Kindergarten OrientationWelcome, Parents!

Kindergarten ExpectationsBased on the National Common Core Standards

Language Arts Develop knowledge of letters and their sounds

Use letter sound correspondence to read and write

Blending sounds to read words

Identifying the beginning, middle, and end sound of words.

Read sight words independently and in text.

Read grade-level books.

Participate in reading activities with fiction and non-fiction books

Write a complete sentence using capitalization and punctuation.

Write upper and lowercase letters and use in creative writing activities.

Mathematics Count aloud to 100. Count objects up to 30 items. Pattern (create and extend) Identify numbers 0-100 Write numbers 0-30 Count by 5’s and 10’s to 100; 2’s to 30 Identify coins (penny, nickel, dime, quarter) and

know corresponding value. Basic addition and subtraction Identify more than and less than

Kindergarten ExpectationsBased on the National Common Core Standards

Kindergarten Expectations

Science Observations with our Senses Basic Needs of Living Things Pushes and Pulls My Earth

Social Studies Who am I? Where am I? How do I get what I want and need? How do I get along with others?

Additional Activities 30 Minute Computer Lab (2 times a week) Media Center Lessons 60 Minute Lunch and Recess 52 Minutes-Special Class (AMPS)

Art

Music

Physical Education & Health Students must wear tennis shoes

Science

Let’s Have a Great Year!