Kindergarten Prep 19

Ages 4–5 · 17 minutes · Math, English, Science, Stories

The letter S, calendar, length, seasons, cause/effect and more!

In this lesson, your child will learn about and practice the following topics:
- Calendar
- Letter of the day: S
- Length: long, longer, longest
- Cause and Effect
- Story: Seasons of the Year
- Practice pages (for after class)

No prior experience required.

Part of

Kindergarten Prep

Standards alignment

Common Core State Standards

K.MD.A.2 — Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more of"/"less of" the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.
K.MD.A.1 — Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
RF.K.2 — Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).
RI.K.3 — With prompting and support, describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.
RL.K.10 — Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.

Alabama

ELA21.K.10a — Produce the most frequent sound(s) for each consonant, including _x_ and _q_, which have two phonemes (sounds).
MA19.K.16 — Identify and describe measurable attributes (length, weight, height) of a single object using vocabulary such as _long/short, heavy/light_, or _tall/short_.
ELA21.K.6 — Uses spatial and temporal concepts correctly.
MA19.K.17 — Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common to see which object has "more of" or "less of" the attribute and describe the difference.

Alaska

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.
K.MD.2 — Make comparisons between two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has “more of”/“less of” the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
K.MD.4 — Name in sequence the days of the week.
RI.K.10 — Actively engage in shared reading activities using a range of topics and texts with purpose and understanding, with scaffolding as needed.

Arizona

K.MD.A.2 — Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more of"/"less of" the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.
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.WF.1 — Demonstrate and apply handwriting skills.
K.E1U1.4 — Observe, describe, ask questions, and predict seasonal weather patterns; and how those patterns impact plants and animals (including humans).
K.SL.1 — Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

Arkansas

K.GM.6 — Make direct comparisons of the length, capacity, weight, and temperature of objects, recognizing which object is shorter/longer, lighter/heavier, warmer/cooler, or holds more.
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.MD.A.2 — Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more of"/"less of" the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.
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.
L.K.2.c — Write a letter or letters for most consonant and short-vowel sounds (phonemes).
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.

Colorado

P.MD.A.1 — Use comparative language, such as shortest, heavier, biggest, or later.
RWC20-GR.PS-S.2-GLE.4.c — Attend to the beginning letters and sounds in familiar words.
SC.P.1.2.a — Recognize and investigate cause - and - effect relationships in everyday experiences (pushing, pulling, kicking, rolling or blowing objects).
P.MD.A.2 — Compare or order up to five objects based on their measurable attributes, such as height or weight.
RWC20-GR.PS-S.3-GLE.1-EO.d — Copy, trace, or independently write letters or words.
SC.P.3.2.d — Recognizes familiar elements of the natural world and demonstrates an understanding that these may change over time (e.g., sun and moon, weather).

Connecticut

K.MD.A.2 — Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more of"/"less of" the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.
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.
K.MD.A.1 — Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
RI.K.10 — Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.

Delaware

K.MD.A.2 — Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more of"/"less of" the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.
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.
K.MD.A.1 — Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.
L.K.2.c — Write a letter or letters for most consonant and short-vowel sounds (phonemes).
RI.K.10 — Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.
RI.K.3 — With prompting and support, describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.

Florida

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.M.1.2 — Directly compare two objects that have an attribute which can be measured in common. Express the comparison using language to describe the difference.
ELA.K.F.1.2 — Demonstrate phonological awareness. • Blend and segment syllables in spoken words. • Identify and produce alliterative and rhyming words. • Blend and segment onset and rimes of single-syllable words. • Identify the initial, medial, and final sound of spoken words. • Add or delete phonemes at the beginning or end of a spoken word and say the resulting word. • Segment and blend phonemes in single-syllable spoken words.
SS.K.A.3.2 — Explain that calendars represent days of the week and months of the year.
SS.K.G.3.3 — Describe and give examples of seasonal weather changes, and illustrate how weather affects people and the environment.

Georgia

ELAGSEKRF3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one to one letter-sound correspondences for each consonant.
K.MDR.7.1 — Directly compare, describe, and order common objects, using measurable attributes (length, height, width, or weight) and describe the difference.
ELAGSEKL2.c — Write a letter or letters for most consonant and short-vowel sounds (phonemes).
ELAGSEKRL10 — Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.
ELAGSEKSL1 — Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
K.PAR.6.2 — Describe patterns involving the passage of time using words and phrases related to actual events.

Hawaii

K.MD.A.2 — Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more of"/"less of" the attribute, and describe the difference.
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.L.1a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
K.RL.10 — Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.

Idaho

K.MD.A.2 — Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has “more of”/ “less of” the attribute, and describe the difference.
K.FR.PA.2 — Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds.
K.MD.A.1 — Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.
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.MD.A.2 — Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more of"/"less of" the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.
L.K.2.c — Write a letter or letters for most consonant and short-vowel sounds (phonemes).
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
RF.K.2 — Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).
K.MD.A.1 — Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.
RI.K.3 — With prompting and support, describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.

Indiana

K.M.1 — Make direct comparisons of the length, capacity, weight, and temperature of objects, and identify which object is shorter, longer, taller, lighter, heavier, warmer, cooler, or holds more. (E)
K.RF.7 — Use letter-sound knowledge to decode the sound of each consonant. (E)
K.H.4 — Explain that calendars are used to represent the days of the week and months of the year. (E)
K.M.2 — Identify and use appropriate terms to describe intervals of time including: morning, afternoon, evening, today, yesterday, tomorrow, day, week, month, and year; describe how calendars and clocks are tools to measure time.
K.W.1 — Write most uppercase (capital) and lowercase letters of the alphabet, correctly shaping and spacing the letters of the words.

Iowa

K.MD.A.1 — Describe several measurable attributes (for example, length, width, weight) of objects by using words such as short, long, small, big, heavy, light.
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.
K.MD.A.2 — Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more of"/"less of" the attribute and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
SL.K.4 — Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.

Kansas

K.MD.2 — Directly compare two objects, with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has “more of”/”less of” the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.
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.
K.MD.1 — Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.
RL.K.13 — Listen to high quality prose and poetry of appropriate complexity for Kindergarten.
W.K.10.a — Print many upper and lowercase letters.

Kentucky

KY.K.MD.1 — Describe measurable attributes (length, height, weight, width, depth) of an object or a set of objects using appropriate vocabulary.
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.
KY.K.MD.2 — Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has “more of”/ “less of” the attribute and describe the difference.
L.K.2.c — Write a letter or letters for most consonant and short-vowel sounds.

Louisiana

K.MD.A.2 — Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more of"/"less of" the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.
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.
K.MD.A.1 — Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.

Maine

K.MD.A.2 — Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more of"/"less of" the attribute and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.
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.
K.MD.A.1 — Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.
R.1.K.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
R.6.K.b — With prompting and support, describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.
W.3.K.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

Maryland

applying chronology to daily and weekly schedules.

Massachusetts

PreK-ESS2-5(MA) — Describe how local weather changes from day to day and over the seasons and recognize patterns in those changes.
PreK-PS1-4(MA) — Recognize through investigation that physical objects and materials can change under different circumstances.
PreK.T3.2 — With guidance and support, explain how the concepts of days, weeks, and months relate to the passage of time.
PreK-PS2-1(MA) — Using evidence, discuss ideas about what is making something move the way it does and how some movements can be controlled.
RI.PK.10 — Listen actively as an individual and as a member of a group to a variety of age-appropriate informational texts read aloud.

Michigan

K.MD.A.2 — Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more of"/"less of" the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.
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.
K.MD.A.1 — Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.
L.K.2.c — Write a letter or letters for most consonant and short-vowel sounds (phonemes).
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.

Minnesota

0.2.1.2 — Demonstrate one-to-one letter-sound correspondence.
K.3.2.1 — Use words to compare objects according to length, size, weight and position. For example: Use same, lighter, longer, above, between and next to. Another example: Identify objects that are near your desk and objects that are in front of it. Explain why there may be some objects in both groups.
K.3.2.2 — Order 2 or 3 objects using measurable attributes, such as length and weight.
0.1.1.0.b — Demonstrate understanding of the basic features of print: Recognize and name all uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
0.2.1.0 — Print many uppercase and lowercase letters.

Mississippi

K.MD.2 — Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has “more of”/“less of” the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.
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.
K.MD.1 — Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
SL.K.4 — Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.

Missouri

K.GM.A.2 — Compare the measurable attributes of two objects.
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.
K.RF.2.A.d — recognizing spoken alliteration or groups of words that begin with the same onset or initial sound
K.GM.C.7 — Describe the relative positions of objects in space.

Montana

K.MD.A.2 — Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more of"/"less of" the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.
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.
K.MD.A.1 — Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

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.FW.1 — Demonstrate basic handwriting skills.
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.V.1 — Recognize and use conversational and grade-level academic vocabulary.

Nevada

K.MD.A.2 — Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more of"/"less of" the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.
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.
K.MD.A.1 — Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
SL.K.4 — Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.

New Hampshire

K.MD.A.2 — Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more of"/"less of" the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.
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.
K.MD.A.1 — Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
SL.K.6 — Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly.
RI.K.10 — Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.

New Jersey

K.MD.A.2 — Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has “more of”/“less of” the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.
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.
K.MD.A.1 — Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.

New Mexico

K.MD.A.2 — Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more of"/"less of" the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.
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.
K.MD.A.1 — Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
SL.K.NM.4 — With prompting and support: role play; make predictions; and follow oral and graphic instructions.

New York

KRF3a — Demonstrate one-to-one letter-sound correspondence by producing the primary sound or most frequent sound for each consonant.
KRF1d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
NY-PK.MD.1 — Identify measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight, and describe them using appropriate vocabulary.
NY-PK.G.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as top, bottom, up, down, above, below, in front of, behind, over, under, and next to.

North Carolina

NC.K.MD.2 — Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has “more of”/“less of” the attribute, and describe the difference.
RF.K.4.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.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lower-case letters of the alphabet.
ESS.K.1 — Understand change and observable patterns of weather that occur from day to day and throughout the year.

North Dakota

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.GM.M.1 — Compare and order two objects with a common measurable attribute.
K.F.13 — Write uppercase and lowercase letters accurately.
K.GM.M.2 — Tell time related to daily life (today, yesterday, tomorrow, morning, afternoon, night).
K.R.2 — Respond to a variety of texts, photographs, or illustrations before, during, and after shared reading or other text-listening experiences to compare, contrast, predict, or infer.

Ohio

K.MD.1 — Identify and describe measurable attributes (length, weight, and height) of a single object using vocabulary terms such as long/short, heavy/light, or tall/short.
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.
K.ESS.1 — Weather changes are long-term and short-term.
K.MD.2 — Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common to see which object has “more of” or “less of” the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children, and describe one child as taller/shorter.
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
K.1 — Time can be measured.

Oklahoma

PK.2.PWS.3 — Students will produce some sounds represented by letters.
PK.8.R — Students will listen and respond to read-alouds, participate in shared reading, and interact independently with texts.
PK.2.PA.4 — Students will isolate the common initial sound when given a set of alliterative spoken words (e.g., the puppy pounces).
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.1.S.3 — Students will ask and answer questions with prompting.

Oregon

K.GM.C.8 — Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, and describe which object has “more” or “less” of the attribute.
K.RF.1d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
K.SL.1 — Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
K.SL.4 — Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.

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.2.4.PreK.A.1 — Describe and compare measurable attributes of length and weight of everyday objects.
CC.1.1.PK.B — Identify basic features of print. • Differentiate between numbers and letters and letters and words. • Recognize and name some uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
CC.1.1.PK.C — Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes). • Recognize rhyming words and when two or more words begin with the same sound (alliteration). • Count syllables in spoken words. • Segment single-syllable spoken words. • Segment single-syllable spoken words.
CC.1.3.PK.K — With prompting and support, actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.

Rhode Island

K.MD.A.2 — Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more of"/"less of" the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.
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.
K.MD.A.1 — Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.
L.K.2.a — Print upper- and lowercase letters.
RL.K.10 — Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.

South Carolina

ELA.K.F.3.3 — Produce one-to-one letter-sound correspondences for each consonant with automaticity.
K.MDA.2 — Compare objects using words such as shorter/longer, shorter/taller, and lighter/heavier.
ELA.K.F.3.1 — Identify, name, and form all upper and lowercase letters with automaticity.
ELA.K.C.9.1 — Ask and answer questions in conversation on a topic.

South Dakota

K.MD.A.1 — Describe measurable attributes of a single object or objects, such as length, weight, or size.
K.MD.A.2 — Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more of"/"less of" the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.
K.RF.3.a — Demonstrate one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary sound for each consonant.
K.L.1.a — Print all uppercase (capital) and lowercase letters of the alphabet using correct formation.

Tennessee

K.FL.WC.4.b — Write a letter/letters for most consonant and short vowel sounds (phonemes).
K.MD.A.1 — Describe the measurable attributes of an object, such as length (long/short), height (tall/short), or weight (heavy/light).
K.FL.PA.2 — Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).
K.ESS2.2 — Develop and use models to predict weather and identify patterns in spring, summer, autumn, and winter.
K.RL.RRTC.10 — With prompting and support, read stories and poems of appropriate complexity for Kindergarten.

Texas

K.2B.i — identifying and matching the common sounds that letters represent;
K.2A.ii — recognizing spoken alliteration or groups of words that begin with the same spoken onset or initial sound;
K.2E — develop handwriting by accurately forming all uppercase and lowercase letters using appropriate directionality.

Utah

K.MD.2 — Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more of"/"less of" the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the length of two pencils and describe one as shorter or longer.
K.R.3.a — Demonstrate mastery of all consonant names and sounds using one-to-one letter-sound correspondence (alphabetic principle).
K.MD.1 — Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.
K.W.5 — Legibly write all upper- and lowercase manuscript letters.

Vermont

K.MD.A.2 — Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more of"/"less of" the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
K.MD.A.1 — Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
RF.K.2 — Demonstrate understanding of spoken words, syllables, and sounds (phonemes).
SL.K.4 — Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.

Virginia

K.FFR.3.B — Identify common letter-sound correspondences.
K.MG.1 — The student will reason mathematically by making direct comparisons between two objects or events using the attributes of length, height, weight, volume, and time. Students will demonstrate the following Knowledge and Skills:
K.MG.3 — The student will describe the units of time represented in a calendar. Students will demonstrate the following Knowledge and Skills:
K.RI.3.B — With prompting and support, describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.

Washington

K.MD.A.2 — Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more of"/"less of" the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.
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.
K.MD.A.1 — Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
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.

Washington, D.C.

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.
K.MD.A.1 — Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.
K.MD.A.2 — Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more of"/"less of" the attribute, and describe the difference. For example, directly compare the heights of two children and describe one child as taller/shorter.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

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.
M.K.15 — Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight and describe several measurable attributes of a single object.
ELA.K.V.d — Recognize and name upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
ELA.PK.FR.PA.5 — Identify and discriminate between sounds and phonemes in language, such as attention to beginning and ending sounds of a words and recognition that different words begin or end with the same sound.
ELA.K.III — Print upper- and lowercase letters.

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.
M.K.MD.A.2 — Directly compare two objects with a measurable attribute in common, to see which object has "more of" / "less of" the attribute, and describe the difference.
ELA.K.W.6 — With guidance and support from adults, explore a variety of digital tools to produce and publish writing, including in collaboration with peers. Learn to produce writing through printing (including forming most printed upper and lower case letters), cursive, and/or typing.
M.K.MD.A.1 — Describe measurable attributes of objects, such as length or weight. Describe several measurable attributes of a single object.
ELA.K.SL.4 — With guidance and support, describe familiar people, places, things, and events.

Wyoming

K.MD.F.2 — Make direct comparisons of the length, capacity, weight, and temperature of objects, and recognize which object is shorter/longer, taller, lighter/ heavier, warmer/cooler, and which holds more/less.
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.
K.MD.F — Describe and compare measurable attributes.
RI.K.10 — Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.
SL.K.4 — Describe familiar people, places, things, and events and, with prompting and support, provide additional detail.
RI.K.3 — With prompting and support, describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text.