kindergarten learning goals

Abeka phonics –
recognize all 26 letter names and their sounds (review)
recognize ending sounds
distinguish between short and long vowel sounds
sounding of blends, one and two vowel words and special sounds
introduce special sounds and beginning phonics rules
recognize 100 Sight Words

language –
recognize sentences by capital letters and periods

writing –
first and last name
capital and lowercase manuscript letter formation (review)
spacing words correctly (2 fingers rule)

spelling –
sound out and spell CVC words

*I’m considering ordering the All About Spelling curriculum.

math (beginning of the year)writing numerals 0-9 (review)
orally counting 1-100
number concepts 1-20 (review)
missing numbers 1-20
counting by 10’s to 100 (review)
more and less than (review)
patterns (review)
matching (review)
calendar: days of the week, months of the year, today is____, tomorrow is_____, yesterday was____
recognition of and drawing shapes (review)
recognize number words : zero – ten
telling time to the hour
value of coins and dollar bill

Math U See Alpha –
place value
addition
subtraction
skip counting by 2’s and 5’s

social studies –
community helpers: firefighters, police officers, teachers, doctors, veterinarians, etc
holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Ground Hog’s Day, 4th of July

science –
plants
animals
earth and space
weather
seasons

Bible –
*I think we are going to use the Raising Rock Stars curriculum from 1+1+1=1
memorization of scripture
applying scripture daily
old and new testament lessons
music and crafts

life skills-
memorization of address, phone number and birthdate
tie shoes
cooking
daily chores