Reading

Interests and Attitudes

	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.

Reading Process Development

	Is able to read 31 Kindergarten sight words and spell 12 Kindergarten spelling words
	Identifies all 26 upper &  lowercase letters of the alphabet.
	Able to rhyme words when given a prompt.
	Identify initial & final  sounds in words and can name   the corresponding letter.
	Recognizes first & last name  & able to write it.

Reading Comprehension

	Knows that words on a page convey meaning.
	Uses personal experience and prior knowledge to make predictions and interpret information during story time and group discussions.
	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.

Reading/Writing Connection

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

Writing

	Engages in writing or writing-like activities using scribble writing, temporary 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.

Math

Mathematical Thinking and Tools

	Learns and applies problem-solving strategies/reasoning such as using objects,
	pictures and other data to solve real-life word problems.
	Communicates mathematical ideas orally or by writing them down. Calendar skills: can identify yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Number Sense and Operations

	Identify numerals (out of order) by stating their name for the #’s 0-31.
	Demonstrates 1:1 correspondence with manipulatives from 0-20.
	Match the corresponding number to a picture  of a set of objects from 0 to 30.
	Counts to 31 by 1s.
	Compares sets of objects up to 20 … which has more or less, or are they equal?
	Orders numbers 0-20. Counts and groups objects by 10′s up to 10, 20, 30, etc.
	Estimates sets of objects up to 10: is it more? less? or equal?

Fractions

Identifies equal parts of a whole divided into 2 parts.

Geometry

Names the four basic plane figures:  circle, square, rectangle, triangle. Identify the 3-D shapes:  cube, sphere, cylinder, cone, and prism. Money Identify the penny and dime when mixed amongst other coins. Name the value of the penny and dime.  Count pennies and trade for objects.

Measurement

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

Graphing and Probability

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

Patterns and Problem Solving

	Creates, explains and extends patterns.
	Sorts a set of objects according to characteristics (ex., color, shape, size, etc.). Completes simple geometric puzzles and can explain the reasoning behind his/her choices.

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Social Studies

Citizenship

	Develops a sense of self and personal abilities.
	Develops skills in interpersonal decision making, problem solving, listening/speaking, personal, group skills.
	Develops an awareness of current events.

Geography

	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.

History

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

International

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

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Science

Life Sciences

Our Senses

	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.

Animals and Trees of the Forest

	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.

Physical Sciences

Scientific Process and Attitude

	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.

Health

	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.

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Art

Art History/Culture

Understands visual art in history and culture:

	Grandma (Anna Mary Robertson) Moses (landscape)
	Piet Mondrian (shape, primary color)
	Leo Lionni  (collage, illustration)

Art Production

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

Art Criticism

	Perceives the qualities of visual art and makes judgments.
	Introduces appropriate elements of design and the language of art.

Aesthetics

	Makes opinions about visual art and understands the basis for informed opinion.
	Creates feelings and reactions to art.

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Music

Singing

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

Performance/Improvising

	Imitates simple melodic and rhythmic patterns.
	Moves to and keeps a steady pulse.

Reading/Notating

Develops reading readiness abilities.

Listening/Evaluating

	Listens to music with focused attention.
	Responds to music with movement.

Understanding Culture/History

	Identifies ways in which other disciplines are interrelated with music.
	Sings songs and plays games that explore cultural diversity, e.g., Mexico.

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Physical Education

	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 demonstrate developmental manipulative skills using a variety of implements.
	Using a variety of body parts, students will demonstrate developmental manipulative skills.
	Solves simple movement tasks and performs sequences and patterns, to develop body control.
	Develops the physical, cognitive and affective skills necessary for participation in adventure activities.

For the entire kdg. curriculum in a nutshell, please click on:

http://www.whps.org/curriculum/elementary%20curriculum%20k%2009%201.pdf