Language Arts: Kindergarten
Mathematics: Kindergarten
Physical Health and Growth: Kindergarten
Science: Kindergarten
Social Studies: Kindergarten
Student Wellbeing: K-Grade 2

Numeracy

1
Demonstrate strong sense of countingM1.1
1. Younger Preschool
  a
  Count the number sequence 1-10M1.1.y.a
  b
  Recognize that the count remains the same regardless of the order or arrangement of the objects M1.1.y.b
  c
  Apply one-to-one correspondence with small number of objects and/or people (2- 3 objects)M1.1.y.c
  d
  Draw pictures, symbols, or use manipulatives to represent a spoken number 0-5 M1.1.y.d
  e
  Identify, without counting, small quantities of items (1-3) presented in an irregular or unfamiliar pattern (subitize)M1.1.y.e
2. Older Preschool
  a
  Count the number sequence 1-20M1.1.o.a
  b
  Recognize the last number name said tells the number of objects countedM1.1.o.b
  c
  Apply one-toone correspondence with increasing number of objects and/or people (5-10 objects)M1.1.o.c
  d
  Draw pictures, symbols, or use manipulatives to represent spoken number 0-10 M1.1.o.d
  e
  Identify, without counting, small quantities of items (1-4) presented in an irregular or unfamiliar pattern (subitize)M1.1.o.e
2
Demonstrate understanding of written numeralsM1.2
1. Younger Preschool
  a
  Begin to recognize that number symbols indicate quantity and that different number symbols indicate different quantitiesM1.2.y.a
  b
  Identify numerals in general as different from letters or other symbolsM1.2.y.b
  c
  Begin to match number symbols with amounts 1-3M1.2.y.c
2. Older Preschool
  a
  Match number symbols with amounts 1-10M1.2.o.a
  b
  Name written numerals from 0-10M1.2.o.b
  c
  Begin to write numerals 1-10M1.2.o.c
3
Recognition of number relationsM1.3
1. Younger Preschool
  a
  Readily identify first and lastM1.3.y.a
  b
  Correctly use the words for comparing quantitiesM1.3.y.b
  c
  Separate sets of 6 or fewer objects into equal groupsM1.3.y.c
  d
  Demonstrate the understanding of the concept of afterM1.3.y.d
2. Older Preschool
  a
  Identify when 2 sets are equal using matching and counting strategiesM1.3.o.a
  b
  Correctly use the words for position M1.3.o.b
  c
  Compare the values of two numbers from 1 to 10 presented as written numeralsM1.3.o.c
  d
  Demonstrate the understanding of the concept of before M1.3.o.d

Computation and Algebraic Thinking

1
Exhibit understanding of mathematical structureM2.1
1. Younger Preschool
  a
  Begin to understand that numbers can be composed and decomposed to create new numbersM2.1.y.a
2. Older Preschool
  a
  Use understanding that numbers can be composed and decomposed to create new numbers in solving problems with quantities under fiveM2.1.o.a
2
Demonstrate awareness of patterningM2.2
1. Younger Preschool
  a
  Physically extend simple ABAB patterns of concrete objects to other concrete objects M2.2.y.a
2. Older Preschool
  a
  Begin to create and extend a new simple patternM2.2.o.a
3. Younger and Older Preschool
  a
  Understand sequence of events when clearly explainedM2.2.yo.a

Data Analysis

1
Demonstrate understanding of classifyingM3.1
1. Younger Preschool
  a
  Sort, classify, and compare objects by one attributeM3.1.y.a
2. Older Preschool
  a
  Explain simple sorting or classifying strategiesM3.1.o.a
  b
  Sort a group of objects in multiple ways M3.1.o.b

Geometry

1
Understanding of spatial relationshipsM4.1
1. Younger and Older Preschool
  a
  Complete lined tangram or pattern block puzzles using basic shapes to construct other shapesM4.1.yo.a
2. Younger Preschool
  a
  Use position terms such as in, on, and underM4.1.y.a
3. Older Preschool
  a
  Use position terms such as above, below, beside, and betweenM4.1.o.a
2
Exhibit ability to identify, describe, analyze, compare, and create shapes M4.2
1. Younger Preschool
  a
  Match similar shapes when given a variety of three-dimensional shapesM4.2.y.a
  b
  Start to identify the attributes of shapesM4.2.y.b
  c
  Use names of two- dimensional shapes (e.g., square; triangle; circle) when identifying objectsM4.2.y.c
  d
  Use informal language to describe three-dimensional shapes (e.g., "box" for cube; "ball" for sphere; "can" for cylinder)M4.2.y.d
2. Older Preschool
  a
  Use the attributes of shapes, such as number or length of sides, to distinguish between shapesM4.2.o.a
  b
  Differentiate two- and three-dimensional shapes (e.g., squares from cubes)M4.2.o.b

Measurement

1
Understand the concept of timeM5.1
1. Younger Preschool
  a
  Understand time limit cueM5.1.y.a
  b
  Understand transition from one activity to the next M5.1.y.b
  c
  Tell what activity comes before and afterM5.1.y.c
2. Older Preschool
  a
  Know daily concepts of earlier and later, morning and afternoonM5.1.o.a
2
Understand measurement through description and comparisonM5.2
1. Younger Preschool
  a
  Directly compare and describe two objects with a measurable attribute M5.2.y.a
  b
  Begin to measure length and volume (capacity) using nonstandard measurement toolsM5.2.y.b
2. Older Preschool
  a
  Directly compare and describe two or more objects with a measurable attributeM5.2.o.a
  b
  Engage in measuring type play/behaviors using standard tools like rulers or measuring tapes, liquid measuring cups, or cylindersM5.2.o.b

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What grade levels do these standards cover?: PRE-K
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