Kindergarten Curriculum Scope and Sequence

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

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

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

Symmetry in simple decorations ( stained glass windows and butterflies, Valentine hearts)
Geoboards
Common objects with three d shapes
Comparing shapes,shape collages, pattern blocks, polydrons

Each student is a unique and valued person
Individuals and groups have similarities and differences
Cooperation is an important part of group behavior
Objects and people exist in relationship to one another
Families come in many different configurations
Decisions are made in various ways and serve various purposes
All children have basic needs and wants
Many of the basic needs and wants are met within the home or school
Family members meet their needs and wants through interdependent relationships
Human beings can conserve resources while meeting their needs and wants
Each student has a story to tell about their background (family history)
Families look different
People change over time
Families express their cultures through traditions, rituals and celebrations
Traditions and celebrations have similarities and differences across cultures and holidays
Lifestyles of the past were different from what they are today and are related to changes in resources and technology
Change is an important part of life
Rules exist to keep us safe
Rules are established for a purpose and may be changed
Breaking rules may have consequences

What types of plants/trees are in the classroom or at home?
What are the similarities and differences in the plants’ and trees’ – appearance, growth, change and uses?
Why do plants/trees need to be in soil?
Why do leaves change color?
What is a habitat?

What are some things found in nature?
What are some things made by people?
What do you see in the daytime sky and nighttime sky?
What do you think happens to all of the other stars during the day when the sun is out?
What makes the sky change?