SR Year 1 & Year 2 Social Studies Workbook

The SR Year 1 Social Studies Workbook is a gentle and engaging introduction to how people live, work, and interact. Aligned with Level 1 of the New Zealand Curriculum, it focuses on the immediate world of the student—their identity, their family (whānau), and their school. This workbook helps young learners understand that while we are all unique, we all belong to groups that share stories and traditions.

Key Learning Objectives

• Identity & Belonging: Exploring "Who am I?" and "Where do I come from?" Students identify their own unique traits and the groups they belong to.

• Whānau & Roles: Understanding the different roles people play within a family and a school, and how we help each other in our daily lives.

• Changing Times: Looking at how students have grown and changed since they were babies, and how school life might differ from the past.

• Our Places: Identifying special places in the local community and understanding how we look after the environments we share.

Workbook Highlights

• Highly Visual: Uses large, clear illustrations and simple drawing tasks to cater to students who are still developing their literacy.

• Aotearoa Centric: Introduces concepts of Pepeha and the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in a way that is accessible for five and six-year-olds.

• Interactive Activities: Includes matching games, "draw your neighborhood" maps, and interviews with family members to bridge school and home learning.

• NZ Curriculum Aligned: Focuses on the Social Inquiry process, encouraging students to ask questions about the world around them.

SR Year 2 Social Studies Workbook

Exploring our community and the stories of our past.

The SR Year 2 Social Studies Workbook builds on the foundations of Year 1, expanding the student's horizon to the wider community. Moving further into Level 1 and 2 of the New Zealand Curriculum, this resource focuses on how communities function, how people meet their needs, and how the past continues to influence our lives today in Aotearoa.

Key Learning Objectives

• Community Helpers: Investigating the different jobs people do in Onehunga and across Auckland, and how these roles contribute to a functioning society.

• Cultural Diversity: Celebrating the different cultures, languages, and traditions that make up our modern New Zealand classrooms.

• Then and Now: Comparing technology, transport, and daily life from "the olden days" to the present, helping students grasp the concept of continuity and change.

• Rules & Responsibilities: Understanding why we have rules in our community and how being a good citizen helps everyone stay safe and happy.

Workbook Highlights

• Local Focus: Features scenarios and mapping activities that reflect New Zealand suburban and rural life, making the learning feel "real" to Kiwi kids.

• Bicultural Perspective: Deeper exploration of Māori myths and legends as ways of explaining the land, alongside the history of local landmarks.

• Skill Building: Introduces basic mapping skills, including simple keys and cardinal directions (North, South, East, West).

• Inquiry-Based Learning: Encourages students to collect information through observation and simple surveys, laying the groundwork for senior social sciences.

• Teacher/Parent Key: Includes a guide for adults to facilitate discussions, ensuring the "big ideas" are understood through conversation.