Kindergarten
 
SCOPE/

SEQ.

SKILL

OBJECTIVES

VOCABULARY

EXAMPLE

PROBLEM

SOLVING

EXAMPLE

CONNECTION/

INTEGRATION

RESOURCES

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Sets and Their Numbers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sorting

M.K.1

The student will show an understanding of 1:1 matching as a means of comparing numbers without counting including same as, fewer than, more than, less

than.

 

M.K.2

The student will demonstrate an understanding that a set is a group/collection of related objects

 

M.K. 3 The student uses/understands the terms all, some, and none.

 

M.K.4

The student will be able to sort objects by given criteria, i.e., size, shape, color

Same as, fewer than, more than, less than

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set, collection,

Related

 

 

 

 

 

All

Some

None

 

sort

sorting

size

shape

color

sets

same

different

Use common objects, i.e. buttons, shoes, beans to form sets

 

 

 

 

Show a set of shoes. How are they alike? Why do they belong together?

 

 

Show a group of objects. Ask the student to make a set using some/all of the objects.

 

Show a group of objects.  Ask the student to sort by color, size, etc.

Give oral directions-

“Look at the two sets. Match a bean to a button. Which set has more? Less?

 

 

 

 

Place a set of various objects before the student(s), i.e. toys. Ask students to show how the toys might go together in groups

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ask a student to sort objects into sets.

Real Life Skills:

Match objects in housekeeping, manipulatives, art supplies, etc.

 

 

 

 

Use materials from centers, i.e. science.

 

 

 

 

Classroom materials

 

 

 

 

Classroom materials

 
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Number Sense and

Numeration

M.K. 5

The student will recognize and identify numerals

 0-10

 

M.K. 6

The student will be able to count the number of elements in a set and write the corresponding numeral (0-10)

Numerals

zero    six

one    seven

two    eight

three   nine

four     ten

five

 

 

 

 

Show a numeral

card. Ask student to name it or select numeral from group.

 

Form a set of objects. Ask student to count and write numeral.

Give oral directions-

Ex.-“Put your finger on the numeral 4.”

 

 

 

Ask student to form a set, tell how many, and write the numeral in a counting book.

Writing Center-Using the newspaper, ask student to “hunt” for and circle a particular numeral.

 

Count objects in centers. Record number.

 

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Number

Sense

 and

Numeration

M.K. 7

The student will

 recognize

 and select the

 number

 words which

correspond

 with a given set

 and numeral.

 

M.K. 8

The student will

 identify

 the numeral

 between,

 before, and after

another numeral (0-10)

 

 

M.K.9

The student will

associate numerals

 (0-10) with numbers

 of objects

 (cardinal numbers)

numeral

number

number words for 0-10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

before

between

after

 

 

 

 

 

 

Numerals for 0-10

Display number words. Ask student to match set with number word.

 

 

 

 

 

Write  6, __.

Ask student to tell numeral which comes next.

 

 

 

Using real objects and/or pictures, the student will match sets &

numerals

Give oral directions:

“Look at my set(s). Match the number word card with the set.”

 

 

 

 

Ask students to hold number cards, i.e. 6_8. Ask others to name missing numeral.

 

Direct student to match each numeral with  sets given.

Calendar Math skills/activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Calendar Math-tie into numerals on calendar, timeline, etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Manipulatives

Calendar Math

 

 

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Counting

M.K.10

The student will

count by rote

 0 through 10.

Numerals for

 0-10

The student will count to 10 unassisted.

Direct student to count aloud “as high as you can go.”

 

 

 

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Writing

 Numerals

M.K. 11

The student will

 be able to

 write numerals

0-10.

Numerals 0 - 10

Direct student to write 0-10 unassisted with/without

model.

 

Writing Center-

Number book

 

Housekeeping-write lists, make signs, etc.

 

 

 

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Ordinal

 Numbers

M.K. 12

The student will be

 able to use ordinal

numbers to indicate

 positions first through fifth.

 

 

first

second

third

fourth

fifth

Point to the person who is 1st, 2nd, etc.

Place objects in a row. Direct student to point to object in a particular position.

Calendar Math-

Days of week, numerals

 

Transition times-

Lining up, taking turns, etc.

 

 

 

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Patterns

 

M.K. 13

The student will be able to discover, complete and create patterns (color, shape, size, sound, texture, events, seasons)

pattern(s)

create

continue

 

Present simple AB pattern using shapes, etc.

Ask student to describe/copy/ continue pattern

Create a pattern, i.e.

¨©¨©_

Direct student to select the object which comes next.

Social Studies-

Take a neighborhood/

school walk. Look for patterns.

Science-Look for patterns in nature, environment, etc.

 

 

 

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Spatial

Relationships

 

M.K. 14

The student will use and demonstrate words indicating relationships between objects in space

out-in

above-below  

inside-outside

over-under

right-left

nearer, farther, closer to

first-last

top-bottom

in front of-behind, between

Place hand/object above head/below chin, etc.

 

Using objects, direct student to place them in various positions.

Block Center-position objects inside/outside a building, etc.

 

P.E.- Direct students to place themselves in various locations in relationship to others, i.e. in front of / behind.

 

 

 

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Comparison

Skills

 

M.K. 15

The student will be able to recognize, identify, and compare objects in relation to size, capacity, temperature, and weight.

 

 

M.K. 16

The student will be able to place objects in order according to size (based on capacity, weight, length, height)

big/little   large/small

tall/taller/tallest

more than/less than

longer/shorter

warm/cool

hot/cold

tall/short/long

wide/narrow/thin

short/shorter/shortest

least/most

 

 

Refer to terms above

Look at two objects, people, etc. which is taller? Tallest?

Which is warm / cool?

 

 

Place 3 objects of graduated lengths in order-i.e. short to tall

Present objects to student. Ask student to compare / identify / describe according to criteria.

 

Select 3 students. Ask volunteer to put in order shortest to tallest, etc.

Science- -five senses

weather,         measurement, etc.

 

Health-compare self to others-

i.e. tall / short

 

 

 

 

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Measurement

 

M.K. 17

The student will be able to measure length by counting nonstandard units (i.e Popsicle sticks, paper clips, inch blocks)

 

M. K. 18

The student will explore instruments used in measurements of length, time, distance, temperature, capacity.

 

non-standard units

measure

length

 

 

 

Ex.-ruler

yardstick

measuring tape

clock

watch

thermometer

timer

measuring cups, etc.

 

 

Using units, i.e. popsicle sticks, measure the length of an object. Position units end to end along 1 side.

 

 

 

Display instruments.

Bring example form home. Conduct a “search” around school. Discuss use of each.

 

How many sticks would you need to measure length of a table? cubbies?

Health-measure length of fingers, arms, etc.

Block Center-

measure length of structures, roads built

 

 

Careers using various instruments-carpentry, construction, medical personnel

 

 

 

 

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Time /

Money

 

M.K. 19

The student will recognize terms of time periods (including sequences, where appropriate) such as yesterday, today, tomorrow, morning, afternoon, night, week, and seasons.

 

M.K. 20

The student will understand the meaning of less time than, takes more time than.

 

M.K. 21

The student will be able to recognize and name a penny, nickel, dime, and quarter.

 

 

 

yesterday, today, tomorrow

morning afternoon, night, evening

week

winter, spring, fall, summer

 

 

 

less than

more than

 

 

 

 

penny

nickel

dime

quarter

coin

Ask student to name an activity done at night, morning, etc.

Identify photos, draw a picture of activities for a time period.

 

Which takes more time-

brushing teeth or watching a TV show?

 

Ask student to

select a certain coin  named or pick coin and identify.

Conduct a magazine hunt. Find pictures depicting morning, evening, various seasons, etc.

 

 

Measure the time it takes to-write your ABC’s, go down the slide, read a book. Which took more time? Less?

Calendar Math: Incorporate into routine

Centers: Depict changing seasons in dramatic play/

housekeeping, etc.

Science/Social St.:

Conduct an outdoor walk-identify signs of seasons, etc.

 

Incorporate throughout Centers, Calendar Math, P.E., etc.

 

 

Math: Provide real/play money

Set up a store.

Real Life: visit a store, look at ad papers, etc.

 

 

 

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Fractions

 

M.K. 22

The student will recognize basic parts of a whole such as 1/2  ,1/4, 

1/3.

(using concrete objects)

 

 

 

fraction

part

whole

one-third

one-fourth

one-half

 

Identify sections in “pie” shape:

 

Ex. 1/2

 

 

How many objects can be found to show 1/2? 1/4? 1/3?

 

Using play dough, show ½ of a “pie.”

 

Real life: Find objects at home, in the newspaper, in the classroom

Careers using measurement, i.e. food service

 

 

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Problem

Solving/

Addition &

Subtraction Readiness

 

M.K. 23

The student will be able to solve a simple story problem using manipulatives as preparation for

add/subtr.

 

 

add/addition

subtract/subtraction

solve

story problem

 

 

 

Two bears were in the forest. One bear joined them. How many were there?

 

 

 

Using plastic counters, show how you would solve the problem.

 

Literature: Use children’s stories

involving math

Incorporate into Centers.

 

 

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Estimation

M.K. 24

The student will formulate an estimate for an unknown quantity of objects in a given container using comparisons with other known quantities in the environment.

 

estimate

quantity

Fill container with objects-begin with large items of consistent size. Ask students to compare with other items in room.

 

Allow students to fill container. Estimate quantity.

Compare.

 

 

 

 

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Graphs

 

 

M.K. 25

The student will be able interpret a simple pictograph

 

 

 

pictograph

     Our Pets

Students will decide on items to tally, depict, and interpret on graph.

Science/Calendar Math: maintain a weather chart

Real life: Locate graphs in newspapers

 

 

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Geometry

M.K.26

The student will identify a given geometric shape.

shape(s)

circle

square

triangle

rectangle

Ask a student of identify a given shape.

Find specific shapes in classroom and label.

Read stories involving shapes.

Identify.