- About This Page
- Social: Working and Playing with Others
- Intellectual: Understanding About the World
- Personal: Knowing About Themselves
- Physical: Growing Healthy and Safely
About This Page
Below, please find information about basic expectations of Kindergarten
students. Note it is not inclusive of all state standards. The focus is on a
well-rounded education, including academic, social and physical developmental
needs of young children. I compiled his information from a combination of
materials (books/websites, classes/workshops, my own insights).
Hope you find it helpful!
Social: Working and Playing with Others
Respects Others' Feelings and Well Being
takes turns
listens to others
uses good manners
understands
recognizes individual diversity
works collaboratively and cooperatively
attempts to positively resolve conflicts
displays empathy for others
appreciates individual differences
Resolves Conflicts in a Positive Way
shows willingness to compromise
makes appropriate choices to solve problems
reacts to conflicts in non-aggressive ways
examines situation and discovers options
Cares and Supports Others
demonstrates concerns about others' feelings
shows empathy for others
appreciates individual difference
approaches others in a friendly way
uses positive language with others
Intellectual: Understanding About the World
Makes Personal Connections While Learning
applies new knowledge
makes inferences based on observations
discovers patterns to organize information
Demonstrates Curiosity
explores willingly
generates different problem solving strategies
examines situations, ideas, options, and makes choices
Uses Language to Explain Learning
explains new understandings
links prior knowledge to new learning experience
explains thinking process involved in accomplishing a given task
Develops/Uses Language Meaningfully
enjoys language activities
enjoys listening to stories
participates in reading and retelling stories
constructs meaning from print
dictates/writes using inventive spelling/illustrates to convey a
written message
enjoys language activities
Develops Math Concepts
uses manipulatives to create patterns
writes numbers to 20 or higher
records data
understands meaning of numbers up to 30 or higher
counts forward to 110; counts backwards 20-0
counts objects to 30 or higher
solves addition and subtraction problems with manipultives with
numbers 0-9
begins to develop skill of counting by 2's, 5's and 10's
recognizes and knows value of penny, nickel, dime, quarter
recognizes basic shapes and their attributes
Develops Concepts of Print/Reading Foundation
knows how to hold a book and turn pages
points/tracks words while reading
knows direction of print
recognizes commonly used words
writes commonly used letters/numbers/words
shows awareness of letter-sound relationships
constructs meaning from print
reads books at reading level with joy
comprehends what s/he reads
Expresses Self Creatively
participates in movement and music
shows an imagination
uses materials in a variety of ways
uses language in interesting ways
originates stories
Organizes Information Using Patterns
uses manipulatives to create patterns
uses language to create patterns
extends patterns
creates rhythmic patterns
discovers relationships with patterns
sorts and categorizes to organize information
Personal: Knowing About Themselves
Is Self Directed
initiates learning situations
demonstrates independence
accepts responsibility
uses time wisely
Solves Problems
makes decisions
perseveres
creates
asks questions
is flexible
cooperates/collaborates
Takes Risks
tries new things willingly
is open to new ideas
learns from trial and error
Has Positive Self-Image
shares ideas
takes turns
sees self as learner
asks questions
participates in activities willingly
expresses feelings appropriately
shares belongings
Has Positive Attitude About Learning
makes connections between home and school
sees self as learner
shows enthusiasm for learning events
asks questions
perseveres
tries new ideas willingly
attends class regularly
Physical: Growing Healthy and Safely
Has Awareness of Safety for Self and Others
sense of own space/size
uses materials in a safe manner
able to control impulses
makes appropriate decisions
Develops Strength, Endurance, and Dexterity
coordination using a variety of work materials
coordination in running, skipping, hopping, bouncing balls, balance
beams, blocks
shows coordination in cutting, pasting, handling tools, legos, etc.
Has Ability to Care for Own Physical and Personal Needs
attends to personal hygiene in the classroom
keeps track of belongings explains thinking process involved in
accomplishing a given task
