Computer
· Demonstrate basic computer skills including mouse skills
· Acquire ability to word process using their name, alphabet, common words and numbers
Language Arts/Reading
· Listen to and follow simple directions
· Reinforce alphabet recognition and sounds
· Identify parts of books (Table of Contents, author, illustrator, etc.)
· Read, write and spell initial, middle and final consonant sounds, clusters and diagraphs, short vowel words and long vowel words
· Read aloud with fluency and expression
· Read and discuss comprehension of stories/books by using CLAP (character, location, activity, problem)
· Apply all reading strategies for various types of comprehension: context clues, main idea, etc.
· Read books for enjoyment and information
· Write a complete sentence with basic punctuation and capitalization
· Identify and write asking and telling sentences
· Write a three sentence story (using dictionary and other resources as needed)
· Spell frequently used words correctly
· Apply oral language skills and use language to convey appropriate message
· Use legible handwriting
Health
· Understand basic safety procedures and rules
· Categorize food in the appropriate group on the nutrition pyramid
· Understand the importance of practicing personal health habits, balanced meals,
exercise, rest, cleanliness and dental health
· Discuss current health issues through use of Weekly Reader/Scholastic News
Mathematics
· Use problem solving strategies (i.e., graphs, charts, estimation and Venn Diagrams)
· Understand numbers 1-100 (i.e., counting, recognize, write, before, after, greater than, less than, even/odd)
· Skip counting by 2’s, 5’s, and 10’s
· Use ordinal numbers first through twelfth
· Sorting objects; draw and identify patterns
· Identify basic shapes and introduce 3-dimensional figures (i.e., pyramid)
· Demonstrate addition and subtraction of 1digit numbers (horizontally and vertically)
· Demonstrate addition and subtraction of 2 digit numbers (no carrying or borrowing)
· Know addition and subtraction facts to 10
· Understand place value using tens and ones
· Read, write and understand the meaning of 1/2, 1/3, and 1/4
· Identify and count amounts of coins (pennies, nickels and dimes) to $1.00
· Measure to the nearest inch or centimeter
· Tell time to hour and half-hour
· Introduce different types of measurement (i.e., scales, thermometer)
· Use a calendar correctly to find days of the week and date
Science
· Investigate living and non-living things: differences, similarities, identifying factors and groupings
· Understand the characteristics and needs of both plants and animals
· Investigate how people, animals and plants change in different seasons
· Identify weather changes such as temperature, wind, precipitation and clouds
· Discuss magnetic force, strengths, attraction and poles
· Discuss the types of soil
· Investigate recycling and taking care of the environment
· Discuss current events in science through the use of Weekly Reader/Scholastic News
· Discuss science links between Reading Program and /or Social Studies, etc.
Social Studies
· Investigate maps and globes
· Explore and participate in activities related to yearly events and seasonal celebrations
· Recognize the difference between self/family needs and wants, work and jobs
· Connecting past history (i.e., Columbus, pilgrims, past presidents, etc.) to past and current American life
· Discuss the connections between people, products, goods and services, from the local community to other places
· Awareness of self, families, groups and cultures within a variety of settings
· Demonstrate by actions and understand the attributes of being a good citizen (friendship, rules, etc.)
· Develop an awareness of how science and technology have affected pollution and recycling
· Explore social studies/literature connections through reading program
· Discuss current events through Weekly Reader/Scholastic News
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