Kindergarten Curriculum Guide 2016-2017

  • Reading/Language Arts/Writing
  • Daily read-aloud of a variety of fiction and non-fiction selections (listening).
  • Teacher-guided activates that promote phonemic awareness and encourage “word play.”
  • Instruction and guided practice (in context) in sound/ symbol relationships (phonics) with an emphasis on patterns in spelling and pronunciation.
  • Instruction and guided practice (in context) of language mechanics and grammar with an emphasis on patterns in structure and usage.
  • Modeling/ demonstration of reading processes through teacher think alouds.
  • Balance of whole group instruction emphasizing strategies with small group instruction.
  • Weekly opportunities for response to literature through group discussion (real responses) and journal entries (written responses).
  • Daily opportunities for independent reading.
  • Instruction and guided & independent practice of process writing.
  • Shared reading will include a variety of morning messages, poems, songs, nursery rhymes, big books written in large print for constant fluency and comprehension.
  • Reading Workshop
  • Writing Workshop
  • Word Study (Fundations and Fountas & Pinnell)
  • Mathematics (Go Math)
  • Go Math supports the Standards for Mathematical Practice through several specific features.
  • Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.
  • Representing, relating, and operating on whole numbers initially with sets of objects.
  • Describing shapes and space.
  • Communicate mathematically through written, oral, symbolic, and visual forms of expressions.
  • Connect mathematics to other learning by understanding the interrelationships of mathematical ideas and roles.
  • Develop number sense and an ability to use geometric properties to solve
  • Develop understanding of patterns and their relationships to real-world.
  • Demonstrate high levels of mathematical thought through expression which extend beyond traditional computation, algebra, and geometry.
  • Assessment through Hands-On Math Assessment andiReady Program 3x per year
  • Social Studies (Here I am – Adventures in Time & Place)
  • Develop an understanding that kindergarten is a place to learn about school activities, rules, and ways to work alone and together.
  • Develop geographical skills through exploration of the environment.
  • Develop an understanding that families, homes and activities are alike and different through the use of rules; family wants and needs can be fulfilled.
  • Develop an understating that seasons and weather effect geographical environments.
  • Develop an understanding that the United States is part of or earth.
  • Develop an understanding of environmental awareness.
  • Develop and understanding an appreciation for holidays, important events and multicultural celebrations.
  • Science (Discovery Science Program)
  • Push and Pull
  • The 5 senses
  • Living things
  • Planet Earth
  • Develop problem solving & decision making skills
  • Self-Image
  • Understand, appreciate, and respect themselves
  • Recognize their strengths and imitations when setting personal goals
  • Understand the benefits of strong work ethics
  • Gain insight into their own value structure and how their values affect one’s life and relationship with others.
  • Interpersonal Relationships
  • Have a desire to contribute to the well-being of society in all areas of their lives.
  • Understand and appreciate the value systems, cultures, customs, and history that are part of their own heritage and heritages of others.
  • Possess the skill and attitudes necessary to assure the continuing development:
  • Respect for the rights of self and others.
  • Joey Rules: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe.
  • Respect for their own work and that of others, independently ad as a member of a team.
  • Literacy/ Numeracy Support
  • Comprehend ideas and facts through active reading, viewing and listening.
  • Communicate ideas, facts, problems, solutions and options for a variety of real purposes and audiences through writing and speaking.
  • Connect and integrate the processes of language, science, mathematics, and social studies.
  • Master and effectively implement study skills and leaning strategies across the curriculum to become more organized efficient learners.
  • Possess knowledge of and be able to effectively and efficiently use current technology to expand problems solving opportunities.
  • Become effective and efficient thinkers, problem solvers, and decision makers.
  • Perform mental-physical activities necessary for learning.