Kindergarten

The Standards of Learning for kindergarten students include an introduction to interesting Americans in history whose lives demonstrated the virtues of patriotism, courage, and kindness. During the course of their first year in schools, students will learn basic concepts related to history, patriotism, national symbols, good citizenship, geographic location, economics, and the importance of following rules and respecting the rights and property of other people.

Citizenship: Home, School, and Community

Session 1: Our Community of Learners
Session 2: Communities Where We Live
Session 3: Classroom Quilt of Good Citizenship
Session 4: Rules at School
Session 5: Rules at Home
Session 6: Rules in the Community
Session 7: Consequences When Rules Are Not Followed
Session 8: Our Classroom Community Chain
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National Symbols

Session 1: Introduction to American Symbols
Session 2: The Pledge of Allegiance and the American Flag
Session 3: The President Is the Leader of Our Country, Part I
Session 4: The President Is the Leader of Our Country, Part 2

American Heroes and Holidays

Session 1: Let’s Make a Book
Session 2: Look Who’s on the Dollar Bill
Session 3: Honest Abe
Session 4: Happy Birthday, Dr. King!
Session 5: Pocahontas: A Friend and Helper
Session 6: Thanksgiving Day
Session 7: Independence Day (Fourth of July)
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