Kindergarten Objectives
It
is our goal to provide a solid educational foundation for your child that
prepares him/her for success in every area of life.
While we share all the goals and objectives provided by District 21, we
have listed our additional objectives in italics
to more clearly demonstrate the depth of our kindergarten program.
District
21 Philosophy Statement
We recognize that children develop and learn at different rates.
Therefore, the facilitator/role model shall create a safe, caring and
stimulating environment, rich in developmentally appropriate experiences, which
encourage students to be active learners. To
maximize each child’s success, the partnership of home, school and community
is considered to be vital.
At
the kindergarten level, the major focus is on social development, communication
skills (listening, speaking, oral and written language), mathematics and motor
development. Other content areas
are taught through these areas.
BGMS will offer
all of the above and more! The
kindergarten year at BGMS is the
culmination of your child’s Montessori experience. We know your child well and can structure his/her education
to support and strengthen his/her self-esteem as well as his/her academic
foundation. A wide variety of
concrete materials give your kindergartner information and experience with
concepts that will be of value to him/her throughout his elementary education.
Social
Development
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Respects school
property |
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Respects self, each individual
and
the environment |
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Shows
self discipline in voice and movement |
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Works
cooperatively with other children |
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Leadership abilities |
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Problem solving skills |
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Negotiation skills |
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Is
responsible for personal belongings |
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Independence |
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Makes
good use of time |
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Listens
while others are speaking |
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Follows
directions
and completes tasks |
Oral
and Written Language
|
Expresses
selfShows
vocabulary development |
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Contributes
to group discussions |
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Expresses
feelings and needs |
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Retells a
story |
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Supplies
rhyming words |
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Distinguishes
numbers from letters |
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Identifies
letters of the alphabet, both upper and lower case |
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Is aware
of initial consonant sounds |
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Know some
sight words |
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Basic Sight Word Vocabulary includes color names, number words, puzzle
words, some phonograms |
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Phonetic Reading |
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Basic Sentence structure |
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Can differentiate between singular/plural |
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Uses
developmental writing |
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Upper/Lower case, number writing
|
Mathematics
|
Classifies
and sorts objects by shape, size and color |
|
Understands
more and less |
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Extends a
pattern |
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Counts
concrete objects |
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Recognizes
numerals 0 - 10 |
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Competency in recognition and formation of quantities 0-9999
|
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Rote
Counting
and organizational skills 1-100 |
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Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication Concepts |
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Recognition and organization of odd and even |
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Skip Counting 2, 5, and 10 |
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Basic competency with analog clock |
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Introductory money concepts
|
Fine
Arts/Creative Arts
|
Appreciates
art activities using a variety of materials |
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Participates
in activities reflecting cultural heritage, holidays, seasons, and music appropriate to the units and themes taught
|
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Develop a repertoire of songs and activities reflecting a variety of
themes |
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Appreciates many forms of art |
Science/Social
Studies/ Health/Safety
The
kindergarten Science/Social Studies/Health/Safety curriculum is an ongoing
process. The classroom teacher
introduces these subjects through daily activities of language, literature, and
mathematics. These curriculum areas are
correlated with units and themes that are presented throughout the kindergarten
year.
Science/Social
Studies/Geography
|
Recognize and categorize: Living/Non-Living, Plant/Animal/Mineral,
Vertebrate/Invertebrate |
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Classification of the Animal Kingdom into sub-groups
|
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Basic Nutrition |
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Structure and Nomenclature of selected plants and animals
|
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Understanding of weight, temperature and magnets |
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Understanding of weather and the seasons |
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Basic Geography; Land/Air/Water,
Continents and their cultures,
Map Making
Solar System and Space Study
|
Library
Skills
|
Develops
an appreciation of literature |
|
Understands
how to care of books |
Fine
Motor Development
|
Traces a
pattern |
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Cuts on a
line |
|
Folds a
paper |
|
Uses
correct pencil grasp |
|
Prints
full name,
address and phone number |
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Correct letter formation |
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Correct number formation 0-100 |
|
Tie shoes |
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Zip and Button
|
Large
Motor Development
|
Jumps
with two feet |
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Jump over a rope |
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Hops on
one foot |
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Bounces
and catches a ball |
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Climb |
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Balancing skills |
|
Skips
|
|
Gallops
|
Information
and Skills
|
Knows
full name, address, and telephone number |
|
Knows
birthday |
|
Knows
eight basic colors |
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