Appendix on Implementing District Standards
Virginia Standards of Learning: Social Studies K.1 The Student will apply history and social science skills to practice citizenship in the classroom by-
- Taking responsibility for one’s actions
- Practicing honesty and showing kindness to oneself and others
- Recognizing the purposes of rules and practicing self-control
- Caring for one’s personal property and respecting other students’ property; and taking turns, sharing, and working well with others for the good of everyone.
In Kindergarten, citizenship is a yearlong theme and standard that is vital for students to master. Explicitly teaching citizenship, empathy, and compassion is the most powerful tool of classroom management I have found to create a loving, productive classroom. Through this unit, community, citizenship, and compassion will be fostered through class discussion and experiential learning.
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