Social Studies: Our School Community
Learning about people, places, and rules at school
Social Studies: Our School Community
Learning about people, places, and rules at school
Social Studies - Grade K-1
- 1
A teacher helps students learn in the classroom. What is one thing a teacher does at school?
Think about what your teacher helps you do each day.
One thing a teacher does at school is help students learn new things. - 2
The principal leads the school. Write or say the job of the principal.
The principal helps lead the school and makes sure students and teachers are safe and ready to learn. - 3
The nurse works in the health room. What can the nurse help with at school?
Think about who helps with a scraped knee or a stomachache.
The nurse can help when a student feels sick or gets hurt at school. - 4
A custodian helps keep the school clean. Name one thing a custodian might do.
A custodian might clean the floors, take out trash, or help keep the school neat. - 5
The cafeteria is a place in school. What do students usually do in the cafeteria?
Think about where students sit to eat.
Students usually eat lunch or breakfast in the cafeteria. - 6
The library is part of the school community. What can students do in the library?
Students can read books, listen to stories, and borrow books in the library. - 7
The playground is a place at school. What is one safe rule to follow on the playground?
Think about how to play safely with others.
One safe rule on the playground is to take turns and keep hands and feet to yourself. - 8
Your classroom is part of the school community. Name one way to help keep the classroom neat.
One way to help keep the classroom neat is to put away supplies after using them. - 9
Students are important members of the school community. What is one way a student can be kind at school?
Think about how you treat other children.
A student can be kind at school by sharing, helping a classmate, or using polite words. - 10
Circle the school rule that helps everyone learn: running in class, listening to the teacher, shouting during work time.
The school rule that helps everyone learn is listening to the teacher. - 11
When someone is talking, what should you do to show respect?
Think about what your body and voice should do.
To show respect, you should listen quietly when someone is talking. - 12
Why is it important to take turns at school?
It is important to take turns because it is fair and helps everyone work and play together. - 13
If you see trash on the floor in your classroom, what is a helpful thing to do?
Think about how to help keep school clean.
A helpful thing to do is pick it up if it is safe and put it in the trash can, or tell an adult. - 14
Who are two people that can help you at school?
Two people who can help at school are a teacher and the principal, but other answers such as the nurse or counselor also make sense. - 15
Draw or describe one way you can help your school community.
Think about ways you can help people and places at school.
I can help my school community by following rules, being kind, and taking care of school spaces.