Pre-K Language Arts Standards
A. ORAL COMMUNICATION: SPEAKING/LISTENING
1. Repeats and recites prayers, pledge, days of the week, months of the year, seasons, songs, chants, finger plays and simple verse
2. Practices oral exercises such as Show and Tell, role-playing, etc.
3. Communicates with courtesy
4. Expresses ideas and answers questions in complete sentences
5. Retells a story
6. Describes contents of a picture
7. Incorporates verbal directions into play activities
8. Dramatizes stories, fairy tales
9. Listens to a variety of literature for vocabulary development
10. Focuses attentively and follows directions
11. Demonstrates story telling ability using wordless books
Phonological Awareness
12. Recognizes letters and their sounds
13. Develops a concept of word
14. Knows beginning sounds
15. Recognizes auditory similarities and differences
B. WRITING/LANGUAGE
1. Develops fine motor skills through small manipulative play, cutting, tracing, copying, coloring, gluing and painting
2. Demonstrates holding the writing tool correctly
3. Recognizes left/right progression
4. Recognizes and writes name correctly
5. Demonstrates ideas through experience charts and drawing pictures
Purposeful Writing
6. Dictates a story or a sequence of events to be written down by an adult
7.Writes stories using pictures and/or invented spelling
C. READING
Phonetic concepts
1. Recognizes first name
2. Recognizes letters make words
3. Recognizes and differentiates beginning sounds
4. Demonstrates ability to recognize rhyming words and opposites
5. Recognizes letters of the alphabet/upper case and lower case
6. Reads rebus pictures
Vocabulary
7.Recognizes new words from books read aloud and through discussion
8. Develops language through the use of books, magazines,
newspapers, big books, flannel boards and puppets
Comprehension
9. Predicts outcomes
10. Answers questions, retells stories and draws conclusions
11. Identifies the parts of a picture and/or story (beginning, middle, end) as a sequence
12. Identifies a story as real and make-believe
13. Demonstrates ability to recall details of a story
14. Uses picture clues and captions as an aid to comprehension
D. MEDIA LITERACY
1. Demonstrates ability to listen attentively at the listening center and at video presentations
2. Handles library materials with care and participates in story time
3. Learns concepts and language from bulletin boards and flannel boards
4. Demonstrates book sense: knows front, back, top, bottom and cover
5. Participates in and experiences various forms of the fine arts such as plays, storytelling, singing and dancing
6. Utilizes library visits to develop lifelong reading enjoyment
E. CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS/STUDY SKILLS
(These skills should be taught and demonstrated across the curriculum)
1. Classifies and compares objects
2. Interprets visual cues
3. Formulates ideas through brainstorming activities
4. Shares new and related ideas
5. Determines cause and effect relationships
6. Develops problem solving techniques
7. Demonstrates ability to form an opinion
1. Repeats and recites prayers, pledge, days of the week, months of the year, seasons, songs, chants, finger plays and simple verse
2. Practices oral exercises such as Show and Tell, role-playing, etc.
3. Communicates with courtesy
4. Expresses ideas and answers questions in complete sentences
5. Retells a story
6. Describes contents of a picture
7. Incorporates verbal directions into play activities
8. Dramatizes stories, fairy tales
9. Listens to a variety of literature for vocabulary development
10. Focuses attentively and follows directions
11. Demonstrates story telling ability using wordless books
Phonological Awareness
12. Recognizes letters and their sounds
13. Develops a concept of word
14. Knows beginning sounds
15. Recognizes auditory similarities and differences
B. WRITING/LANGUAGE
1. Develops fine motor skills through small manipulative play, cutting, tracing, copying, coloring, gluing and painting
2. Demonstrates holding the writing tool correctly
3. Recognizes left/right progression
4. Recognizes and writes name correctly
5. Demonstrates ideas through experience charts and drawing pictures
Purposeful Writing
6. Dictates a story or a sequence of events to be written down by an adult
7.Writes stories using pictures and/or invented spelling
C. READING
Phonetic concepts
1. Recognizes first name
2. Recognizes letters make words
3. Recognizes and differentiates beginning sounds
4. Demonstrates ability to recognize rhyming words and opposites
5. Recognizes letters of the alphabet/upper case and lower case
6. Reads rebus pictures
Vocabulary
7.Recognizes new words from books read aloud and through discussion
8. Develops language through the use of books, magazines,
newspapers, big books, flannel boards and puppets
Comprehension
9. Predicts outcomes
10. Answers questions, retells stories and draws conclusions
11. Identifies the parts of a picture and/or story (beginning, middle, end) as a sequence
12. Identifies a story as real and make-believe
13. Demonstrates ability to recall details of a story
14. Uses picture clues and captions as an aid to comprehension
D. MEDIA LITERACY
1. Demonstrates ability to listen attentively at the listening center and at video presentations
2. Handles library materials with care and participates in story time
3. Learns concepts and language from bulletin boards and flannel boards
4. Demonstrates book sense: knows front, back, top, bottom and cover
5. Participates in and experiences various forms of the fine arts such as plays, storytelling, singing and dancing
6. Utilizes library visits to develop lifelong reading enjoyment
E. CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS/STUDY SKILLS
(These skills should be taught and demonstrated across the curriculum)
1. Classifies and compares objects
2. Interprets visual cues
3. Formulates ideas through brainstorming activities
4. Shares new and related ideas
5. Determines cause and effect relationships
6. Develops problem solving techniques
7. Demonstrates ability to form an opinion
Pre-K Math Standards
A. Numeration (Meaning-Values-Relationships)
1. Count by rote to 20
2. Demonstrate one-to-one correspondence
3. Count objects 0-10
4. Match numerals to objects 1-10
5. Match objects to numerals 1-10
B. Computation (Operating with Numbers) Use of manipulatives is imperative.
1. Compare equal, greater than, and less than
2. Create and count a group / set of objects by placing objects within limits
C. Communication
1. Understand and use vocabulary: ___ long ___ longer ___ short
___shorter ___ tall ___ taller ___ small ___ medium ___ large
___more ___less ___big ___little
D. Estimation
1. Estimate amounts to 10
E. Measurement
1. Use liquid and dry measure in cooking
2. Compare: longer, tall, small, heavier, lighter, near, far, shorter, big
3. Identify: time, day, night, morning, afternoon
F. Geometry
1. Recognize and name: triangle, circle, square, rectangle, diamond, heart, oval
2. Identify spatial relationships, i.e., over, under, forward, back
3. Explore spatial relationships through puzzle and block-play
4. Recognize and name: curved line, straight line
5. Distinguish between curved line and straight line
G. Algebra
There are no skills at this level.
H. Patterns
1. Recognize sequence of objects
2. Identify patterns from one form to another
3. Identify, create, copy, and extend simple patterns using manipulatives
4. Record patterns
I. Reasoning / Logic (Justification of answers and process)
1. Sort, classify, match data, and compare
2. Explore sequences of everyday life
3. Use board games and card games
J. Probability / Statistics / Data Analysis
1. Recognize pictographs, bar graphs
2. Make graphs with concrete objects
3. Make a simple bar graph
1. Count by rote to 20
2. Demonstrate one-to-one correspondence
3. Count objects 0-10
4. Match numerals to objects 1-10
5. Match objects to numerals 1-10
B. Computation (Operating with Numbers) Use of manipulatives is imperative.
1. Compare equal, greater than, and less than
2. Create and count a group / set of objects by placing objects within limits
C. Communication
1. Understand and use vocabulary: ___ long ___ longer ___ short
___shorter ___ tall ___ taller ___ small ___ medium ___ large
___more ___less ___big ___little
D. Estimation
1. Estimate amounts to 10
E. Measurement
1. Use liquid and dry measure in cooking
2. Compare: longer, tall, small, heavier, lighter, near, far, shorter, big
3. Identify: time, day, night, morning, afternoon
F. Geometry
1. Recognize and name: triangle, circle, square, rectangle, diamond, heart, oval
2. Identify spatial relationships, i.e., over, under, forward, back
3. Explore spatial relationships through puzzle and block-play
4. Recognize and name: curved line, straight line
5. Distinguish between curved line and straight line
G. Algebra
There are no skills at this level.
H. Patterns
1. Recognize sequence of objects
2. Identify patterns from one form to another
3. Identify, create, copy, and extend simple patterns using manipulatives
4. Record patterns
I. Reasoning / Logic (Justification of answers and process)
1. Sort, classify, match data, and compare
2. Explore sequences of everyday life
3. Use board games and card games
J. Probability / Statistics / Data Analysis
1. Recognize pictographs, bar graphs
2. Make graphs with concrete objects
3. Make a simple bar graph
Pre-K Religion Standards
A. PRAYER/ LITURGY
1. Prayer is talking and listening to God
2. Pray formally and spontaneously as an integral part of the day
3. Use sign of the cross and grace before meals
4. Celebrate the seasons of the liturgical year
5. Recite the Our Father and Hail Mary
B. TEACHINGS OF THE CHURCH/FAITH
1. Recognize God as creator, Jesus as God’s Son and Spirit as God’s love
2. Recognize that everything that God made is good
3. Recognize Mary as the mother of Jesus, Joseph as the foster father of Jesus
4. Recognize Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as the Holy Family
C. CHURCH HISTORY/TRADITIONS
1. Show reverence in church
2. Recognize the saints as friends of Jesus
D. SACRAMENTS
1. Introduce Baptism as a sign of God’s love
2. Identify sacramentals as visible signs of our faith
E. NEW TESTAMENT
1. Identify the New Testament as God’s word Bible)
2. Identify Jesus as the Son of God through gospel stories
F. OLD TESTAMENT
1. Recognize the Bible as a special book about God and God’s word
2. Recognize God’s love for His creation through stories (creation, Noah’s Ark …)
3. Identify heroes of the Bible
G. MORALITY
1. Recognize that actions affect others
2. Accept responsibility for individual actions
3. Recognize Jesus as a friend to everyone
4. Recognize the importance of always tell the truth
H. PEACE/JUSTICE
1. Recognize the personal responsibility to care for all God’s creation
2. Recognize that every person is loved by God and should be treated with kindness
I. MISSION/EVANGELIZATION/SERVICE
1. Shows God’s love for all people through words and actions
2. Participate in simple outreach programs
J. STEWARDSHIP
1. Recognize self and others as gifts from God
2. Recognize that we use personal gifts and talents to help others
K. ECUMENISM
1. Recognize that all people are part of God’s family and loved by God
L. HUMAN SEXUALITY
1. Recognize that each individual is unique and should be treated with respect
2. Recognize that there are different genders
3. Demonstrate respect for the person and personal space of others
4. Recognize the correct way to display love of family/good touch – bad touch
1. Prayer is talking and listening to God
2. Pray formally and spontaneously as an integral part of the day
3. Use sign of the cross and grace before meals
4. Celebrate the seasons of the liturgical year
5. Recite the Our Father and Hail Mary
B. TEACHINGS OF THE CHURCH/FAITH
1. Recognize God as creator, Jesus as God’s Son and Spirit as God’s love
2. Recognize that everything that God made is good
3. Recognize Mary as the mother of Jesus, Joseph as the foster father of Jesus
4. Recognize Jesus, Mary, and Joseph as the Holy Family
C. CHURCH HISTORY/TRADITIONS
1. Show reverence in church
2. Recognize the saints as friends of Jesus
D. SACRAMENTS
1. Introduce Baptism as a sign of God’s love
2. Identify sacramentals as visible signs of our faith
E. NEW TESTAMENT
1. Identify the New Testament as God’s word Bible)
2. Identify Jesus as the Son of God through gospel stories
F. OLD TESTAMENT
1. Recognize the Bible as a special book about God and God’s word
2. Recognize God’s love for His creation through stories (creation, Noah’s Ark …)
3. Identify heroes of the Bible
G. MORALITY
1. Recognize that actions affect others
2. Accept responsibility for individual actions
3. Recognize Jesus as a friend to everyone
4. Recognize the importance of always tell the truth
H. PEACE/JUSTICE
1. Recognize the personal responsibility to care for all God’s creation
2. Recognize that every person is loved by God and should be treated with kindness
I. MISSION/EVANGELIZATION/SERVICE
1. Shows God’s love for all people through words and actions
2. Participate in simple outreach programs
J. STEWARDSHIP
1. Recognize self and others as gifts from God
2. Recognize that we use personal gifts and talents to help others
K. ECUMENISM
1. Recognize that all people are part of God’s family and loved by God
L. HUMAN SEXUALITY
1. Recognize that each individual is unique and should be treated with respect
2. Recognize that there are different genders
3. Demonstrate respect for the person and personal space of others
4. Recognize the correct way to display love of family/good touch – bad touch
Pre-K Science Standards
Earth and Space Science
1. Describe daily weather conditions.
2. Distinguish between day and night.
3. Identify the sun as an object in the daytime sky and the moon in the night sky.
4. Recognize the four seasons of the year and characteristics of each.
Life Science
1. Identify parts of the human body.
2. Identify the five senses.
3. Identify the parts of the body used to see, smell, hear, taste, and touch.
4. Distinguish between living and non-living things.
5. Identify adult animals and their offspring.
Science as Inquiry
1. Make simple predictions and use experiments to find results.
Physical Science
1. Demonstrate that some things sink or float in water.
2. Demonstrate that magnets attract some metal objects.
3. Demonstrate that wind makes things move.
4. Describe and classify objects by their physical properties(color, size, shape).
5. Demonstrate how blocking the light forms shadows.
Environmental Science
1. Demonstrate that we must protect God’s world.
2. Know that air and water need to be clean and healthy for all living things.
3. Recognize that paper comes from trees and that humans depend on trees to breathe.
Historical Perspectives
1. Demonstrate an awareness of extinct species.
2. Recognize that technology as we know it today did not always exist.
Science and Technology
1. Recognize an astronaut as a person who travels in space.
2. Recognize the use of tools such as telescopes, binoculars, and magnifying glasses.
3. Recognize computers as a tool to learn about science.
Personal and Social Perspectives
1. Recognize that good nutrition, rest, exercise, and cleanliness are necessary to stay healthy
2. Germs that cannot be seen can make us ill.
3. Identify ways of preventing illnesses.
4. Identify poisons that can make you sick.
5. Identify community helpers and their jobs.
Ethical/Moral Perspectives
1. Recognize awareness of God as Creator of the Earth and all living things on it.
2. Recognize that people need to be respectful and care for the Earth and all living things.
3. Recognize that God is a part of everything in our world.
1. Describe daily weather conditions.
2. Distinguish between day and night.
3. Identify the sun as an object in the daytime sky and the moon in the night sky.
4. Recognize the four seasons of the year and characteristics of each.
Life Science
1. Identify parts of the human body.
2. Identify the five senses.
3. Identify the parts of the body used to see, smell, hear, taste, and touch.
4. Distinguish between living and non-living things.
5. Identify adult animals and their offspring.
Science as Inquiry
1. Make simple predictions and use experiments to find results.
Physical Science
1. Demonstrate that some things sink or float in water.
2. Demonstrate that magnets attract some metal objects.
3. Demonstrate that wind makes things move.
4. Describe and classify objects by their physical properties(color, size, shape).
5. Demonstrate how blocking the light forms shadows.
Environmental Science
1. Demonstrate that we must protect God’s world.
2. Know that air and water need to be clean and healthy for all living things.
3. Recognize that paper comes from trees and that humans depend on trees to breathe.
Historical Perspectives
1. Demonstrate an awareness of extinct species.
2. Recognize that technology as we know it today did not always exist.
Science and Technology
1. Recognize an astronaut as a person who travels in space.
2. Recognize the use of tools such as telescopes, binoculars, and magnifying glasses.
3. Recognize computers as a tool to learn about science.
Personal and Social Perspectives
1. Recognize that good nutrition, rest, exercise, and cleanliness are necessary to stay healthy
2. Germs that cannot be seen can make us ill.
3. Identify ways of preventing illnesses.
4. Identify poisons that can make you sick.
5. Identify community helpers and their jobs.
Ethical/Moral Perspectives
1. Recognize awareness of God as Creator of the Earth and all living things on it.
2. Recognize that people need to be respectful and care for the Earth and all living things.
3. Recognize that God is a part of everything in our world.