Overview My Story K: My Family, My Life is a kindergarten social studies course. Social studies for this age typically includes introductions to family and culture, what it is to be a good citizen, basic geography and understanding simple maps, and basic economics and the value of things, ultimately aiming toward a better understanding of God’s love for us, our families, and other people in the world. The course begins at the core with a foundation of family, neighborhood, and church. My Story K is an adventure-based curriculum that encourages families to explore the world together through four quests and to understand it better from God’s perspective. More Information My Story K: My Family, My Life is a kindergarten social studies course. Social studies for this age typically includes introductions to family and culture, what it is to be a good citizen, basic geography and understanding simple maps, and basic economics and the value of things, ultimately aiming toward a better understanding of God’s love for us, our families, and other people in the world. The course begins at the core with a foundation of family, neighborhood, and church. My Story K is an adventure-based curriculum that encourages families to explore the world together through four quests and to understand it better from God’s perspective. This book is designed with elements that make weekly learning fun and interactive, including: A focus on children in their homes, helping them think about their lives from their immediate families and beyond Insights into cultures in other parts of the world and their different foods, rules, and celebrations As students work through the course, the teacher will be helping them create a storybook of their year, so they can reflect on who they are in their eyes and in God’s eyes Table of Contents Using This Teacher Guide Charting Your Course Schedule Welcome to My Story K! Quest 1 — My Family & Culture 1. My Family and Me 2. Where We Live 3. Holidays and Special Times 4. Good Food and Nutrition 5. Games and Toys 6. Clothing and Uniforms 7. Music and Song 8. Pictures and Words in Books 9. Reading and Writing Quest 2 —My Citizenship 10. Character Counts 11. Keeping Us Safe 12. God Protects Us 13. Traditions Around the World 14. My Friends and Me 15. Resolving Conflict 16. Community Leaders 17. Heroes and Helpers 18. Citizens of Heaven Quest 3 — My Geography 19. Local Life 20. Maps 21. Community 22. Rural and Urban Worlds 23. Different People of the World 24. Different Parts of the World 25. What the World Eats 26. Geography Terms 27. Weather Words Quest 4 — My Financial Things 28. What a Family Needs 29. Needs Versus Wants 30. Trade, Borrowing, or Purchase 31. Choices 32. God Provides for Us 33. Environments and Our Needs 34. Goods and Services 35. Chores and Jobs 36. Different Careers Appendix My Book Time God's Scripture Time Flashcards Language Time Flashcards My Story Name Tags Word Collector Flashcards Geography Flashcards Continent Map Coloring Pages Answers for Exercises Look Inside - My Story K Product Details SKU M270-7 Manufacturer Master Books Weight (in lbs) 2.20 Title My Story K Subtitle My Family My Life Series My Story Volume in Series K ISBN 13 9781683442707 Contributors Craig Froman Binding Paperback Page Count 344 Publisher New Leaf Publishing Group, LLC Dimensions (in inches) 8 1/2 x 11
