Kindergarten Academic Program
Math Goals:
- Count
- Identify numerals
- Write numerals
- Solve problems in a variety of ways/think mathematically (CGI explanation sheet)
- Add and subtract
- Understand place value (ones and tens) and teen numbers
- Describe and compare measurable attributes
- Identify and describe shapes
- Sort objects
- Analyze, compare, create and compose shapes
Language Arts Goals:
- Identify letters
- Identify letter sounds (using alpha friends) explanation sheet attached and flash cards
- Develop phonemic awareness (rhyming, blending, segmenting, syllables etc.)
- Read all high frequency words with automaticity
- Read and comprehend Level D text or higher (indicate comprehension of questions related directly to the text as well as questions that require the reader to think beyond the text)
- Write narrative, informational and opinion pieces (utilizing phonetic spelling,dictation, and illustrations)
- Learn basic written language conventions (such as ending punctuation)
Computer Technology:
- Reading Eggs, your child will receive an individual password
- Raz Kids (will start later in the year) your child will receive an individual password
- Classroom Tablets to record each other’s presentations, reciting poems
- Scholastic News website
- BrainPopJr website - username: AV1 password: wildcats
- QR codes for listening to stories
We Also Teach:
- Science
- Social Studies
- Nutrition – docent lead
- Garden – docent lead
- PE – daily morning exercises
- Music/Motion
- Public Speaking
- Visual Art
- Mind Up! (being mindful) breathing
- Character Counts Education - trustworthy, respectful, responsible, kindness (attached pledge)
- Handwriting without tears (sheet attached)
- Fine motor skills