Social Studies

People, Communities, and their Environment1

  • a

    Develops awareness of own culture and other characteristics of groups of people. 1.a

    1. 1

      Shows awareness of self and other people. 1.a.1

    2. 2

      Demonstrates preference for familiar adults and recognizes familiar actions and routines.  1.a.2

    3. 3

      Identifies self and others as belonging to one or more groups by observable characteristics.  1.a.3

    4. 4

      Demonstrates an understanding of own family experiences, routines, and traditions. 1.a.4

    5. 5

      Identifies traditions of own family and others’ cultures and customs. 1.a.5

  • b

    Develops a basic understanding of needs and wants. 1.b

    1. 1

      Signals needs to others. 1.b.1

    2. 2

      Seeks help and begins to meet observable physical needs.1.b.2

    3. 3

      Identifies and expresses own needs and wants. 1.b.3

    4. 4

      Shows awareness that peers or familiar adults have needs and wants.1.b.4

    5. 5

      Recognizes not all needs and wants can be met because of limited resources.  1.b.5

  • c

     Develops understanding that everyone has rights and responsibilities within a group. 1.c

    1. 1

      Responds to changes in adult voice, expression, or visual cues. 1.c.1

    2. 2

      Shows awareness of familiar people and objects in own environment. 1.c.2

    3. 3

      Responds to guidance when redirected.1.c.3

    4. 4

      Participates in simple routines. 1.c.4

    5. 5

      Follows simple rules.1.c.5

    6. 6.

      Identifies simple rules at home and school.1.c.6

    7. 7

      Carries out responsibilities and chores.1.c.7

    8. 8

      Uses rules to promote the common good.1.c.8

  • d

    Develops ability to take care of materials in the environment. 1.d

    1. 1

      Interacts with objects in surrounding environment. 1.d.1

    2. 2

      Puts materials in a container. 1.d.2

    3. 3

      Returns materials to the correct locations. 1.d.3

    4. 4

      Shows awareness of own responsibility to care for the environment. 1.d.4

    5. 5

      Demonstrates responsible use and care of resources. 1.d.5

Frequently asked questions

What grade levels do these standards cover?
PRE-K and Kindergarten
Where can I read the official document?
Early Learning and Development Standards