Private Kinder > Curriculum Description
 
We have compiled a list of books and skills your child will learn in the course of their Kindergarten year.
Books to be used:
Modern Curriculum Press Phonics K and Level A
Modern curriculum Press Mathematics K and Level A
Sight Reader Books
Language involves the areas of Reading, Writing, and Communication
In Reading our skills and objectives are that children will understand and apply:
Concepts of print (parts of a book, directionality of text, difference between a letter, word, and sentence,
print is our words written down and conveys meaning, etc.)
Phonemic awareness (rhyming, segmenting, blending sounds)
Beginning phonics
(letter recognition, sounds of letters, word sounding out, beginning word recognition, etc.)
Comprehension (vocabulary, prediction, retelling, questioning, story sequence, etc.)
Story elements (character, setting, main idea)
Connecting to text (prior knowledge, appreciation for text, etc.)
Types of text (fiction, nonfiction, genres, environmental print, etc.)
Math- Skills and objectives that children will understand and apply:
Number sense (concept of number [represents number by numeral, spoken words, pictures, objects], counts to 31 and beyond by 1's, counts to 100 by 10's, counts on from a given number, counts backwards from 10 and 20, numeral recognition, comparative language [big/little, more/less/same, etc.], ordinal numbers, beginning addition and subtraction concepts, etc.)
Colors and shapes (recognizes, names, draws, compares)
Sorting and classifying (comparing attributes, seeing likeness and difference, using comparative language, positional language [over, under, next to, etc.], gives sorting rule [how things were sorted], can resort same grouping with new rule, etc.)
Patterning (identifying, extending, creating patterns in given form - AB, AAB, ABC, etc. with wide variety of items)
Graphing (making and understanding information shown in real, picture and bar graphs)
Estimation (making reasonable guesses and then verifying)
Measurement (nonstandard and standard units used to determine length, weight, capacity, time to the hour, coin recognition and value of, duration and sequence of time [daily schedules, days of week, months of year, etc.] of time)
Problem solving skills (identifies problem in own words, develops a plan to solve problem, uses appropriate skills to solve problem [counting, graphing, drawingpictures, etc.[ - all with teacher guidance)
Use of math in everyday life (uses math in other subject areas, tells how math is use everyday)
Science- Skills and objectives that children will understand and apply:
Plants (names and function of basic parts, needs of, adaptability of)
Animals (sizes, tame vs. wild, basic needs of, purposes of, adaptability of)
Our five senses (names, organs used)
Ecology (need for clean environment by plants and animals and people, too, pollution, recycle/reuse)
Weather and seasons (names seasons in order, tells typical weather of, how weather affects plants, animals and people)
Characteristics of water (changes in, floating and sinking, space and weight
Scientific process (questioning, observing, explaining, communicating)
Social Studies- Objectives that children will understand and apply:
Self (uniqueness, similarities and differences, positive self-image, member of family and school)
Family (unique in structure, own relationship in, family responsibilities, need of rules)
Class member (characteristics of a valuable member - cooperation, sharing, following rules, friendship)
Community helpers (others in our community who contribute to well-being of family, careers)
The farm (types of, products and jobs, animals, produce)
Geography (maps represent real things - beginning skills)
Health- Skills and objectives that children will understand and apply:
Personal safety (definition of private zones, different kinds of touches, good vs. bad secrets, right to say no to inappropriate touches, tell a trusted adult right away)
School safety (needs for rules, follows rules in classroom, on playground and other school areas, on the bus or way home, home and outdoor safety away from school)
Staying healthy (cleanliness, healthy habits [nutrition, exercise, sleep])
Caring for self and others (self-esteem [uniqueness, feelings and behavior, liking yourself], friends [importance of, friendship skills, importance of communication, cooperation])
Substance use/misuse (importance of safety with helpful drugs and medications, some drugs are harmful, what is safe to eat or drink, what to do in emergency)
Social Skills- Objectives that children will understand and apply:
Demonstrates honesty and respect for others, shows responsibility for self
Respecting others' feelings and well being (taking turns, listening, using good manners, recognizing individual differences and likes [acceptance and tolerance], working cooperatively, showing empathy [caring for others])
Resolves conflicts in a positive way (can state the problem, shows willingness to              compromise, makes appropriate choices to solve problems, fairness, forgiveness)
Cares and supports others (shows concerns for others' feelings, show empathy, appreciates
differences, friendly, uses positive language)

Work habits (puts forth best effort on all work, follows classroom rules, mindful of others' right to learn
[is not distracting], does what the teacher asks cooperatively, shows self control of own behavior, asks for help appropriately, participates in group discussions and activities, responsible for own belongings, cleans up after self, etc.)
Self-Help Skills- Objectives that Children will understand and apply:
Knows how to dress self (tie/buckle/fasten shoes, zips/buttons coat, snap or button pants after bathroom use)
Shows respect for school and others' property
Takes care of personal belongings with out adult help
Is responsible for giving teacher notes and items from home from their backpack when they arrive
at the classroom without being questioned
Is independent with bathroom use
Understands need to wash hands after use of bathroom and before eating