
Public learning track
Community Helpers, Signs, and Neighborhoods
Kindergarten · Social Studies · US-WV-SS
6 lessons
Goal
Identify leaders, occupations, safety signs, and local community names in the school and neighborhood.
6 lessons
0 of 6 done
- 1Leaders at Home and at SchoolUp nextStart
- 2Helpers Inside Our School BuildingNot started yetStart
- 3Safety and Emergency Helpers in Our TownNot started yetStart
- 4Community Helpers Who Provide ServicesNot started yetStart
- 5Reading Everyday Safety Signs and SymbolsNot started yetStart
- 6Learning the Name of Our CommunityNot started yetStart
Standards Covered
- SS.K.4West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesInvestigate the leadership roles within their families, classrooms, and schools and demonstrate their understanding through activities such as role play and classroom jobs.
- SS.K.15West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesExplore the history of the school and give examples of significant sites and people (e.g., principals, secretaries, teachers, custodians, etc.).
- SS.K.5West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesInvestigate occupations within the school and local community.
- SS.K.13West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesInvestigate the need for symbols in daily life (e.g., exit, stop sign, bathroom signs, school zone, stop light, etc.).
- SS.K.21West Virginia Social Studies Standards · Social Studies · all grade levels · All agesRecognize local community names.
Curriculum Framework
Kindergarten · Social Studies · US-WV-SS
1
6 lessons
Citizenship, Rules, and Leadership
Learn how to be a responsible citizen, follow classroom rules, resolve disagreements, and take on helper roles.
2
6 lessons
Community Helpers, Signs, and Neighborhoods
Identify leaders, occupations, safety signs, and local community names in the school and neighborhood.
3
6 lessons
Needs, Wants, Goods, and Trade
Distinguish between basic needs and wants, and understand how goods, services, and money function.
4
7 lessons
Maps, Globes, and Living in Communities
Use directional terms, read globes and simple maps, and compare life in urban and rural settings.
5
5 lessons
Weather, Seasons, and Adapting to Climate
Track daily weather conditions and explain how people adapt clothing, shelters, and activities across seasons.
6
5 lessons
Personal History, Families, and School Memories
Illustrate personal history, understand time sequences, and explore family and school traditions.
7
5 lessons
American Heroes, Customs, and Celebrations
Explore American traditions, national holidays, stories of heroes, and diverse cultural customs.
8
6 lessons
Discovering West Virginia: Symbols, Land, and Life
Identify West Virginia's shape, state symbols, prominent figures, local communities, and compare past and present lifestyles.