Math 1st Quarter Objectives: *Develop number sense for whole numbers through 30. *Connect model, number word (orally),and number, using a variety of representations. *Count objects in a set. *Read and write numerals. *Solve problems and share solutions to problems in a small group. *Model and use directional and positional vocabulary. *Sort and Classify objects by one attribute. *Create and extend patterns with actions, words, and objects (AB) *Compare and order sets and numbers. *Compare attributes of two objects using appropriate vocabulary (color, weight, height, width, length, texture). *Recognize concepts of calendar time using appropriate vocabulary (days of week, months of the year, seasons. *Collect and organize data as a group activity. Expressive 1st Quarter Objectives *Uses facial expressions to communicate. *Uses nonverbal expressions to communicate. *Uses words to express needs and wants. *Names common objects. *Responds appropriately to questions. *Uses drawings or symbols to convey ideas or information. *Uses random letters. *Writes own first name. *Uses upper and lower case letters interchangeably. Receptive Literacy 1st Quarter Objectives *Recognizes sounds in environment. *Recognizes words that rhyme. *Demonstrates understanding that spoken language is a sequence of Identifiable speech sounds. *Identifies parts of book (front, back, title,) *Recognizes functions of the parts of the book. *Demonstrates directionality (left to right). *Demonstrates understanding of letter. *Demonstrates understanding of word. *Demonstrates where to begin reading the story. *Predicts possible events in text before reading. *Recognizes own name by sight. *Recognizes environmental print such as signs, labels, and trademarks. *Recognizes first/last letter. *Recognizes first/last word. *Listens to stories. *Understands and follows oral/graphic directions (1 to 2 steps) *Revisits stories. *Discusses and dramatizes stories. *Demonstrates familiarity with a variety of types of books (nursery rhymes, puppet plays, reenactments of familiar stories). *Interacts for at least 5 minutes daily with self-selected texts.