by Joanne Mattern and National Geographic Learning StaffSimple text explains how everyone can be a better friend by taking turns so that everyone gets what they need.
Independence Day
by Sheri DeanAmerica’s birthday is celebrated on July 4, a day when we think about how brave men and women risked their lives for freedom. In this book, readers learn why Independence Day is so important. Vivid, engaging photographs show how we celebrate it, and help bring young readers into the experience of this colorful, charming, and spirited holiday.
Know And Follow Rules
by Meredith Johnson and Cheri J. MeinersThis ninth book in the Learning to Get Along series focuses on skills for recognizing, learning, and following rules in school, childcare, home, and other social settings. Full color.
In The Classroom
by Joanne MatternA girl describes all the things she studies during a typical day at school.
Families Celebrate
by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company StaffCelebrations help us mark special days.
Meet The Farmer
by Joyce JeffriesIntroduces farmers, the work that they do, and the equipment that they use.
Meet The Construction Worker
by Joyce JeffriesConstruction workers build our towns and cities! In this book, beginning readers will get to meet the community helpers who turn wood and metal into houses and schools. Readers will meet roofers, pipe fitters, and other essential builders that make the places we call home. Full-color photographs depict people hard at work, and a picture glossary reinforces vocabulary with vivid photographs of buildings and supplies, ready for work! [ High-interest topic engages young readers [ Strong picture-text correlation aids in comprehension [ Reading level supports beginning readers [ Picture glossary helps develop vocabulary skills [ Comprehendible index guides readers through each book
Meet The Fireman
by Joyce JeffriesA fireman works very hard to keep people safe, and early learners discover for themselves what the life of a firefighter is really like. Through the use of accessible text, readers take an exciting trip through a fire station and are introduced to the equipment firemen use to put out fires and save lives. A picture glossary helps beginning readers strengthen their vocabulary skills, and vibrant photographs show firemen working hard in a variety of thrilling situations.
My Class
by Vicky BraidichEarly learners are introduced to the purpose, sights, and sounds of the classroom. Books of the Real Life Readers Program use real life scenario narratives to help readers further develop content-area reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
Memorial Day
by Sheri DeanRead a short history of the holiday and find links to other Memorial Day sites.
Rules and Laws Keep Me Safe
by Harcourt School PublishersRules and Laws Keep Me Safe by Harcourt School Publishers Social Studies
The Playground
by Jacqueline Laks GormanThis series is the ticket to places both familiar and exciting to young children. From the library to the zoo, each title explores a different place that kids like to visit and describes what a visitor can see and do there. Beginning readers will enjoy the lively, full-color photographs, which enhance the simple, easy-to-read text.
Me on the Map
by Annette Cable and Joan SweeneyIllustrated in full color. In this playful introduction to maps and geography, step by simple step, a young girl shows readers herself on a map of her room, her room on the map of her house, her house on the map of her street--all the way to her country on a map of the world. Once the reader is familiar with the maps, she demonstrates how readers can find their own country, state, and town--all the way back to their room--on each colorful map. Easy-to-read text, bright artwork, and charming details give children a lot to search for and will have them eager to help navigate on the next family vacation From the Hardcover Library Binding edition.
Trashy Town
by Andrea Griffing Zimmerman and David ClemeshaMeet Mr. Gilly. He cleans up Trashy Town. He does it with a big smile and a big truck--which is sure to make him a hero with all the children in the neighborhood. David Clemesha and Andrea Zimmerman have created a rhythmic, repeatable refrain that will roll off the lips of every child.
I Like Me!
by Nancy CarlsonA story of a pig who is self-sufficient and self-reliant and loves everything about herself
The Family Book
by Todd ParrThe Family Book celebrates the love we feel for our families and all the different varieties they come in. Whether you have two moms or two dads, a big family or a small family, a clean family or a messy one, Todd Parr assures readers that no matter what kind of family you have, every family is special in its own unique way.
Parr's message about the importance of embracing our differences is delivered in a playful way. With his trademark bold, bright colors and silly scenes, this book will encourage children to ask questions about their own families. Perfect for young children just beginning to read, The Family Book is designed to encourage early literacy, enhance emotional development, celebrate multiculturalism, promote character growth, and strengthen family relationships.
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