Dentists

Dentists

Ages 4–6 · 9 minutes

Pull up a chair and learn what it's like to visit the dentist!

Come learn all about what a dentist's visit is like, what tools dentists use, and how to take care of your teeth.

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Standards alignment

Common Core State Standards

  • D2.Eco.3.K-2 — Individually and with others, students… Describe the skills and knowledge required to produce certain goods and services.
  • D2.Eco.4.K-2 — Individually and with others, students… Describe the goods and services that people in the local community produce and those that are produced in other communities.
  • ELD-SI.K-3.Inform — Multilingual learners will… • Define and classify objects or concepts • Describe characteristics, patterns, or behavior • Describe parts and wholes • Sort, clarify, and summarize ideas • Summarize information from interaction with others and from learning experiences
  • D2.Civ.2.K-2 — Individually and with others, students… = Explain how all people, not just official leaders, play important roles in a community.

Alabama

  • MA19.K.5 — Count to answer "how many?" questions.
  • SS10.K.7 — Describe roles of helpers and leaders, including school principal, school custodian, volunteers, police officers, and fire and rescue workers.
  • ELA21.K.4 — With guidance and support, ask and answer questions to seek help, get information, or clarify information presented orally, through text, or other media.
  • MA19.K.5a — Count using no more than 20 concrete objects arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle.
  • ELA21.K.1 — Actively listen and speak using agreed-upon rules for discussion, with guidance and support.

Alaska

  • L.K.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.
  • RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary sound or many of the most frequent sounds for each consonant.
  • SL.K.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
  • SL.K.4 — Describe familiar people, places, things, and events, and with prompting and support, provide additional related details.
  • L.K.4 — Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content.

Arizona

  • 1.E1.1 — Identify different occupations and the skills and education needed for those jobs in our community.
  • K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1—20, count out that many objects.
  • K.L.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.
  • K.RF.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one‐to‐one letter‐sound correspondence by producing the primary or most frequent sound(s) for each consonant and the five major vowels.
  • K.SL.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.

Arkansas

  • K.RC.4.RF — Build general and academic vocabulary and background knowledge of age and grade-appropriate topics through discussion, reading, and writing.
  • K.CC.2.OL — Ask and answer questions orally about what a speaker says to gather additional information and clarify understanding.
  • K.NPV.2 — Count a set of objects up to 20 using one-to-one correspondence, demonstrating that the last number stated indicates the number of objects in the set regardless of the arrangement.

California

  • SL.K.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
  • SL.K.4 — Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.
  • 1.6.2 — Identify the specialized work that people do to manufacture, transport, and market goods and services and the contributions of those who work in the home. Course: Grade Two History-Social Science Content Standards

Colorado

  • RWC20-GR.PS-S.2-GLE.4.c — Attend to the beginning letters and sounds in familiar words.
  • P.CC.C.3 — Say or sign the number names in order when counting, pairing one number word that corresponds with one object, up to at least 10.
  • P.CC.C.4 — Use the number name of the last object counted to answer “How many?” questions for up to approximately 10 objects.
  • RWC20-GR.PS-S.2-GLE.4.b — Recognize that letters of the alphabet have distinct sound(s) associated with them.

Connecticut

  • K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1—20, count out that many objects.
  • SL.K.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
  • L.K.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.
  • RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sound for each consonant.
  • SL.K.4 — Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.

Delaware

  • K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1—20, count out that many objects.
  • SL.K.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
  • L.K.4 — Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content.
  • RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sound for each consonant.
  • SL.K.4 — Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.

Florida

  • SS.K.E.1.1 — Describe different kinds of jobs that people do and the tools or equipment used.

Georgia

  • ELAGSEKSL2 — Confirm understanding of written texts read aloud or information presented orally or through media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
  • ELAGSEKSL4 — Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.
  • K.NR.1.1 — Count up to 20 objects in a variety of structured arrangements and up to 10 objects in a scattered arrangement.
  • K.NR.1.2 — When counting objects, explain that the last number counted represents the total quantity in a set (cardinality), regardless of the arrangement and order.

Idaho

  • K.FR.PH.3a — Demonstrate knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the most frequent sound for each consonant letter.
  • K.SS.3.1.3 — Describe some jobs that people do to earn money/rewards.
  • K.ODC.OC.2 — With support, confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally by asking and answering questions.
  • K.VD.WB.3 — With support, use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading, and listening to texts.

Illinois

  • K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1—20, count out that many objects.
  • SL.K.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
  • K.CC.B.4.a — When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.
  • L.K.4 — Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content.
  • SL.K.4 — Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.

Indiana

  • K.E.2 — Identify and describe different kinds of jobs that people do and the tools or equipment used in these jobs. (E)
  • K.CC.3 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media. (E)
  • K.NS.3 — Say the number names in standard order when counting objects, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object. Understand that the last number name said describes the number of objects counted and that the number of objects is the same regardless of their arrangement or the order in which they were counted. Count out the number of objects, given a number from 1 to 20. (E)
  • K.RF.7 — Use letter-sound knowledge to decode the sound of each consonant. (E)

Iowa

  • SL.1.2 — Ask and answer questions about the main topic and key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
  • SL.K.4 — Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.
  • SS.2.14 — Explain how different careers take different levels of education. (21st century skills)

Kansas

  • K.CC.5 — Count to answer “how many?” up to 20 concrete or pictorial objects arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 objects in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1 to 20, count out that many objects.
  • SL.K.1 — Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about Kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
  • SL.K.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
  • W.K.8 — With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

Kentucky

  • K.E.KE.1 — Explain how various jobs affect communities.
  • K.E.MA.1 — Identify places in communities that provide goods and services.
  • L.K.4.c — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.

Louisiana

  • K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer "how many?" questions.
  • SL.K.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
  • 2.14 — Describe how hard work, good habits, consistent attendance in school, and planning for the future can help you achieve your goals, including attending college, learning a trade, and having a successful career.
  • L.K.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.
  • SL.K.4 — Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.

Maine

  • R.3.K.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sound for each consonant.
  • R.11.K.c — With prompting and support, describe the relationship between the text and what person, place, thing, or idea the illustration depicts.
  • R.7.K.a — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.

Maryland

  • identifying jobs and careers in their community.
  • inquiring about choices that were made in order for people in their community to have certain jobs and careers.
  • identifying jobs and careers in their community.
  • SL.K.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
  • K.CC.A.1 — Count to 100 by ones and by tens.

Massachusetts

  • K.T4.1 — With prompting and support, describe some things people do when they work inside and outside of the home, drawing on personal experience, literature, and informational texts.
  • L.PK.4 — Ask and answer questions about the meanings of new words and phrases introduced through books, activities, and play.
  • PreK.T4.1 — Working - With prompting and support, describe some things people do when they work inside and outside of the home, drawing on personal experience, literature, and informational texts
  • SL.K.4 — Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.

Michigan

  • K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1—20, count out that many objects.
  • L.K.4 — Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content.
  • SL.K.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
  • W.K.8 — With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

Minnesota

  • 0.3.1.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media (e.g., poems, rhymes, songs) by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
  • 0.1.8.2 — Ask and answer questions about unfamiliar vocabulary in informational text read aloud.
  • 0.1.1.0.b — Demonstrate understanding of the basic features of print: Recognize and name all uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet.

Mississippi

  • K.E.1.1 — Identify different types of jobs and describe their work.

Missouri

  • K.R.1.A.b — asking and responding to questions about texts read aloud
  • K.R.1.B.e — using words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts
  • K.R.3.A.a — identify the topic and details in an expository text heard and/or read, referring to the words and/or illustrations
  • K.R.1.C.a — text to self (text ideas and own experiences)
  • K.R.3.C.c — name the main topic and recall key details of the text

Montana

  • K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1-20, count out that many objects from a variety of cultural contexts, including those of Montana American Indians.
  • SL.K.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
  • L.K.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.
  • RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sound for each consonant.
  • SL.K.4 — Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.

Nebraska

  • LA.K.V.2.c — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key words and phrases to determine their meaning.
  • LA.K.F.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one sound to letter correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sounds for each consonant.
  • LA.K.SL.1 — With prompting and support, participate with peers and adults in structured discussions and routines about Kindergarten topics and texts.
  • LA.K.SL.2 — With prompting and support, describe familiar people, places, things, and events, and provide additional detail.
  • LA.K.V.1.a — With prompting and support, identify new meanings of familiar words (e.g., park, ring, fly).

Nevada

  • K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1—20, count out that many objects.
  • SL.K.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
  • L.K.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.
  • RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sound for each consonant.
  • SL.K.4 — Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.

New Hampshire

  • K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1—20, count out that many objects.
  • SS.CV.2.4.1 — Examine the responsibilities of individuals as members of a family, school and community, e.g., community helpers or chores at home and school. (Themes: B: Civic Ideals, Practices, and Engagement, C: People, Places and Environment)
  • SL.K.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
  • SL.K.4 — Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.
  • RI.K.4 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.

New Jersey

  • K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer “how many?” questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1–20, count out that many objects.
  • L.K.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.
  • RF.K.2 — Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).
  • SL.K.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
  • SL.K.4 — Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.
  • W.K.8 — With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

New Mexico

  • L.K.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.
  • SL.K.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
  • K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1—20, count out that many objects.
  • RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sound for each consonant.
  • 2.29 — Identify different types of jobs performed in their community.

New York

  • KL4 — Explore and use new vocabulary and multiple-meaning words and phrases in authentic experiences, including, but not limited to the following:
  • NY-K.CC.5.a — Answer counting questions using as many as 20 objects arranged in a line, a rectangular array, and a circle. Answer counting questions using as many as 10 objects in a scattered configuration.
  • 2.9b — Members of a community specialize in different types of jobs that provide goods and/or services to the community. Community workers such as teachers, firefighters, sanitation workers, and police officers provide services.
  • KRF2 — Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).

North Carolina

  • NC.K.CC.5 — Count to answer “How many?” in the following situations: • Given a number from 1–20, count out that many objects. • Given up to 20 objects, name the next successive number when an object is added, recognizing the quantity is one more/greater. • Given 20 objects arranged in a line, a rectangular array, and a circle, identify how many. • Given 10 objects in a scattered arrangement, identify how many.
  • NC.K.CC.4 — Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities. • When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object (one-to-one correspondence). • Recognize that the last number named tells the number of objects counted regardless of their arrangement (cardinality). • State the number of objects in a group, of up to 5 objects, without counting the objects (perceptual subitizing).
  • SL.K.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
  • K.E.1.2 — Differentiate between goods and services.

North Dakota

  • K.F.11 — Orally use new academic, content-specific, grade-level vocabulary, and relate new words to prior knowledge.
  • K.C.4 — Use grade-appropriate, conversational, general academic, and domain-specific words and phrases.
  • K.NO.CC.5 — Count and tell how many objects up to 20 are in an arranged pattern or up to 10 objects in a scattered configuration. Represent a quantity of up to 20 with a numeral.
  • K.F.12b — Accurately and automatically produce the predictable consonant and short vowel sounds associated with uppercase and lowercase letters in non-sequential order.

Ohio

  • K.CC.5 — Count to answer “how many?” questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1-20, count out that many objects.
  • RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one grapheme (letter)-sound correspondences by producing the primary sound or many of the most frequent sounds for each consonant.
  • SL.K.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented in various media and other formats (e.g., orally) by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
  • W.K.8 — With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
  • SL.K.4 — Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.

Oklahoma

  • K.4.4 — Explain how various community members including police officers, firefighters, soldiers, school personnel, business professionals, and medical personnel impact the student’s life.
  • K.1.S.3 — Students will ask and answer relevant questions with prompting.
  • K.2.PA.3 — Students will isolate and pronounce initial and final sounds in spoken words.
  • PK.4.R.3 — Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge.

Oregon

  • K.6 — Give examples of different jobs performed in communities.
  • K.L.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.
  • K.NCC.B.5 — Count to answer “how many?” questions using up to 20 objects arranged in a variety of configurations or as 10 objects in a scattered configuration. Given a number from 1-20, count out that many objects.
  • K.SL.3 — Ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood.
  • K.SL.6 — Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly.

Pennsylvania

  • CC.1.2.PK.C — With prompting and support, make connections between information in a text and personal experiences.
  • CC.1.2.PK.J — Use new vocabulary and phrases acquired in conversations and being read to.
  • CC.1.5.PK.B — Answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
  • 3.5.K-2.G — Explain the tools and techniques that people use to help them do things.
  • CC.1.1.PK.D — Develop beginning phonics and word skills. • Associate some letters with their names and sounds. • Identify familiar words and environmental print.

Rhode Island

  • SS1.3.2 — Jobs and careers Analyze different jobs and careers and how they contribute to the community and economy
  • K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1—20, count out that many objects.
  • L.K.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, activities in the kindergarten curriculum, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.
  • RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sound for each consonant.

South Carolina

  • ELA.K.C.9.1 — Ask and answer questions in conversation on a topic.
  • ELA.K.R.1.1 — Ask and answer questions (who, what, when, where, why, and how) about print and non-print sources to obtain and refine knowledge.
  • K.E.3 — Explain why people have jobs, and describe the economic benefits for self and community. This indicator was developed to encourage inquiry into how jobs allow community members to have consumer choice and to meet individual needs.
  • ELA.K.C.8.1 — Participate with peers and adults in structured discussions and routines about grade-appropriate topics and texts: a. enter a conversation by greeting, taking turns, and responding to others with statements, phrases, and/or questions; and b. consider the ideas of others while engaging in conversations.

South Dakota

  • K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer "how many?"
  • K.SL.2 — Confirm understanding from a source of information by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
  • K.SL.4 — Describe familiar people, places, things, and events. With prompting and support, provide additional detail.
  • K.CC.B.5.a — When counting, answer questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or and as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration.
  • K.L.6 — Use vocabulary acquired through conversations, reading, and learning experiences, to ask questions and convey ideas.

Tennessee

  • K.06 — Recognize and describe different types of jobs, including work done in the home, school, and community.
  • K.CC.B.6 — Count to answer “how many?” questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration. Given a number from 1-20, count out that many objects.
  • K.SL.CC.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
  • K.FL.VA.7.a — Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on Kindergarten conversations, reading, and content.

Texas

  • K.6A — identify jobs in the home, school, and community; and
  • 1.9A — describe the tools of various jobs and the characteristics of a job well performed; and
  • K.1A — listen actively and ask questions to understand information and answer questions using multi-word responses;
  • K.2A — count forward and backward to at least 20 with and without objects;
  • K.6B — explain why people have jobs.
  • K.6F — respond using newly acquired vocabulary as appropriate.

Utah

  • K.4.2.c — Describe different types of jobs that people do and the tools and equipment that they use.
  • 1.1.2.b — Explain the roles of the people in the neighborhood (e.g., police officer, firefighter, mail carrier, grocer, mechanic, plumber, miner, farmer, doctor, and tribal leader).
  • P4.R.2.c — Identify initial sounds in spoken language.
  • P4.SL.1 — Participate in conversations with peers and adults, using ageappropriate vocabulary on topics and texts.
  • P4.SL.1.c — Express own ideas.

Vermont

  • D2.Eco.3.K-2 — Individually and with others, students… Describe the skills and knowledge required to produce certain goods and services.
  • D2.Eco.4.K-2 — Individually and with others, students… Describe the goods and services that people in the local community produce and those that are produced in other communities.

Virginia

  • K.5.a — The student will apply history and social science skills to understand and explain what makes communities unique by explaining the roles of important local community members, such as, but not limited to medical personnel, first responders, teachers, and business leaders.
  • K.C.2.A — Describe personal experiences using complete sentences.
  • K.FFR.3.B — Identify common letter-sound correspondences.
  • K.RV.1.A — Discuss meanings of words from a variety of texts and experiences.
  • K.C.1.A.i — Participate in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) on kindergarten topics and texts. This includes listening actively and following agreed-upon rules for participating in discussions (e.g., waiting for a turn to speak without unnecessary interruptions and staying on topic).

Washington

  • K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1—20, count out that many objects.
  • RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sound for each consonant.
  • SL.K.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
  • SL.K.4 — Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.

Washington, D.C.

  • K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1—20, count out that many objects.
  • L.K.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.
  • RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sound for each consonant.
  • SL.K.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
  • SL.K.4 — Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.

West Virginia

  • SS.K.5 — Investigate occupations within the school and local community.
  • Explain what roles people play in a community.
  • ELA.K.27 — With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question

Wisconsin

  • SS.Econ4.b.1 — Classify different jobs people have and how these jobs help others. Explain what major public, private, and tribal institutions (e.g., schools, police, fire station) do for people.
  • ELA.K.SL.2 — With guidance and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
  • M.K.CC.B.6 — Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1-20, count out that many objects.
  • ELA.K.W.8 — With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

Wyoming

  • K.CC.B.5.A — Answer the question "how many?" by counting up to 20 objects arranged in a line, a rectangular array, a circle, or as many as 10 objects in a scattered configuration.
  • SL.K.2 — Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.
  • SL.K.4 — Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.
  • L.K.4 — Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on kindergarten reading and content.