Based on a solid theories and research regarding child growth, development, and learning, this text presents a multitude of practical ideas, suggestions, and guides for introducing young children to social studies content. Play and activity are integrated throughout the book, which reflects the author's philosophy that play serves not only as the integration of social studies curriculum, but also functions as the basic mode of children's learning. The text is specifically designed for teachers of pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and primary grade children.