Reading (Print-sound Code; Getting the Meaning; Reading Habits)

·    Hears and discriminates the sounds of language

·    Understands that symbols and print convey meaning

·    Uses oral language to describe past experiences

·    Uses emerging listening and speaking skills

·    Uses emerging reading skills to explore print

·    Demonstrates an interest in literature and printed materials

·    Demonstrates book handling awareness

Writing (Habits and Processes; Writing Purposes and Resulting Genres; Language Use and Conventions)

·    Creates messages by using emergent writing

·    Experiments with writing materials daily

·    Uses words and visual representations to communicate

·    Creates imaginative stories

·    Hears language being used for different purposes

·    Experiment with basic writing conventions

·    Surrounded by a print rich environment

Speaking and Listening (Habits, Kinds of Talk and Resulting Genres, Language Use and Conventions)

·    Talks daily with peers resulting in lengthier exchanges

·    Experiments and plays with language daily

·    Speaks and listens in different genres

·    Uses talk to express ideas and relate to others

·    Attends to a performance

·    Builds vocabulary from being read to daily

Number and Operations

·    Understands numbers and number systems

·    Understands meanings and relationships of operations

·    Computes fluently and makes estimates

Algebra   

·    Understands patterns, relations, and functions

·    Analyzes mathematical situations and structures

·    Uses models to understand relationships

Geometry

·    Analyzes two- and three- dimensional geometric shapes

·    Describes spatial relationships using geometry

·    Uses geometric modeling to solve problems

Measurement

·    Understands attributes/processes of measurement

·    Applies appropriate techniques to determine measurements

Data Analysis and Probability

·    Collects, organizes, and displays relevant data

·    Evaluates inferences and predictions based on data

·    Applies basic concepts of probability

The process strands, problem solving, reasoning and proof, communications, connections, and representation, are interwoven and interdependent with the content strands.

Scientific Inquiry   

·    Accesses information by asking questions

·    Conducts simple explorations

History and Nature of Science

·    Demonstrates curiosity / works alone or on team

·    Recognizes use of science and technology

Science in Personal and Social Perspectives

·    Demonstrates personal and group safety

·    Identifies and conserves resources in environment

Science and Technology

·    Recognizes uses of tools and technology

·    Identifies ways tools and technology are used

Physical Science

·    Explores how objects move

·    Identifies properties of objects, light, heat, and magnets

Life Science

·    Explores differences between living and non-living things

·    Describes changes in living organisms

Earth and Space Sciences

·    Compares simple properties of soil and water

·    Identifies changes in weather, earth and sky

Citizenship

·    Demonstrates appropriate social interactions that include sharing, compromise, and respect for others

Culture

·    Recognizes various types of families, shelters, food, clothing, and customs

Time, Continuity, and Change

·    Tells others about the daily routine and participates in planning for future events

Space and Place

·    Identifies familiar places in the classroom, school, and community

Individual Development and Identity

·    Demonstrates self-direction and independence

Individuals, Groups, and Institutions

·    Uses multiple strategies to resolve conflicts

·    Follows classroom rules and expectations

Production, Distribution, and Consumption

·    Distributes resources according to the goal of the task

Power, Authority, and Governance

·    Self-regulates behavior within different activities and environments

Science, Technology, and Society

·    Cares for environment by cleaning and organizing the classroom

·    Uses technology that is available within the classroom

Global Connections

·    Works and plays with a variety of children

Personal and Social Development Skills

·    Participate fully and communicate cooperatively with others

·    Perform activities safely and follow rules of etiquette and ethical behavior

·    Display age appropriate self-control and discipline

·    Display a willingness to receive and use feedback to improve performance

·    Accept the decisions of and respond positively to teachers/officials in charge of games/activities

·    Choose healthful physical activities to experience fun, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction

·    Display an interest in and assist and encourage others’ efforts

·    Display behaviors that are supportive and inclusive

·    Self-initiate behaviors that contribute to personal and partner/group effort

·    Adjust behavior to prevent/reconcile conflicts

Motor Skills and Movement Patterns

·    Discover personal and general space

·    Explore moving in different ways (e.g., crawl, walk, run, hop, jump)

·    Explore shapes(wide, narrow, round, square), pathways(straight, curved, zigzag), balance(different body parts), levels(high, middle, low), and speed(quick, slow) in movements

·    Throw, catch, and kick from a stationary position

·    Explore movement through different rhythmic beats

·    Demonstrate fundamental motor patterns by imitating animal movements;

·    Recognize basic terminology of movement (e.g., high, low, slow, fast, light, heavy, in, out, under, over, through)

·    Follow simple rules and safety procedures given by the teacher

Physical Activity and Fitness

·    Participate in moderate physical activities regularly (unstructured play with friends, family, or organized movement experiences for young children)

·    Engage for short periods of time in moderate-to-vigorous physical activities that cause increased heart rate, breathing rate, and perspiration (crawling, walking, running)

·    Lift and support one’s own weight in selected activities that develop muscular strength and endurance of arms, shoulders, abdomen, and legs (hanging, hopping, jumping)

·    Demonstrate a stretch that will help increase the range of motion of a joint (e.g., perform a sit-and-reach stretch to demonstrate how to stretch the hamstrings and lower back muscles)

·    Demonstrate the ability to breathe slowly and deeply to relax

·    Recognize that physical activity promotes good health

·    Identify changes in the body (e.g., breathing, heart rate) and the importance of replenishing the body with water during physical activity