-
READING
Reads one syllable words, vowel patterns, and word familiesRead first grade, high frequency word list
Identify rhyming words
Use a variety of strategies to read words independently
Alphabetize a set of words
Read grade level text fluently
Predict what the story is about based on prior knowledge, picture clues, title and storyline
Use a variety of strategies to comprehend text
Describe the main characters and setting of a story
Sequence the main events of a story
Make comparisons between stories
Differentiate between fiction and nonfiction
WRITING
Use developmental spelling in daily writing
Learn assigned spelling words
Apply spelling skills in written work
Write complete sentences
Uses capital letters appropriately
Correctly use punctuation at the end of sentences
Identify different types of sentences
Write a paragraph with a topic sentence and supporting details
Write opinion, formative, and narrative pieces
Form simple stories with a beginning, middle, and end
SOCIAL STUDIES
Identify forms of transportation
Distinguish between community, state, and country
Locate objects on a map using a map key
Name landforms and bodies of water on a map
Identify natural resources
Understand what makes a good citizen
Identify relevant figures in U.S. history that shaped our country
Recognize the symbols of our country
Identify historical holidays celebrated in our country
Understand different occupations
Identify between wants and needs
Identify characteristics of students and schools
MATH
Add and subtract whole numbers through 10
Read and write 2-digit numbers
Read and write numbers up to 120
Understand place value of ones, tens, and hundreds
Write equivalent names for numbers
Count by 1’s, 2’s, 5’s and 10’s
Identify odd and even numbers
Compare numbers using the <, > and = symbols
Read and construct charts and graphs
Identify and complete number patterns
Identify 2D and 3D geometric shapes
Measure length and weight using non-standard units
Identify coins and their values
Define 1/2s, 1/4s, 1/3s, wholes, and equal parts
Tell time to the nearest half hour and hour using both analog and digital clocks
Solve simple number stories and write number models
Use writing to explain math concepts and the problem solving process
SCIENCE/HEALTH
Use the five senses to investigate science concepts
Investigate various life cycles
Explore a meadow habitat
Identify what living things need to stay alive
Identify characteristics of mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, reptiles, and insects
Understand the concept of a food chain
Describe how animals adapt to their environment
Understand the principles of motion
Understand the seasons and changes in weather
Understand properties of matter
Identify plant parts and their functions
Understand the importance of fire safety
Recognize the importance of routine dental care
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Participate in activities that develop motor and object control skills
Recognize terms that are associated with the development of a variety of movement skills
Participate in activities that improve basic fitness levels
ART
Recognize a variety of art terms using the word wall.
Recognize Seurat, Homer, Monet, Goya, Matisse, and their works
Recognize art from the Realism and Impressionism movements and the Mexican and Cave Art cultures
Use a variety of media to express ideas to develop 2-D and 3-D artwork.
GUIDANCE
Identify feelings and what affects them, along with their effect on others
Understand the importance of talking about feelings and problems
Demonstrate healthy ways to express needs, wants, and feelings
List reasons of why it is important to learn to share
Demonstrate appropriate social skills in getting along with others
Demonstrate good decision making skills
Describe how people cooperate with one another to reach goals in their classroom, at home, and in the community
Demonstrate conflict resolution skills
Discuss how drugs affect feelings and behavior
List the roles and responsibilities of various jobs
COMPUTERS
Demonstrate basic computer skills and use grade appropriate software.
Identify the basic dos and don’ts of using a computer
Understand the relative position of keys on a keyboard
Properly use the shift, space bar, return/enter, delete/backspace and punctuation keys
Use informal keyboarding skills to type words and sentences
MUSIC
Work toward singing on pitch
Introduce students to solfege, a system for singing notes
Demonstrate a steady beat
Distinguish between beat/no beat
Distinguish between high/low, fast/slow, loud/soft, up/down, long/short
Distinguish between melody/no melody
Become familiar with basic instruments
Become aware of environmental sounds around us
Recognize repeating, upward, and downward patterns in music
Introduction to patriotic songs
Introduction to call-and-response singing
LIBRARY
Recognize important text features
Determine the difference between fiction/non-fiction
Begin to learn story elements
Recognize similarities and differences in similar stories
Complete a guided research project