GRADE 1 - SOCIAL STUDIES (Beyond Sprouts)
Lesson 1: Meet My Friends
Student Book:
p. 74
Practice:
p. 78
Learning Objectives:
- Identify who a friend is
- Recognize the good qualities of a friend
- Show how to be kind and respectful to friends
Vocabulary:
friend, share, help, kind, play
Activities:
Role-play friendship scenarios; "My Friend" drawing activity; sharing circle; kindness practice
Assessment:
Practice page completion; oral discussion participation; friendship drawing
Lesson 2: Tips to Remember
Student Book:
p. 80
Practice:
p. 83
Learning Objectives:
- Follow simple rules and reminders
- Understand why rules help keep everyone safe and happy
Vocabulary:
rules, remember, safe, listen
Activities:
Class rules discussion; safety scenarios; create rules poster; reminder games
Assessment:
Practice page completion; rule identification; behavior observation
Lesson 3: Addressing Others
Student Book:
p. 85
Practice:
p. 89
Learning Objectives:
- Use polite ways to address others
- Practice speaking politely in different situations
Vocabulary:
address, respect
Activities:
Practice greetings; role-play polite conversations; addressing different people (teachers, family, friends)
Assessment:
Practice page completion; role-play assessment; politeness observation
Ramadan Event this week
Lesson 4: Using Magic Words
Student Book:
p. 91
Practice:
p. 94
Learning Objectives:
- Identify magic words such as please, thank you, and sorry
- Use polite words in daily conversations
- Understand how kind words help build good relationships
Vocabulary:
please, thank you, sorry, polite
Activities:
Magic words practice; create "Magic Words" poster; role-play polite requests; kindness activities
Assessment:
Practice page completion; magic words usage observation
Ramadan begins February 18th - Lighter activities
Lesson 5: Let's Communicate
Student Book:
p. 96
Practice:
p. 100
Learning Objectives:
- Express thoughts and feelings using simple words
- Listen carefully when others are speaking
- Take turns during conversations
Vocabulary:
communicate, listen, speak, share
Activities:
Communication games; turn-taking practice; listening activities; sharing circle
🇸🇦 Foundation Day - February 22 (Day Off)
Unit 3 Activities:
- Checkpoint Activity: p. 104
- Let's Talk Activity: p. 106
- Team Up Activity: p. 107
Assessment:
Unit 3 comprehensive checkpoint
Unit 4: Things That Matter - Lesson 1 (Introduction)
Student Book:
p. 110
Topic:
What Are Manners?
Lesson 1: What Are Manners?
Student Book:
p. 110
Practice:
p. 114
Learning Objectives:
- Identify what manners are
- Recognize good manners at home and school
Vocabulary:
manners, polite, respect
Activities:
Discuss good vs. bad manners; create manners chart; role-play scenarios; manners at home and school
Assessment:
Practice page completion; manners demonstration
EID AL FITR VACATION: March 6-28, 2026
📚 Post-break review of Unit 3 concepts
Lesson 2: Caring by Sharing
Student Book:
p. 116
Practice:
p. 119
Learning Objectives:
- Understand what it means to share
- Recognize how sharing shows care for others
Vocabulary:
share, care, help
Activities:
Sharing activities; caring for others projects; group sharing games
Assessment:
Practice page completion; sharing behavior observation
📝 Mid-Term Quiz Week
Lesson 3: Caring for My Body
Student Book:
p. 121
Practice:
p. 124
Learning Objectives:
- Identify ways to care for their body
- Understand the importance of healthy habits
- Recognize good hygiene practices
Vocabulary:
body, healthy, clean, exercise
Activities:
Hygiene discussion; healthy habits chart; exercise activities; personal care routines
Assessment:
Practice page completion; mid-term quiz (Units 3-4)
Lesson 4: Caring for My Actions
Student Book:
p. 126
Practice:
p. 129
Learning Objectives:
- Understand that actions have effects on others
- Identify good and bad actions
Vocabulary:
actions, choices, responsibility
Activities:
Good vs. bad actions discussion; consequence scenarios; responsibility activities
Assessment:
Practice page completion; action identification
Lesson 5: Caring for My Sportsmanship
Student Book:
p. 131
Practice:
p. 134
Learning Objectives:
- Understand what sportsmanship means
- Show fairness when playing games
- Respect rules and teammates
Vocabulary:
sportsmanship, fair, rules, team
Activities:
Team games with sportsmanship focus; fair play discussion; respect for rules activities
Assessment:
Practice page completion; sportsmanship observation during games
Unit 4 Activities:
- Fun Facts & More Activity: p. 136
- Checkpoint Activity: p. 138
- Let's Talk Activity: p. 140
- Team Up Activity: p. 141
Assessment:
Unit 4 comprehensive checkpoint
Unit 5: Our Planet - Lesson 1 (Introduction)
Student Book:
p. 144
Topic:
Our Planet
Lesson 1: Our Planet
Student Book:
p. 144 / Practice: p. 148
Learning Objectives:
Identify Earth as our planet; recognize land and water on Earth; understand that people, animals, and plants live on Earth
Vocabulary:
Earth, planet, land, water, living things
Lesson 2: What Are Maps?
Student Book:
p. 150 / Practice: p. 153
Learning Objectives:
Recognize that maps show places; identify simple maps of familiar places
Vocabulary:
map, place, show, directions
Lesson 3: Parts of a Map
Student Book:
p. 155 / Practice: p. 158
Vocabulary:
map, symbols, colors
Lesson 4: A Compass Rose
Student Book:
p. 160 / Practice: p. 163
Vocabulary:
compass rose, north, south, east, west
Review Focus:
Comprehensive review of all units for final exam preparation
EID AL ADHA VACATION: May 15 - June 1, 2026
Focus:
Final exam preparation; review Units 3-5
Activities:
Review games; practice activities; vocabulary review
📝 SECOND TERM EXAMINATION WEEK
Assessment:
Comprehensive Grade 1 Social Studies Final Exam (Units 3-5)
GRADE 2 - SOCIAL STUDIES (Beyond Sprouts)
Lesson 1: My Hobbies and Chores
Student Book:
p. 80
Practice:
p. 84
Learning Objectives:
- Identify hobbies and chores
- Explain why chores are important for families
- Share their own hobbies and chores respectfully
Activities:
Create hobbies and chores chart; discuss family responsibilities; share personal hobbies
Assessment:
Practice page completion; hobbies presentation
Lesson 2: Right or Wrong
Student Book:
p. 86
Practice:
p. 90
Learning Objectives:
- Identify right and wrong behaviors
- Explain how choices affect themselves and others
- Make responsible choices in daily situations
Activities:
Right vs. wrong scenarios; decision-making activities; consequence discussions
Assessment:
Practice page completion; scenario analysis
Lesson 3: I Am Angry
Student Book:
p. 92
Practice:
p. 96
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize feelings of anger
- Identify situations that may cause anger
- Practice healthy ways to manage anger
Activities:
Feelings identification; anger management strategies; calming techniques practice
Assessment:
Practice page completion; feelings recognition
Ramadan Event this week
Lesson 4: Should I Worry?
Student Book:
p. 98
Practice:
p. 101
Learning Objectives:
- Identify feelings of worry
- Practice strategies to calm themselves
- Ask for help from trusted adults when needed
Activities:
Worry discussion; coping strategies; identifying trusted adults; relaxation techniques
Assessment:
Practice page completion; coping strategies identification
Ramadan begins February 18th - Lighter activities
Lesson 5: Together
Student Book:
p. 103
Practice:
p. 106
Learning Objectives:
- Work cooperatively with others
- Respect different ideas and opinions
- Understand the importance of helping one another
Activities:
Team activities; cooperation games; group projects; sharing ideas
🇸🇦 Foundation Day - February 22 (Day Off)
Unit 3 Activities:
- Fun Facts: p. 108
- Checkpoint: p. 110
- Keep in Mind: p. 112
Assessment:
Unit 3 comprehensive checkpoint
Unit 4: Getting Along - Introduction
Topic:
Meeting Strangers (Introduction)
Lesson 1: Meeting Strangers
Student Book:
p. 116
Practice:
p. 120
Learning Objectives:
- Understand who a stranger is
- Identify safe and unsafe situations with strangers
- Know when and how to seek help from trusted adults
Activities:
Safety scenarios; stranger danger discussion; identifying trusted adults; role-play safe responses
Assessment:
Practice page completion; safety awareness demonstration
EID AL FITR VACATION: March 6-28, 2026
📚 Post-break review of Unit 3 concepts
Lesson 2: Visitors at the Door
Student Book:
p. 122
Practice:
p. 126
Learning Objectives:
- Identify safe behavior when someone comes to the door
- Understand why they should not open the door alone
- Follow safety rules at home
Activities:
Safety rules practice; door safety scenarios; home safety discussion
Assessment:
Practice page completion; safety rules identification
📝 Mid-Term Quiz Week
Lesson 3: I Am Responsible
Student Book:
p. 128
Practice:
p. 132
Learning Objectives:
- Understand what responsibility means
- Identify responsibilities at home and school
Activities:
Responsibility chart; personal responsibilities discussion; responsibility scenarios
Assessment:
Practice page completion; mid-term quiz (Units 3-4)
Lesson 4: More Responsibility
Student Book:
p. 134
Practice:
p. 137
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize increased responsibilities as they grow
- Explain how responsible actions help others
- Make good choices in daily situations
Activities:
Growing responsibilities discussion; decision-making practice; helping others activities
Assessment:
Practice page completion; responsibility demonstration
Lesson 5: Solving Conflicts
Student Book:
p. 139
Practice:
p. 142
Learning Objectives:
- Identify common causes of conflicts
- Use peaceful strategies to solve problems
- Practice listening and compromise during disagreements
Activities:
Conflict resolution role-plays; peaceful problem-solving strategies; compromise practice
Unit 4 Review:
Fun Facts: p. 144 / Checkpoint: p. 146
Lesson 1: Continents
Student Book:
p. 152 / Practice: p. 156
Learning Objectives:
Name the continents; recognize continents on world map; understand continents are large land areas
Activities:
Label continents on map; continent matching games; create continent booklet
Lesson 2: Oceans
Student Book:
p. 158 / Practice: p. 162
Learning Objectives:
Name major oceans; recognize oceans on world map; understand oceans are large bodies of water
Lesson 3: What Is on a Map?
Student Book:
p. 164 / Practice: p. 168
Learning Objectives:
Identify basic features on a map; use simple map to find locations
Lesson 4: Understanding Maps
Student Book:
p. 170 / Practice: p. 173
Learning Objectives:
Use map keys and symbols; follow directions using simple map; compare different types of maps
Lesson 5: Outer Space
Student Book:
p. 175 / Practice: p. 178
Learning Objectives:
Recognize Earth, Sun, Moon, stars; understand Earth is part of space; explain why maps are useful
Review Focus:
Comprehensive review of Units 3-5 for final exam preparation
EID AL ADHA VACATION: May 15 - June 1, 2026
Focus:
Final exam preparation; review all units
Activities:
Review games; map skills practice; vocabulary review
📝 SECOND TERM EXAMINATION WEEK
Assessment:
Comprehensive Grade 2 Social Studies Final Exam (Units 3-5)
GRADE 3 - SOCIAL STUDIES (Beyond Sprouts)
Lesson 1: A Well-Mannered Me
Student Book:
p. 76
Practice:
p. 79
Learning Objectives:
- Demonstrate respectful behavior
- Explain why manners are important
- Practice positive social interactions
Activities:
Manners scenarios; respectful behavior role-plays; create manners guide
Assessment:
Practice page completion; manners demonstration
Lesson 2: My Healthy Habits
Student Book:
p. 81
Practice:
p. 84
Learning Objectives:
- Explain how habits affect health
- Make choices that support well-being
- Take responsibility for personal health
Activities:
Healthy vs. unhealthy habits; create health chart; personal wellness plan
Assessment:
Practice page completion; healthy habits presentation
Lesson 3: My Choice of Activities
Student Book:
p. 86
Practice:
p. 90
Learning Objectives:
- Choose activities that balance fun and responsibility
- Understand the effects of their choices
Activities:
Activity choices discussion; balance worksheet; time management activities
Assessment:
Practice page completion; activity planning
Ramadan Event this week
Lesson 4: Lead or Follow
Student Book:
p. 92
Practice:
p. 95
Learning Objectives:
- Identify qualities of good leaders and followers
- Demonstrate cooperation in group settings
- Respect others' ideas and roles
Activities:
Leadership activities; teamwork exercises; role identification
Assessment:
Practice page completion; leadership/teamwork observation
Ramadan begins February 18th - Lighter activities
Lesson 5: My Choice of Friends
Student Book:
p. 97
Practice:
p. 100
Learning Objectives:
- Identify qualities of good friends
- Understand how friendships influence behavior
- Make positive choices in friendships
- Show respect and empathy toward peers
Activities:
Friendship qualities discussion; peer influence scenarios; empathy activities
🇸🇦 Foundation Day - February 22 (Day Off)
Unit 3 Activities:
- Fun Facts: p. 102
- Check-Up Time: p. 104
- Basketball Facts: p. 106
- Team Up: p. 107
Assessment:
Unit 3 comprehensive check-up
Unit 4: A Sprinkle of Values - Introduction
Topic:
Honesty and Integrity (Introduction)
Lesson 1: Honesty and Integrity Matter
Student Book:
p. 110
Practice:
p. 113
Learning Objectives:
- Identify honest behavior
- Understand why honesty builds trust
- Practice telling the truth
Activities:
Honesty scenarios; trust-building discussions; integrity practice; case studies
Assessment:
Practice page completion; honesty reflection essay
EID AL FITR VACATION: March 6-28, 2026
📚 Post-break review of Unit 3 concepts
Lesson 2: Respect Matters
Student Book:
p. 115
Practice:
p. 119
Learning Objectives:
- Identify respectful behavior
- Show respect for others' opinions and differences
- Understand why respect is important in society
Activities:
Respect scenarios; diversity appreciation; perspective-taking activities
Assessment:
Practice page completion; respect demonstration
📝 Mid-Term Quiz Week
Lesson 3: Responsibility Matters
Student Book:
p. 121
Practice:
p. 124
Learning Objectives:
- Define responsibility
- Identify personal responsibilities
- Take responsibility for actions and decisions
- Demonstrate accountability at home and school
Activities:
Responsibility mapping; accountability discussions; decision-making practice
Assessment:
Practice page completion; mid-term quiz (Units 3-4)
Lesson 4: Table Manners Matter
Student Book:
p. 126
Practice:
p. 129
Learning Objectives:
- Identify proper table manners
- Demonstrate polite behavior during meals
- Practice respectful eating habits
Activities:
Table etiquette practice; cultural dining customs; manners demonstration
Unit 4 Review:
Fun Facts: p. 132 / Check-Up Time: p. 134 / Telephone Facts: p. 136 / Team Up: p. 137
Lesson 1: Early Life on Earth
Student Book:
p. 140
Learning Objectives:
Understand that Earth has changed over time; recognize importance of early life; develop curiosity about Earth's history
Lesson 2: Earth Develops
Student Book:
p. 145
Learning Objectives:
Describe changes in Earth over time; understand natural processes shaping Earth; recognize Earth as dynamic planet
Lesson 3: Day and Night
Student Book:
p. 151 / Practice: p. 154
Learning Objectives:
Explain day and night; identify Earth's rotation; understand how day/night affect life; observe daily patterns
Lesson 4: What Is the Equator?
Student Book:
p. 156 / Practice: p. 161
Learning Objectives:
Understand how equator divides Earth; recognize climate differences near equator; use basic geographic vocabulary
Unit 5 Review:
Fun Facts: p. 163 / Check-Up Time: p. 163 / Television Facts: p. 165 / Team Up: p. 166
Lesson 1: My Country
Student Book:
p. 170 / Practice: p. 173
Learning Objectives:
Identify their country; recognize national symbols; express pride in country; understand citizenship basics
Lesson 2: Arab Countries
Student Book:
p. 175 / Practice: p. 179
Learning Objectives:
Identify Arab countries on map; recognize shared culture and language; understand regional similarities/differences; show respect for cultural diversity
Lesson 3: Peninsula or Crescent?
Student Book:
p. 181 / Practice: p. 184
Learning Objectives:
Identify geographic features of Arab world; distinguish peninsula vs. crescent; locate regions on map
Lesson 4: Resources in the Arab World
Student Book:
p. 186 / Practice: p. 189
Learning Objectives:
Identify natural resources; understand how resources are used; recognize importance of conservation
Lesson 5: More About Natural Resources
Student Book:
p. 191 / Practice: p. 194
Learning Objectives:
Classify renewable/non-renewable resources; recognize impact of resource use; suggest conservation methods
Review Focus:
Comprehensive review of Units 3-6 for final exam; Fun Facts: p. 196 / Check-Up: p. 198 / Internet Facts: p. 200 / Team Up: p. 201
EID AL ADHA VACATION: May 15 - June 1, 2026
Focus:
Final exam preparation; comprehensive review of all units
Activities:
Review games; values discussion; geography review; concept reinforcement
📝 SECOND TERM EXAMINATION WEEK
Assessment:
Comprehensive Grade 3 Social Studies Final Exam (Units 3-6)