Alphabet Knowledge​

 Identifies some letters, uses some letter-sound associations, and may begin to recognize ​

   that letters make up words. ​

Books​

  Enjoys being read to, explores and discusses books, draws pictures related to story and talks about​

   drawing. ​

Concepts​

  Knows concepts like over, under, through, etc. ​

Draws​

  Copies vertical and horizontal lines, cross, square, circle; draws a person with five parts. ​

Environmental Print​

   Recognizes signs, billboards, labels, business logos. ​

Fine Motor Skills​

  Grasps small objects correctly (ex. crayon, pencil, paintbrush), strings beads, works puzzles, cuts ​

     with scissors. ​

Gross Motor Skills​

  Climbs, walks, jumps, hops, kicks and catches a large ball, pedals a tricycle. ​

Healthy Habits​

  Practices personal hygiene routines; knows what foods are good for him/her. ​

Independence​

  Shows confidence, is not fearful, cleans up after self.​

Jobs​

  Understands that people work in jobs; names community helpers. ​

Knowledge About The Community​

   Discusses weather, plant and animal life, vehicles, and sounds heard in environment. ​

Listening​

  Follows two-step directions, responds when others speak, waits for own turn; is able to sit for ​

   up to 10 minutes. ​

Money​

 Identifies penny, nickel, and dollar bill; understands that money buys things. ​

Numbers​

  Understands that numbers represent quantity (quantities to 5); counts to 20. ​

Oral Communication​

  Asks for help when needed, uses appropriate volume; is coherent, uses complete sentences. ​

Phonological Awareness​

  Recognizes sounds in language, some sounds at beginning of words; nursery rhymes, ​

  rhyming words. ​

Questions​

   Answers “who,” “ what,” “ when,” “where,” “ why,” questions. ​

Respect For Others​

  Plays with and accepts others, their cultures, special needs, property; uses appropriate social ​

        and classroom behaviors; shows community responsibility, fairness.​

Self-help​

  Cares for own things; eats with little assistance; manipulates zippers, buttons, ​

  and other fasteners. ​

Technology​

 Identifies technology used in daily life; shows positive attitude about computers, uses mouse ​

   appropriately. ​

Unite​

 Parents unite with school and support school by volunteering in child’s class, joining PTA, and ​

     participating in Parent Education. ​

Vocabulary​

   Uses and understands many words; identifies and sorts pictures in categories. ​

Writes​

    Explores writing some upper- and lower-case letters, numerals, own name, exploratory ​

      writings (pretend writing during play) and/or invented spelling. ​

Xylophone​

    Appreciates music and performs rhythmic movements, uses instruments. ​

Youthful Enthusiasm​

    Shows awareness of the feelings of others, initiates interactions with peers.​

Zest for learning​

   Explores new interests; seeks assistance in solving problems; shows pride in performance ​

            or products created; eager to learn new things. ​