Kindergarten

By the end of Kindergarten, students will be able to:

• identify title page, author, title, page number and spine
• identify where picture books and easy books are located in the library
• ask where to find a book to read
• identify the difference between fact and fiction
• use pictures and objects to extract information
• make book selections using simple scanning techniques ex. book cover and illustrations
• collaborate with other students to solve information problems
• begin to organize information with guidance using such techniques as webbing, pictograms, KWLs and Y charts
• identify authors and illustrators
• access pre-selected digital sources for information needs
• choose a book of interest from a provided assortment
• listen to traditional folklore such as nursery rhymes and fairy tales
• listen to fiction in picture book and short novel formats
• listen to nonfiction (biography, information books, poetry)
• identify literary elements such as character and setting
• respond to literature in participatory activities such as puppetry, fingerplays and drama
• engage with the work of various authors and illustrators
• enjoy award-winning literature
• begin to use print and nonprint materials
• appreciate reading for pleasure, for learning, and for finding answers
• access libraries, the library staff and library resources
• identify, with guidance, and share personal information when appropriate
• use the internet to visit approved websites with adult supervision or guidance
• practice good manners online, recognizing that online communication is between actual people
• report uncomfortable online situations to an adult
• with guidance, identify approved content and advertising content
• operate and maintain equipment as directed (power-on/off, clean hands, gentle use)