Complete Kindergarten Curriculum- ELA, Math, Science with Experiments & Social Studies, Art & Music!

There is no prior knowledge needed from previous classes, as classes don’t build on each other. We have a rolling enrollment and students are welcome to sign up at any time. 

SCHEDULE:

Every day - Morning meeting with calendar and weather

Art & Music will be incorporated into various subjects throughout the week.

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays - English and Math
Tuesdays: Science with experiments!
Thursdays: Social Studies

Science projects:
Week of January 31st: Germs
Week of February 7th: 5 Senses
Week of February 14th: Rainbow Clouds
Week of February 21st: Magnets
Additional science experiments past February 22nd will be added in January 2021.

An overview of some of the concepts that will be covered through fun and interactive teaching methods include the following: 

Math (with a focus on number sense, and simple addition and subtraction, patterns):
Count to 100 by ones and by tens
Count forward from a given number (instead of beginning at 1)
Write numbers from 0 to 20
Recognize and name written numerals to 100
Understand that a number represents a quantity
Recognize and describe the concept of zero
Count objects in one-to-one correspondence saying number names in order
Understand that each successive number name refers to a quantity one larger than the last
Count a number of objects from 0 to 20 and name the set with a written numeral
Understand that the last counting word tells “how many” in the set
Count to answer “How many?" about 0-20 items arranged in a line, rectangle, or circle
Compare numbers and quantities with the words
Without counting, give number of objects in a set (up to four objects)
Estimate the number of objects in a small set
Classify objects and count number of objects in a category
Compare objects in shape and size
Compare objects by length, weight, or capacity, using such words as longer, shorter, bigger, smaller, heavier, lighter, taller, and shorter
Put 3-10 objects in size order by some attribute
Know that units are used to measure (pounds, minutes, feet, quarts, meters, etc.)
Measure length with such units as toy blocks or similar objects safe for age range
Estimate simple measurements
Discuss such units of time as seconds, minutes, hours, days, weeks, and years

English:
Recognize own name and common words in print
Recognize and name all uppercase and lowercase letters
Recite the alphabet
Recognize that letters have sounds
Pronounce the most common sound for each letter
Identify beginning, ending, and middle sounds in a word
Pronounce words, one sound at a time
Make new words from one-syllable words by changing a sound (cat from rat, mud from mad, lid from lip)
Match and produce words that rhyme
Hear and say separate syllables in words
Orally blend sounds and syllables into words
Read some common words by sight
Retell familiar stories, including key sequence and details
Identify events, characters, and settings in a story
Identify the main topic and key details in an informational text
Ask and answer questions about details in a text
Describe the relationships between pictures and text
Compare and contrast events or details in two stories or texts
Tell why an author wrote a text and how he or she accomplished the purpose
Tell or try to determine the meanings of simple words from texts
Read grade-level texts with understanding
Take part in group reading activities and discussions
Understand that writing is a way to communicate meaning
Print own first and last name
Write many uppercase and lowercase letters
Write letters to represent words
Express ideas from a text by drawing, dictating, or writing
Use pictures, designs, scribbles, and letters to represent events, objects, ideas, information, or stories
Create drawings, designs, written words, or made-up words to express opinions or preferences, or to give information
Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to narrate a story or event
Use invented spelling to form words, phrases, or sentences

Social Studies: 
Identify personal family and community
Recognize similarities and differences in people and families
Discuss what it means to be a member of a family and a community
Describe features of communities and neighborhoods
Identify cultural traditions of one’s own family or community
Identify personal likes, dislikes, talents, and skills
Understand and describe self as a learner
Identify ways people learn from their families and communities
Recognize that maps and globes are representations of the Earth’s surface
Describe or draw maps of own home, school, community
Locate home, school, community on maps
Use directions to describe relative locations of familiar places
Describe topographical features of own neighborhood or state (province or territory)
Become familiar with maps of the United States (or home country) and world
Discuss ways that people are affected by and adapt to their physical environment
Discuss ways people can take care of their environment
Tell the difference between past, present, and future events
Show a basic awareness of personal and family history
Describe ways family histories are shared and passed down
Describe traditions and values of own family and other families
Identify some important events that happened in the distant or recent past
Describe how things change over time
Put events in sequential order

Please see the supplies list.

Cameras must be on and students must be on camera for the entirety of the classes. 

All learners must be enrolled students; if two learners are sharing a device, both learners must be enrolled per Outschool policies.

SEG does not do last minute transfers or refunds, after the limited cancellation period has expired.

Please see Mrs. Snyder's bio under the Teacher Expertise tab.