Kindergarten Prep 17

Kindergarten Prep 17

Ages 4–5 · 14 minutes · Math, English, Science, Stories

The letter Q, calendar, subtraction, sight words, firefighters and more!

In this lesson, your child will learn about and practice the following topics:

- Calendar
- Letter of the day: Q
- Sight words: it, that
- Subtraction
- Story: Firefighters
- Practice pages (for after class)

No prior experience required.

Part of

Standards alignment

Common Core State Standards

  • K.OA.A.2 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.
  • 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.
  • RF.K.3.c — Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
  • 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.OA.A.1 — Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings, sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations.
  • L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

Alabama

  • ELA21.K.10a — Produce the most frequent sound(s) for each consonant, including _x_ and _q_, which have two phonemes (sounds).
  • ELA21.K.16 — Recognize and read grade-appropriate high-frequency words with accuracy and automaticity.
  • MA19.K.9 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, by using concrete objects or drawings to represent the problem.
  • ELA21.K.34a — Print upper and lower case letters using proper approach strokes, letter formation, and line placement.
  • MA19.K.5 — Count to answer "how many?" questions.
  • MA19.K.8 — Represent addition and subtraction up to 10 with concrete objects, fingers, pennies, mental images, drawings, claps or other sounds, acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations.

Alaska

  • 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.
  • K.OA.2 — Add or subtract whole numbers to 10 (e.g., by using objects or drawings to solve word problems).
  • 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.
  • RF.K.3.c — Read common high-frequency words by sight. (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
  • RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
  • RI.K.1 — With prompting and support, elicit background/prior knowledge and experience in order to ask and answer questions about an informational text using key details from the text.

Arizona

  • K.OA.A.2 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems and add and subtract within 10. See Table 1.
  • 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.RF.3.c — Read 50 common high-frequency words by sight from a research-based word list.
  • 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.WF.1.b — Write upper and lower manuscript letters, with reference to a model.

Arkansas

  • K.CAR.1. — Use objects, fingers, mental images, drawings, sounds, acting out situations, or verbal explanations to represent addition and subtraction from 0 to 10.
  • K.FR.12.PD — Read high-frequency words.
  • K.FR.21.F — Produce the most common sound for each letter of the alphabet with accuracy and automaticity.
  • K.CAR.5 — Solve real-world problems involving addition and subtraction within 10, using objects, drawings, or equations to represent the problem.
  • K.GM.7 — Understand concepts of time, recognizing that clocks and calendars are tools that measure time. • Concepts of time include: morning, afternoon, evening, today, yesterday, tomorrow, day, week, month, and year
  • K.RC.4.RF — Build general and academic vocabulary and background knowledge of age and grade-appropriate topics through discussion, reading, and writing.

California

  • K.OA.A.2 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.
  • 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.
  • RF.K.3.c — Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
  • 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.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
  • RI.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

Colorado

  • 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.OA.A.2 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.
  • RWC20-GR.PS-S.2-GLE.4.d — Identify letters and associate correct sounds with letters, including a minimum of ten letters, preferably including letters in the child’s name.
  • RWC20-GR.PS-S.2-GLE.4.c — Attend to the beginning letters and sounds in familiar words.
  • RWC20-GR.K-S.2-GLE.3-EO.b.vi — Read text consisting of short sentences comprised of learned sight words and consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words.

Connecticut

  • K.OA.A.2 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.
  • 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.
  • RF.K.3.c — Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
  • 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.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
  • RI.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

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.
  • K.OA.A.2 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.
  • 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.
  • RF.K.3.c — Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
  • K.OA.A.1 — Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings, sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations.
  • RI.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

Florida

  • ELA.K.F.1.4 — Recognize and read with automaticity grade-level high frequency words.
  • MA.K.AR.1.3 — Solve addition and subtraction real-world problems using objects, drawings or equations to represent the problem.
  • SS.K.E.1.1 — Describe different kinds of jobs that people do and the tools or equipment used.
  • ELA.K.F.1.3 — Use knowledge of grade-appropriate phonics and word-analysis skills to decode words accurately. • Demonstrate knowledge of the most frequent sound for each consonant. • Demonstrate knowledge of the short and long sounds for the five major vowels. • Decode consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words. • Encode consonant-vowel-consonant (CVC) words.
  • MA.K.NSO.3.1 — Explore addition of two whole numbers from 0 to 10, and related subtraction facts.
  • SS.K.A.3.2 — Explain that calendars represent days of the week and months of the year.

Georgia

  • ELAGSEKRF3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one to one letter-sound correspondences for each consonant.
  • ELAGSEKRF4 — Read common high-frequency words by sight. (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does); read emergent-reader texts with purpose and understanding.
  • K.NR.5.3 — Use a variety of strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems within 10.
  • ELAGSEKRF1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
  • ELAGSEKRI10 — Actively engage in group reading of informational text with purpose and understanding.
  • K.NR.5 — Explain the concepts of addition, subtraction, and equality and use these concepts to solve real-life problems within 10.

Hawaii

  • K.OA.A.2 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.
  • K.RF.3a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sound for each consonant.
  • K.RF.3c — Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
  • 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.OA.A.1 — Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings, sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations.
  • K.RI.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

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.FR.PH.3c — Read common high-frequency words with automaticity by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
  • K.OA.A.2 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems within ten by using physical, visual, and symbolic representations.
  • K.CC.B.5 — Given a group of up to 20 objects, count the number of objects in that group and state the number of objects in a rearrangement of that group without recounting. Given a verbal or written number from zero to 20, count out that many objects.
  • K.RC.TE.3 — Ask and answer questions about key details in texts heard.
  • K.W.HWK.2 — Print all uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet. Write left to right and top to bottom with appropriate spaces between letters.

Illinois

  • K.OA.A.2 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.
  • 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.
  • RF.K.3.c — Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
  • 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.K.CV.1 — With guidance and support, identify the roles of individuals and leaders and their responsibility to meet the needs of different people and communities.

Indiana

  • K.CA.1 — Solve real-world problems that involve addition and subtraction within 10 using modeling with objects or drawings. (E)
  • K.E.2 — Identify and describe different kinds of jobs that people do and the tools or equipment used in these jobs. (E)
  • K.RF.7 — Use letter-sound knowledge to decode the sound of each consonant. (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.W.1 — Write most uppercase (capital) and lowercase letters of the alphabet, correctly shaping and spacing the letters of the words.
  • K.H.4 — Explain that calendars are used to represent the days of the week and months of the year. (E)

Iowa

  • K.OA.A.2 — Add and subtract within 10 and solve word problems involving the different problem types listed below. For example, by using objects or drawings to represent the problem. • Add-to with result unknown. • Take-from with result unknown. • Put-together/take-apart with total unknown. • Put-together with both addends unknown. (See Problem Types Table 1 in Appendix A)
  • RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of phoneme-grapheme (one-to-one, letter-sound) correspondences by producing the primary and most frequent sounds for each consonant.
  • RF.K.3.c — Read common high-frequency words with accuracy and automaticity (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
  • 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.
  • RI.K.10 — Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.
  • WF.K.1.b — Begin to produce manuscript writing.

Kansas

  • K.OA.2 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, (e.g. by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.)
  • RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sounds for each consonant.
  • RF.K.3.c — Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
  • 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.
  • RL.K.13 — Listen to high quality prose and poetry of appropriate complexity for Kindergarten.

Kentucky

  • KY.K.OA.2 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems and add and subtract within 10 by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.
  • RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sounds for each consonant.
  • RF.K.3.c — Read common high-frequency words by sight.
  • KY.K.OA.1 — Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings, sounds, acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations.
  • RI.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer explicit questions about key concepts and details, and make logical inferences to construct meaning from the text.

Louisiana

  • K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer "how many?" questions.
  • K.OA.A.2 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.
  • RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sounds for each consonant.
  • RF.K.3.c — Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
  • RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
  • L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

Maine

  • 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.OA.A.1 — Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations.
  • K.OA.A.2 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, (e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem).
  • 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.3.K.c — Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
  • W.3.K.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

Maryland

  • K.OA.A.1 — Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings, sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations.
  • K.OA.A.2 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.
  • identifying jobs and careers in their 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.

Massachusetts

  • K.OA.A.2 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.
  • RF.PK.3.a — Link an initial sound to a picture of an object that begins with that sound and, with guidance and support, to the corresponding printed letter (e.g., link the initial sound /b/ to a picture of a ball and, with support, to a printed or written “B”).
  • 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.PK.1.d — Recognize and name some uppercase letters of the alphabet and the lowercase letters in their own name.
  • RI.PK.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about an informational text read aloud.

Michigan

  • K.OA.A.2 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.
  • 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.
  • RF.K.3.c — Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
  • 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.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
  • 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.

Minnesota

  • 0.1.1.2.b — Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words: read high-frequency words, in and out of context, demonstrating both accuracy and automaticity.
  • 0.2.1.2 — Demonstrate one-to-one letter-sound correspondence.
  • K.1.2.1 — Use objects and draw pictures to find the sums and differences of numbers between 0 and 10.
  • 0.1.1.0.b — Demonstrate understanding of the basic features of print: Recognize and name all uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
  • 0.1.4.1 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text, with prompting and support.
  • 0.2.1.0 — Print many uppercase and lowercase letters.

Mississippi

  • 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.
  • K.OA.2 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems within 10 involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together and taking apart with unknowns in all positions by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.
  • 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.
  • RF.K.3.c — Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
  • K.OA.1 — Represent addition and subtraction, in which all parts and whole of the problem are within 10, with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings, sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations,verbal explanations, expressions, or equations.
  • K.OA.5 — Fluently add and subtract within 5.
  • RI.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

Missouri

  • K.RA.A.1 — Represent addition and subtraction within 10.
  • K.RF.3.A.b — reading high-frequency words
  • K.R.1.A.b — asking and responding to questions about texts read aloud
  • K.RF.3.A.a — producing and writing letter(s) for most short vowel and consonant sounds
  • K.GM.B.4 — Name the days of the week.

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.
  • K.OA.A.2 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems from a variety of cultural contexts, including those of Montana American Indians, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.
  • RF.K.3.c — Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
  • K.OA.A.1 — Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings, sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations.
  • RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
  • RI.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

Nebraska

  • 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.F.4.c — Read grade level high-frequency words with automaticity and accuracy (e.g. Fry or Dolch words or those included in instructional materials).
  • LA.K.FW.1 — Demonstrate basic handwriting skills.
  • LA.K.RI.1 — With prompting and support, identify the main topic and key details in an informational text.
  • LA.K.RI.8 — Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.

Nevada

  • K.OA.A.2 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.
  • 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.
  • RF.K.3.c — Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
  • 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.
  • RI.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

New Hampshire

  • K.OA.A.2 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.
  • 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.
  • RF.K.3.c — Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
  • 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.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.

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.
  • K.OA.A.2 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.
  • RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing many of the most frequently used sounds of each consonant.
  • RF.K.3.c — Read high-frequency and sight words with automaticity.
  • K.OA.A.1 — Represent addition and subtraction up to 10 with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings , sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations.
  • RI.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text (e.g., who, what, where, when, why, how).
  • L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

New Mexico

  • K.OA.A.2 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.
  • 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.
  • RF.K.3.c — Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
  • 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.
  • RI.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
  • L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

New York

  • KRF3a — Demonstrate one-to-one letter-sound correspondence by producing the primary sound or most frequent sound for each consonant.
  • KRF3d — Read common high-frequency words by sight.
  • NY-PK.OA.1 — Explore addition and subtraction by using objects, fingers, and responding to real world situations.
  • KRF1d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
  • NY-K.OA.2.b — Solve addition and subtraction word problems within 10.

North Carolina

  • NC.K.OA.2 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems, within 10, using objects or drawings to represent the problem, when solving: • Add to/Take From-Result Unknown • Put Together/ Take Apart (Total Unknown and Two Addends Unknown)
  • RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lower-case letters of the alphabet.
  • RF.K.4.c — Read common high-frequency words by sight.
  • 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.OA.1 — Represent addition and subtraction, within 10: • Use a variety of representations such as objects, fingers, mental images, drawings, sounds, acting out situations, verbal explanations, or expressions. • Demonstrate understanding of addition and subtraction by making connections among representations.

North Dakota

  • K.AR.OA.5 — Solve authentic word problems with subtraction by taking apart or taking from within 10.
  • K.F.12b — Accurately and automatically produce the predictable consonant and short vowel sounds associated with uppercase and lowercase letters in non-sequential order.
  • K.F.8d — irregularly spelled high-frequency words.
  • 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.R.3.a — Tell about the informational text, photographs, or illustrations before, during, or after a shared reading or other text-listening experience.
  • K.F.13 — Write uppercase and lowercase letters accurately.

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.
  • K.OA.2 — Solve addition and subtraction problems (written or oral), and add and subtract within 10 by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.
  • 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.
  • RF.K.3.c — Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
  • RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
  • 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.

Oklahoma

  • PK.2.PWS.3 — Students will produce some sounds represented by letters.
  • PK.N.2.1 — Identify the number of objects, up to 10, in a row or column.
  • PK.2.PC.6 — Students will begin to write some uppercase and lowercase letters including the majority of the letters in their first name with prompting.
  • PK.2.PWS.2 — Students will name a majority of uppercase and lowercase letters.
  • PK.8.R — Students will listen and respond to read-alouds, participate in shared reading, and interact independently with texts.
  • PK.N.2.3 — Understand the last numeral spoken when counting aloud tells how many total objects are in a set up to 10.

Oregon

  • K.6 — Give examples of different jobs performed in communities.
  • K.OA.A.2 — Add and subtract within 10. Model authentic contexts and solve problems that use addition and subtraction within 10.
  • K.RF.3c — Read common grade-appropriate high-frequency words by sight.
  • 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.OA.A.1 — Represent addition as putting together and adding to and subtraction as taking apart and taking from using objects, drawings, physical expressions, numbers or equations.
  • K.RF.1d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.

Pennsylvania

  • 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.
  • CC.2.2.PreK.A.1 — Understand addition as putting together and adding to, and understand subtraction as taking apart and taking from.
  • CC.1.2.PK.C — With prompting and support, make connections between information in a text and personal experiences.
  • CC.2.1.PreK.A.2 — Count to tell the number of objects.
  • CC.2.2.K.A.1 — Extend the concepts of putting together and taking apart to add and subtract within 10.
  • CC.1.1.K.D — Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words. • Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondence. • Associate the long and short sounds with common spellings for the five major vowels. • Read grade-level high-frequency sight words with automaticity. • Distinguish between similarly spelled words by identifying the sounds of the letters that differ.

Rhode Island

  • K.OA.A.2 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.
  • 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.
  • RF.K.3.c — Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
  • 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.
  • RI.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

South Carolina

  • K.ATO.1 — Model situations that involve addition and subtraction within 10 using objects, fingers, mental images, drawings, acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, and equations.
  • K.ATO.2 — Solve real-world/story problems using objects and drawings to find sums up to 10 and differences within 10.
  • ELA.K.F.3.2 — Compare and contrast letters based on similarities and differences, including name, shape, sound, and approach strokes for writing.
  • 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.

South Dakota

  • K.OA.A.2.a — Solve addition and subtraction word problems (within 10), involving result unknown problems, put together/take apart total unknown, and put together/take apart addend unknown, e.g., using objects or drawings to represent the problem. (see appendix for K-2 Common Addition and Subtraction Situations).
  • K.RF.3.a — Demonstrate one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary sound for each consonant.
  • K.RF.3.c — Read grade-level appropriate high-frequency words by sight.
  • K.CC.B.5 — Count to answer "how many?"
  • K.L.1.a — Print all uppercase (capital) and lowercase letters of the alphabet using correct formation.
  • 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.

Tennessee

  • 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.FL.PWR.3.c — Read common high-frequency words by sight.
  • K.OA.A.2 — Add and subtract within 10 to solve contextual problems with result/total unknown involving situations of add to, take from, and put together/take apart. Use objects, drawings, or equations to represent the problem.
  • K.FL.WC.4.b — Write a letter/letters for most consonant and short vowel sounds (phonemes).
  • K.RI.RRTC.10 — With prompting and support, read informational texts of appropriate complexity for Kindergarten.

Texas

  • K.2B.i — identifying and matching the common sounds that letters represent;
  • K.2B.iv — identifying and reading at least 25 high-frequency words from a research-based list;
  • K.2C.iii — spelling high-frequency words from a research-based list;
  • K.2E — develop handwriting by accurately forming all uppercase and lowercase letters using appropriate directionality.
  • K.6A — describe personal connections to a variety of sources;

Utah

  • K.OA.2 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems within 10. Use objects or drawings to represent the problem.
  • K.R.3.a — Demonstrate mastery of all consonant names and sounds using one-to-one letter-sound correspondence (alphabetic principle).
  • K.CC.5 — Use counting to answer questions about "how many." For example, 20 or fewer objects arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or circle; 10 or fewer objects in a scattered configuration. Using a number from 1–20, count out that many objects.
  • K.R.3.e — Read and spell common irregular words.
  • K.OA.1 — Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, simple drawings, or sounds.For example, use clapping, act out situations, and use verbal explanations, expressions, or equations.
  • K.R.5 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text. (RL & RI)

Vermont

  • K.OA.A.2 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.
  • RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
  • RF.K.3.c — Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
  • 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.OA.A.1 — Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings, sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations.
  • 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.
  • RF.K.3 — Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.

Virginia

  • K.CE.1f — Model and solve single-step contextual problems (join, separate, and part-part-whole) using 10 or fewer concrete objects.
  • K.FFR.3.B — Identify common letter-sound correspondences.
  • K.NS.1a — Use one-to-one correspondence to determine how many are in a given set containing 30 or fewer concrete objects (e.g., cubes, pennies, balls), and describe the last number named as the total number of objects counted.
  • K.RI.1.A — With prompting and support, ask and answer literal (who, what, when, where) or inferential (why, how) questions about what is read.
  • K.MG.3 — The student will describe the units of time represented in a calendar. Students will demonstrate the following Knowledge and Skills:

Washington

  • K.OA.A.2 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.
  • 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.
  • RF.K.3.c — Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
  • 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.
  • RI.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

Washington, D.C.

  • K.OA.A.2 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.
  • 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.
  • RF.K.3.c — Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
  • 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.OA.A.1 — Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings, sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations.

West Virginia

  • ELA.K.II.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sounds for each consonant.
  • ELA.K.II.c — Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, or does).
  • M.K.9 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems and add and subtract within 10 by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.
  • ELA.K.V.d — Recognize and name upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
  • M.K.5 — Count to answer questions (e.g., "How many?") 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.
  • M.K.8 — Represent addition and subtraction with strategies using objects, fingers, mental images, drawings, sounds (e.g., claps), and acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, and equations.

Wisconsin

  • ELA.K.RF.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sounds for each consonant.
  • ELA.K.RF.3.c — Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
  • M.K.OA.A.1 — Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings, sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal explanations, or numbers. Drawings need not show details but should show the mathematics in the problem.
  • M.K.OA.A.2 — Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the problem.
  • 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.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.

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.
  • K.OA.D.2 — Solve word problems using objects and drawings to find sums up to 10 and differences within 10.
  • RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
  • RF.K.3.c — Read common high-frequency words by sight (e.g., the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
  • K.OA.D.1 — Model situations that involve representing addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental images, drawings, sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal explanations, expressions, or equations.
  • RI.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.