Kindergarten
Curriculum

Shows interest by joining in orally when listening to shared reading activities and selecting books.

Enjoys listening to stories for an extended period of time.

Knows that a letter or letter combination represents sounds in a word.

Identifies upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.

Knows that print is read from top to bottom of the page and from left to right.

Identifies initial and final consonant sounds in spoken and written words (phonics).

Recognizes own name as well as kindergarten sight word vocabulary.

Knows that print conveys meaning.

Uses personal experience and prior knowledge to make predictions and interpret information.

Tells or retells and makes inferences about a story including setting, characters, beginning, middle and end.

Recalls meaning of an information book.

Uses pictures, phonics and context to gain meaning from print.

Engages in picture drawing or writing-like activities that connect to the reading experience.

Engages in writing or writing-like activities using scribble writing, temporary spelling and/or standard spelling.

Composes and reads back his/her own writing.

Creates imaginative stories with a beginning and ending.

Engages in a variety of fine motor activities using pencils, markers, crayons, chalk and scissors.

Learns and applies problem-solving strategies/reasoning such as using objects, pictures and other data to solve real-life problems.

Communicates mathematical ideas in oral or written form.

Reads numbers 0-20.

Demonstrates 1:1 correspondence with manipulative from 0-10.

Matches numbers with pictures of objects from 0 to 10.

Counts to 29 by 1s.

Compares sets of objects up to 10 ... which has more or less, or are they equal?

Orders numbers 0-10.

Estimates up to 20 objects to help develop number sense.

Identifies equal parts of a whole divided into 2 parts.

Names the four basic plane figures:  circle, square, rectangle, triangle.

Compares lengths and heights (using longer, longest, shorter, shortest).

Counts, reads and compares numbers of objects in pictographs and bar graphs.

Creates, explains and extends patterns.

Sorts a set of objects according to characteristics (ex., color).

Develops a sense of self and personal abilities.

Develops the following skills:  interpersonal decision making, problem solving, listening/speaking, personal and group skills.

Develops an awareness of current events.

Distinguishes between a map and a globe.

Locates Connecticut, United States and Mexico on a map.

Locates areas of land and water on a map and globe.

Develops a sense of personal history.

Develops a sense of U.S. history through the study of famous Americans and national holidays.

Explores, understands and appreciates the cultural similarities and differences between Mexico and the United States.

Identifies how our 5 senses help us gather information and understand the world.

Uses the 5 senses to make observations about the natural world.

Recognizes and demonstrates how tools such as glasses, hearing aids and magnifiers help our senses.

Identifies characteristics of different animals and trees.

Compares and categorizes similarities and differences among animals/trees.

Describes the basic needs of animals/trees.

Describes features that help animals/trees survive in different environments.

Describes and classifies objects in terms of their physical properties and purpose (size, materials from which they are made, color).

Recognizes and demonstrates that objects fall to the ground unless supported.

Recognizes and demonstrates that objects can change when manipulated (temperature, changes size, color, texture).

Demonstrates curiosity by asking questions.

Observes using 5 senses.

Makes predictions.

Compares predictions with observations.

Classifies objects, animals and trees according to properties.

Uses scientific tools (magnifiers) to examine objects.

Learns about medicines and identifies adults from whom they should take them.

Determines dangerous substances in the home.

Discovers positive qualities in self and others.

Understands characteristics of a safe home and school.

Explores food groups and how they relate to good health.

Practices behaviors that promote personal hygiene.

Grandma (Anna Mary Robertson) Moses (landscape)

Piet Mondrian (shape, primary color)

Leo Lionni  (collage, illustration)

Produces visual expressions, designs and communicates through art.

Drawing:  introduces drawing materials for visual communication; emphasis on developing a vocabulary of visual images.

Painting:  introduces fundamental techniques and materials management in two dimensional concepts.

Three-Dimensional Forms:  introduces fundamental techniques and materials to form three dimensional concepts, both functional and decorative.

Perceives the qualities of visual art and makes judgments.

Introduces appropriate elements of design and the language of art.

Makes opinions about visual art and understands the basis for informed opinion.

Creates feelings and reactions to art.

Sings in tune, clearly, alone and with others, e.g., greeting songs.

Imitates simple melodic and rhythmic patterns.

Moves to and keeps a steady pulse.

Develops reading readiness abilities.

Listens to music with focused attention.

Responds to music with movement.

Identifies ways in which other disciplines are interrelated with music.

Sings songs and plays games that explore cultural diversity, e.g., Mexico.

Develops fine and gross motor skills through activities requiring efficient movement.

Develops body and space awareness through the use of large apparatus.

Participates in simple rhythmic activities through movement and dance.

Through exploration, students will demonstrate developmental manipulative skills using a variety of implements.

Using a variety of body parts, students will demonstrate developmental manipulative skills.

participates in and solves simple movement tasks and performs sequences and patterns, to develop body control.

Develops the physical, cognitive and affective skills necessary for successful participation in cooperative adventure activities.