Introduction to Native American Social Studies Curricula
By Nancy Maness, M.A.

Levels K-1 Activities

Kindergarten

Social Skills
•     Navajo Stories: Navajo Culture Curriculum Handbook, p. 79.

Self-identity
•     Navajo family: Navajo Culture Curriculum Handbook, pp. 239-241.

Economics
•     Navajo Hogan: Navajo Culture Curriculum Handbook, pp. 213-226.

Level One

Social Skills
•     Navajo Stories: Navajo Culture Curriculum Handbook, pp. 62-78.

Self-identity
•     Navajo clans: Navajo Clan Book.
•     Cradle board: Navajo Culture Curriculum Handbook, pp. 190-193; Beauty Way Curriculum (video and cut out).
•     Mutton and other foods: Navajo Culture Curriculum Handbook, pp. 119-156.
•     Crafts: Navajo Culture Curriculum Handbook, pp. 158-201.
•     Clothing: Navajo Culture Curriculum Handbook, p. 249; Dolii, A Navajo Girl: Historical Paper Doll Book to Read, Color, and Cut.

Geography
•      Four Sacred Mountains: Navajo Culture Curriculum Handbook, pp. 50-54.
•     Significance of Four: Navajo Culture Curriculum Handbook, p. 49.