BIBLE Kindergarten 2006-2008
Learn about the Life of Jesus
and how to be like Jesus
Understand studying the Bible can lead to knowing God
and learning to be like Him
Understand that the God family God the Father, God
the Son and God the Holy Spirit work in perfect unity, yet are separate and
unique beings
Know that God is the Creator of the Universe and that
He is everywhere at once and all-knowing
Learn the story of the origin of sin and Gods plan
of salvation
Realize the benefit from following Christs example
in ones daily life
Understand that God depends on individuals to spread
the Good News of salvation
Understand how to show ones commitment to God
Understand the freedom to choose good or evil
Explain the importance of prayer and praise
Develop a spirit of thankfulness
Know that Jesus is coming back
LANGUAGE ARTS
Viewing
View pictures to gain meaning
Predict unknown words from picture clues
Answer questions as a means to understanding content
Share thoughts and feelings after viewing visual
media
Sequence story events using pictures
Listening
Make eye contact
Listen and follow one and two step directions
Listen to others while waiting for turn to speak
Listen to a variety of media
Phonemic awareness
Explicit systematic phonics
Pre-reading concepts
Follow print from left to right
Make connections between words and pictures
Know that print tells the story
Speaking
Learn simple rules for conversation
Share information and ideas clearly
Visually Representing
Experiment with visual forms of communication
Design visual media to model what makes presentations
appealing
Writing
Print from left to right
Use invented spelling
Dictate or write a personal experience in sequential
order
Begin to use ending punctuation
Begin to use capitalization
MATH
Number and Operations
Count and understand numbers to 100
Write numbers 0 to 100
Use one-to-one correspondence with numbers and
objects
Understand and represent adding two numbers with sums
to ten
Add and subtract two numbers using objects to ten
Algebra
Recognize and explain how objects can be classified
Sort, classify and order objects by time, size,
number and other properties
Compare and contrast objects
Identify, create, copy, describe and extend sequences
e.g. sounds, shapes, motions, numbers
Model a mathematical problem situation using manipulatives
Geometry
Compare, sort and arrange similar and different
objects by size, color and shape
Identify triangles, squares and circles
, rectangles
Describe relative position of objects in space
Identify and fit pieces of puzzles/shapes that go
together
Measurement
Compare the weight of two objects and the capacity of
two containers
Compare and describe length, size, distance,
temperature e.g. long, longer, longest, same length
Measure length by counting non-standard units
Recognize how a thermometer denotes hot, cold and
medium temperatures
Measure area using concrete objects
Order events by time e.g. before, after
Identify that clocks, watches and calendars are used
to measure time
Know and name the seven days of the week in
order
Money: Identify
pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters
Identify the value of pennies, nickels, dimes and
quarters.
Data Analysis and Probability
Discuss events as likely or unlikely
Pose questions and gather data about themselves and
their surroundings
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Spiritual Emphasis
Recognize that Gods ideal for quality living
includes a healthy lifestyle
Incorporate into ones lifestyle the principles that
promote health: nutrition, exercise, water, sunlight, temperance, air, rest, trust in God
Avoid at-risk behaviors
Apply Christian principles in recreation and sports
Movement and Motor Skills
Demonstrate progress toward the mature form of
selected manipulative, locomotor and non-locomotor skills
Demonstrate mature form in walking and running
Identify fundamental movement (skip, strike)
Establish a beginning movement vocabulary, e.g.
personal space, high/low levels, fast/slow speeds, light/heavy weight, balance,
twist
Apply appropriate concepts to performance, e.g.
change direction while running
Lifestyle and Fitness
Participates daily in moderate to vigorous physical
activity
Select and participate in activities that require
some physical exertion during free time
Identify the physiological signs of moderate physical
activity, e.g. fast heart rate, heavy breathing
Understand the value of engaging in physical
activities as play and recreation
Associate positive feelings with participation in
physical activity and play
Try new movement activities and skills
Sportsmanship and Appropriate
Behaviors
Learn and apply concepts of grace and forgiveness
Apply, with teacher reinforcement, class room rules
and procedures and safe practices
Share space and equipment with others
Recognize the joy of shared play
Interact positively with students in class regardless
of personal differences e.g. race, gender, disability, religion
SCIENCE
Life: Insects, Birds, Mammals
Recognize characteristics that are similar and different
between organisms
Describe animal life cycles.
Describe plant growth cycles
Describe the basic needs of living things
Describe how related animals have similar
characteristics
Identify how animals gather and store food, defend
themselves, find shelter and adapt
Health: Home/School Safety
Identify common hazards and practice safety rules
Demonstrate appropriate work and play behaviors
Physical: Simple Measurement, Observation, Light/Colors
Perform simple comparative measurements
Describe objects according to their physical
properties e.g., color, texture, size
Describe various sources of light
Identify sunlight as a composite of all colors
Identify primary colors
Describe the composition of secondary colors
Earth: Air, Land, Water, Ecology, Seasons
Describe air as a substance that takes up space and
moves around us
Recognize that the Earth is made up of land, water
and the gases of the atmosphere
Recognize/describe appropriate ways to care for our
Earth
Identify Gods role in the creation of the Universe
Understand how Earths position in relation to the
sun accounts for days, seasons and years
Identify seasonal changes in weather patterns
Scientific Inquiry
Make observations
Ask questions or form hypotheses based on these
observations
Plan a simple investigation
Collect data from the investigation
Use the data collected from the investigation to
explain the results
Safely use and store tools and equipment
SOCIAL STUDIES
History: Chronological Thinking and Historical Knowledge
Identify and order events
Compare events of today and long ago
Study celebrations and holidays
Listen to and retell stories about people in the past
Civics and Government
Describe the roles and responsibilities of school
personnel
Give examples of rules
Identify purposes of having rules
Identify the flag of your country
Geography
Recognize maps and globes as a way to represent the
earth
Identify map symbols for land and water
Identify the four seasons
Describe ways to keep the environment clean
Economics
Give examples of work activities that people do at
home
Demonstrate ones best effort in every task
Understand the differences between needs and wants
Explain that people work to earn money to buy things
they need and want
Understand the responsibility of making good choices
with money
Individuals, Society, and
Culture
Understand the importance of developing a personal
relationship with Christ
Identify ways in which people are alike and different
Recognize each individuals uniqueness and value to
God
Demonstrate effective time management
Recognize birthdays
Understand the individuals roles and
responsibilities in family
Develop a respect for others
Identify national and religious holidays
Participate in age appropriate outreach/service
projects
TECHNOLOGY
Demonstrate proper use and care of computers and
other audio-visual equipment
Use a variety of electronic resources to enhance
learning and access information
Use computers to express ideas with drawing and word
processing software
Begin learning correct use of computer terms
Practice courtesy and sharing of computer time