Kindergarten Social Studies: how to help at home
What your child learns in Kindergarten social studies in the Saskatchewan Curriculum, and simple things to try at home.
The Big Ideas this year
- Interactions and Interdependence (INK.1–INK.2): Demonstrate an understanding of similarities and differences among individuals in the classroom. Describe the diversity of groups represented in the classroom.
- Dynamic Relationships (DRK.1–DRK.3): Describe the spatial relationships among people, places, and environments. Explore examples of promises made through actions and words, and why it is important to keep promises. Analyze ways in which place and physical systems influence daily life, including the influence of place on the…
- Power and Authority (PAK.1–PAK.2): Understand and respect the agreed-upon rules of the classroom, playground, and school, and recognize that rules… Recognize situations in which disagreement may be part of living, studying, and working together, and that…
- Resources and Wealth (RWK.1–RWK.2): Examine ways of managing tasks and resources in families and schools. Develop and demonstrate stewardship of the environment in daily actions, in an effort to promote balance and…
Easy ways to practise social studies at home
- Talk about your family, your neighbourhood and the people who help in it.
- Make a simple map of your home or street together.
- Share a family tradition or story and ask your child to share one back.
- Practise taking turns and sharing, and talk about why fairness matters.
What each unit covers
All About Me
Naming feelings, noticing how we are the same and different, and choosing kind actions so everyone feels respected.
Helpers & Rules
Community helpers and places, classroom rules like taking turns, being responsible, and learning that Indigenous peoples were the first people of this land.
Places Near Me
Naming places in the community (library, park, school, hospital), what they are used for, and whether they are natural or built.
Caring for Nature
Thinking about what happens when a local place changes, and simple ways to care for plants, animals, water and the land.
What the report card levels look like at home
- Beginning
- Just getting started with this idea. Short, regular practice with lots of support helps most.
- Approaching
- Understands parts of it and is building confidence. Keep practising the tricky parts.
- Meeting
- Has it! Meeting is the goal for every outcome. Mixed review now and then keeps it strong.
- Exemplary
- Applies it confidently, even in new or harder situations. Try challenge mode and real-life problems.
Your child’s teacher decides the level on the report card. Read the Saskatchewan report card guide.
Common questions
How can I help my Kindergarten child with social studies?
Talk about your family, your neighbourhood and the people who help in it. Make a simple map of your home or street together. Keep sessions short, about 10 to 15 minutes, and stop on a success.
What does my child learn in Kindergarten social studies in Saskatchewan?
The Saskatchewan Curriculum Kindergarten social studies units include all about me, helpers & rules, places near me, caring for nature.
Free printable Kindergarten social studies practice sheet
Questions from every unit, with an answer key.