Kindergarten
Kindergarten
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English Language Arts-Kindergarten
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Kindergarten-Fundations |
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Throughout the year in kindergarten, students will learn: |
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Letter Identification |
Blending sounds to read |
Grade Level Trick Words |
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Letter Sounds |
Segmenting sounds in a word |
Concept of Digraphs |
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Letter Formation |
Manipulating sounds in a word |
Sentence Structure |
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Kindergarten-EL Education |
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Module 1 |
Module 2 |
Module 3 |
Module 4 |
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Unit 1 |
Students respond to text through thinking and speaking about Illustrations. Students select responses with visuals and use partner discussions. |
Students independent write about weather using a short, constructed response with drawing and writing. |
Students read and answer questions about an informational text by selecting responses and writing a short, constructed response with drawing and writing. |
Students compare and contrast characters from a text through a short, constructed response with drawing and writing and small group discussions. |
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Unit 2 |
Students use scaffolded writing to write about the classroom toys they prefer. |
Students identify story elements in text by writing a short, constructed response with drawing and writing. |
Students research and write about how animals depend on trees through scaffolded writing. |
Students will learn about an Author’s point and writing opinions. They will answer selected response questions and complete a scaffolded writing piece. |
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Unit 3 |
Students work on speaking and listening standards by interviewing a classmate about afFavorite classroom toy |
Students reflect on a text in a small group structured discussion. |
Students discuss the needs ofl living things through a series of small group Science Talks. |
Students will add ideas to their writing with detailed drawings and writing with partner discussion |
Mathematics
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Bridges in Mathematics is a comprehensive K-5 mathematics curriculum that equips teachers to fully implement the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics in a manner that is rigorous, coherent, engaging, and accessible to all learners. The curriculum focuses on developing students’ deep understandings of mathematical concepts, proficiency with key skills, and ability to solve complex and novel problems. Bridges blends direct instruction, structured investigation, and open exploration. The program taps into the intelligence strengths of all students by presenting material that is as linguistically, visually, and kinesthetically rich as it is mathematically powerful.
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In kindergarten, students focus on whole numbers and shapes.
Kindergarteners will:
- Count and compare numbers to 100, with a special focus on numbers to 20
- Think about joining and separating situations as addition and subtraction
- Sort, compare, and draw shapes
- Combine shapes to make other shapes and complete puzzles
Units and Modules
Unit:
Title:
Unit 1
Numbers to Five & 10
Unit 2
Numbers to 10
Unit 3
Bikes & Bugs: Double, Add & Subtract
Unit 4
Paths to Adding, Subtracting & Measuring
Unit 5
Two-Dimensional Geometry
Unit 6
Three-Dimensional Shapes & Numbers Beyond Ten
Unit 7
Weight & Place Value
Unit 8
Computing and Measuring with Frogs & Bugs
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Number Corner is a program of skills practice as well as ongoing encounters with broader mathematical concepts. Extensively revised to address the Common Core State Standards for mathematics, Number Corner featured daily 20-minute workouts that introduce, reinforce, and extend skills and concepts related to the critical areas of study at each grade level.
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The five Number Corner workouts are the springboard for the whole-group skills practice. Each is organized into daily activities that support a range of learners and tightly align with Common Core mathematical content and practice standards. Activities incorporate discussion, demonstration, games, and the Number Corner Student Book. The workouts give students many ways to participate: through movement, working with math materials, choral response, or sharing ideas with classmates.
Workout
Student Learning
Calendar Grid
Algebraic patterns and structure that introduce and reinforce a variety of key number and geometry skills.
Calendar Collector
Collections that promote deep understandings of estimation and counting, value, measurement, and data.
Days in School
Activities and routines that capitalize on the number of days students have been in school.
Computational Fluency
Activities, games, and practice pages designed to develop and maintain fluency.
Number Line
Activities that promote counting skills and number sense..
Science
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Mystery Science is an innovative, standard-aligned, hands-on curriculum that teaches children how to think like scientists. Phenomena-driven instruction helps kids to better understand and communicate about the world around them through writing, discussion, and exploration.
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Life Science
- Animal and plant needs
- Earth and Space Science
- Severe Weather
- Weather Patterns
Physical Science
- Sunlight and Warmth
- Pushes and Pulls
Social Studies
The following are the units of study for the kindergarten social studies curriculum
History:
National heroes and holidays
Geography:
Maps and globes
Economics:
Wants vs. needs and jobs
Civics:
Class rules, understanding consequences for behavior, being a classroom citizen
Extra Curricular Activities
Kindergarten Library Card Event
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