Category: Social Studies
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Who’s That in the Mirror?
Your Child Will Learn
That the person in the mirror is themselves!
Here’s What to Do
- Look into a mirror with me. Smile and say hello to help me learn that the baby in the mirror is me.
- Make a
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Becoming a Little Helper
Your Child Will Learn
That it feels good to help my family; the basics of how to do chores
Here’s What to Do
- Let me “help” you with simple chores that are fun.
- Some age-appropriate chore ideas for me:
- Dusting
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Caring for My Make Believe Pet
Your Child Will Learn
How to be a helper
Here’s What to Do
- Ask your child to pick an animal they’d like to pretend to be. They’ll pretend to be the pet and you’ll be the owner.
- Ask your child
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Caring For My Family’s Pet
Your Child Will Learn
How to contribute to the family by caring for a pet
Here’s What to Do
- Ask your child what kinds of things your pet needs to stay happy and healthy.
- With your child, brainstorm a list
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My Family Tree
Your Child Will Learn
Names and roles of family members
Here’s What to Do
- Ask your child to name as many family members as they can. Write down people’s names as your child lists them. Include any and all people
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School Family Quilt
Your Child Will Learn
About their family history and how their family fits into the school community
Here’s What to Do
- Talk with your child about your family story. You can talk about:
- Who is in your family
- Your ancestors-
- Talk with your child about your family story. You can talk about:
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Family Map
Your Child Will Learn
Places where family and friends live and how to look at a map
Here’s What to Do
- With your child, look at the world map worksheet (provided by school). Make a dot on the map to
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Clean Up Helper
Your Child Will Learn
How to help their family with chores
Here’s What to Do
- Encourage your child to help clean up by putting items away.
- Ask your child to help with simple tidying tasks. Examples:
- Putting dirty clothes in
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My Favorite Place
Your Child Will Learn
To explore a place in their community
Here’s What to Do
- Take your child to a favorite place in your community.
- Give them a tour and describe all the things you like about that place. If
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Recycling Helper
Your Child Will Learn
How to take care of the environment and help out at home
Here’s What to Do
- When it’s time to clean up trash and recycling, ask your child for help.
- Show your child the item, and