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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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A Chair For My Mother
by Vera B. WilliamsThe jar of coins is full. The day has come to buy the chair--the big, fat, comfortable, wonderful chair they have been saving for. The chair that will replace the one that was burned up--along with everything else--in the terrible fire. A book of love and tenderness filled with the affirmation of life.
Meet the School Secretary
by Elizabeth VogelDescribes all the tasks a school secretary must do to help keep a school running smoothly.
Meet the Cafeteria Workers
by Elizabeth VogelDiscusses what the school cafeteria worker does, including prepare healthy lunches, serve the food, and clean up the cafeteria.
Let's Eat!
by Ana Zamorano and Julie VivasEnjoying the tempting dishes that his mother prepares every day, from chick pea soup and empanadas to sardinas and roast pollo, Antonio helps his other family members prepare a feast when his mother has a baby.
We Follow The Rules
by Robin SternExplains some of the rules students should follow in class, including listening to the teacher, taking turns, and raising hands to speak.
Our Classroom Rules
by Nora SotherdenStudents are introduced to roles, manners, and rules of the classroom through carefully leveled text and bright photographs.
Welcome To Kindergarten
by Anne RockwellJoin Tim as he visits his future kindergarten classroom and learns what he will be doing during his first year of school. Explore the reading, math, and art centers. Sit at the desk where he will practice writing, counting, and telling time. The classroom may look a little too big at first, but after finding out about all the fun ahead, it doesn't seem too big at all. In fact, it's just the right size.
Career Day
by Anne RockwellEach child in Mrs. Madoff s class brings a visitor who tells the group about his or her job.
There's a Map on My Lap!
by Tish RabeThe Cat in the Hat introduces beginning readers to maps-the different kinds (city, state, world, topographic, temperature, terrain, etc. ); their formats (flat, globe, atlas, puzzle); the tools we use to read them (symbols, scales, grids, compasses); and funny facts about the places they show us ("Michigan looks like a scarf and a mitten! Louisiana looks like a chair you can sit in!"). Image descriptions present.
Our National Symbols
by Joseph PatrickThe American Flag, Statue of Liberty, The Liberty Bell...what do they stand for?
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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Who's in a Family?
by Robert Skutch and Laura NienhausFamily is important, but who's in a family? Why, the people who love you the most! This equal opportunity, open-minded picture book has no preconceptions about what makes a family a family. There's even equal time given to some of children's favorite animal families. With warm and inviting jewel-tone illustrations, this is a great book for that long talk with a little person on your lap.
Visiting the White House
by Chelsea NewportAge-appropriate language, vivid imagery, and a relatable narrative will grab students' attention, keeping them engaged while also equipping them with the skills they need to become thoughtful readers.
Respecting Others
by Robin NelsonAn introduction to respecting yourself, friends, parents, teachers, people you don't know, and the earth, with specific examples of how to show respect at home and at school.
Love You Forever
by Robert MunschStory of a mother who loves her son and always says "I will love you forever."
Travelling In New York City
by Andrew MooreWell over 50% of New Yorkers rely on subways, trains, and buses to get from place to place, making New York City the most mass-transit friendly city in the United States, and a world-wide leader in public transportation.
We Help at School
by Nathan Mills and Craig RoseWe Help at School was written to support the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts. Young children are shown helping out at school, while accompanying text explains each scene. Everyone is shown helping out with some task, great or small, which will inspire your students. CCSS English Language Arts Strands & Standards: Literacy.RI.K.5, Literacy.L.K.1
Who's Who In A School Community
by Jake MillerWho are the different people who make up the school community? Readers will learn the part that students, teachers, but drivers, lunchroom workers and many others play in making the school community run smoothly.
In The Classroom
by Joanne MatternA girl describes all the things she studies during a typical day at school.
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.
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.
Sanitation Workers
by JoAnn Early MackenWhen the streets are clean and the air has a fresh scent, we have sanitation workers to thank for it. Each one of us will leave over 100,000 pounds of trash behind in our lifetime. Readers will learn how sanitation workers ensure that our gobs and gobs of trash are disposed of properly. Tools of the trade are explored, allowing your readers to gain a new appreciation for this important community
Mail Carriers
by JoAnn Early MackenPhotographs and simple text describe the work done by mail carriers. Includes bibliographical references and index.