Where Children Come First and Learning Comes Naturally
Kindergarten Curriculum Scope and Sequence
LANGUAGE ARTS
READING
Develop phonemic awareness
Develop phonics skills
Develop invented spelling as a step towards conventional spelling
Scan print and recognize letters
Develop sound-symbol correspondence
Advance through a series of leveled reading books
Develop early reading strategies (predictable patterns, picture clue, memory, retelling)
Use of authentic reading strategies such as environmental text (words and names around the classroom, schedules, rules, signs and logos.)
Reflect on read alouds and stories (respond in pictures, letters and words)
Reading buddy program with fifth and sixth graders
Series of leveled workbooks to develop phonics skills
Partner reading, independent reading and small group reading
WRITING
Write independently in their writing journals
Organize thoughts and verbal language to share personal stories and opinions through the writing
Write for a variety of purposes and audiences
Create class and individual books around given themes, concepts or reflections
Develop their understanding of spelling conventions and writing mechanics through teacher-directed mini lessons and in context shared reading and writing
Distinguish between upper and lower case letters
Letter formation
Write simple words
Cards and letters
Reflections of Service Learning Projects
LISTENING AND SPEAKING
Author’s Chair
Shared Readings
Class Meeting
Calendar and Class News
Share Results and Findings
Role Playing
Participate in daily read-aloud (morning message, poems, songs and chants.)
Express opinions and develop critical thinking skills in class discussions about literature
MATHEMATICS
NUMERATION/ COUNTING
Counting
Numbers
Countdowns
Sequencing number
Rocker Balance
Telephone Book
Spin a Number (1-10 and 11-20)
Monster Squeeze Game
Number Books
Using cent sign
Slate writing
Number stories
Interrupted counts
PATTERNS/ FUNCTIONS AND SEQUENCES
Attribute Blocks
Counting patterns
Patterns all around
Patterns with color
“What’s My Rule?”
Class Patterning
Follow my pattern
EXPLORING DATA AND CHANCE
Birthday graph
Graphs throughout the year
MEASUREMENT AND MONEY
Class heights
Hand spans
Coins in the classroom
Exploring the penny
Penny Power
estimating weight with rocker balance
Balance using a malleable object
Body Measures
Using the cent sign
Comparing body heights with objects
Measuring with children’s feet
How Big is a Foot?
Need for standard measure
GEOMETRY AND SPACIAL SENSE
Symmetry in simple decorations ( stained glass windows and butterflies, Valentine hearts)