According to MelĂ©ndez (2015), one of the most effective strategies for increasing a child’s interest in social studies is using children’s books in the learning process. A book is an object of reality for a preschool child, which has significant educational potential and broad communication capabilities. Moreover, in the context of the widespread use of electronic means of storing and disseminating information, which sometimes negatively affects the child, the children’s book acquires a significant educational value.
An equally successful strategy for increasing a child’s interest in social studies is to create opportunities for children to learn and act from different roles in the community. Epstein (2014) claims that role-playing game is a great strategy. In this case, through various materials, including clothes, tools, or other items, you can develop a wide variety of stories that will help the child learn a variety of social roles. Thus, both strategies can be implemented in the learning process when studying various topics: from the world around them to professions and household chores.
References
Epstein, A. (2014). Social studies in preschool? Yes! Young Children, 69(1), 78-83.
MelĂ©ndez, L. (2015). Using children’s books as a social studies curriculum strategy. Young Children, 70(3), 48-53.