Kindergarten Goals

St. Vincent Ferrer School

As a result of their kindergarten experience, children will…

Phonics- Sadlier

A.    Identify all upper and lowercase letters.

B.    Write the upper and lowercase letters.

C.    Know sound-symbol correspondence for all letters.

D.   Blend sounds to create CVC words.

E.    Identify syllables and rhyme.

F.     Identify color words.

G.   Read sight words.

H.   Recognize classmates' names in print.

I.      Know left to right progression in print.        

J.      Begin reading simple stories.

Mathematics- Scott Foresman

A.    Write and recognize the numerals 0-31.

B.    Count in sequence 0-100.

C.    Demonstrate 1:1 correspondence from 1-20.

D.   Identify and extend patterns (e.g., AB, ABC, ABB).

E.    Classify/sort objects using two out of three attributes (e.g., color, size, shape).

F.     Identify a circle, square, triangle, rectangle and diamond.

G.   Draw a circle, square, triangle rectangle and diamond.

H.   Describe attributes of two and three dimensional shapes.

I.      Add/subtract simple addition/subtraction sentences.

J.      Tell time to the hour.

K.    Identify and know the value of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters.

L.     Begin developing problem solving skills.

Writing

A.    Write their names using upper and lowercase letters.

B.    Demonstrate print awareness (e.g., concepts of sentences, words, and spaces).

C.    Write in classroom writing journals weekly.

D.   Create original stories with one to three simple sentences.

Religion- RCL Benzinger

A.    Make the sign of the cross.

B.    Recite the Offering, Angel of God, Grace, Hail Mary, and The Our Father - by memory.

C.    Learn stories of God’s love for us.

D.   Strengthen their relationship with Jesus in their every day lives.

Kindergarteners learn various social studies, health, and science concepts during weekly unit themes.  We do this through nonfiction books, experiments, art projects, and writing.  Topics include, but are not limited to: famous Americans, American holidays, rules, safety, voting, seasons, weather, recycling, life cycles, nutrition and dental health.

Students enhance their knowledge of reading, language arts and math skills through learning centers, journaling, sight word study, and alphabet activities.