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Curriculum:
Kindergarten Content Summaries
Language
Arts & Reading - Georgia Performance Standards
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www.georgiastandards.org
In
kindergarten, children transition from oral literacy to written literacy.
They begin to learn concepts of print and develop the ability to write
letters and represent words with letters. They begin to learn basic
conventions of language by recognizing sentences. They begin to learn basic
sight words and the basics of sound-print code. Students read and listen to
books for a variety of purposes as they develop and/or sustain attention for
an age appropriate length of time. They increase their spoken language with
longer sentences and more complex vocabulary. Growth in oral and written
language provides the solid foundation for success in all future learning.
Math - Quality Core Curriculum -
www.glc.k12.ga.us/qcc/homepg.asp
By
the end of kindergarten, students will count orally from 1 to 100, count
backwards from 10 to 0, count by 2’s, 5’s and 10’s, and identify numbers
from 1 to 10 which are out of order. Students will also recognize number
words 0 to 5, use the terms “first” through “fifth” and recognize one half
as part of a whole. They will describe amounts such as least and most,
recognize time periods such as “yesterday”, identify and compare lengths and
distance, identify coins, and identify and compare shapes and sizes.
Students identify patterns of numbers, continue a given pattern, and create
their own patterns. Students will add numbers up to five, subtract numbers
up to five, solve simple word problems, and apply problem-solving strategies
by means of pictures, acting out, and models.
Science – Georgia Performance Standards -
http://www.georgiastandards.org/science.aspx
Kindergarten students have a natural interest in the world around them.
Though not developmentally ready for in-depth explanations, they wonder why
things move and note the various patterns. They notice that the sun and moon
appear and disappear in the sky. Students use their senses to make
observations about physical attributes and are aware of similarities and
differences. Kindergarten students raise questions about the world around
them. They learn to use whole numbers to describe scientific data and how to
identify parts of things (i.e. tools and toys). Kindergarteners describe,
compare, and sort items according to physical attributes (i.e. number,
shape, texture, size, weight, color, and motion). They use their senses
(sight, smell, taste, touch, and sound) to group objects. They learn to
follow rules to stay safe.
Social Studies: Myself, My Family, My World –
Quality Core Curriculum - www.glc.k12.ga.us/qcc/homepg.asp
The focus of the kindergarten program is on the student and the student's
interaction with family, peer group, school, and community. The study
includes the importance of rules, existence of needs and wants, and
introduction of national symbols and holidays. Skills include recognizing
and using a calendar, locating places on a map, and recognizing how maps and
globes are different.
Health
The kindergarten health curriculum is organized around eight major strands
of study. These strands include: alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; disease
prevention; family living; human growth and development; mental health;
nutrition; personal health, and safety. |
