Reading

The standards assessed for reading are the following:

Demonstrates knowledge of the concept of print and how it is organized and read

Read together daily and point out features of the book and the way the text and pictures are organized.

Segments auditory sentences into the correct number of words

Play a clapping game; clap for each word in a short sentence, “I like juice.” or “I like ice cream.”

Identifies, blends and segments syllables in a word, onset, and rime

This is a later assessed skill; you can facilitate by playing word games and reciting nursery rhymes.

Recognizes and produces words that rhyme

Read rhyming books and recite nursery rhymes.

Demonstrates phonemic awareness (individual sounds) of simple consonant/vowel/consonant (CVC) words

This is a later assessed skill; you can facilitate by playing word games and reciting nursery rhymes.

Demonstrates knowledge of letters and sounds and can decode simple words

This is a later assessed skill; you can facilitate by reading alphabet books and talking about the sounds that letters make.

Uses multiple strategies to develop grade appropriate vocabulary

Talk often with your child using descriptive and rich language; encourage your child to use the same.

Makes predictions about text content

Before reading a book, look through it and discuss what it might be about or what might happen according to the illustrations, setting, and characters.

Uses a variety of strategies to determine whether a reading selection is fact or fiction

Discuss differences between true and fantasy stories-keep a log of the books you read sorted by fact/fiction.

Retells the main idea of a story, identifies supporting details, and arranges events in a sequence

After reading a story, talk about what happened throughout the story and the order of the story.

Retells main events of a story and describes characters and setting

After reading a story, talk about the characters and setting of  the story.  Draw a picture of the story.

Selects materials to read for pleasure

Provide opportunities for your child to visit the library or book store and choose various reading materials-books, magazines, etc.

Participates in group response to various literary selections

Encourage your child to talk about books read-his/her  favorite parts, likes/dislikes, favorite characters, etc.

Identifies the purpose and retells important facts from a nonfiction text

Read non-fiction books, articles, internet pieces, etc. and talk with your child about the facts of the story.  Draw a picture to show as well.

Language Arts

The standards assessed for language arts are the following:

Participates in the writing process through whole group, small group, and independent writing experiences

Encourage your child to talk about his/her daily experiences using descriptive language and writing the sequence of events.

Creates narrative, informative and/or persuasive pieces of writing

Ask your child to talk about, draw and/or write about an experience (narrative); to talk about and help write friendly letters or thank you notes (informative); to talk about, draw and/or write about his/her favorite things and tell why they are special (persuasive).

Prints many uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet

Give your child lots of opportunities to use Play Dough™/clay, tweezers and tongs for fine motor strengthening and write on large, unlined paper.

Writes from left to right and top to bottom of page

This is a later assessed skill; you can practice by modeling writing and allowing your child playful practice.

Recognizes spacing between letters and words

This is a later assessed skill; you can practice by modeling writing and allowing your child playful practice.

Prints own first and last name

Give your child lots of opportunities to use Play Dough™ and clay for fine motor strengthening and write on large, unlined paper.

Applies listening and speaking strategies

Learn and recite nursery rhymes and short patterned songs as well as encourage speaking in complete sentences.

 Uses technology/media resources to support learning

Allow your child to have time on a computer.

Mathematics

The standards assessed for mathematics are the following:

Represents quantities with numbers up to 20, verbally, in writing, and with manipulatives

Count objects around the house (e.g. beans, cotton balls, etc.) and practice writing numbers.

Solves problems including those involving sets by counting, comparing, ordering, and creating sets up to 20

This is a later assessed skill; you can practice by making two small piles of objects, then joining them, and counting all together.

Solves word problems involving simple joining and separating situations

Use small objects to demonstrate simple number stories, “Two crayons were drawing a picture, two more came along to help.  How many are there now?”

Describes, sorts, and re-sorts objects using a variety of attributes

Sort household objects-clothing,  silverware, pocket change according to color, shape, size, use, etc.

Identifies, names, sorts, and describes two- and three-dimensional shapes

Look for shapes in the environment and talk about their similarities and differences.

Compares and orders objects indirectly or directly using measurable attributes such as length, height and weight

Compare objects using words such as heavy and light, long and short, big and small, etc.

Identifies and duplicates simple number and non-numeric repeating and growing patterns

Look for patterns in the environment and make up your own with body movements and household objects.

Demonstrates an understanding of the concept of time

Talk about times during the day-morning, afternoon, night-and what happens then.  Use clip art or photographs to represent daily/nightly routines.

Science

The standards assessed for science are the following:

Knows that learning can come from careful observation

Play outside or take nature walks and take time to carefully observe with as many senses as possible and talk about your surroundings.

Recognizes the five senses and related body parts

Play “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes” and talk about what each body part’s function is.

Observes that all plants and animals need the basic necessities of air, water, food

Care for a small pet or plant/garden.

Sorts objects by observable properties

Sort household objects, socks, change, small toys, and talk about why and how they are sorted each way.

Social Studies

The standards assessed for Social Studies are the following:

Uses simple maps, globes, and other three-dimensional models to identify and locate places

Locate land and bodies of water on a map or globe.

Understands people, places, and things change over time

Share pictures of your childhood-talk about what’s the same and different.  Notice different times in books you read or movies/shows you watch.

Understands how and why rules are made

Review rules at home and why they’re important.

Knows the qualities of a good citizen

Talk about why it’s important to be helpful and considerate of others.

Physical Education

The standards assessed for physical education are found at http://www.fldoe.org/bii/curriculum/sss/.  You can assist in the development of your child in this area by the following:

· Provide opportunities for your child to play outside daily using basic playground equipment if possible (e.g. swings, slide, climbing toys).

· Encourage your child to run, hop, skip, and gallop daily.

· Discuss healthy choices in nutrition and exercise.

Art

The standards assessed for the arts (e.g. visual, dance, and media) are found at http://www.fldoe.org/bii/curriculum/sss/.  You can assist in the development of your child in this area by the following:

· Encourage your child to create art daily using a variety of materials:  paper, paint, glue, scissors, clay, crayons, etc.

· Talk about how things are made; what materials are used, the structure, etc.

Music

The standards assessed for music are found at http://www.fldoe.org/bii/curriculum/sss/.  You can assist in the development of your child in this area by the

following:

· Listen to music together and talk about the

        different instruments and melodies.

· Sing together and make up simple songs and chants.