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Kindergarten · Social Studies · Unit 1 of 8

I Am Me

My interests and strengths

What your child practises

Noticing what we like and are good at, feeling proud of things we have done, and finding words to share our thoughts and experiences.

Ontario Curriculum expectation: D19.1–D19.3 · recognizing interests, strengths and accomplishments, and sharing thoughts and experiences

Sample questions

A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.

  1. Question 1

    What can you say after you try something new?

    • I tried my best.
    • I am no good at anything.
    • I give up forever.
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    I tried my best.

    Hint: Kind words to ourselves help us keep trying.

  2. Question 2

    Kenji practised swimming and now floats. How might he feel?

    • 😴sleepy
    • 😊proud
    • 🍽️hungry
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    😊 proud

    Hint: Learning something new can make us feel proud.

  3. Question 3

    Sam likes soccer. Ana likes reading. Is that okay?

    • Only soccer is okay
    • Yes, people like different things
    • No, we must all like the same
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    Yes, people like different things

    Hint: Everyone has their own interests.

  4. Question 4

    Which one is something to be proud of?

    • Telling a fib
    • Taking a toy away
    • Helping a friend
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    Helping a friend

    Hint: We can be proud when we do kind and helpful things.

  5. Question 5

    Which one is a way to share how you feel?

    🗣️
    • Say, “I feel happy.”
    • Hide under a table
    • Hit a friend
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    Say, “I feel happy.”

    Hint: Words help others know how we feel.

  6. Question 6

    Priya says, “I can try again.” This helps her feel…

    • brave
    • tiny
    • frozen
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    brave

    Hint: Trying again helps us feel good about ourselves.