Curriculum Used in Kindergarten
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Science: Intro to Science
Unit 1: Intro to Chemistry Unit Overview, Solids and Liquids, Solutions, Density, Crystals, Colors, and Freezing. Unit 2: Intro to Physics Unit Overview, Gravity, Magnets, Inclined Planes, Static Electricity, Pulleys, and, Light. Unit 3: Intro to Geology Unit Overview, Fossils, Rocks, Metamorphic Rock, Volcano, Sedimentary Rock, and Compass. Unit 4: Intro to Meteorology Unit Overview, The Sun, The Water Cycle, The Seasons, Wind, Tornadoes, and Thermometer. Unit 5: Intro to Botany Unit Overview, Plants, Flowers, Seeds, Leaves, Stems, and Roots. Unit 6: Intro to Zoology Unit Overview, Fish, Butterflies, Invertebrates, Mammals ,Reptiles, and Birds. Social Studies: American History!
Kindergarten is the perfect time to dive into American History! From the Native Americans who first dwelt in the land, to the heroic Patriots who fought for liberty, from the pioneers who traveled from the towns and cities into the unknown, to legends about such "tall" heroes as Pecos Bill and John Henry. These stories will thrill and inspire your student.This program will expose your child to important Americans and their stories and will provide a great foundation for more in-depth studies in future years. We will also be covering 1-2 states per week so every student is studying and notebooking our United States as well. Each week your student is exposed to stories with review questions designed to develop narration skills, optional copy work, weekly hands-on crafts and activities related to the time period. Topics Covered Include: Native Americans, Christopher Columbus, Ponce de Leon, Amerigo Vespucci, Roanoke, Pocahontas, Mayflower, Plymouth, Squanto, Williams Penn, Daniel Boone, Benjamin Franklin, Colonial Life, George Washington, Samuel Adams, Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere, The Declaration of Independence, The Liberty Bell, Betsy Ross, Valley Forge, Yorktown, Abigail Adams, The Star Spangled Banner, Lewis and Clark, Sacagawea,, The Oregon Trail, Pioneers The Pony Express, Buffalo Bill, TheGold Rush, Slavery and the Underground Railroad, The Cotton Gin, Abraham Lincoln, Gettysburg Address, John Henry, Davy Crockett, Pecos Bill, Paul Bunyan, and Johnny Appleseed. Chapter Books for Kindergarten to explore as a class will include..A Bear Called Paddington by Michael Bond
Zoey and Sassafras Dragons and Marshmallows by Asia Castro Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder A Mouse Called Wolf by Dick King-Smith The Story of Diva and Flea by Mo Willems Charlie & The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl Charlotte’s Webby E.B. White Ragweed by Avi A Perfect Time for Pandas by Mary Pope Osborne The Stories Julian Tells by Ann Cameron Runaway Ralph by Beverly Cleary Zapato Power Freddie Ramos Takes Off by Jacqueline Jules 26 Fairmount Avenue by Tomie DePaola 8 Class Pets + 1 Squirrel ÷ 1 Dog = Chaos by Vivian Vande Velde Henry and Mudge,Poppleton, or Mr Putter and Tabby by Cynthia Rylant The Fantastic Feats of Doctor Boox by Andrew Davies |
Phonics and Language:
Exposure to great literature will continue as our Kindergarten classes revisit the 100 best picture books over the past century and focus on the at least 1 chapter book a month together as a class. Along with this, kindergarten will begin phonics education. Recognition of name, sound, and picture of long and short vowels and consonants. Sounding of blends, one- and two-vowel words, and words with special sounds. Beginning phonics rules and special sounds. Reading of sentences and stories from thirteen books containing one-and two- vowel words. To build on the previous year, the following will be added:
Scope and Sequence of Language: Recognition of sentences by capital letters and periods, rhyming words, opposites, and thirteen poems will be committed to memory. In addition to that, students will learn to:
Writing skills, Penmanship:
As your student continues their writing instruction, he or she will achieve: Good writing posture; proper pencil hold; slanted paper position, careful writing, correct letter placement and formation, good overall appearance, good control of fine motor skills, writing their first name, consistent slant of letters and words Correctly write:12 capital letters, all lowercase letters, blends and one- and two-vowel words, sentences, and smooth connections between more difficult letter blends. Your student will also be able to follow step-by-step instruction using key strokes, trace, smile, wave, loop, oval, mountain and complete guided as well as independent practice writing worksheets |
Mathematics: Your 123's!
The Lab school of Oklahoma uses Saxon math for it's core math instruction. We believe each student is unique and teach to the individual. Therefore, we supplement with Math-U-See to integrate a more hands on approach with those who would benefit. For more information on Saxon math, please visit our "About Us" page.
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Overview of the Areas covered in Kindergarten Math:
Counts by 1’s, 5’s, and 10’s Counts by 2’s, 25’s Counts by 100’s Counts by 10’s from any number Counts sets of objects Reads and writes numbers to 31 Reads and writes numbers to 100 Reads and writes numbers to 1000 Compares and orders numbers to 20 Compares and orders numbers to 100 Identifies most, fewest, more, less Identifies how many more or less Identifies the digits in a number Identifies the value of a digit in a number Writes numbers using words Identifies place value to tens Identifies place value to hundreds Identifies ordinal position to fourth Identifies ordinal position to sixth Identifies doubles Identifies even and odd numbers Identifies dozen and half dozen Identifies pairs Identifies properties of addition and multiplication Identifies multiples, factors, products, addends, sums, differences, quotients, dividends, and divisors Identifies numbers and patterns on a hundred number chart Concepts of Whole Number Operations Uses concrete and pictorial models for addition and subtraction Uses concrete and pictorial models for multiplication and division Acts out story problems Draws pictures and writes number sentences to solve story problems Uses mental computation and estimation strategies Recognizes the relationship between operations Uses the order of operations to simplify expressions Masters basic addition facts Identifies missing addends Identifies missing addends for sums of 10 Adds 10 to a two-digit number Adds two multi-digit numbers without regrouping Adds two multi-digit numbers with regrouping Adds three or more single-digit numbers Masters basic subtraction facts Subtracts 10 from a two-digit number Checks subtraction answers Divides a set of objects by sharing Identifies half of a whole Divides a shape or solid in half Names and represents fractional parts of a whole Finds half of a set Identifies and counts pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, and dollars Shows and amount of money using coins Pays for items using coins Writes money amounts using a $ sign or a ¢ sign |
Geometry and Measurement
Identifies left and right Identifies, reads, and extends repeating and continuing shape patterns Identifies common geometric shapes sorts common geometric shapes Makes and covers designs using pattern blocks Makes and copies designs on a geo-board Identifies congruent shapes and designs Makes and draws congruent shapes and designs Constructs and names line segments Identifies angles Identifies geometric solids Measurement Identifies the appropriate metric or customary unit of measure to use Compares objects by length Orders objects by length Measures using non-standard units Measures and draws line segments to the nearest inch Measures and draws line segments to the nearest centimeter Measures using feet Identifies equivalent customary and metric linear units Weight (Mass) Compares the weight of objects Estimates the weight of objects Weighs objects using non-standard units Capacity (Volume) Compares and estimates the capacity of containers Finds the volume of containers in cup Identifies and uses measuring cups and spoons Identifies quart Identifies gallon, liter Temperature Identifies weather Time and Calendar Identifies the day of the week, month, date, and year Identifies yesterday and tomorrow Identifies weekdays Identifies days of the week and months of the year Identifies morning, afternoon, evening, and night Identifies seasons Reads and represents time to the hour Reads and represents time to the half hour Data Analysis Identifies a sorting rule Tallies Organizes and compares data Creates and reads a real graph Creates and reads a pictograph Creates and reads a bar graph Writes observations from a graph Problem Solving Identifies the missing number in a sequence Solves problems using an organized list Makes a table to solve a problem Acts out, draws pictures, and writes number sentences to solve story problems Solves spatial problems |
