KINDERGARTEN CURRICULUM
Learn about the Essential Standards for our Kindergarten students.
KINDERGARTEN ESSENTIAL STANDARDS
ELA
I CAN….
- name all upper and lower case letters.
- say the sound of each letter (consonant)
- say the short and long sound of each vowel
- identify the beginning, middle, and ending sounds in words
- make the beginning, middle, and ending sounds in words
- make new words by changing consonant and vowel sounds
- read common sight words
- find spaces between words
- read the words in a book in the right order
- read books at my level
- talk about the characters, setting, and some details of the story
- print upper and lower case letters
- spell simple words(CVC) by using letters and sounds I know
- say a full sentence with details
- use a capital letter at the beginning of a sentence and when using I
- recognize and name end punctuation
- listen to a story and draw my idea
- listen to a story and tell someone my idea
- listen to a story and write to tell my idea
- know that some words have two meanings and I can tell you which one to use. (e.g.,knowing duck is a bird and learning the verb to duck).
- describe something using words
- use new words and phrases that I learned at school
- recognize and produce rhyming words
MUSIC
I CAN…
- play a steady beat
- sing and play music from a variety of styles and cultures
- start and end a song together with my teacher
- feel/express music with my entire body
- sit and listen to music or a performance/presentation
PE/Health
I CAN…
- hop, gallop, jog, and slide using a mature pattern
- catch a self-tossed or well-thrown large ball with hands
- work independently and safely in physical education
MATH
I CAN…..
- count to 100 by ones
- count to 100 by 10’s
- count forward from any given number
- write numbers from 0-20
- write a number for a set of objects
- point to each object as I count it
- count up to 20 objects in any arrangement. (10 in a scattered arrangement)
- count out objects up to 20 when given a number
- identify which group is greater than, less than or equal to by matching and counting
- compare two written numerals between 1-10
- solve a problem when I add two numerals together
- solve a problem when I take a numeral away
- solve a word problem by putting two numerals together
- solve a word problem by breaking one number into two smaller numbers
- add and subtract numbers up to 5
- compare two numbers between 1-10 presented as written numerals
SEL
I CAN...
- demonstrate an awareness of my emotions
- identify and manage my emotions and behavior constructively
- demonstrate consideration for others and a desire to contribute positively
- develop and maintain positive relationships
ART
I CAN…
- explain that art has been made throughout our history by people all around the world
- use the elements of art to create personal expression and emotion in art
ACADEMIC RESOURCES & STANDARDS
Curriculum Resources
Content Area | Grade(s) | Resource | Used Since… |
Math | K-2 | Bridges Mathematics | 2019-2020 |
ELA | K-2 | Collaborative Classroom | 2016-2017 |
Science | K-2 | Internal Resources | |
Social Studies | K-2 | Internal Resources | |
SEL | K-2 | Caring Schools Community | 2019-2020 |
MDE Academic Standards
ALL GRADE STANDARDS
ACADEMIC RESOURCE LINKS
Have Questions
Location: 550 Maple St., Manistee, MI 49660
Curriculum Director: Amber Kowatch
Telephone: (231) 723-3521
Email: akowatch@manistee.org