5K Curriculum

5-Year-Old Kindergarten Curriculum Highlights

In Kindergarten, children learn many new things through themes and units. Themes allow children to compare and contrast information. By combining all subjects into themes, children can more easily make connections in learning. Some Kindergarten themes include: All About Me, Solar System, Weather, Farm Animals, and seasonal topics. 

​Teacher: Mrs. Jody Sedlachek 

Reading

In Kindergarten we will:

• Recognize capital and lowercase letters

• Verbally identify letter sounds

• Use basic concepts of print

• Sequence and retell simple stories

• Recognize and produce rhyming words

• Read grade-level heart/high frequency words

• Read decodable text

Writing

In Kindergarten we will:

• Write first and last name

• Demonstrate progress of development through the writing stages

• Write letter sounds

• Use correct letter formation

• Begin to use punctuation

Math

In Kindergarten we will:

• Count to 100 by 1's 10's

• Write numerals 0 - 20

• Represent numbers 0 - 10 in more than one way

• Fluently add and subtract within 5

• Begin to use problem-solving skills

• Describe and compare measurable attributes

• Identify and describe 2D and 3D shapes

Learning Centers

An important emphasis in Kindergarten is learning through play and interaction with materials and environment. Children learn to work and play in small groups, large groups and independently. Typical Kindergarten centers might include: 

• Block area

• Dramatic play

• Literacy activities

• Art opportunities

• Math manipulatives

Communication

In Kindergarten we will:

• Speak clearly

• Ask and answer questions appropriately

• Use thoughtful expressions with peers and adults

• Listen without interrupting

• Listen to and follow directions

Technology

In Kindergarten we will:

• Type with index fingers to identify the letters in first and last name on the keyboard

• Find the space bar

• Use the return key

• Search class website and navigate kindergarten bookmarked websites

• Use Chromebooks in classroom

Social Development

In Kindergarten we are expected to: 

• Respect the rights, diversity and feelings of others

• Listen to and follow directions

• Practice self-control

• Learn to make good choices about behavior

Work Habits

In Kindergarten we are expected to: 

• Always do our best

• Have good attendance

• Participate in classroom discussions and activities

• Play and work cooperatively with others

• Work independently

Special Classes

Art

Students will be able to: 

• Identify different lines, shapes and colors and use them to create patterns, drawings, paintings and mixed media projects

• Demonstrate skills in using drawing and painting tools, scissors and glue

• Create textural details in paintings, collages and clay projects

• Craft 3D clay pinch pots

• Use a variety of art materials to make images and objects that are related to themes in the 5K curriculum

Library

• Students become familiar with the layout and services of the library

• Students learn to find books in the most popular sections for this age

• Students learn to check out, be responsible for and return two books at a time

• Students experience storytime centered around popular authors, seasonal events and classroom themes 

• Students are introduced to a variety of literary genres, lifelong reading habits and technology resources

• Time allotted for independent reading makerspace activities, games and puzzles

Music

• Students perform in a fall "Scarecrow" concert

• Students perform with 1st grade in the winter and spring concerts

• Students learn about steady beat and the musical alphabet

• Music exploration through singing games and playing instruments

Physical Education

• Explore and develop locomotor and non-locomotor movement patterns used to travel, balance, transfer weight and manipulate objects

• Identify various body parts and understand the healthy benefits of exercise and movement

• Develop an enjoyment of being physically active and learn the importance of exercise for being healthy

• Develop an understanding of self-space, following directions, social etiquette and safety procedures used in an active environment with others. 

• Students are introduced to concepts such as: sharing, taking turns, cooperation and responding to signals

Tips to Help Your Child Succeed

Family support for student learning is vital to student success. 

Listed below you will find several ways you can help your child have a more positive school experience.

• Promote good health habits (provide well-balanced meals, healthy snacks, opportunities for exercise, and plenty of rest)

• Make sure homework, attendance and student effort are priorities

• Read with your child daily

• Establish family routines

• Help your child learn to share

• Provide encouragement when your child expresses frustration

• Talk with your child about school

• Model use of good manners and expect your child to use good manners

• Praise your child's efforts and accomplishments

• Read all school and classroom communication

• Find creative ways for your child to count and work with numbers

• Encourage your child to practice writing letters and numbers

• Encourage your child to practice writing letters and numbers 

• Exercise with your child

• Help your child understand the appropriate way to handle conflicts with other children

• Expose your child to a variety of art, music and community activities

• Monitor your family's screen time (TV, video games, computer, etc.)

• Share your talents with the school - we encourage family involvement!