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Kindergarten · Social Studies · Unit 2 of 12

I Am Me

My interests and strengths

What your child practices

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

New York State Learning Standards learning standard: K.1a; K.1b · likes, dislikes, talents and skills, and how experiences shape a sense of self

How we explain it

Children can open this short lesson before they practice.

  1. You are special. You have things you like to do.
  2. A strength is something you are good at.
  3. Say kind things to yourself, like “I can learn.”

Example: You learned to ride a bike. How might you feel? You worked hard and did it! That feeling is called proud. Answer: proud

I Am Me in New York

In the New York State Learning Standards, this is unit 2 of 12 in Kindergarten Social Studies, after All About Me and before Families.

Gradelings describes a child's practice on this unit as Beginning, Approaching, Meeting or Exceeding (Four practice steps). That reflects practice, not a report-card mark: the teacher decides the mark.

Source: New York State Education Department (NYSED)

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

    Which one is something to be proud of?

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

  2. Question 2

    Noah is kind and always shares. That is one of his…

    • strengths
    • worries
    • colds

  3. Question 3

    It is circle time. How can you share your idea?

    • Say nothing and frown
    • Raise your hand and speak
    • Shout over others

  4. Question 4

    It is show and tell. Lena shares her favorite book. She is…

    • sharing something about herself
    • taking a nap
    • going home

  5. Question 5

    What can you say after you try something new?

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

  6. Question 6

    Amir tells about a trip to the lake. What is he sharing?

    🏞️
    • a meal
    • an experience
    • a rule

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