Kindergarten
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Visual Arts: Exploring various art materials and techniques, expressing creativity through art.
Music: Singing, moving to music, and exploring basic music concepts.
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Developing gross motor skills through various activities.
Understanding the importance of physical fitness and healthy habits.