Social Studies - Kindergarten
Lesson Plans

Standard 2

(Citizenship): Students will recognize their roles and responsibilities of being a good citizen.

Objective 1

Demonstrate appropriate ways to behave in different settings.

• Building Friendships
  These four activities will provide students opportunities to enhance friendships.
• Enhancing Peer Relationships
  In this activity students will work in pairs while addressing the social dilemma of who gets to be the leader and who follows, a common strain in relationships.
• Name Bingo
  Activities focus on the importance of children's names and helps build a sense of community in the classroom.
• What is a Hero?
  Students will learn what the characteristics of a hero are.
• Why Do We Need Rules?
  Students will learn about rules and help develop a set of classroom rules to use all year long.

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