Oklahoma Social Studies K.P.1.1.A

Social StudiesKindergartenSocial Studies Practices

The Standard

K.P.1: Apply critical thinking skills to address authentic civic issues.
K.P.1.1: Demonstrate an understanding of the virtue of civil discourse to analyze and address real-world problems.

Describe how people can work together to make decisions in the classroom and school.

Oklahoma Academic Standards for Social Studies (2026) · K.P.1.1

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students share ideas for a class or school choice and listen to other people's ideas. They describe how a group can make a decision together.
What Mastery Looks Like: A student can suggest taking turns to speak, then choosing by a show of hands. They can explain that school decisions may also need input from teachers and other classes.
Common Misconceptions: Some children think the loudest person gets to choose. Others think a vote means everyone will get the choice they wanted.
How to Assess It: Say, 'Our school can add one playground game: tag or hopscotch. How could students and teachers decide together?' Listen for a way to hear ideas and make a choice.

Lesson moves

Give small groups picture cards showing two spots for the class book basket, and have them talk before placing a counter on their choice.
Ask, 'If classmates want different recess games, how can we hear everyone's ideas and choose one?'
Play a voting game with two read-aloud books: children tell a partner their choice, listen, then place a counter beside one cover.
Visit the hallway and ask how students, teachers, and the principal could choose a spot for a new lost-and-found box.

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