Using project-based learning with a social justice focus helps develop interdisciplinary instruction across social studies disciplines.

Social studies education has an essential place in the early childhood curriculum. Too often, history, civics and government, geography, and economics are missing from young children’s daily learning …

Mar 1, 2024 · Exploring Families’ Language Practices Through a Social Studies Inquiry in Kindergarten his article describes the collaboration between teachers and researchers designing a …

Kindergarten can be a challenging new environment for both children and adults. Focus on Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Equitable and Joyful Learning in Kindergarten gives practical …

The following article shares three principles for teachers of grades 1–3 who wish to attempt or refine an interdisciplinary approach uniting informational text instruction with social studies content.

Focus on Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Equitable and Joyful Learning in Kindergarten presents foundational information for those working with kindergartners and their teachers. It includes key …

Developing a sense of place through geographic experiences helps build the social and emotional foundation children need and will one day use as adults.

Social studies. In kindergarten, children learn how their family and their class are part of the school and local community. Teachers offer lots of opportunities for children to share their opinions, listen to …

This includes across the domains of physical, social, emotional, linguistic, and cognitive development and across the subject or content areas, including language, literacy, mathematics, social studies, …

Jan 6, 2025 · Toward An Equity-Centered Approach to Early Childhood Social Studies In this article, we follow Ms. Mena’s kindergartners’ lead to imagine an approach to early childhood social studies that …