Pre-Kindergarten (must be 3 by September 1)

Language Arts Phonics/Spelling	Participates in singing and rhyming games Notices language patterns Expands vocabulary by naming wide range of objects in classroom, illustrations, multimedia presentations Participates in discussions with others and gives opinions
Reading	Listens to and discusses stories Demonstrates understanding of story by dramatization/using puppets/retelling Recognizes that written words have meaning
Writing	Refines motor skills necessary for writing Tells/repeats a story to others
Public Speaking	Asks questions when necessary Answers when spoken to Uses words when playing with others Speaks with age-appropriate clarity Learns to use appropriate level of voice (i.e., indoors vs. outdoors)
Mathematics	Recognizes shapes, patterns Uses math in real-life situations (i.e., cooking, sharing)
Physical Education	Learns to warm up the body Learns simple stretches Balances on a hard surface Balances on a balance beam Learns all of the various movements there are such as: walking, running, skipping, galloping, and jumping Learns various tagging games Follows simple games with one or two rules Increases awareness of personal and open space Learns how to throw properly Learns how to basket catch Learns basic rules and techniques for the following sports: soccer, basketball, baseball and football
Social Studies	Identifies characteristics of self and others Identifies similarities and differences between self and others
Science	Begins to understand the basics of scientific inquiry through sensory experiences Describes concrete objects and sensory emergence Identifies basic external body parts and five senses Understands how things change over time by observing plant growth, butterfly emerging
Chinese	Child learns simple greetings, rhymes, and songs Demonstrates understanding of story in rhyme and songs by arm and hand gestures and body language Recognizes written words have meaning
Spanish	Learns basic vocabulary which complements learning in all areas Gives simple greetings Sings simple songs
Art	Completes art projects relevant to curriculum through many different media Begins to hold and use art tools correctly
Music	Sings simple songs with class Begins to coordinate movements to songs and music Explores fundamentals of rhythm through physical movement
Computer and Technology	Demonstrates optimal posture and position at the computer Identifies computer hardware Demonstrates appropriate mouse skills
School Skills	Sits with other children and teacher when appropriate Follows simple directions Uses restroom independently
Thinking Skills	Begins to observe and identify specific characteristics of a concrete object