Common Planner
K–12 Standards

Social Studies: Kindergarten

Other Indiana Early Learning Standards sets

Self

  • 1

    Demonstrate development of selfSS1.1

    1. a

      Identify ways by which people, heritage, and events are commemorated and recognized. K.H.2

    2. b

      Give examples of how to be a responsible family member and member of a group. K.C.2

    3. c

      Identify and compare similarities and differences in families, classmates, neighbors and neighborhoods, and ethnic and cultural groups. K.G.5

History and Events

  • 1

    Demonstrate awareness of chronological thinkingSS2.1

    1. a

      Identify events and place events in a sequence.K.H.3

    2. b

      Explain that calendars are used to represent the days of the week and months of the year. K.H.4

  • 2

    Demonstrate awareness of personal historical knowledgeSS2.2

    1. a

      Compare children and families of today with those from the past.K.H.1

  • 3

    Demonstrate awareness of the foundations of government or authoritySS2.3

    1. a

      Identify and describe different kinds of jobs that people do and the tools or equipment used in these jobs. K.E.2

Geography

  • 1

    Demonstrate awareness of the world in spatial termsSS3.1

    1. a

      Use words related to location, direction, and distance, including here/there, over/under, left/right, above/below, forward/backward, and between.K.G.1

    2. b

      Identify maps and globes as ways of representing Earth and understand the basic difference between a map and globe, including the difference in water/oceans and land/continents. K.G.2

  • 2

    Demonstrate awareness of places and regionsSS3.2

    1. a

      Locate and describe places in the school and community using words such as here/there, over/under, left/right, above/below, forward/backward, and between. K.G.3

    2. b

      Identify and describe the address and location of school; understand the importance of an address.K.G.4

Economics

  • 1

    Demonstrate awareness of economics, spending, and making moneySS4.1

    1. a

      Explain that people work to earn money to buy the things they want.K.E.1

    2. b

      Identify and describe different kinds of jobs that people do and the tools or equipment used in these jobs. K.E.2

    3. c

      Explain why people in a community choose different jobs.K.E.3

Citizenship

  • 1

    Demonstrate awareness of citizenship SS5.1

    1. a

      Give examples of classroom and school rules, and explain the importance of following these rules to ensure order and safety. K.C.1

    2. b

      Give examples of how to be a responsible family member and member of a group. K.C.2

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
Kindergarten
Where can I read the official document?
Indiana Early Learning Standards

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