Kindergarten year Social Studies Unit 6: Our Year, Our Story

Kindergarten · Social Studies · Week 33

Days to remember

Pick a page. Tap Play to listen.

  1. LookWhy do people mark these days?Play
  2. DoMatch days to reasons.Play
  3. ShowTell why days matter.Play
For the grown-up

Each lesson takes about 15 to 20 minutes.

Big idea

Different remembered days have different meanings.

Words

  • memorial helps us remember
  • independence governing apart from another country
  • honor show respect
  • reason why something is done

All words on the Word Wall

Talk together

  • Who does Memorial Day remember?
  • Why is July 4 marked?
  • How is this different from Veterans Day?

Get ready

  • Memorial Day and Independence Day picture/source cards, May/July calendar; earlier holiday bank cards.

Safety

  • A grown-up chooses a safe accessible route and stays close; hold hands near streets. Stay away from traffic, wildlife, unknown plants and standing water; use photos indoors if needed.

How to help

Let your child listen, look and try before you explain. Point to the next picture if needed. Accept drawing, pointing or a voice response; writing is optional. Save the child’s own work with a date.

Standards

K.6.1