Kindergarten Curriculum

 

Reading:

Standard 1 – Reading Process         

Benchmark – Understand phonemic awareness

a.       TLW recognize syllables

b.      TLW recognize rhymes

c.       TLW hear individual sounds within a word

d.      TLW blend phonemes to form words

e.       TLW manipulate phonemes to form words

Benchmark –Demonstrate phonics

a.       TLW identify 26 capital and lower case letters

b.      TLW produce 26 letter sounds

Benchmark – Understand that print conveys meaning (vocabulary)

a.  TWL demonstrate how print is read (front cover/back cover, left-right, top to bottom, space between words)

Standard 2 – Reading a Variety of Texts

                        Benchmark – Demonstrate comprehension

     a.  TLW restate information from what has been read in a read-aloud

     b.  TLW sequence events from a story by arranging pictures in the correct order

 

Language:

Standard 1:  Writing Process

                        Benchmark:  Construct a variety of sentence patterns

a.       TLW identify a complete sentence

b.      TLW dictate a 3 or more word sentence

c.       TLW write a 3 or more word sentence

d.      TLW write with appropriate spacing between words

Standard 3:  Listening, Speaking, Viewing

Benchmark:  Demonstrate listening skills for learning

a.       TLW listen for information from a selection that is read aloud

Benchmark:  Demonstrate speaking skills for learning

a.       TLW ask questions to gain information

 

 

Math:

Standard 1:  Numbers and Operations

a.       TLW identify, write, and count numbers 0-30

b.      TLW solve basic addition facts with answers no greater than 6

c.       TLW solve basic subtraction facts with answers no greater than 6

d.      TLW compare numbers matching one to one, more, less, and the same

Standard 2:  Data analysis and Problem Solving

a.       TLW sort and classify objects with similar attributes

b.      TLW copy and repeat patterns, i.e.:  abab

c.       TLW interpret pictographs

d.      TLW recognize a sequence of events:  1st, 2nd, 3rd, before, after

Standard 3:  Measurement

a.       TLW identify time to the hour

b.      TLW identify and state value of a penny, nickel, and dime

c.       TLW measure with non-standard units of measure

Standard 5: Geometry

       a.   TLW identify circle, square, rectangle, triangle, sphere, cube, cone, cylinder

 
Science/Health:

            Standard 1:  Inquiry

                        Benchmark:  Demonstrate the abilities necessary for scientific inquiry

  • Ask questions about objects, organisms, and events in the environment.

  • Plan and conduct simple investigations.

  • Use tools to gather data and extend the senses.

  • Use mathematics in scientific inquiry.

  • Use data to construct reasonable explanations.

  • Communicate investigations and explanations.

  • Follow appropriate safety procedures when conducting investigations.

            Standard 2:  Physical Science

                        Benchmark:  Understand and apply knowledge of the positions and motions of objects

·         The position of an object can be described by locating it relative to its background.

·         An object’s motion can be described by observing and measuring its position over time.

·         An object’s position or movement can be changed by pushing or pulling.

Standard 3: Life Science

Benchmark:  Understand and apply knowledge of basic human body structures (human body parts and their functions).

·         Humans have distinct body structures for functions including but not limited to thinking, walking, holding, seeing and talking.

·         Benchmark:  Understand and apply knowledge of good health habits (See Standard 6)

Standard 4: Earth/space Science

Benchmark:  Understand and apply knowledge of observable information about daily and seasonal weather conditions

·         Weather changes from day to day and over the seasons.

·         The sun provides the light and heat necessary to maintain the temperature of the earth.

Standard 6:  Social and Personal Perspective

Benchmark:  Apply and understand good health habits, i.e. hand washing, dressing appropriately, eating healthy

Benchmark:  Apply and understand safety rules, i.e. stranger danger, bus and school safety


 

Social Studies:

Standard 2:  History

                   Benchmark:  Understand how communities have developed

a.       TLW name the major holidays and their traditions

Standard 3:  Political Science and Citizenship

          Benchmark:  Develop civic responsibility

a.  TLW identify community helpers

b.  TLW recognize the importance of getting along with family and friends

 

Art:

Standard 1:  Understand and apply different media, techniques, and processes to communicate in the visual arts

Benchmark:  Describe and use different fine arts media, techniques and processes to communicate in a safe and responsible manner

a.       TLW will demonstrate their ability to follow directions and visual steps, i.e.: cut, glue

b.      TLW use art materials in a safe and responsible manner, such as carrying scissors

Standard 2:  Apply knowledge of the organizational components of visual art and the elements and principles of design to artwork

Benchmark:  Understand, describe and begin to use the visual and expressive characteristics of the organizational components of visual arts to communicate ideas: i.e. line, shape, color, texture, patterns, repetitions, balance, emphasis, contrast and unity

a.       TLW use the elements of art (line and shape) in their own artwork

 

Music:

Standard 1:  Sing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music

            Benchmark:  Discriminate between pitch and volume

a.       TLW move his/her voice to show high and low

b.      TLW move to show recognition of loud and soft

c.       TLW move his/her body to show recognition of high and low

Benchmark:  Demonstrate an understanding of singing on pitch

a.       TLW sing a variety of songs on pitch

Benchmark:  Demonstrate ensemble skills

a.       TLW sing using ensemble skills, i.e.:  dynamics, blend

b.      TLW demonstrate appropriate character in a performance setting

Standard 2:  Perform on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music

            Benchmark :  Demonstrate independence in performing on instruments

a.       TLW play classroom instruments on the beat

b.      TLW play specified rhythms on classroom instruments

Standard 3:  Read and notate music

            Benchmark:  Demonstrate the ability to read rhythm and pitch

a.       TLW clap and/or chant specified rhythm patterns

b.      TLW move his/her hand (or body) to show movement of pitch

Standard 4:  Listen to, analyze, and interpret music

            Benchmark:  Demonstrate the ability to analyze and interpret music

a.       TLW move to show recognition of tempo

b.      TLW move to show recognition of dynamics

c.       TLW interpret music through free movement

d.      TLW describe emotions evoked by listening to selected music

 

Physical Education:

K-5

Standard 1:  Components of Physical Education

                        Benchmark:  Understand pre-activity routine

a.       TLW demonstrate an appropriate stretching routine

b.      TLW demonstrate proper physical attire for an elementary physical education class

c.       TLW demonstrate fast walking/jogging/running during their 5 minute warm-up

Benchmark:  Understand the components of wellness

a.       TLW identify many sports as lifetime activities

b.      TLW identify the correct techniques in the proper care of their bodies

c.       TLW exercise moderately and strenuously while socializing with classmates

Benchmark:  Understand the components of individual and team concepts

a.       TLW identify the basic rules and terminology of each unit

b.      TLW demonstrate the skills learned for each particular unit

c.       TLW demonstrate sportsmanlike behavior and attitude

d.      TLW demonstrate needed safety precautions

e.       TLW demonstrate responsibility in proper care of equipment

f.        TLW develop both large and small motor skills