KINDERGARTEN READING STANDARDS
THE STUDENT WILL:
name all upper and lower case letters and identify the
representative sounds.
distinguish long and short vowel sounds.
distinguish the initial and final sounds in single-syllable words.
(example: pit/pat; bit/bat)
describe how changing the first letter of a word changes the sound
and meaning of the word.
use pictures, illustrations, and personal knowledge to make and
confirm predictions about stories.
connect information found in stories to personal experience.
identify and describe characters, settings, and key events.
identify the role of both the author and illustrator.
retell familiar stories using beginning, middle, and end.
identify patterns of rhyming words. (example: poems, songs)
describe how books, stories, poems reflect things people do.
note similarities and differences in various stories and poems.
identify the characteristics of a variety of simple genres.
(example: fairy tales, poems)
recognize similarities in stories written by the same author.
identify everyday print materials that provide information.
(example: labels, newspapers)
distinguish between "make believe" and "real" in
print materials.
identify the main idea in simple print materials.
identify appropriate sources of information to answer specific
questions. (example: weather forecast, calendars)
KINDERGARTEN WRITING STANDARDS
THE STUDENT WILL:
write upper and lower case letters as appropriate.
use pictures and words to tell a story.
retell or restate what has been heard or seen.
recognize that words are used in a specific order in sentences.
(example: subject-verb; Mary runs)
use punctuation at the end of sentences.
begin sentences with capital letters.
write using left to right, top to bottom progression.
create sentences or word representations to explain events.
write notes to classmates and family members.
use the writing process to generate stories about personal
experiences. (example: a family trip)
create illustrations which represent information. (example: a
personal trip)
identify how words are used for rhyme and repetition.
explore how authors organize and sequence writing.
gather information from pictures, books, and videos to enhance
writing.
share writing with others for revision.
KINDERGARTEN LISTENING AND VIEWING STANDARDS
THE STUDENT WILL:
follow various one and two step directions.
take turns in conversations and group situations.
use appropriate volume and tone of voice when responding to others.
recognize and respond to non-verbal signals. (example: expressions
of excitement, disapproval)
recognize the difference between true and false information.
identify various sources of factual information.
identify information that can be used on a personal basis. (example:
911, home phone number)
explore what makes various audio or visual presentations appealing.
(example: color, sound effects)
use visual organizers to remember everyday information. (example:
labels, calendar, helper charts)
ask appropriate questions.
restate what others say to demonstrate recall.
use patterns to recall information. (example: alphabet song)
KINDERGARTEN SPEAKING STANDARDS
THE STUDENT WILL:
retell an experience in logical sequence.
use pictures when telling a story.
participate in choral speaking and recite short poems, rhymes,
songs, and stories with repeated patterns.
use words to describe and name numbers, colors, size, shape,
location, people, places, things, and actions.
recognize and use correct grammar when speaking.
follow simple rules for conversations: (example: taking turns,
listening)
use complete sentences when speaking.
recognize that body movements and facial expressions represent
feelings.
identify ways the speaker can help others see and hear a
presentation.
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