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How can one implement social studies into classroom instruction to support students in a pre-k classroom and second grade classroom? What will be the focus of the learning and how will it develop the learning for students?

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One can implement social studies into classroom instruction to support students in a pre-k classroom by using multicultural picture books and offering cultural facts to emphasize geography, culture, history, and people facts. For example, I like to use the book called Adelita: A Mexican Cinderella Story by Tomie dePaola, as it depicts a Mexican version of the Cinderella story and helps to offer insights into this ethnic group to culminate English skills and Social Studies contents accordingly. Cleversticks by Bernard Ashley is another example that I've applied, so kids can learn about Chinese culture. I usually use it with Chinese New ...

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