Kindergarten Third Quarter Objectives

Receptive Literacy

Demonstrates understanding that sequence of letters in a written word represents the sequence of
sounds in the spoken word
Blends individual sounds that are heard into a 2-3 phoneme word (e.g. Put the sounds /c/ /a/ /t/
together. Now say the word.)
Segments the sounds of a spoken 2-3 phoneme word into individual phonemes or sounds (e.g. What
sounds do you hear in the word dog?
/d//o/ /g/)
Recognizes some high frequency words by sight (10-15 words)
Reads decodable text

Before Reading
Formulates questions that a text might answer before beginning to read
Uses preparation strategies to activate prior knowledge and experience before reading the text
During Reading
Associates target words with prior knowledge.
Reads predictable text using letter-sound knowledge and pictures to construct meaning (Level 3-4)
Uses strategies to activate prior knowledge and experience during reading the text
Predicts possible events in the story during reading
Confirms/rejects predictions based on information in text and/or own experience
Distinguishes fantasy from reality when reading text
Demonstrates the following strategies:
— going back and rereading
— using known words to monitor reading

After Reading
Recounts story setting, characters, and events
Recounts important concepts and details in informational text
Discusses concepts and information in a text to clarify and extend knowledge
Discusses texts to make connections
Explores an author’s choice of words
Demonstrates familiarity with a variety of types of books (e.g. short informational texts,
picture books)
Interacts for at least 10 minutes daily with self-selected texts that are consistent with
student’s independent reading level

Expressive Literacy

Uses singular and plural nouns and past tense regular verbs correctly
Produces five to seven word sentences in conversations.
Maintains conversation and discussions by taking turns expressing ideas
Maintains conversation and discussions by asking questions
Uses new vocabulary in own speech and writing
Uses words that name (nouns) and words that tell action (verbs) in a variety of simple texts
(written stories)
Writes and/or participates in writing behaviors by using author’s models of language
Writes one or two thoughts or sentences
Develops spelling strategies and skills by writing some words when dictated
Develops spelling strategies and skills by analyzing sounds in a word
Develops spelling strategies and skills by spelling some high frequency words correctly in own
writing
Uses legible manuscript handwriting
Uses some spacing
Healthful Living

Recognize the joy of shared play
Interact positively with students in class during play regardless of personal differences
Participate willingly in group activities
Work in a group setting without interfering with others
Handle equipment safely
Share space and equipment with others
Develop listening skills and the ability to follow instructions in sequence during a game
situation
Respond appropriately to warning signs, sounds, and labels
Demonstrate how to get help in an emergency

Social Studies

Locate and describe familiar places in the home, school, and other environments
Create and interpret simple maps, models, and drawings of the home, school, and environments
Observe and describe how individuals and families grow and change
Observe and summarize changes within communities
Recognize changes in the classroom and school environments
Recognize and explain seasonal changes in the environment

Science

Use appropriate tools to do work
Makes specific and detailed observations based upon the five senses
Observes and records daily weather changes
Sorts and orders organisms by their similarities and differences

Mathematics

Develops number sense for whole numbers 1 – 30
Connects model, number word (orally), and number using a variety of representations 1 — 30
Counts objects in a set
Reads and writes numbers (1 — 30)
Compare and order sets and numbers
Uses ordinals (first through tenth)
Recognize equivalence in sets and numbers 1—10
Share equally (divide) between two people; explain
Solves problems and shares solutions in small groups
Compare attributes of two objects using appropriate vocabulary (color, weight, height, width,
length, texture)
Recognizes concepts of calendar time using appropriate vocabulary (days of week, months of year,
seasons)
Identify, build, draw, and name triangles, rectangles, and circles; identify, build, and name
spheres and cubes
Compare geometric shapes (identify likenesses and differences)
Sort and classify objects by one attribute
Create and extend patterns with actions, words, and objects (ABC, AABB)