Math:
- Show the meaning of addition and subtraction.
- Classify and compare groups of objects to count, order, and name numbers.
- Identify comparative words and position words.
- Identify numbers (1-100) and count to 100.
- Identify and describe geometric figures and sort items by shape and size.
- Copy, identify, and extend patterns.
- Measure using standard and non-standard units.
- Observe and identify the passage of time and tell time to the hour.
- Recognize coins, such as the penny, nickel, dime, and quarter.
Science:
- Observe and describe the properties of different kinds of objects (clay, wood, cloth, paper, etc.) and how they are used.
- Describe how objects look, feel, smell, taste, and sound using their senses.
- Observe that objects can be described and sorted by their properties.
- Identify some common objects and organisms that are considered to be natural resources of our world.
- Identify and demonstrate knowledge that plants come from seeds.
- Demonstrate knowledge that plants need sunlight, water, and dirt to grow.
- Demonstrate knowledge that animals can fly, walk, or swim.
- Demonstrate knowledge that animals have babies and that the babies grow and change.
- Demonstrate awareness that we live on the planet Earth.
- Be able to identify a rock, soil, wind, sun, and water.
- Identify different weather including: precipitation, wind, temperature, and cloud cover.
- Observe and report the daily weather changes throughout the year.
- Observe and determine the effects of weather on human activities.
- Use common tools to measure the weather.
- Identify the four seasons and the different weather changes in each season.
- Be able to identify hot/cold.
- Identify some common objects and organisms that are considered to be natural resources in our world.
- Be able to discuss ways to take care of the Earth.
- Be able to use appropriate tools including, but not limited to, paper, pencil, crayons, and magnifying glasses.
Social Studies:
- Recognize community and school workers.
- Demonstrate teamwork and tell how different teams work together.
- Name important national holidays (Thanksgiving, Martin Luther King Jr.’s
- Birthday, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Independence Day).
- Distinguish between past, present, and future.
- Identify Christopher Columbus, the Pilgrims, Native Americans, Martin Luther
- King Jr., George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln.
- Identify the United States Flag and eagle.
- Participate in at least two voting experiences.
- Give examples of laws/rules in the classroom and community and explain how laws/rules help people live.
- Identify what are globes, tables, charts, timelines, and maps.
Language Arts:
- Print the alphabet letters correctly, both upper and lower case.
- Recognize upper and lower case letters.
- Decode words phonetically.
- Blend single sounds together in sequence to form words.
- Be given opportunities to write informally in journals.
- Write simple phrases, progressing to sentences.
- Participate in Show ‘n Tell activities
- Recall information about a story such as setting, characters, and plot.
- Listen for details and meaning.
- Use comprehensive skills; context clues, sequencing.
- Participate in class discussions about a story, develop vocabulary, and enhance language awareness.
- Discuss cause and effect, drawing conclusions, predictions.