Kindergarten STANDARDS: self and others

In kindergarten, the students will learn about their host nation through the lens of “Self and Others.”  The theme refers to the military-connected child and the host nation child growing up together in an interdependent society and exploring the immediate environment to discover the developing self and each other.  Kindergarten students will use the host nation language in familiar situations to enhance oral communication skills and vocabulary development. 

Standard 1:  Communication Competency

1.  Interpersonal Communication

• Imitate non-verbal communication of the host nation, such as gestures, body language and intonation used in the host nation language.

• Use simple host nation phrases and high-frequency words in daily routine conversations.

• Follow directions given in the host nation language when accompanied by gestures.

• Role play with puppetry high frequency words in the host language in daily routine conversations.

• Practice the host nation language with native speaker(s) including the host nation teacher.

• Imitate the sounds of the host nation language.
  
  

2.  Interpretive and Presentational Communication

• Printed Material

  • Follow a story read aloud by the host nation teacher in the host language using the pictures to increase comprehension.

• Writing

  • Dictate sentences for the teacher to write in the host language using patterned language (e.g. I like to…).

• Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

  • With prompting and support, use phrases in the host nation language in appropriate situations (for example –thank you and you’re welcome).

  • Use memorized phrases in the host nation language for parents or others to demonstrate their learning.

  • Use drawings and/or crafts to support their host nation language development. 

  • Recite simple host nation songs and rhymes.

  • Sing popular children's songs and perform dances.

Standard 2:  Intercultural Competency 

• Inquiry, Research, and Informed Action

  • Develop questions with the teacher about children in the host nation.

  • Use multimedia (books, films, magazines, Internet, etc.) to find the answers to the questions.

  • Create a visual to share with parents on the life of children in the host nation.

Note:  The Inquiry, Research, and Informed Action can be used for other inquiry projects.  

• Play games, listen to and tell stories, and describe holidays and celebrations of the host nation.

• Prepare and participate in host nation arts and crafts projects associated with a holiday.

• Identify and try a snack popular among host nation children.

• Participate in host nation customs and traditions (manners, ceremonies, etc.).

• Identify and follow basic traffic signs and traffic safety rules of the host nation.

• Identify similarities and differences with children in the host nation.

• Locate the host nation on the map and globe.

• Participate in a study trip (virtual or actual) to a host nation site.

• Participate in an exchange (virtual or actual) to a host nation school.

• Demonstrate age-appropriate social norms for the host nation.

• Demonstrate respect for the people of the host nation.

• Participate in a cultural project involving the base community, parents, and local nationals (class, grade level or whole school).