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What
your
child
will
learn
in
Kindergarten
Reading
*Students
will
read
a
minimum
of
25
books
or
the
equivalent
per
year
across
all
content
areas
and
standards.
The
student
will
be
able
to:
Match,
recognize
and
name:
Identify:
Follow:
Locate
parts
of
a
book.
Identify
the
story’s:
-
Beginning
and
end
-
Title
and
author
-
Simple
plot
-
Main
characters
-
Setting
Recognize
and
identify:
-
The
difference
between
letters
and
words.
-
That
words
consist
of
a
combination
of
sounds
(phonemic
awareness)
-
Meaning
of
high
frequency
vocabulary
words
(from
environment,
and
classroom)
Differentiate
between
sounds:
Identify:
Writing
*Students
will
write
on
a
daily
basis
across
all
content
areas
and
standards.
The
student
will
be
able
to:
Follow:
Create:
Write:
-
Recognizable
upper
and
lower
case
letters
in
manuscript.
-
Letters
of
their
first
and
last
name.
-
Use
a
capital
letter
to
begin
the
first
and
last
name
of
a
person.
-
To
write
a
simple
sentence
using
temporary
spelling
(inventive
spelling).
Punctuate:
Listening
Listen:
Respond:
Speaking
Respond:
-
Respectfully.
-
Using
age
appropriate
vocabulary.
-
By
taking
turns
in
a
group.
-
In
complete
sentences
when
required.
-
By
staying
on
topic.
-
By
speaking
audibly.
-
With
expression
appropriate
to
the
occasion.
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Science
The
student
will
be
able
to:
Weather:
-
Verbalize
the
daily
weather.
-
Identify
the
four
seasons
of
the
year.
-
Be
able
to
tell
how
to
dress
for
the
weather.
Discovery:
-
Verbally
predict
and
observe
materials
that
are
magnetic
and
materials
that
are
not.
-
Verbally
predict
and
observe
what
objects
sink
or
float.
-
Observe
examples
of
solids
and
liquids
and
their
changes.
-
Describe
the
five
senses.
Safety:
-
Name
procedures
to
take
in
the
event
of
a
fire
at
home
or
school.
-
Demonstrate
safe
school
behavior,
bus
and
playground
behavior.
Environmental
issues:
-
Demonstrate
recycling
practices.
-
Identify
ways
to
conserve
energy.
-
Maintain
a
clean
environment.
Plants:
-
Grow
a
plant
from
a
seed.
-
Identify
that
most
plants
need
air,
water,
and
sunlight
to
grow.
-
Name
the
parts
of
a
plant;
roots,
stem
leaves
and
flower.
Animals:
-
Identify
a
variety
of
animals.
-
Identify
the
names
of
baby
animals
found
on
a
farm
or
zoo.
-
Develop
an
awareness
of
how
animals
adapt
to
their
environments,
i.e..
-
Hibernation,
migration,
camouflages.
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Social
Studies
The
student
will
be
able
to:
-
Identify
self
as
a
unique
and
valued
member
of
a
family,
class,
school,
community
and
world.
-
Recognize
people
as
having
different
ethnic
backgrounds
that
contribute
to
our
community.
-
Discuss
how
families
are
alike
and
different.
-
Understand
the
needs
of
food,
clothing
and
shelter.
-
Develop
an
awareness
of
one’s
rights
and
responsibilities
as
a
member
of
a
family,
class,
school
and
community.
-
Demonstrate
an
awareness
of
the
symbols
of
our
nation
and
an
understanding
of
the
holidays
and
celebrations
of
our
nation.
-
Identify
the
flag
of
the
United
States
and
show
respect
for
it.
-
Differentiate
between
a
map
and
a
globe
including
location
of
land
(United
States)
and
water.
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Art
The
student
will
be
able
to:
-
Improve
motor-eye-hand
coordination.
-
Become
participating,
creative
members
of
our
multi-cultural
society.
-
Use
a
variety
of
techniques,
processes,
tools
and
mediums
to
create
Art.
-
Correlate
and
integrate
art
with
other
subject
areas.
-
Improve
listening,
following
directions
and
learning
skills.
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Music
The
student
will
be
able
to:
-
Keep
a
steady
beat.
-
Discover
"singing
voice".
-
Develop
large
motor
skills.
-
Listen
and
follow
basic
musical
directions.
-
Explore
creativity.
-
Perform
individually
and
in-groups.
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Mathematics
The
student
will
be
able
to:
Classification:
Basic
Shapes/Patterns:
Graphing:
Number
and
numeration:
-
Recognize
groups
0-31.
-
Write
numerals
0-12.
-
Order
numbers.
-
Count
on
from
a
number.
Measurement:
-
Measure
lengths
using
cubes.
-
Estimate
lengths.
-
Measure
area.
-
Compare
capacity
and
weight
-
Tell
time
on
the
hour
-
Compare
time
-
Count
pennies
-
Identify
nickels
and
dimes
Operations:
Fractions:
Problem
Solving:
-
Sort
according
to
2
attributes
(color,
shape,
and
size)
-
Solve
problems
using
data
from
a
story
-
Solve
problems
using
data
from
a
picture
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Physical
Education
The
student
will
be
able
to:
-
Develop
physical
fitness.
-
Develop
the
cardio-vascular
system.
-
Develop
and
increase
in
strength
and
motor
coordination.
-
Participate
in
a
diversity
of
activities
so
each
child
may
meet
success.
-
Develop
an
enjoyment
of
exercise
and
understand
its
importance
and
benefits.
-
Develop
eye-hand
coordination.
-
Develop
eye-foot
coordination.
-
Develop
perceptual
motor
skills.
-
Develop
proper
attitudes
and
sportsmanship.
-
Develop
skills
necessary
for
lifetime
activities
and
sports.
-
Develop
and
understanding
of
the
rules
for
sports
and
games.
-
Develop
and
understand
the
meaning
of
team
sports.
-
Participate
in
a
variety
of
lead-up
games.
-
Have
an
opportunity
to
participate
in
an
intramural
program.
-
HAVE
FUN!
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Parental
Support
Tips:
-
Model
and
expect
respectful
responsible,
honest
and
caring
behavior
("please",
"Thank
you").
-
Start
the
day
with
a
healthy
breakfast.
-
Encourage
a
healthful
lifestyle
by
being
sure
your
child
eats
a
balanced
diet,
get
plenty
of
sleep
and
exercise.
-
Discuss
your
child’s
day
at
school.
-
Review
and
monitor
your
child’s
daily
schoolwork
and
check
his/her
folder/backpack
daily,
as
this
is
the
first
means
of
communication
between
school
and
home.
-
Read
with
your
child
every
day
for
at
least
20
minutes.
-
Watch
and
discuss
educational
TV
programs
and
limit
the
amount
of
TV
time
to
no
more
than
one
hour
per
day.
-
Use
math
concepts
in
daily
life
situations,
large,
small,
counting,
counting
plates
on
a
table,
sorting
by
size,
shape,
color,
matching
the
#
of
plates
to
the
number
of
people
at
dinner.
-
Encourage
your
child
to
observe
and
talks
about
the
world
of
science
around
him/her
(observe
and
identify
plant
and
animal
life
in
your
neighborhood,
weather
conditions).
-
Plan
and
enjoy
physical
activities
together
(hike,
skate,
walk,
play
ball….)
-
Encourage
family
outings,
library,
shopping,
museums,
concerts,
movies,
sports,
etc.
-
Sing,
draw,
play
age-appropriate
games
and
dance
with
our
child.
-
Make
productive
use
of
car
and
travel
time
to
talk
with
your
child.
We
look
forward
to
a
great
first
year
and
a
great
future!
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