4K+Exit+Expectations

=4K Learning Objectives= SFB's 4K curriculum meets Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards (WMELS) and is consistent with the exit expectations set by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee which are listed below. We will be covering each of these topics and standards throughout the school year in order to best prepare your child for Kindergarten. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me.

Number Operations and Relationships

 * Count by 1’s to 30
 * Count by 10’s to 100
 * Identify numbers 1-10
 * Understand one-to-one correspondence
 * Numeral value 1-10 (sets)
 * Addition and subtraction to 5 using manipulatives

Probability and Statistics

 * Interpret graphs by telling more-less, most-least

Measurement

 * Compare objects by size
 * Sequence objects by size
 * Tell time on the hour
 * Understand the value of a penny and nickel
 * Know days of week
 * Look at a thermometer to introduce temperature

Geometry

 * Identify basic shapes (circle, square, rectangle, triangle)
 * Match shapes to create designs
 * Use shapes to create new designs<

Algebraic Relationships

 * Identify and copy patterns (AB)
 * Complete patterns (AB)
 * Compare pattern
 * Begin to create patterns (AB)
 * Sort and classify objects with one attribute



Oral Language

 * Focuses attention on the reader
 * Looks at, and listens politely while someone is speaking
 * Follows simple oral directions
 * Adds relevant information appropriate to discussion
 * Demonstrates an age-appropriate sentence structure
 * Uses an increased vocabulary
 * Uses language appropriately to express needs
 * Participates in fingerplays, poems, songs, and rhymes

Writing

 * Begins to understand the relationship between written and oral language
 * Begins to use correct pencil grasp
 * Traces letters, numbers, shapes and simple figures
 * Prints first name
 * Describes lines as straight or curved
 * Is aware of the difference between drawing and printing
 * Is exposed to difference writing tool

Language

 * Begins to learn the rules of the oral English language
 * Uses language to express feelings
 * Uses language to describe
 * Is exposed to the basics of antonyms and synonyms

Alphabet Readiness

 * Identifies letters in name
 * Can orally spell name
 * Recognizes difference between numbers and letters
 * Identifies letters of the alphabet when presented randomly
 * Begins to associate letters with their phonetic sounds
 * Is aware of environmental print

Pre-Reading

 * Predict using title and picture clues
 * Uses prior experiences to relate to literature
 * Knows purpose of reading
 * Identifies theme through illustrations

During Reading

 * Uses listening skills to identify rhymes, repetitive language, and patterns of language
 * Demonstrates awareness of print
 * Evaluates and continues to predict
 * Tells the main idea
 * Demonstrates ability to handle books appropriately

Post Reading

 * Responds to comprehension questions
 * Draw or dramatize to represent literature
 * Retells story in own words
 * Relate story to own life experiences
 * Discuss feelings and opinions about story
 * Understands that there are different types of literature
 * Is aware of environmental print
 * Identifies moral (message) in the story



History

 * Understand terms related to time
 * Compare and contrast the past and present through holidays
 * Celebrate special days associated with our country’s leaders

Geography

 * Differentiate between land and water on a map
 * Recognize Wisconsin on a map
 * Know directions
 * Name the seasons

Behavioral Science

 * Develop friendships
 * Relate to others with respect
 * Demonstrate cooperation

Political Science/Citizenship

 * Recognize individual responsibility to society
 * Understand the need for rules
 * Learn the Pledge of Allegiance

Economics

 * Understand the role of consumer, producer and provider
 * Describe the uses of money
 * Identify community jobs

Peace and Justice

 * Recognize all life as a gift from God
 * Identify at a primary level the family as the basic social unit
 * Begin to solve problems in a peaceful way
 * Discuss ways to care for the poor
 * Participate in basic service projects that benefit others
 * Demonstrate good work habits and responsible behavior in class



Unifying concepts/processes

 * Systems, order and organization
 * Evidence, models and explanation
 * Change, constancy and measurement
 * Evolution and equilibrium
 * Form and function

Science as Inquiry

 * Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
 * Understanding about scientific inquiry

Physical Science

 * Characteristics of objects and materials
 * Position and motion of objects
 * Light, heat, electricity, and magnetism

Life Science

 * Characteristics of plants and animals
 * Life cycles of plants and animals
 * Living things and environments
 * Catholic Social Teachings

Earth and Space Science

 * Characteristics of earth materials
 * Objects in the sky
 * Changes in earth and sky

Science and Technology

 * Ability to be distinguish between natural objects and objects made by humans
 * Relationships between science and technology

Science in Personal and Social Perspective

 * Types and conservation of resources
 * Humans in their environments
 * Awareness of local challenges
 * Catholic Social Teachings

History and Nature of Science

 * Science as human endeavor



Credal Church

 * Learns that God created the world
 * Learns that God made and love him/her
 * Learns that God gave us the gift of his son, Jesus
 * Recognizes Jesus was part of a family with Mary and Joseph
 * Begins to understand that he/she is part of God’s family, which is the Church
 * Identifies the Bible as a book that has stories about God
 * Is familiar with the story of creation (Genesis 1-3)
 * Is familiar with the story of the nativity (Luke 2:1-7, Matthew 1:18-25)
 * Is familiar with the story of Jesus blessing the children (Luke 18:15-17, Mark 10:13-16, Matthew 19:15)
 * Learns that the body is a gift from God

Liturgy and Sacraments

 * Knows that Christmas is the celebration of the birth of Jesus
 * Begins to understand that Advent is time of preparation and waiting for Christmas
 * Begins to understand that Easter is the celebration of new life
 * Begins to understand some Christian symbols (candles, water, fish, cross)
 * Is familiar with the story of Easter (Matthew 26-27, Mark 14-16, Luke 22- 24, John 13-21)
 * Is familiar with the story of Christmas (Luke 1-2, Matthew 1:18-25, 2:1-23)

Moral Life

 * Gives examples of ways to show love by helping others
 * Recognizes the need to care of God’s creation
 * Learns the importance of sharing with others
 * Learns that Jesus taught us to love one other
 * Begins to understand the importance of saying “I’m sorry”
 * Identifies certain body parts as “private and special”

Christian Prayer

 * Understands prayer as talking to God
 * Understands that it is appropriate to thank God for creation
 * Knows how to make the Sign of the Cross
 * Is familiar with different types of prayer (thanks, asking, silence, praise)
 * Understands singing can be prayer
 * Is familiar with the Advent wreath
 * Uses varied hand positions in prayer