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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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Songs That Honor America
by William DeckerLarge color photographs of patriotic images such the American flag, the national anthem being sung at various events, and American soldiers saluting, the history behind famous national songs and their significance in our reality.
Symbols Of America
by Susan DeStefano and Sundance Newbridge Llc Staff"Civic ideals and practices: identifying key American symbols."
Diwali
by Nancy DickmannThis series explains what happens at a variety of holidays and festivals in a simple way. Focus is placed on how a child would experience the celebration, looking at the season and its main features.
City Green
by Dyanne Disalvo-RyanRight in the middle of Marcy's city block is a vacant lot, littered and forlorn. Sometimes just looking at it makes Marcy feel sad. Then one spring, Marcy has a wonderful idea: Instead of a useless lot, why not a green and growing space for everyone to enjoy? With her warm, hopeful text and inviting illustrations, DyAnne DiSalvo-Ryan shows how a whole neighborhood blossoms when people get involved.
Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen
by DyAnne DiSalvo-RyanA gentle and age-appropiate introduction to two key issues of our time—hunger and homelessness—from a kid's point of view. This empathy-building book is good for sharing at home or in a classroom.
We Are Citizens
by Laine Falk
Manners at School
by Carrie Finn and Chris LenschThis book teachers how good manners can help readers get along with teachers and others at school.
Who Works at My School?
by Emerson FronczakThe duties of the teacher, music teacher, art teacher, gym teacher, nurse, and cook are explained in a question and answer format.
What Does The School Nurse Do?
by Winston GarrettFrom treating stomachaches to cuts or even worse, the school nurse makes sure students remain well, safe, and happy. Early readers will take a closer look at this vital job, and, in doing so, overcome any anxiety that may have when visiting the school nurse.
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.
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.
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.
Police Officers
by Jacqueline Laks GormanExplains what police officers do, including helping people in trouble, stopping people who break the law, and directing traffic.
Rules and Laws Keep Me Safe
by Harcourt School PublishersRules and Laws Keep Me Safe by Harcourt School Publishers Social Studies
My Fourth Of July
by Lorraine HarrisonAligned to the Common Core State Standards, these leveled, informational texts are great for individual or small group reading instruction.
Families Celebrate
by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company StaffCelebrations help us mark special days.
Family Decisions
by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company StaffBuying Food, finding a home. How do we make those decisions??
The Pledge of Allegiance
by Scholastic IncPhotographs illustrating each phrase of the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag introduce information about the scenes depicted, the origin and meaning of the pledge, national holidays when the flag should be displayed, and other details about the banner and its history.
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.
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 Farmer
by Joyce JeffriesIntroduces farmers, the work that they do, and the equipment that they use.