Kindergarten
Language Arts
| Reading: attend and respond to quality literature read orally |
| Writing: use letters to symbolize words using the 6 Traits of Writing Philosophy |
| Listening: listen to others without interrupting |
| Speaking: express thoughts and ideas in complete sentences |
| Convention/Structure: understand that letters make up words, and that words can be either printed or spoken |
Mathematics
| Number sense: Begin to understand our number system by identifying numerals; by counting; and by grouping |
Geometry: Identify, sort, and draw shapes |
Measurement: Explore measurement of length using unifix cubes; compare volumes; identify first, next and last |
Operations and computation: Use objects to add and subtract |
Patterns and relationships: Recognize and create patterns |
Probability and statistics: Sort objects; make and interpret graphs |
Social Studies
| Content: study individuals and families |
| Skills: develop self-awareness; develop respect for others |
Science & Health
| Content: participate in hands-on activities in the following areas: |
| Astronomy: earth, moon, sun, and stars |
| Earth Science: ecology |
| Health: getting to know myself |
| Life Science: seeds to plants |
| Physical Science: water explorations |
Skills:
- predict
- observe
- collect and record data
- interpret
- classify
- draw conclusions |
Physical Education
| Locomotor: Demonstrate run, gallop, hop, accent, and communication. |
| Object Control: Demonstrate push/pull object, underhand roll. |
| Physical Fitness: Develop flexibility. |
| Social Skills: Following directions and sharing. |
| Body Management: Identify body parts, body actions, body planes, use of space, personal space, and general space. |
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