{"id":2041,"date":"2009-11-17T12:00:55","date_gmt":"2009-11-17T17:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.richmond.edu\/openwidelookinside\/archives\/2041"},"modified":"2009-11-17T12:00:55","modified_gmt":"2009-11-17T17:00:55","slug":"teaching-civics-with-childrens-literature-we-the-kids-the-preamble-to-the-constitution-of-the-united-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.richmond.edu\/openwidelookinside\/2009\/11\/17\/teaching-civics-with-childrens-literature-we-the-kids-the-preamble-to-the-constitution-of-the-united-states\/","title":{"rendered":"Teaching Civics with Children’s Literature: We the Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Are you looking for a great introductory civics book? Look no further!\u00a0 Before\u00a0your next civics\u00a0lesson, read\u00a0We the Kids:\u00a0 The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States<\/a>,\u00a0written and illustrated by\u00a0David Catrow<\/a>, to learn all about America's ideals.<\/p>\n

A long time ago some smart guys had some smart ideas, and they wrote them down in the Preamble to the Constitution.\u00a0 You have probably read it before, but do you know what it means?\u00a0 And did it ever make you laugh?\u00a0 Now it will!\u00a0 With David Catrow's hilarious art, this fun-filled look at the Preamble provides an accessible look at America's founding ideals for citizens of all ages.\u00a0 Catrow (2005) writes, “For me, the Constitution is simply a list of rules and promises written down by people just like you and me”(pg 1).\u00a0 So begin a discussion today\u00a0 in your classroom!<\/p>\n

Curriculum Connections<\/strong>: \u00a0In the area of civics, the \u00a0Virginia History and Social Studies SOL’s for grades K-3 stresses the importance of\u00a0 understanding basic civics concepts and that we are united as Americans by common principles. \u00a0We the People: \u00a0The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States is appropriate for multiple grade levels and could be used\u00a0to directly address SOL’s 1.10a, 1.12c, 2.12b, 3.11a, and 3.12.<\/p>\n

If you would like to\u00a0create\u00a0some civics sense\u00a0<\/em>in your\u00a0classroom and find out more about\u00a0the basics of being a good citizen, \u00a0here\u00a0are a few suggestions for grades K-3:<\/p>\n