Kindergarten

A black supply cart filled with crayons on the table in a classroom or art room.
Two yellow doors on a light-colored building with a small window each, red-brick flower pots with plants, and a yard with potted plants and a sign that reads 'Tortoise Food'; string lights hanging above.
Children in red shirts interact with a black rooster at a farm or petting zoo.
A child dressed as a cat with face paint, wearing a cat costume, is posing with a woman dressed as a black cat with face paint and cat ears. They are at an outdoor event with other people in costume in the background.

  • Letter recognition and formation: Mastering upper and lowercase letters and handwriting.

    Reading: Phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension. Recognizing sight words, understanding basic concepts of print, and retelling stories.

    Writing: Expressing ideas through drawing and dictation, using beginning writing conventions.

    Speaking and Listening: Participating actively in conversations and following rules for discussions.

  • Counting and Cardinality: Counting to 100 by ones and tens, understanding the relationship between numbers and quantities.

    Operations and Algebraic Thinking: Representing addition and subtraction, understanding basic patterns and relationships.

    Measurement and Data: Comparing and ordering objects by size, understanding concepts of time, and using tools for measurement.

    Geometry: Describing and comparing shapes, recognizing and composing simple shapes.

  • Physical Science: Understanding properties of objects and materials, exploring motion and forces.

    Life Science: Recognizing characteristics of living things and understanding the basic needs of plants and animals.

    Earth and Space Science: Observing and describing weather patterns, exploring the day and night sky.

  • Self and Others: Identifying self and others, understanding relationships and communities.

    Families and Communities: Recognizing diverse family structures and roles within communities.

    Geography: Identifying places and environments and understanding basic map skills.

  • Visual Arts: Exploring various art materials and techniques, expressing creativity through art.

    Music: Singing, moving to music, and exploring basic music concepts.

  • Developing gross motor skills through various activities.

    Understanding the importance of physical fitness and healthy habits.