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Social Studies and Me: Using Children's Books to Learn About Our World (A Mother Goose Program)
Social Studies and Me Using Children's Books to Learn About Our World - A Mother Goose Program Author:Sally Anderson Young children are naturally interested in their world. They are learning to understand who they are, who their family members are, and what it means to have friends. They are curious about their communities, who lives and works there, how things are made, and what they cost. They are beginning to ask questions about their environment and the g... more »reater world.With Social Studies and Me! teachers can support children's curiosity by using storybooks to engage them in social studies and literacy learning and deepen their understanding of skills and concepts. Themes include: I Am a Person; Families, Friends, Communities; and The Big World.Each storybook exploration includes:Social studies standards and learning objectivesWays to link the book to children's experiencesWays to foster standards-based discussion about the bookIdeas for extending, observing, and assessing the learningWays to connect with familiesA few of the eighteen books featured in Social Studies and Me!:I'm Growing by AlikiCleversticks by Bernard AshleySometimes I'm Bombaloo by Rachel VailThe Little Red Hen (Makes a Pizza) by Philemon SturgesWhere Are You Going, Manyoni? by Catherine StockStories are a creative and powerful introduction to social studies for children, and Social Studies and Me! brings learning to life in a whole new way!« less