Numeracy
- printing numbers 1-100 (in the right direction)
- identify, reproduce, extend and create patterns complex patterns
- identify common shapes and their attributes
- be able to identify an arrangement of dots without hesitation (subitizing)
- be able to identify all the ways to "make 10"
- be able to add using doubles
Writing and Drawing
- writing words phonetically (with beginning, middle, and ending letter sounds)
- printing own name (capitalizing only the first letter) and names of family members and friends
- using appropriate punctuation
- be able to re-read their writing
Reading
- sounding out words while reading on Raz-Kids or library books (daily) (click here for some reading tips)
- recall events and characters in stories
- explain what happened in the beginning, middle and end of stories
- explain the problem and solution in stories
- actively listening to reading
- making predictions about stories and picture books
- recognizing dolch sight words
- recognize rhymes and rhyming words
Fine and Gross Motor
- cutting out simple shapes
- colouring within the lines
- practice skipping, galloping and balancing
- tying shoes and zipping zippers
- sequencing - getting ready independently - what clothing items come first
September 2016
Here are some things that have worked in the past with previous students. These are some suggestions that you are free to use.
Here are some things that have worked in the past with previous students. These are some suggestions that you are free to use.
- printing numbers 1-50
- printing upper and lowercase letters - and talking about the sounds
- printing own name (capitalizing only the first letter)
- naming letters in their name and in the names of your family members
- identifying punctuation
- cutting out simple shapes
- colouring within the lines
- sounding out words
- answering questions in full sentences
- actively listening to reading
- recognize rhymes and rhyming words
- recall events and characters in stories and begin to retell stories
- talk about and describe their work
- copy written words
- practice skipping, galloping and balancing
- making predictions about stories and picture books
- identify, reproduce, extend and create patterns
- identify common shapes
- tying shoes and zipping zippers
- recognizing dolch sight words
