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1 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. CONCISE CURRICULUM Building Better Readers Foundational Skills Social Studies & ELA with Written Responses for Beginners Kindergarten Foundations of America

2 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Table of Contents SSKH1 Identify National Holidays a. Christmas pgs. 5-15 b. Columbus Day pgs. 16-26 c. Independence Day pgs. 27-36 d. Labor Day pgs. 37-45 e. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day pgs. 46-55 f. Memorial Day pgs. 56-63 g. New Year’s Day pgs. 64-72 h. Presidents Day George Washington; pgs. 73-80 Abraham Lincoln; Current President i. Thanksgiving Day pgs. 81-91 j. Veterans Day pgs. 92-98 k. Juneteenth pgs. 99-101 SSKH2 Identify American Symbols a. The National and State Flags pgs. 102-106 b. Pledge of Allegiance pgs. 107-108 c. Star Spangled Banner (National Anthem) pgs. 109-112 d. The bald eagle pgs. 113-117 e. The Statue of Liberty pgs. 119-125 f. Lincoln Memorial (Lincoln and Presidents Day) pgs. 126-132 g. Washington Monument (George Washington and Presidents Day) pgs. 133-139 h. White House (Presidents Day and Current President) pgs. 140-142

3 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Geographic Understandings SSKG2 Maps pgs. 143-145 SSKG3 Student address, city, state, and country pgs. 146-150 Government/Civic Understandings SSKCG1 Rules pgs. 151-152 SSKCG2 Positive Character Traits pgs. 153-155 Economic Understandings SSKE1 Work that people do pgs. 156-163 SSKE2 Income by working pgs. 164-165 SSKE3 Goods/Services/Money pgs. 166-172 SSKE4 Choices pgs. 173-174

4 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Historical Understandings SSKH1 Chronology and Time SSKH3 & SSKG1 Diversity of American Culture

5 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. National Holidays: Christmas Christmas Tree (Tt) Color the Christmas tree green. Color the garland yellow. Color the ornaments on the tree red.

6 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Phonics and Vocabulary Skills Listen as your teacher reviews the letters, sight words, pattern words, and words to know below. Focus Letter Tt T (Tim) t (tree) Sight Word the Pattern Words in Assessment Guide “ay” day say way may “ee” see tree bee wee Words to Know celebrated, decorated

7 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.1.a Identify and produce basic one-to-one phoneme-grapheme correspondences for the most frequently used sound for each consonant. K.F.H.1.a Form all uppercase and lowercase letters. K.F.C P.4.b Name and identify each uppercase and lowercase letter in random order. 1. Point to and say these letters and words. T (Tim) t (tree) 2. Circle the letters in each row that are the same as the first letter in the box. T t T t t T T t T t T T t t t T T t 3. Say and trace each letter below. T T T T T T T T T T t t t t t t t t t t

8 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.2.a Blend letter sounds to decode simple one-syllable words, including regularly spelled high-frequency words (VC, CV, CVC). A. Color each picture that starts with “t”. B. Say and trace each word. top top top top C. Color the boxes of words starting with “t”. top cat tab cot hat tan tin mat

9 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.2.e Identify and distinguish between words that are spelled similarly by identifying the sounds of the letters that differ. K.F.P.3.a Use knowledge of letter/sound correspondences to connect letters (graphemes) to sounds (phonemes) to encode simple one-syllable words, including high-frequency words (VC, CV, CVC). A. Say each word after your teacher. t o p top top t a p tap tap t u p tup tup t i p tip tip B. Circle each word that ends in “t”. bat cut tin rat

10 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. High Frequency Words K.F.P.2.b Identify and decode parts of irregularly spelled high-frequency words. A. Say and trace each word. the the the the the the the the the the B. Color each box with the word “the”. to this the to the to this the the this the the

11 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. SSKH1a SSKG1 National Holidays & Christmas K.T.T.2.a K.T.T.2.b K.T.SS.1.c K.T.RA.1.a Listen as your teacher reads the passage below. There are many different types of celebrations and holidays held each year in the world. Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanza are all celebrated in December. Christmas is a national holiday that is held on December 25th. Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanza are celebrations of religion, traditions, or heritage. We sometimes think about decorated trees and stockings at Christmas. A menorah is a candle holder that is a symbol that reminds us of Hanukkah. People celebrating Kwanza may also use a special candle holder with black, red and green candles as part of their celebration. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. When is Christmas? 2. What do you think the word “celebrated” means? 3. What do you think the word “decorated” means?

12 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. (SSKH3c) Chronology and Time Discussions Christmas and other holidays Yesterday, we found our Christmas tree. Today, we will get the lights out of the attic. Tomorrow, we will be ready to decorate the tree. Teacher Led Class Discussion: 1. Which word in the passage talks about the past? 2. Which word in the passage talks about the present? 3. Which word in the passage talks about the future? Think About It! Think about something that happened yesterday. Did you go somewhere or do something special? Write about something that happened yesterday. Yesterday I _____________________ ____________________________________ ____________________________________.

13 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. A Christmas Stocking Color the Christmas stocking above. Think about the things someone might want in a Christmas stocking.

14 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Beginning Writing: What would you want in a Christmas stocking? K.T.T.2.c Expository techniques Color the pictures of the things you might want in a Christmas stocking. Write about why you chose one of your items. I would like a____________ ____________________________ because _________________ ____________________________.

15 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Fluency Practice: K.F.F.1.a. Develop sight word vocabulary using decoding skills by reading regularly and irregularly spelled high-frequency words in isolation and context with increasing automaticity, including first and last names of students and others. K.F.F.1.c Read grade-level texts with purpose and understanding. Track and read words from left to right. I see the tree. Trace the sentence. I see the tree. Draw a picture of what you may see.

16 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Christopher Columbus Christopher Columbus (Cc) Christopher Columbus discovered America. Color the pictures of his three ships: the Nina, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria.

17 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Phonics and Vocabulary Skills Listen as your teacher reviews the letters, sight words, pattern words, and words to know below. Focus Letter Cc C (Christopher) c (crew) Sight Word can Pattern Words in Assessment Guide “ew” new few crew pew Words to Know explorer, voyage

18 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.1.a Identify and produce basic one-to-one phoneme-grapheme correspondences for the most frequently used sound for each consonant. K.F.H.1.a Form all uppercase and lowercase letters. K.F.C P.4.b Name and identify each uppercase and lowercase letter in random order. 1. Point to and say these letters and words. C (Christopher) c (crew) 2. Circle the letters in each row that are the same as the first letter in the box. C C C c c C c C c c C C c c C C c C 3. Say and trace each letter below. C C C C C C C C C C c c c c c c c c c c

19 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.2.a Blend letter sounds to decode simple one-syllable words, including regularly spelled high-frequency words (VC, CV, CVC). A. Color each picture that starts with “c”. B. Say and trace the words in each row. cat cat cat cat cat cob cob cob cob cob cot cot cot cot cot

20 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.2.a Blend letter sounds to decode simple one-syllable words, including regularly spelled high-frequency words (VC, CV, CVC). A. Match each word to the correct picture. cat cat cot cot B. Color each picture that starts with “c”.

21 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. High Frequency Words K.F.P.2.b Identify and decode parts of irregularly spelled high-frequency words A. Say and trace the word “can” below. can can can can can B. Circle each of the “can” words. C. Color each box with the word “can”. can fan can man can can the can the the can can the can can the can the can

22 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. SSKH1b SSKG1 Columbus Day K.T.T.2.a K.T.T.2.b K.T.SS.1.c K.T.RA.1.a Listen as your teacher reads the passage below. Christopher Columbus was a sailor. He was also an explorer. Many people in his country wanted spices from China. He wanted to find a faster way to get them. The King and Queen of Spain gave him money for his trip. He bought three ships and hired a crew of men. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. Who was a sailor? 2. What do you think an explorer is? 3. What does an explorer do? 4. What are spices? 5. Where did the spices come from? 6. Who gave Christopher money for his trip? 7. Why did Columbus need ships?

23 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. SSKH1b SSKG1 Columbus Day K.T.T.2.a K.T.T.2.b K.T.SS.1.c K.T.RA.1.a Listen as your teacher reads the passage below. Four months later, Columbus found land. The year was 1492. He met new people. Columbus thought he was in the Indies, so he called the people Indians. Columbus did not know he was really in the New World. The New World was the Americas. Columbus Day is celebrated in the United States to honor his voyage to the New World. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. What year did Columbus find land? 2. What did Columbus call the new people he met? 3. Where did Columbus think he was? 4. Where is America? Do you live in America? 5. What is Columbus Day? 6. Why do we celebrate Columbus Day? 7. What is a voyage?

24 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. (SSKH3d) Chronology and Time Discussions Christopher Columbus First, Columbus bought three ships. Next, he sailed across the sea. Last, he found a new land. Teacher Led Class Discussion: 1. Which event happened first? Last? 2. Which event happened after he bought three ships? Think About It! Look at the pictures below. Think about what happens FIRST, NEXT, and LAST. Draw a line to match the pictures to what happened FIRST, NEXT, and LAST. FIRST NEXT LAST

25 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Opinion Writing: Write about what you think a long voyage on a ship would be like. Tell what you would and wouldn’t like. K.T.T.3.c Opinion Writing I would or would not like to take a trip on a ship. This is what I would like ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ This is what I would not like ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________

26 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Fluency Practice: K.F.F.1.a. Develop sight word vocabulary using decoding skills by reading regularly and irregularly spelled high-frequency words in isolation and context with increasing automaticity, including first and last names of students and others. K.F.F.1.c Read grade-level texts with purpose and understanding. Track and read words from left to right. He can have a crew. Trace the sentence. He can have a crew. Draw a picture of Chris and his crew.

27 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Independence Day Flag (Ff) Independence Day is celebrated on July 4th. Color the picture above red, white, and blue. This is a flag.

28 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Phonics and Vocabulary Skills Listen as your teacher reviews the letters, sight words, pattern words, and words to know below. Focus Letter Ff F (Fred) f (flag) Sight Word for Pattern Words in Assessment Guide “ag” bag sag tag flag “est” best rest nest vest Words to Know independence, declared

29 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.1.a Identify and produce basic one-to-one phoneme-grapheme correspondences for the most frequently used sound for each consonant. K.F.H.1.a Form all uppercase and lowercase letters. K.F.C P.4.b Name and identify each uppercase and lowercase letter in random order. 1. Point to and say these letters and words. F (Fred) f (flag) 2. Circle the letters in each row that are the same as the first letter in the box. F F F f F F f F f F F f f f F f f F F f F F 3. Say and trace each letter below. F F F F F F F F F F f f f f f f f f f f

30 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.2.a Blend letter sounds to decode simple one-syllable words, including regularly spelled high-frequency words (VC, CV, CVC). A. Color each picture that starts with “f”. B. Say and trace the words in each row. fig fig fig fig fig fan fan fan fan This is a fan.

31 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.2.a Blend letter sounds to decode simple one-syllable words, including regularly spelled high-frequency words (VC, CV, CVC). A. Match each word to the correct picture. fan fan fig fig B. Color each picture that starts with “f”.

32 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. High Frequency Words K.F.P.2.b Identify and decode parts of irregularly spelled high-frequency words A. Say and trace each word “for” below. for for for for B. Circle all of the “for” words below. C. Color each box with the word “for”. for from for for for for from for for for from from for from for from

33 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. SSKH1c SSKG1 Independence Day K.T.T.2.a K.T.T.2.b K.T.SS.1.c K.T.RA.1.a Listen as your teacher reads the passage below. Independence Day is celebrated every year on the 4th of July. It is the birthday of the United States of America. On this day our country’s founders declared independence from Great Britain. They sent a letter called the Declaration of Independence. The American colonies wanted to become a new nation. They would now be called the United States of America. Each year on July 4th, Americans have parties. They celebrate America’s birthday. Many people gather with friends for barbecues, fireworks, and parades. People wave American flags to show pride. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. When is Independence Day? 2. Why do people celebrate Independence Day? 3. What does the word “independence” mean? 4. What does the word “declared” mean?

34 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Independence Day Sometimes we celebrate special things with balloons. On July 4th we celebrate America’s birthday. Color the picture of the balloons above. Think about something else you celebrate.

35 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Beginning Writing: On July 4th we celebrate America’s birthday. Write a story about a celebration or a party. What are you celebrating? You can even write about an imaginary party you would like to have. Color some of the things you might need to have a party or celebration. This is what I am celebrating ______ ____________________________. ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________

36 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Fluency Practice: K.F.F.1.a. Develop sight word vocabulary using decoding skills by reading regularly and irregularly spelled high-frequency words in isolation and context with increasing automaticity, including first and last names of students and others. K.F.F.1.c Read grade-level texts with purpose and understanding. Track and read words from left to right. He has a fan. We have a flag. Draw a picture of someone with a flag.

37 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Labor Day Jobs (Jj) Color the pictures of the items above. Tools help workers do their jobs. Think about the jobs workers can do with these items.

38 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Phonics and Vocabulary Skills Listen as your teacher reviews the letters, sight words, pattern words, and words to know below. Focus Letter Jj J (Jeff) j (job) Sight Word just Pattern Words in Assessment Guide “ob” job sob rob cob Words to Know celebrate, recognize

39 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.1.a Identify and produce basic one-to-one phoneme-grapheme correspondences for the most frequently used sound for each consonant. K.F.H.1.a Form all uppercase and lowercase letters. K.F.C P.4.b Name and identify each uppercase and lowercase letter in random order. 1. Point to and say these letters and words. J (Jeff) j (job) 2. Circle the letters in each row that are the same as the first letter in the box. J J j J j J J J j j J j j J j J j j J J j j j 3. Say and trace each letter below. J J J J J J J J J J j j j j j j j j j j

40 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.2.a Blend letter sounds to decode simple one-syllable words, including regularly spelled high-frequency words (VC, CV, CVC). A. Color each picture that starts with “j”. B. Say and trace each word below. jar jar jar jar jar jug jug jug jug jug This is a jar.

41 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. High Frequency Words K.F.P.2.b Identify and decode parts of irregularly spelled high-frequency words A. Say and trace the word “just” below. just just just just just just just just B. Color each box with the word “just”. job just job job just job just job just job job just

42 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. SSKH1d SSKG1 Labor Day K.T.T.2.a K.T.T.2.b K.T.SS.1.c K.T.RA.1.a Listen as your teacher reads the passage below. Labor is another word for work. Each year on the first Monday of September we celebrate Labor Day. Many people think of Labor Day as the end of summer. On Labor Day we recognize the workers of America. Workers are people who carry out many different jobs. Workers help to make America a better place to live. Labor Day is a day to honor workers in America. Picnics, parades, and swimming are ways Americans celebrate the holiday. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. What is Labor Day? 2. When do we celebrate Labor Day? 3. What do people usually do on Labor Day? 4. What does the word “celebrate” mean? 5. What does the word “recognize” mean?

43 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. (SSKH3b,c&e) Chronology and Time Discussions Labor Day Labor Day is a day set aside to honor workers in America. Many people are given the day off from work. Before Labor Day, workers are busy doing their jobs. After Labor Day, workers have had a day of rest. Labor Day is celebrated in the month of September. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. What is Labor Day? 2. What happens before Labor Day? 3. What happens after Labor Day? Yesterday, I started a new project at work. I worked very hard. Today, I completed my work project. Tomorrow is Labor Day. It is a day of rest. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. What happened yesterday? 2. What will happen tomorrow? 3. Think of something you plan to do tomorrow.

44 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Beginning Writing: Labor Day is a day of rest from a job. A job is something you do to make money or sometimes to help others. Write about a job that you do in class or at home. K.T.T.2.c Expository techniques Circle a job that you may do in class. line leader door holder helper Circle a job that you may do at home. feed a pet clean my room walk a pet fold my clothes Tell more about your job. _________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________

45 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Fluency Practice: K.F.F.1.a. Develop sight word vocabulary using decoding skills by reading regularly and irregularly spelled high-frequency words in isolation and context with increasing automaticity, including first and last names of students and others. K.F.F.1.c Read grade-level texts with purpose and understanding. Track and read words from left to right. I just have a job. Trace the sentence. I just have a job. Draw a picture of someone doing a job.

46 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Martin Luther King, Jr. (Mm) Martin stood for peace and equality. Peace and Equality

47 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Phonics and Vocabulary Skills Listen as your teacher reviews the letters, sight words, pattern words, and words to know below. Focus Letter Mm M (Martin) m (man) Sight Word more Pattern Words in Assessment Guide “an” can fan ran man Words to Know equal, peaceful

48 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.1.a Identify and produce basic one-to-one phoneme-grapheme correspondences for the most frequently used sound for each consonant. K.F.H.1.a Form all uppercase and lowercase letters. K.F.C P.4.b Name and identify each uppercase and lowercase letter in random order. 1. Point to and say these letters and words. M (Martin) m (man) 2. Circle the letters in each row that are the same as the first letter in the box. M M M m M M m m M m m m M M m m M m 3. Say and trace each letter below. M M M M M M M M M m m m m m m m m m

49 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.2.a Blend letter sounds to decode simple one-syllable words, including regularly spelled high-frequency words (VC, CV, CVC). A. Color each picture that starts with “m”. B. Say and trace the words in each row. mop mop mop mop map map map map This is a mop.

50 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.2.a Blend letter sounds to decode simple one-syllable words, including regularly spelled high-frequency words (VC, CV, CVC). A. Match each word to the correct picture. mop mop map map B. Color each picture that starts with “m”.

51 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. High Frequency Words K.F.P.2.b Identify and decode parts of irregularly spelled high-frequency words A. Say and trace each word “more” below. more more more more B. Circle all the “more” words below. C. Color each box with the word “more”. more most more more more most most more more most more most most more most more more more most more

52 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. SSKH1e SSKG1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day K.T.T.2.a K.T.T.2.b K.T.SS.1.c K.T.RA.1.a Listen as your teacher reads the passage below. Martin Luther King, Jr. wanted all people to be treated the same. He saw people that were treated badly because of the color of their skin. Martin Luther King, Jr. worked hard to help people get along in a peaceful way. One day he gave a speech about peace. He said that he had a dream for people to live together peacefully. Martin worked hard to lead the Civil Rights Movement. Martin wanted to make sure everyone was treated equally. People remember all the great things he did to bring about change in America. Today we celebrate his birthday in January. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. Who wanted all people to be treated the same? 2. What do you think the word “peaceful” means? 3. What does the word “equal” mean?

53 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. (SSKH3a&e) Chronology and Time Discussions Martin Luther King, Jr. Long ago, Martin Luther King, Jr. worked hard for everyone to have equal rights. Now, we celebrate his birthday every year in the month of January. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. What happened long ago? 2. What happens now in the present? 3. Think of something that happened “long ago”. Tell your friend or teacher about that event. (SSKH3b) Before Martin Luther King, Jr. worked for equal rights some people were treated badly. After all his hard work, things improved. We still have work to do. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. What happened before Martin Luther King, Jr. worked for equal rights? 2. What happened after all of his hard work?

54 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. I Have a Dream Martin dreamed that all people were treated equally. Martin wanted the United States and the world to be a better place. Martin worked hard so that everyone would have equal rights. K.T.T.2.c Expository techniques Write or dictate sentences that tell about a dream you have for people. My dream is______________________ ______________________________. _______________________________ I hope everyone can _______________ _______________________________ _______________________________ ______________________________.

55 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Opinion Writing K.T.T.3.c What does it mean to be “equal”? Write or dictate 2 or 3 sentences below and tell what it means to be “equal”. I think equal means _________________________________________ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _________________________________________

56 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Memorial Day Soldiers (Ss) Color the picture of the soldiers. Soldiers protect us and keep us safe.

57 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Phonics and Vocabulary Skills Listen as your teacher reviews the letters, sight words, pattern words, and words to know below. Focus Letter Ss S (Sam) s (soldier) Sight Word see Pattern Words in Assessment Guide “en” men ten pen hen Words to Know sacrificed, defending

58 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.1.a Identify and produce basic one-to-one phoneme-grapheme correspondences for the most frequently used sound for each consonant. K.F.H.1.a Form all uppercase and lowercase letters. K.F.C P.4.b Name and identify each uppercase and lowercase letter in random order. 1. Point to and say these letters and words. S (Sam) s (soldier) 2. Circle the letters in each row that are the same as the first letter in the box. S s s S S s s S s s s S S s s s S s 3. Say and trace each letter below. S S S S S S S S S S s s s s s s s s s s

59 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.2.a Blend letter sounds to decode simple one-syllable words, including regularly spelled high-frequency words (VC, CV, CVC). A. Color each picture that starts with “s”. B. Say and trace the words in each row. sun sun sun sun This is the sun. C. Color each word box starting with “s”. sad bad sit sap

60 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.2.a Blend letter sounds to decode simple one-syllable words, including regularly spelled high-frequency words (VC, CV, CVC). A. Match each word to the correct picture. sun sun saw saw B. Color each picture that starts with “s”.

61 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. High Frequency Words K.F.P.2.b Identify and decode parts of irregularly spelled high-frequency words A. Say and trace each word “see” below. see see see see see B. Circle all the “see” words below. C. Color each box with the word “see”. see the see the the the see see see saw see see saw saw see saw saw see see saw see see see

62 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. SSKH1f SSKG1 Memorial Day K.T.T.2.a K.T.T.2.b K.T.SS.1.c K.T.RA.1.a Listen as your teacher reads the passage below. Memorial Day usually means the beginning of summer. This is at the end of May. This is a day to remember. Americans think about and remember the men and women who sacrificed for our country. These are the people who lost their lives defending America. People spend the day in many ways. Some take flags to the burial grounds of soldiers. Others attend parades or go to cookouts. Memorial Day is a day to reflect and give thanks to all the men and women who gave their life defending the country. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. When is Memorial Day? 2. What do Americans remember on Memorial Day? 3. What do some people do on Memorial Day? 4. What do you think “sacrificed” means? 5. What does the word “defending” mean?

63 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. (SSKH3e&f) Chronology and Time Discussions Memorial Day In the past, men and women have lost their lives defending America. Today, we reflect and give thanks to them. In the future, we will remember them each Memorial Day in the month of May. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. What happened in the past? 2. What happens today in the present? 3. What happens in the future? (SSKH3c) Yesterday, we went to music class. Today, we will go to P.E. class with Coach and play on the playground. Tomorrow, we will go to art class with the art teacher. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. What did we do yesterday in the past? 2. What will we do today in the present? 3. What will we do tomorrow?

64 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. New Year’s Day New Year’s Day (Nn) People may watch fireworks on New Year’s Day. Color the picture of the fireworks. Fireworks can be many colors.

65 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Phonics and Vocabulary Skills Listen as your teacher reviews the letters, sight words, pattern words, and words to know below. Focus Letter Nn N (New Year’s Day) n (now) Sight Word not Pattern Words in Assessment Guide “ow” now wow cow bow Words to Know calendar, parties

66 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.1.a Identify and produce basic one-to-one phoneme-grapheme correspondences for the most frequently used sound for each consonant. K.F.H.1.a Form all uppercase and lowercase letters. K.F.C P.4.b Name and identify each uppercase and lowercase letter in random order. 1. Point to and say these letters and words. N (New Year’s) n (now) 2. Circle the letters in each row that are the same as the first letter in the box. N N N n n N N n N n n n n N n N N n n n 3. Say and trace each letter below. N N N N N N N N N n n n n n n n n n n

67 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.2.a Blend letter sounds to decode simple one-syllable words, including regularly spelled high-frequency words (VC, CV, CVC). A. Color each picture that starts with “n”. B. Say and trace each word below. nut nut nut nut nut net net net net net This is a nut.

68 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. High Frequency Words K.F.P.2.b Identify and decode parts of irregularly spelled high-frequency words A. Say and trace each word “not” below. not not not not not not not not B. Color each box with the word “not”. now not now now not now not not not not now not

69 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. SSKH1g SSKG1 New Year’s Day K.T.T.2.a K.T.T.2.b K.T.SS.1.c K.T.RA.1.a Listen as your teacher reads the passage below. December 31st is the last day of the calendar year. Many people are happy. Tomorrow is the first day of a new year. Many people look forward to a new year and a new start. Parties, fireworks, and celebrations are held in many places. The next day is January 1st. Families stay home from work and school. Some people eat special foods for good luck. New promises are made. Many people set the date as the start of new projects or changes. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. What happens at the end of the year? 2. What does the word “calendar” mean? 3. What happens on January 1st? 4. What does the word “promises” mean? 5. Why do you think people make new promises at the beginning of a New Year?

70 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. (SSKH3b&e) Chronology and Time Discussions New Year’s Day Before midnight on December 31st ,we watch the clock. After midnight it is a new year, we celebrate and watch fireworks. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. What happens before midnight on December 31st? 2. What happens after midnight? Before noon each day we go to music class. During music class we sing songs and play instruments. After music class we go to lunch. During lunch we eat food and talk with our friends. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. What happens before noon each day? 2. What happens during music class? 3. What happens after music class? 4. What do we do during lunch?

71 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Beginning Writing Write a story about what someone might do on New Year’s Eve. Will they have a party? Will they watch fireworks? K.T.T.2.c Expository techniques On New Year’s Eve we will ________ ____________________________ ____________________________. We will also ___________________ ____________________________ ____________________________. I might like to _________________ ____________________________. I might also like to ______________ ____________________________.

72 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Fluency Practice: K.F.F.1.a. Develop sight word vocabulary using decoding skills by reading regularly and irregularly spelled high-frequency words in isolation and context with increasing automaticity, including first and last names of students and others. K.F.F.1.c Read grade-level texts with purpose and understanding. Track and read words from left to right. It is a new day. Trace the sentence. It is a new day. Draw a picture of what you see today.

73 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Presidents’ Day Barack Obama George Washington (Gg) Presidents’ Day was started to honor George Washington. Here are some of our past presidents. We honor all past presidents on Presidents’ Day. Jimmy Carter

74 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Phonics and Vocabulary Skills Listen as your teacher reviews the letters, sight words, pattern words, and words to know below. Focus Letter Gg G (George) g (got) Sight Word go Pattern Words in Assessment Guide “ot” not got lot cot “ug” rug mug bug lug Words to Know respect, displayed

75 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.1.a Identify and produce basic one-to-one phoneme-grapheme correspondences for the most frequently used sound for each consonant. K.F.H.1.a Form all uppercase and lowercase letters. K.F.C P.4.b Name and identify each uppercase and lowercase letter in random order. 1. Point to and say these letters and words. G (George) g (got) 2. Circle the letters in each row that are the same as the first letter in the box. G G G G g g G g G G g g G g g G G g G g 3. Say and trace each letter below. G G G G G G G G G G g g g g g g g g g g

76 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.2.a Blend letter sounds to decode simple one-syllable words, including regularly spelled high-frequency words (VC, CV, CVC). A. Color each picture that starts with “g”. B. Color boxes of words starting with “g”. \ gut tug rig got big gem guy bug go mug gab rug

77 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. High Frequency Words K.F.P.2.b Identify and decode parts of irregularly spelled high-frequency words A. Say and trace each word “go” below. go go go go go go B. Circle all the “go” words below. C. Color each box with the word “go”. go goes go go go goes go go goes go go goes goes go goes goes go go go

78 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. SSKH1h SSKG1 Presidents’ Day K.T.T.2.a K.T.T.2.b K.T.SS.1.c K.T.RA.1.a Listen as your teacher reads the passage below. Presidents’ Day is celebrated every year on the third Monday of February. It was started to honor the first president, George Washington. His birthday was the 22nd of February. Presidents’ Day was first called “Washington’s Birthday.” Later, we started to celebrate Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. This is called Presidents Day. On Presidents’ Day, Americans show respect of the office of the presidency in different ways. Most government and some private businesses are closed. The American flag is displayed proudly. Some people go to a parade. Presidents’ Day honors all past and current presidents in the United States. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. Why was Presidents’ Day started? 2. Who do we honor on Presidents’ Day? 3. How do we honor presidents on Presidents’ Day?

79 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. (SSKH3a&e) Chronology and Time Discussion Presidents Day Long ago, George Washington was the only president with a birthday in the month of February, so it was “Washington’s Birthday”. Now, we celebrate Lincoln’s birthday also. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. What happened long ago? 2. What happens now? 3. How did the celebration of Presidents Day begin? Additional Information Read by the Teacher Barack Obama is the first African- American, or Black, president. Jimmy Carter is the only president from Georgia. Joe Biden is the current president of the United States.

80 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Beginning Writing Would you like to be President of the United States one day? K.T.T.3.c Opinion Writing Circle would or would not below. I would/would not like to be President of the United States one day. This is why I feel the way I do… ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________

81 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Thanksgiving Day Pilgrims (Pp) Thanksgiving Day is a day of thanks. The pilgrims gave thanks for a good harvest on Thanksgiving Day. The American Indians helped the pilgrims settle into their new land. Today Thanksgiving is often represented with a turkey. Color the picture of the turkey above wearing a pilgrim hat.

82 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Phonics and Vocabulary Skills Listen as your teacher reviews the letters, sight words, pattern words, and words to know below. Focus Letter Pp P (Pam) p (pilgrim) Sight Word put Pattern Words in Assessment Guide “ig” big wig pig fig Words to Know harvest, tradition

83 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.1.a Identify and produce basic one-to-one phoneme-grapheme correspondences for the most frequently used sound for each consonant. K.F.H.1.a Form all uppercase and lowercase letters. K.F.C P.4.b Name and identify each uppercase and lowercase letter in random order. 1. Point to and say these letters and words. P (Pam) p (pilgrim) 2. Circle the letters in each row that are the same as the first letter in the box. P P P p p P P p P p p p p P P P p p 3. Say and trace each letter below. P P P P P P P P P P p p p p p p p p p p

84 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.2.a Blend letter sounds to decode simple one-syllable words, including regularly spelled high-frequency words (VC, CV, CVC). A. Color each picture that starts with “p”. B. Say and trace each word below. pig pig pig pig pig pot pot pot pot pot This is a pig.

85 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.2.a Blend letter sounds to decode simple one-syllable words, including regularly spelled high-frequency words (VC, CV, CVC). A. Color each box below with the word “pot”. pot pig pot pig pot pot pig pot B. Color each box below with the word “pig”. pig pot pig pig pig pot pot pig

86 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. High Frequency Words K.F.P.2.b Identify and decode parts of irregularly spelled high-frequency words A. Say and trace each word below. put put put put put put B. Circle all the “put” words below. C. Color each box with the word “put”. put pug put pup put put but but put but but put put put put but put but put

87 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. SSKH1i SSKG1 Thanksgiving Day K.T.T.2.a K.T.T.2.b K.T.SS.1.c K.T.RA.1.a Listen as your teacher reads the passage below. Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. The first Thanksgiving was celebrated by the Pilgrims and American Indians. It lasted for three days. The American Indians helped the Pilgrims. They taught them how to plant and grow crops. The Pilgrims had a good growing season. To show thanks, the Pilgrims held a big party called a feast. They were happy for such a good full harvest of food. The Pilgrims would now have enough food to last until the next growing season. Thanksgiving is an annual tradition in the United States. The Pilgrims did not eat turkey for their Thanksgiving meal. Today most Americans eat turkey.

88 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Teacher Led Discussion Questions 1. When is Thanksgiving held? 2. Why was Thanksgiving started years ago? 3. What does the word “harvest” mean? 4. What do some people do on Thanksgiving? 5. What does the word “tradition” mean? (SSKH3a&e) Chronology and Time Discussions Thanksgiving Now, Thanksgiving is an annual tradition in the United States and is celebrated in the month of November. People eat turkey and usually have lots of desserts. Long ago, it was celebrated by the Pilgrims and American Indians. They ate corn and waterfowl. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. What did the pilgrims and American Indians eat long ago? 2. What do people eat now for a Thanksgiving meal?

89 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Thanksgiving Day Color the cornucopia above. This is also a symbol of Thanksgiving. It shows the harvest that the pilgrims and American Indians celebrated.

90 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. CLOZE PASSAGE Trace each word and fill in each blank in the passage below with the correct word. Listen as your teacher reads the words below. food helped friends We share _______________________at Thanksgiving. Pilgrims and American Indians were ________________________. The American Indians ___________________ the pilgrims during their first winter. Fluency Practice:

91 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. K.F.F.1.a. Develop sight word vocabulary using decoding skills by reading regularly and irregularly spelled high-frequency words in isolation and context with increasing automaticity, including first and last names of students and others. K.F.F.1.c Read grade-level texts with purpose and understanding. Track and read words from left to right. Pilgrims put on a feast. Trace the sentence. Pilgrims put on a feast. Draw a picture of a feast.

92 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Veterans Day Veteran (Vv) A person who has served in the military or in a war is called a veteran. Many people display the flag on Veterans Day to show support for veterans.

93 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Phonics and Vocabulary Skills Listen as your teacher reviews the letters, sight words, pattern words, and words to know below. Focus Letter Vv V (Valerie) v (vet) Sight Word very Pattern Words in Assessment Guide “et” vet met pet get Words to Know brave, freedom

94 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.1.a Identify and produce basic one-to-one phoneme-grapheme correspondences for the most frequently used sound for each consonant. K.F.H.1.a Form all uppercase and lowercase letters. K.F.C P.4.b Name and identify each uppercase and lowercase letter in random order. 1. Point to and say each letter and word. V (Valerie) v (vet) 2. Circle the letters in each row that are the same as the first letter in the box. V v v V v V V v V V v v V v v V V v v v V v 3. Repeat and trace each letter below. V V V V V V V V V V v v v v v v v v v v

95 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.2.a Blend letter sounds to decode simple one-syllable words, including regularly spelled high-frequency words (VC, CV, CVC). A. Color each picture that starts with “v”. B. Say and trace each word below. vest vest vest vest van van van van van This is a van.

96 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. High Frequency Words K.F.P.2.b Identify and decode parts of irregularly spelled high-frequency words A. Say and trace each word “very” below. very very very very very very very very very very B. Circle all of the “very” words below. very vest very vest very very vest very very vest very very vest very very vest very very vest very

97 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. SSKH1j SSKG1 Veterans Day K.T.T.2.a K.T.T.2.b K.T.SS.1.c K.T.RA.1.a Listen as your teacher reads the passage below. Veterans are people who served in the military. They may have served in a war or during a time of peace. Veterans are people who were in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, or Coast Guard. Veterans are very brave. They risk their lives so that we can have freedom. Each year on November 11th we honor our veterans. Americans show patriotism. Parades are held in cities. Flags are displayed on homes. This is a day to thank the men and women who protect our country. They help to keep us safe every day. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. Who are veterans? 2. When do we honor veterans? 3. What does “brave” mean? What is “freedom”?

98 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Veterans Day Activity Ask a parent or another adult about Veterans Day. Do they know anyone who has served in the military? Do you know anyone who has served in the military? Write the name of the person who served in the military. _____________ _____________ Circle their branch of service. Army Navy Air Force Marines Coast Guard National Guard How long did they serve? __________

99 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Juneteenth Juneteenth is the day that enslaved people in Texas finally heard that they were free. The official flag is red, white, and blue. Color the top of the horizon blue. Color the bottom of the horizon red. Color the star and the “burst” around the star, white.

100 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. SSKH1j SSKG1 Juneteenth K.T.T.2.a K.T.T.2.b K.T.SS.1.c K.T.RA.1.a Slavery is when people are held or made to work for other people without being paid. They are treated unfairly and unkindly. President Abraham Lincoln said that slavery would end in the United States and all men would be free and should be treated fairly. It took a more than two years for people living in Texas to hear what President Lincoln said. It was on June 19, 1865 that the people living as slaves in Texas first heard about their freedom. The United States recognizes June 19 as Juneteenth, a Federal holiday. Juneteenth is a day of celebrations. Some families may get together and read books or talk about their families or culture, have cookouts, or just reflect upon the past. It is the day that gave freedom and hope to the many people who had lived in the United States and suffered in slavery.

101 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. When is Juneteenth? 2. What do we recognize on Juneteenth? 3. What does “slavery” mean? The Juneteenth Flag The star represents freedom for every Black American in every state. The burst surrounding the star symbolizes a new beginning for all. The arc represents a new horizon of opportunities for Black Americans.

102 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. American Symbols SSKH2 The American Flag

103 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. The flag is a symbol of freedom. Color the American flag above. Every other stripe is red. The background behind the stars is blue.

104 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Flag Activity A. Color each flag below. B. Color each object that starts with “f”.

105 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. SSKH2a Identify the following American symbols: National and State Flags K.T.T.2.a K.T.T.2.b K.T.SS.1.c K.T.RA.1.a Listen as your teacher reads the passage below. Betsy Ross sewed the first American Flag in 1776. The flag has changed over the years. Today the flag has 50 stars. Each star represents one American state. here are 13 stripes on the flag. Each stripe represents one of the original colonies. The colors of the flag are red, white, and blue. The colors of the flag have special meaning. Red (valor), white (liberty), and blue (justice). Special rules tell us how and when we should fly the flag. The American flag is a national symbol to our country. The flag has more than one name. It may be called Stars and Stripes, Old Glory, and the Star-Spangled Banner. Georgia got a new flag in 2003. The flag is red, white, and blue. There are three red and white stripes and 13 stars. The 13 stars show that Georgia was one of the original 13 colonies. The state’s coat of arms is gold. The coat of arms is inside the stars.

106 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. (SSKH3f) Chronology and Time Discussions National and State Flags (USA and GA) In the past the first American flag was sewn in 1776 by Betsy Ross. It had 13 stars. In the present - today the flag has 50 stars. Each star represents one state. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: What happened in the past? What is happening in the present? (SSKH3a) Chronology and Time Discussions Long ago, Betsy Ross stitched the first American flag. Today, the American Flag is a national symbol for our country. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: What happened long ago? What are things like today?

107 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. This is the State of Georgia flag The state flag is red, white, and blue. There are three red and white stripes and 13 stars. The 13 stars show that Georgia was one of the original 13 colonies.

108 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. SSKH2b Identify the following American symbols: Pledge of Allegiance “I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.” I pledge allegiance to the flag I make a vow or promise to the flag- the flag is a symbol of America – to be a good citizen. Of the United States of America There are 50 separate states but we are all together as a country And to the Republic for which it stands The flag stands for the United States of America. As citizens we all have the right to vote and make the rules. One nation, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all We are one country that cannot be divided. Because we are free, we can do what we want to do. Everyone has the same rules.

109 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Pledge of Allegiance Listen as your teacher reads these questions. Do you know how to say the pledge? Circle YES or NO Does your class say the pledge each morning? Circle YES or NO What do you do when you say the pledge? When I say the pledge I ____________ _______________________________ _______________________________ My class ________________________ ________________ when we say the pledge.

110 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. SSKH2c Identify the following American symbols: Star-Spangled Banner (national anthem) K.T.T.2.a K.T.T.2.b K.T.SS.1.c K.T.RA.1.a The Star-Spangled Banner is the national anthem of the United States of America. First verse: Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light What so proudly we hail’d at the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro’ the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watch’d, were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket’s red glare, the bombs bursting in air Gave proof thro’ the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say, does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

111 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Listen as your teacher reads the passage below. In 1812, the United States of America was at war. We were fighting Great Britain. Great Britain was attacking Fort McHenry in Baltimore, Maryland. It was late. The sky was dark. Bombs were lighting up the night sky. Smoke filled the air. It was hard to see who was winning. No one knew if Fort McHenry was still there. Morning came. The first light of day made it easy to see. Francis Scott Key saw Fort McHenry. It was still there! Key was very happy. He wrote a poem about what he saw. The poem was the Star-Spangled Banner. Much later the poem was set to music. It became the national anthem of the United States of America. Today, in America, the national anthem is played at the start of many sporting events. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. Who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner? 2. Why did Key write the Star-Spangled Banner? 3. When is the national anthem played?

112 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. (SSKH3b) Chronology and Time Discussions Star Spangled Banner Before – Francis Scott Key saw Fort McHenry. It was still there! After – Key was very happy. He wrote a poem about what he saw. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. What happened before? 2. What happened after? (SSKH3f) Past – We were fighting Great Britain. Present – Today in America, the national anthem is played at the start of many sporting events. Future – The national anthem will be played at a game next week. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. What happened in the past? 2. What will happen in the future?

113 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. The Bald Eagle Bald Eagle (Bb) This is a picture of the bald eagle. The bald eagle is a symbol of freedom.

114 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Phonics and Vocabulary Skills Listen as your teacher reviews the letters, sight words, pattern words, and words to know below. Focus Letter Bb B (Bud) b (bald) Sight Word busy Pattern Words in Assessment Guide “ad” had bad sad mad “art” part tart mart cart Words to Know majestic

115 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.1.a Identify and produce basic one-to-one phoneme-grapheme correspondences for the most frequently used sound for each consonant. K.F.H.1.a Form all uppercase and lowercase letters. K.F.C P.4.b Name and identify each uppercase and lowercase letter in random order. 1. Point to and say these letters and words. B (Bud) b (bald) 2. Circle each letter that is the same as the first letter in the box in each row. B B B b b b B b B b b b b B b B B b 3. Say and trace each letter below. B B B B B B B B B B b b b b b b b b b b

116 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.2.a Blend letter sounds to decode simple one-syllable words, including regularly spelled high-frequency words (VC, CV, CVC). A. Color each picture that starts with “b”. B. Say and trace each word below. bed bed bed bed bag bag bag bag This is a bag.

117 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. SSKH2d Identify the following American symbols: The bald eagle K.T.T.2.a K.T.T.2.b K.T.SS.1.c K.T.RA.1.a Listen as your teacher reads the passage below. The Founding Fathers chose the bald eagle to be our national emblem. An emblem is an object that represents something. The bald eagle represents the United States of America. The bald eagle was chosen for many reasons. It has great strength and majestic (grand) beauty. The bald eagle usually lives a long life. It is also proud and independent. The bald eagle is a symbol of the strength and freedom of America. The bald eagle is not bald. It has white feathers. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. What does the bald eagle represent? 2. Why was the bald eagle chosen? 3. Who chose the symbol of the bald eagle? 4. What do you think the word “majestic” means?

118 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. (SSKH3c) Chronology and Time Discussions The Bald Eagle Yesterday, our class read a story about the bald eagle. Today, we learned the bald eagle is a symbol of strength and freedom. Tomorrow, we will get to color pictures of the bald eagle. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. What did our class do yesterday? 2. What will we do tomorrow? (SSKH3d) First, our class read a story about the bald eagle. Next, we learned the bald eagle is a symbol of strength and freedom. The last thing we did was color pictures of the bald eagle. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. What did we do first? 2. What did we do next? 3. What did we do last?

119 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Statue of Liberty Statue of Liberty (Ll) This is the Statue of Liberty. She is a symbol of freedom. Color the Statue of Liberty green.

120 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Phonics and Vocabulary Skills Listen as your teacher reviews the letters, sight words, pattern words, and words to know below. Focus Letter Ll L (Libby) l (light) Sight Word let Pattern Words in Assessment Guide “it” lit bit sit mit Words to Know present, immigrants

121 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.1.a Identify and produce basic one-to-one phoneme-grapheme correspondences for the most frequently used sound for each consonant. K.F.H.1.a Form all uppercase and lowercase letters. K.F.C P.4.b Name and identify each uppercase and lowercase letter in random order. 1. Point to and say these letters and words. L (Libby) l (light) 2. Circle each letter that is the same as the first letter in the box in each row. L L L l L L l L l l L l l L l l L L l L l l L L 3. Trace and say each letter below. L L L L L L L L L L l l l l l l l l l l

122 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.2.a Blend letter sounds to decode simple one-syllable words, including regularly spelled high-frequency words (VC, CV, CVC). A. Color each picture that starts with “l”. B. Say and trace the words in each row. lid lid lid lid lid leaf leaf leaf leaf This is a lid.

123 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. High Frequency Words K.F.P.2.b Identify and decode parts of irregularly spelled high-frequency words A. Say and trace each word below. let let let let let B. Circle each of the “let” words below. C. Color each box with the word “let”. let lot let let lot let let lot let let lot lot let lot lot let let let let let let lot let

124 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. SSKH2e Identify the following American symbols: The Statue of Liberty Listen as your teacher reads the passage below. America had reason to celebrate. It had been an independent nation for 100 years. The people of France gave America a present. The present was the Statue of Liberty. The statue was very large. It was placed on Liberty Island. Liberty Island is in the New York Harbor. For many years travelers came to America from other countries. These people were called immigrants. They came here by boat. The first thing they saw in America was the Statue of Liberty in the harbor. The Statue of Liberty was a symbol to the immigrants. A symbol is an idea. The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom and liberty. The immigrants felt the torch on the statue lit the way to freedom and the path to liberty. Today the Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom that is recognized around the world.

125 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. Who gave America a present? 2. Where is the Statue of Liberty? 3. Who are immigrants? 4. What is a symbol? 5. What is the Statue of Liberty a symbol for? (SSKH3a) Chronology and Time Discussions The Statue of Liberty Long ago, travelers came to America by boat. These travelers were called immigrants. Now, the Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom and liberty to Americans. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. What happened long ago? 2. What happens now?

126 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Lincoln Memorial Lincoln Memorial & Presidents Day Presidents’ Day (Dd) This is the Lincoln Memorial. It honors President Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln is also honored on Presidents’ Day.

127 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Phonics and Vocabulary Skills Listen as your teacher reviews the letters, sight words, pattern words, and words to know below. Focus Letter Dd D (Dan) d (day) Sight Word did Pattern Words in Assessment Guide “id” lid bid kid mid Words to Know honor, conflict

128 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.1.a Identify and produce basic one-to-one phoneme-grapheme correspondences for the most frequently used sound for each consonant. K.F.H.1.a Form all uppercase and lowercase letters. K.F.C P.4.b Name and identify each uppercase and lowercase letter in random order. 1. Point to and say these letters and words. D (Dan) d (day) 2. Circle each letter that is the same as the first letter in the box in each row. D D D d d D d D D d d d d d D D d D d d 3. Trace and say each letter below. D D D D D D D D D D d d d d d d d d d d

129 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.2.a Blend letter sounds to decode simple one-syllable words, including regularly spelled high-frequency words (VC, CV, CVC). A. Color each picture that starts with “d”. B. Say and trace the words in each row. dot dot dot dot dot dog dog dog dog dog This is a dot.

130 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. High Frequency Words K.F.P.2.b Identify and decode parts of irregularly spelled high-frequency words. A. Say and trace each word “did” below. did did did did did did B. Circle each of the “did” words below. C. Color each box with the word “did”. do did do did do did do did did did do did do do did do do did do did did did do

131 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. SSKH2f Identify the following American symbols: The Lincoln Memorial Listen as your teacher reads the passage below. The Lincoln Memorial is a national monument in Washington, D.C. The memorial was built to honor Abraham Lincoln, our 16th president. Many years ago, there was a conflict called the Civil War. Lincoln worked to help the country. The memorial was built to remember Lincoln and his work to help the country. The Lincoln Memorial is a building. Inside there is a large sculpture of Lincoln sitting down. There are 36 columns surrounding the building. There were 36 states when Lincoln died. On President’s Day, a wreath is laid at Lincoln’s feet. The Gettysburg Address (a speech by Lincoln) is read. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. Who was President Lincoln? 2. What is the Lincoln Memorial? 3. What happens on Presidents Day? 4. What is a conflict? What does “honor” mean?

132 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. (SSKH3a) Chronology and Time Discussions The Lincoln Memorial Long ago, Abraham Lincoln was our president. Lincoln worked to help the country. Now, there is a memorial in Washington, DC to remember him. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. What happened long ago? 2. What helps us remember Lincoln now? (SSKH3b) Before the Gettysburg Address is read, a wreath is laid at Lincoln’s feet. The Gettysburg Address is read after a wreath is laid at Lincoln’s feet. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. What happens before the Gettysburg Address is read? 2. What happens after a wreath is laid?

133 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. The Washington Monument George Washington (Ww) George was our first president. The building beside him is the Washington Monument. It was built to honor President Washington. Washington is also honored on Presidents Day. The Washington Monument is very TALL. It is over 500 feet high!

134 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Phonics and Vocabulary Skills Listen as your teacher reviews the letters, sight words, pattern words, and words to know below. Focus Letter Ww W (Washington) w (win) (White House) Sight Word was Pattern Words in Assessment Guide “in” win bin fin tin Words to Know obelisk, landmark, freedom, democracy

135 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.1.a Identify and produce basic one-to-one phoneme-grapheme correspondences for the most frequently used sound for each consonant. K.F.H.1.a Form all uppercase and lowercase letters. K.F.C P.4.b Name and identify each uppercase and lowercase letter in random order.. 1. Point to and say these letters and words. W (White House) w (win) 2. Circle the letters in each row that are the same as the letter in the box. W W w W w w W W w w w w W W W w w w 3. Say and trace each letter below. W W W W W W W W w w w w w w w w w

136 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Foundational Reading: Phonics K.F.P.2.a Blend letter sounds to decode simple one-syllable words, including regularly spelled high-frequency words (VC, CV, CVC). A. Color each picture that starts with “w”. B. Say and trace each word below. web web web webweb wag wag wag wag wag This is a web.

137 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. High Frequency Words K.F.P.2.b Identify and decode parts of irregularly spelled high-frequency words. A. Circle all the “was” words below. B. Trace each of the “was” words below. was was was was was was was were was were were was were was was were was were

138 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. SSKH2g Identify the following American symbols: The Washington Monument Listen as your teacher reads the passage below. The Washington Monument is a famous landmark in Washington, D.C. It was built to remember George Washington. Washington was a great American leader. He helped the country win the Revolutionary War and free the American colonies. Washington was the first president of the United States. We celebrate him each year on Presidents Day. The Washington Monument is made of stone. It is the tallest building in Washington, D.C. The monument has a special name. It is called an obelisk. The base is surrounded by 50 American flags. They represent each state in the country. Many visitors come to the monument every day. They come to show respect to George Washington and the presidents that followed him in American history. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. What is the Washington Monument? 2. What is an “obelisk”? 3. What is a “landmark”?

139 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. (SSKH3c) Chronology and Time Discussions The Washington Monument Yesterday, our class read about George Washington. Today, we are visiting Washington Monument. Tomorrow, we will draw a picture of what we saw. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. What did we do yesterday? 2. What are we doing today? 3. What will we do tomorrow? (SSKH3f) Past – George Washington was a great American Leader. Present – Today we celebrate George Washington on President’s Day. Future – Many people will travel to visit the Washington Monument. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. What happened in the past? 2. What will happen in the future?

140 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. The White House This is a picture of the White House. This is where the President of the United States lives. Many presidents have lived in the White House.

141 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. SSKH2h Identify the following American symbols: White House Listen as your teacher reads the passage below. The first president, George Washington, picked the spot to build the White House. It took 8 years to build. When it was finished the White House had 6 floors and 132 rooms. The White House has been the home of every American president since John Adams. The President’s office is in the White House. It is called the Oval Office. Many important people visit the White House. They have meetings with the President in his office. This is where important decisions for America are made. The White House is more than a house. It is one of our country’s most important symbols. The White House represents freedom and democracy. It stands for the Presidency, the American people, and the history of our country.

142 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. (SSKH3d) Chronology and Time Discussions The White House First – George Washington picked a spot to build The White House. Next – It took 8 years to build. Last – When it was finished it had 6 floors and 132 rooms. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. What happened last? 2. What happened first? (SSKH3a) Now, The White House is one of our country’s most important symbols. Long Ago, George Washington picked a spot to build The White House. 1. What happened long ago? 2. Think of something that happened long ago. Turn to a partner and tell what happened long ago.

143 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Geographic Understandings SSKG2 & SSKG3

144 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. SSKG2a,b&c Maps and Globes Land and Water Features Globes This is a globe. This represents what Earth looks like from outer space. The globe is MUCH smaller than Earth really is. The white spaces on the globe show the land. The dark spaces show where water is located. Color the globe below. Color the outlined areas green – this is land. Color all other areas blue. This is water.

145 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Maps This is a map. It is much smaller than Earth. The outlines on the map show land. These are called continents. The other areas show water. Color the outlined areas on the map green. This shows land. Color all other areas blue. This shows water. This shows what Earth looks like from far, far away in outer space. Earth is really, really BIG compared to this map!

146 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. SSKG3: State the street address, city, state, and country in which the student lives. We live in the United States of America. This is a map of the United States. Our state is called Georgia. Georgia is one of 50 states. With your teacher’s help, find and color the state of Georgia green. Color any other states you have visited blue.

147 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Georgia Georgia is our state. This is what the outline of our state, Georgia, looks like. With your teacher’s help find the city where you live. Trace the outline of our state of Georgia.

148 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. The Peach State Georgia is called the Peach State. Georgia is known for producing lots of peaches. You may see this symbol sometimes when people are talking about Georgia. Color the peach below. A peach is an orangey/tan color. There may be a peach color in your crayon box.

149 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. This is Me My name is - ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ This is my street address - ________________________________________ ________________________________________ This is the name of my city - ________________________________________ ________________________________________

150 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. This is where I live Name of my state Georgia ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Name of my country United States ________________________________________ ________________________________________

151 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. SSKCG1: Government/Civic Understandings Demonstrate an understanding of good citizenship. a. Explain how rules are made and why. b. Explain why rules should be followed. Listen as your teacher reads the passage below. Rules are laws or guides that people should live by. Rules can be made when a group decides how people should act. People in countries, cities, and states make rules. Rules can be made by the government. Rules can be made by people who live in a community. People can vote on which rules they think everyone should follow. Rules are made to keep people safe. People need to follow rules so that others do not get hurt and things are fair for everyone. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. What are rules? 2. Who can make rules? 3. What would happen if we didn’t have rules?

152 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Classroom Rules List one of the rules in your classroom: _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ Write a new rule your classroom could use: _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ As a class, discuss and vote on some of the new rules that your classmates wrote down. What would be a good rule for everyone to follow? Discuss these new rules with a partner and then as a class.

153 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. SGKCG2: Positive Character Traits Describe examples of positive character traits exhibited by good citizens such as honesty, patriotism, courtesy, respect, pride, and self-control. Traits are behaviors that people have, or ways that people act. Listen as your teacher tells you about these positive character traits. 1. respect: to have a high opinion of others and self 2. honesty: to always tell the truth 3. patriotism: to have pride in your country 4. courtesy: to use good manners and show respect 5. pride: to think highly of something or someone 6. self-control: to have control of your actions and words

154 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Listen as your teacher reads each character trait story. Discuss as a class or small group. respect honesty patriotism 1. Jamie found a dollar in the hallway and turned it in to his teacher. He told his teacher he did not want to take something that wasn’t his. Jamie showed….. respect honesty patriotism 2. Marvin‘s class had a guest speaker that talked about flowers. Marvin was only interested in sports. Marvin sat and listened quietly to the talk on flowers. Marvin showed….. respect honesty patriotism 3. Jorge’s family came from another country. Jorge is proud to be a part of the United States. Jorge shows…. respect honesty patriotism

155 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. courtesy pride self-control 4. Elijah always does his best. He feels good about himself and the work he does at school. All of Elijah’s teachers talk about the good work he does. Elijah has … courtesy pride self-control 5. Enrique went to the cafeteria for lunch and saw a younger student who could not open the cafeteria door by himself. Enrique is in fifth grade and knew he should help. Enrique helped the younger student open the door. Enrique showed… courtesy pride self-control 6. Marvin’s little brother broke Marvin’s art project that he had worked on for two weeks! Marvin was very upset. Instead of yelling at his little brother, he told him how he felt and explained to him that what he did was wrong. Marvin showed… courtesy pride self-control

156 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Economic Understandings SSKE1 & SSKE2

157 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. SSKE1: Describe the work that people do such as: police officer, fire fighter, soldier, mail carrier, farmer, doctor, teacher, etc. Police Officer A police officer protects people in their community. This is a police car. This is a police badge. It shows people who the police officers are. A man or woman can be a police officer. They wear a special hat and uniform along with a special badge. Draw your face underneath the hat. You can be a police officer one day.

158 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Fire Fighter A fire fighter puts out fires in their community. They help keep everyone safe. They teach people about fire safety. This is a fire fighter’s hat. Would you like to be a fire fighter one day? A fire fighter can be a man or a woman. Draw your picture underneath the fire fighter’s hat. You can be a fire fighter one day.

159 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Soldier A soldier is a person who protects our freedom. A soldier can be a man or woman. They may even come from other countries. A soldier may ride in a jeep or a helicopter. They may wear a hat and a uniform. Color the pictures below of the things a soldier may use.

160 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Mail Carrier A mail carrier delivers the mail to people in our country. This is a mail carrier. A mail carrier can be a man or a woman. You could be a mail carrier one day. Color the picture of the mail carrier. This is a letter. Mail carriers deliver letters and sometimes bills to people at their house or business.

161 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Farmer A farmer is a person who lives on a farm. A farm is a place where animals live. A farmer grows food on a farm. We need farmers so we can have food to eat. Draw a picture of yourself in the farm below. You can be a farmer one day. Color your picture.

162 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Doctor A doctor is a person who helps sick people. They may work at a hospital or a doctor’s office. A doctor can be a man or a woman. They can also come from other countries. You can be a doctor one day. Think about some ways that doctors help people. Circle problems doctors may help people with below. homework riding a bicycle the flu a skinned knee a broken arm a flat tire a cold

163 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Teacher A teacher helps kids learn about new things. A teacher can be a woman or a man. Color the pictures below of the things teachers and students may use. What are some things that a teacher can help you learn? Write or dictate something a teacher can help you learn. ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________

164 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. SSKE2: Explain that people earn income by working. People earn income by working. Income is money that people are paid for work. People use money to buy the things that they need. Think of some of the jobs that people may have to earn income. Class Activity: Make a list of jobs people do to earn an income. _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________

165 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Draw a picture of a worker doing a job to earn an income. Write or dictate sentences about what the worker is doing. ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________ ________________________________________

166 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. SSKE3: Explain how money is used to purchase goods and services. a. Distinguish goods from services. Listen as your teacher reads about goods and services. Goods Goods are things you want or need to buy. People work to earn money to buy goods. You can touch goods. Think about goods. As a class discuss some examples of goods. Services Services are actions that people want or need someone else to perform. You cannot touch a service. Think about services. As a class discuss some examples of services.

167 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Goods Color the pictures of the goods above. Circle the good you like the most. Why is that good your favorite? ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________

168 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Services Services are actions that other people perform. Match the correct person to the picture of their service. landscaper mailman cashier

169 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Constructed Response CLASS ACTIVITY Who do you think provides an important service? Did you pick a teacher, a doctor, or even a firefighter? Pick one of these people and write about why you think they provide an important service. K.T.T.3.c Opinion Writing Fill in the outline below to help you. Introduction: Restate the question. I think a _________________ provides an important service. Cite evidence and give your opinion. They are important because ___________________ ________________________________________. Also, this person ____________________________ ________________________________________. Explain your answer and write an ending statement. A _______________ does many important things like ________________________________________. That is why I think they are important.

170 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. SSKE3b. Identify U.S. coins and currency Currency is another name for money. We use money to buy and pay for things. Listen as your teacher tells you about the coins of the United States. This is a penny. It is worth 1 cent. Abraham Lincoln’s picture is on the penny. penny penny penny Find the pennies below and color them brown/copper.  This is a nickel. It is worth 5 cents. Thomas Jefferson’s picture is on the nickel. nickel nickel nickel Find the nickels below and color them silver or gray.   

171 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. This is a dime. It is worth 10 cents. Franklin Roosevelt’s picture is on the dime. dime dime dime Find the dimes below and color them silver or gray.  This is a quarter. It is worth 25 cents. George Washington’s picture is on the quarter. quarter quarter quarter Find the quarters below and color them silver or gray.  The smallest coin is the dime. The largest coin is the quarter. The penny is the only coin that looks brown.  

172 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. SSKE3b.Identify U.S. coins and currency Color all the bills below green. This is a dollar bill  The dollar bill shows a picture of George Washington. This is a five-dollar bill  The five-dollar bill shows a picture of Abraham Lincoln. This is a ten-dollar bill  The ten-dollar bill shows a picture of Alexander Hamilton. This is a twenty-dollar bill  The twenty-dollar bill shows a picture of Andrew Jackson.

173 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. SSKE4 Explain that people must make choices because they cannot have everything they want. Listen as your teacher tells you about choices. People cannot always have everything they want. Sometimes people must make a choice. A choice is when you pick between two things that you may want. Teacher Led Discussion Questions: 1. Think about a time when you had to make a choice. 2. Did you choose between two toys? 3. Did you choose between an ice cream or a popsicle? 4. Tell a partner about a choice you made. 5. Listen to your partner talk about a choice they have made.

174 Copyright © 2024 by Concise Curriculum. Copying is Illegal. Beginning Writing: Write about a choice you’ve made between two items. List the two items: _____________ and ____________ What item did you choose? I chose the ___________________. Why? _______________________ ____________________________ ____________________________