More Ways to Care: Kindergarten Social Studies

This care at home worksheet asks children to connect a personally chosen drawing with an explanation of care. A meal can show care. Families also help each other in many other ways. The illustrated activity includes two prompts and a conversation starter. Read the situation together, then look at the details named in the instructions before choosing, drawing, tracing, or explaining a response. An adult can read the words aloud so the child can concentrate on the idea being explored.

The first prompt is: Draw a meal to share on the plate. The second asks: Describe a way to help the same person that does not involve food. Take the prompts in that order, giving the child time to point out the relevant part of the scene or explain a choice. Ask what they noticed before offering your own example, and connect any mark on the page with its meaning.

Ask about the person the child has in mind before suggesting an answer. Their choice of food or helpful action should connect with that person’s preferences or situation. A simple sketch is enough to communicate the idea. The conversation can include any familiar caregiver or caring person, with no requirement for a particular household arrangement. The conversation starter continues the activity: Explain your idea. Listen to someone else's idea.

Find more activities at this level in Kindergarten Social Studies Adventures. For another activity on the same topic, explore care at home printables. Use the page during a short conversation at home or in a small group. Finish by asking the child to explain one observation or decision in their own words; a specific example is more useful than repeating a rule without a reason.