Recognize and write the letters of his / her first name.
Recite the alphabet.
Enjoy stories for fun.
Choose a variety of different types of literature.
Demonstrate proper care and use of books.
Print first name.
Math
Equate “zero” to quantity of nothing.
Count orally from 1 to 20.
Recognize numerals 0 to 10 in random order.
Construct models with blocks and puzzles of at least 20 pieces.
Music
Listen and respond to music.
Sing alone and with others.
Develop a repertoire of songs from memory.
Identify a favorite song.
Recognize familiar songs when played or sung.
Recognize familiar tunes.
Establish good listening habits.
Health, Safety, and Physical Education
Use playground equipment appropriately.
Demonstrate body-space awareness and personal control.
Develop self-help skills.
Dress self including shoes, boots, coats, hats, mittens, etc
Organizing backpacks and personal belongings.
Wash hands before eating, after toilet, after outside playtime, after coughing, sneezing, nose blowing, or when asked.
Use toilet facilities appropriately.
Use tissue to blow nose, and dispose of it properly.
Clean up personal space after lunch, snack time, etc.
Recognize limits in play, rest when tired, get a drink when thirsty, etc.
Stand in line appropriately.
Demonstrate willingness to participate as an individual and as a member of a team.
Demonstrate effective participation skills such as taking turns, sharing, getting along with others.
Keep winning and losing in perspective.
Participate in directed games with rules and limits.
Apply safety practices.
Recite his / her first and last name.
Follow school rules.
Identify feelings and exhibit appropriate ways to express them.
Discuss the relationship between behaviors and their consequences.
Religion
Recognize self-worth and build positive self-esteem through recognition of his / her own gifts and talents.
Use Jesus as a role model.
Experience God as always loving and knowing each one by name.
Recognize the gifts and talents of others.
Develop a sense of membership in community of people loved by God.
Identify self as a member of the Catholic community.
Discuss the saints and the Blessed Virgin Mary as members of God’s family
Participate in faith experiences.
Experience signs and symbols of church, i.e. Sign of the Cross, genuflecting, kneeling, bowing, tabernacle, blessing with holy water, crucifix, Rosary, statues, etc.
Recite simple prayers, i.e. The Sign of the Cross, meal blessing, Angel of God, Hail Mary, Our Father, Glory Be, etc.
Experience that the Bible and its stories are God’s word.
Know that prayer is talking and listening to God.
Verbalize spontaneous, personal prayers.
Discuss that he/she may pray at any time or in any place.
Listen respectfully to God’s word.
Demonstrate reverent behavior during prayer and in church.
Discuss that each person has feelings.
Discuss ways to express sorrow, anger, happiness, and love.
Identify own feelings.
Demonstrate respect for the authority of parents, teachers, and community workers.
Demonstrate Christian attitudes of sharing, taking turns, listening, helping, celebrating, thanking, apologizing, changing inappropriate behavior, and forgiving.
Respect others’ feelings, property, opinions, space, etc.
Realize that God loves us and forgives us.
Discuss and practice making appropriate behavioral choices.
Discuss and take responsibility for the consequences of inappropriate behavior.
Science
Identify characteristics of the seasons.
Identify the weather of the day.
Discuss appropriate dress for the weather.
Discuss the difference between day and night.
Use five senses to investigate states of matter.
Make predictions.
Use appropriate technology tools, such as computers, CD players, etc.
Social Studies
Use vocabulary such as before, after, yesterday, today, tomorrow.
Sing and rhyme to explore vocabulary associated with calendar, i.e. day, week, month, year, yesterday, today, tomorrow.
Recognize the difference in others and celebrate diversity.
Demonstrate awareness of location and direction by using vocabulary like right, left, far, near, above, below, across, between, inside, outside, next to, over, and under.
Discuss the relationship between weather and dress.
Recognize the flags of the United States and Colorado.
Recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
Recognize the importance of rules and laws.
Discuss the relationship of actions and consequences.
Be responsible for personal items.
Respect others and their property.
Cooperate with others.
Show kindness toward others.
Label needs and wants. Realize that resources are limited.
Realize that we must not waste.
Realize that we must keep our Earth safe and clean.
Use toys, materials, and tools appropriately.
Accept responsibility for classroom jobs and assignments.