The major emphasis of kindergarten is to provide socialization experiences that help children bridge their home life with the group life of school. Teachers are preparing students to operate successfully in the 21 st century. This is done by sensitizing children to a world of many diverse people, cultures, and changing environments. Children need to begin to learn that rules are required for orderly social relationships.
Kindergarten focuses on the child and the home.
Starting with what children know, comparisons can be made to broaden their world. Japan was chosen for comparison purposes, but any other country or culture may be studied . Skill development will include, but is not limited to, the interpretation and application of maps, graphs, charts, political cartoons, primary documents, and other social studies tools. The avenues for these concepts are developed through the social studies strands. The social studies curriculum is designed to be taught in a developmental sequence.