Social Studies Homeschool Curriculum Skills List | Faith-Based Kindergarten

Social Studies concepts create some of the themes for the units within Kindergarten Complete. The activities and discussion questions stimulate higher-level thinking and encourage understanding of the concepts.

• Know name, address, phone number, and names of family members.
• Develop an understanding that families are God’s plan, and that each member is unique.
• Gain an appreciation of family heritage.
• Develop an understanding of a parent’s responsibility to care for a child.
• Develop a positive attitude toward family and friends.
• Understand that people are made in God’s image and that He gave us feelings.
• Understand that everyone has worth.
• Understand the importance of good manners and respect toward others.
• Develop an understanding of community helpers and specific services they perform.
• Learn about different types of transportation, and compare to early transportation in the U.S.
• Recognize the importance of following guidelines and being responsible.
• Develop an understanding of basic safety and emergency procedures.
• Recognize and celebrate important holidays.
• Learn about historical figures.
• Place events in chronological order on a timeline.
• Locate states on a United States map.