Curriculum Guide
PreKindergarten - Marking Period 1
Literacy
Skills
- Create a drawing response using simple lines and shapes
- Participate in singing and fingerplays
- Making predictions based on illustrations in a story
- Making text to self connections
- Identifies front cover and back cover
- Identifies upper/lowercase letter sounds Aa-Pp
Expected Reading Behaviors
- Attend to a story by following visual aids and teacher models
- Participate in discussions by raising a hand
Resources
Math
Skills
- Identify, find and sort colors
- Identify, find and sort the following shapes:
- Circle, Triangle, Square, Rectangle, Oval
- Identify and count numbers 1-4
- Show and count 1, 2, 3, and 4 objects
- Count with 1:1 correspondence to match objects
- Identify characteristics of rectangles
- Identify characteristics of triangles
Resources
Science
Skills
- Explore seasonal objects such as apples, pumpkins and leaves by using our five senses
- Identify and describe the characteristics of the season of Fall
- Investigating magnets
Computer Science & Digital Fluency
Skills
- Use of iPad apps to guide learning in letter and number learning with increased independence.
- Use of RazKids to promote early reading skills.
Resources
Social Studies
Skills
- Demonstrate an understanding of roles, rights, and responsibilities
- Explore who is a part of our school community
- Learn about fire safety procedures and behaviors
- Celebrate and embrace traditions of Hispanic Heritage Month
- Learn about different family traditions and celebrations
Resources
Social Emotional Learning
Skills
- Packing/unpacking and opening snack and lunch items independently
- Expressing wants and needs to complete daily tasks
- Demonstrating listening rules in a group setting
- Follow simple 1-2 step directions to complete tasks
- Identify feelings of self and others
Resources
- The RULER anchor tools (Class Charter, Mood Meter, Meta-Moment, Blueprint)
Enrichment
Skills
- Use of iPad apps to guide learning in letter and number learning with increased independence.
- Use of RazKids to promote early reading skills.
Resources
Family Engagement
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Developmental Milestones (As per the CDC)
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Enrichment
- Play Centers
- Valley Stream Volunteer Fire Department – Fire Safety/Prevention
PreKindergarten - Marking Period 2
Literacy
Skills
- Identifying and describing the setting of a story
- Identifying the author and illustrator
- Matching words that rhyme
- Identifying upper/lowercase letters and letter sounds Aa-Zz
- Writing first name with increased independence
- Writing down lowercase letters: t, b, f, n, m, i, u, c, o, a, g, d & s
Expected Reading Behaviors
- Attending to a story with increased independence
- Participate in discussions about a read aloud and maintaining focus about a topic
Resources
Math
Skills
- Identifying, describing and composing 3 & 4 sides shapes (triangles, rectangles, squares)
- Extending and creating patterns Identifying numbers 1-10
- Counting group objects to 10
- Using toys and manipulatives to represent amounts to 10
- Count to 20
- Comparing amounts using bigger/small vocabulary
Resources
Science
Skills
- Identifying and describing the characteristics of the season of Winter
- Exploring and describing weather, and how weather changes
- Observes animals (such as winter animals) and describes what they need to survive
Resources
Computer Science & Digital Fluency
Skills
- Use of iPad apps to guide learning in letter and number learning with increased independence.
- Use of RazKids to promote early reading skills.
Resources
Technology that Supports Early Learning - Three Examples
Social Studies
Skills
- Celebrating and embracing different holidays and cultures from around the world.
- Talks about and/or shows items related to cultural traditions
- Acts out different roles and responsibilities of community workers through dramatic play activities (bakers, cashier, customer, etc.)
Resources
Social Emotional Learning
Skills
- Recognize basic emotions (happy, sad, angry, scared)
- Identify feelings using facial expressions and body language
- Understand that others may feel differently than they do
- Show caring and helping behaviors
- Use kind words and actions to include others
Resources
- Second Step
- The RULER anchor tools
- Class charter
- Mood Meter
- Meta-moment
- Blueprint
Family Engagement
- Parent Teacher Conferences
- PTA Meetings and Events
Developmental Milestones (As per the CDC)
- Catches a ball
- Holds a crayon or pencil between two fingers
- Likes to be a “helper”
- Asks to play with other children
- Can retell a well-known story
- Can answer simple questions
Enrichment
- Play Centers
PreKindergarten - Marking Period 3
Literacy
Skills
- Writing uppercase letters
- Writing first name independently and beginning to learn letters of last name.
- Drawing illustrations with increased detail and using drawing to respond to stories.
- Identifying beginning sounds in words to label pictures during prewriting activities.
- Recognizing and matching spoken words that rhyme.
- Introducing high frequency words
Expected Reading Behaviors
- Answer questions about characters and pieces of information in fiction and nonfiction books.
- Retell story events with use of pictures
Resources
Math
Skills
- Recognizing numbers 0-10
- Counting to 20 independently
- Writing numbers with increased independence
- Measuring length and using vocabulary such as taller and shorter to describe length.
- Comparing numbers within 10
- Explores addition and subtraction by using objects, fingers, and real life scenarios. (e.g, if we have 3 apples and add 2 more, how many apples do we have in all together?)
Resources
Science
Skills
- Observing the parts of plants and flowers and discuss what they need to live and grow.
- Identifying and describing the characteristics of the seasons of Spring and Summer.
- Explore how we share the earth with animals and ways to care for pets and our planet.
Computer Science & Digital Fluency
Skills
- Use of iPad apps to guide learning in letter and number learning with increased independence.
- Use of RazKids to promote early reading skills.
Resources
Social Studies
Skills
- Celebrating and embracing different holidays and cultures from around the world.
- Celebrating Flag Day by learning about the American flag and the Pledge of Allegiance.
- Learning about myself and my community.
- Acts out different roles and responsibilities of community workers through dramatic play activities (bakers, cashier, customer, etc.)
Social Emotional Learning
Skills
- Notice strong feelings in their bodies (tight muscles, faster breathing)
- Use basic calming strategies (belly breathing, counting, asking for help)
- Use friendly and assertive words to express needs and wants
- Share and take turns during activities
- Use simple strategies to solve small conflicts respectfully
Resources
- Second Step
- The RULER anchor tools (Class charter, Mood Meter, Meta-moment, Blueprint)
Family Engagement
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Developmental Milestones (As per the CDC)
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Enrichment
- Play Centers
- Field Day/Play Day
- End of Year Performance
Standards Based Report Cards
** Students are assessed based upon their performance in a given marking period. **
Level 1 or “Below Standards”
means your child seldom meets requirements for grade-appropriate work, demonstrates minimal understanding of learned concepts and skills, and assistance is necessary to produce work.
Level 2 or “Working towards Standards”
means your child meets some requirements for grade appropriate work, is beginning to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of learned concepts and skills, and produces quality work inconsistently.
Level 3 or “Meeting Standards”
means your child meets requirements for grade-appropriate work, demonstrates knowledge and understanding of learned concepts and skills, and produces quality work.
Level 4 or “Exceeding Standards”
is achievable but may be harder to come by. Your child can achieve this level by consistently demonstrating their ability to: Meets requirements and exceed expectations for gradeappropriate work, which is demonstrated through their ability to apply and discuss these concepts.