Kindergarten Prep 24

Ages 4–5 · 10 minutes · Math, English, Science, Stories

The letter X, calendar, cylinders, the color pink, mapping and more!

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

- Calendar
- Letter of the day: X
- 3D shape: cylinders
- Sight Word: is
- Story: Maps
- Practice pages (for after class)

No prior experience required.

Part of

Kindergarten Prep

Standards alignment

Common Core State Standards

K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
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.
RI.K.7 — With prompting and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and the text in which they appear (e.g., what person, place, thing, or idea in the text an illustration depicts).

Alabama

ELA21.K.10a — Produce the most frequent sound(s) for each consonant, including _x_ and _q_, which have two phonemes (sounds).
MA19.K.18 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as _above, below, beside, in front of, behind,_ and _next to._
ELA21.K.16 — Recognize and read grade-appropriate high-frequency words with accuracy and automaticity.
ELA21.K.29 — With prompting and support, identify the main topic and key details in an informational text.
ELA21.K.34a — Print upper and lower case letters using proper approach strokes, letter formation, and line placement.
MA19.K.21 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (number of sides and vertices or "corners"), and other attributes.

Alaska

K.G.2 — Name shapes (squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, hexagons, cubes, cones, cylinders, and spheres) regardless of their orientation or overall size.
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.G.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes and describe their relative positions (e.g.,above, below, beside, in front of, behind, next to).
K.G.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices), and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal lengths).
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.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientation or overall size (e.g., circle, triangle, square, rectangle, rhombus, trapezoid, hexagon, cube, cone, cylinder, sphere).
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.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
K.RI.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
K.WF.1.b — Write upper and lower manuscript letters, with reference to a model.

Arkansas

G.1.K.2 — Identify and describe the physical characteristics of a place such as rivers, mountains, and forests using maps, globes, and photographs.
K.GM.2 — Name shapes correctly regardless of their orientation or overall size. • Shapes include: squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, hexagons, cubes, cones, cylinders, and spheres
K.GM.3 — Identify two-dimensional attributes of three-dimensional objects.
K.GM.4 — Analyze and sort a variety of two and three-dimensional shapes using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, and other attributes.
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.2.RF — Answer questions about key details in a text.

California

K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
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.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
RI.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

Colorado

K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/“corners”) and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
RWC20-GR.K-S.2-GLE.3-EO.c.iii — Read common high-frequency words by sight (for example: the, of, to, you, she, my, is, are, do, does).
RWC20-GR.K-S.1-GLE.1-EO.b — 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.
RWC20-GR.K-S.3-GLE.4-EO.b.iii — Write a letter or letters for most consonant and short-vowel sounds (phonemes).

Connecticut

K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
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.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
RI.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

Delaware

K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
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.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
RI.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
L.K.2.c — Write a letter or letters for most consonant and short-vowel sounds (phonemes).

Florida

MA.K.GR.1.1 — Identify two- and three-dimensional figures regardless of their size or orientation. Figures are limited to circles, triangles, rectangles, squares, spheres, cubes, cones and cylinders.
MA.K.GR.1.4 — Find real-world objects that can be modeled by a given two- or three-dimensional figure. Figures are limited to circles, triangles, rectangles, squares, spheres, cubes, cones and cylinders.
SS.K.G.1.2 — Explain that maps and globes help to locate different places and that globes are a model of the Earth.
SS.K.G.1.4 — Differentiate land and water features on simple maps and globes.
SS.K.A.3.2 — Explain that calendars represent days of the week and months of the year.
SS.K.G.1.3 — Identify cardinal directions (north, south, east, west).

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.GSR.8 — Identify, describe, and compare basic shapes encountered in the environment, and form two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional figures.
K.GSR.8.1 — Identify, sort, classify, analyze, and compare two- dimensional shapes and three-dimensional figures, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, number of sides and vertices, and other attributes.
ELAGSEKRF1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
ELAGSEKRI1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
ELAGSEKRI10 — Actively engage in group reading of informational text with purpose and understanding.

Hawaii

K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
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.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
K.RI.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
K.L.1a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

Idaho

K.FR.PC.1h — Identify and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as “above,” “below,” beside, “in front of,” “behind,” and “next to.”
K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts, and other attributes.
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.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
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).
SS.K.G.3 — With guidance and support, identify characteristics of print and digital maps, graphs, and other cultural representations of familiar places.
K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

Indiana

K.G.1 — Compare two- and three-dimensional shapes in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners"), and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
K.G.2 — Identify maps and globes as ways of representing Earth and understand the basic difference between a map and globe, including the difference in water/oceans and land/continents.
K.RF.7 — Use letter-sound knowledge to decode the sound of each consonant. (E)
K.G.1 — Use words related to location, direction, and distance, including here/there, over/under, left/right, above/below, forward/backward, and between. (E)
K.H.4 — Explain that calendars are used to represent the days of the week and months of the year. (E)
K.W.1 — Write most uppercase (capital) and lowercase letters of the alphabet, correctly shaping and spacing the letters of the words.

Iowa

K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, besides, in front of, behind, and next to.
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.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in varied sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts and other attributes. For example, number of sides and vertices/corners and having sides of equal length.
RI.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
SS.K.13. — Create a route to a specific location using maps, globes, and other simple geographic models.

Kansas

K.G.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
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.G.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations (position and direction in space), using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g. number of sides and vertices/“corners”) and other attributes (e.g. having sides of equal length).
RI.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.
W.K.10.a — Print many upper and lowercase letters.

Kentucky

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.

Louisiana

K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
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.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
RI.K.2 — With prompting and support, identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.

Maine

K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
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).
K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
W.3.K.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

Maryland

PK.G.B.4 — Use real world examples to describe three-dimensional objects using correct mathematical vocabulary (cube, sphere, and cylinder).
K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).

Massachusetts

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”).
RI.PK.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about an informational text read aloud.
RI.PK.7 — With prompting and support, describe important details from an illustration or photograph.
RF.PK.1.d — Recognize and name some uppercase letters of the alphabet and the lowercase letters in their own name.
RI.PK.2 — With prompting and support, recall important facts from an informational text after hearing it read aloud.
RI.PK.6 — With prompting and support, “read” illustrations in an informational picture book by describing facts learned from the pictures (e.g., how a seed grows into a plant).

Michigan

K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
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.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
RI.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

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.
K.3.1.1 — Recognize basic two- and three-dimensional shapes such as squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, trapezoids, hexagons, cubes, cones, cylinders and spheres.
K.3.1.3 — Use basic shapes and spatial reasoning to model objects in the real-world. For example: A cylinder can be used to model a can of soup. Another example: Find as many rectangles as you can in your classroom. Record the rectangles you found by making drawings.
0.2.1.0 — Print many uppercase and lowercase letters.
0.2.1.2 — Demonstrate one-to-one letter-sound correspondence.
0.1.4.1 — Ask and answer questions about key details in a text, with prompting and support.

Mississippi

K.G.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
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.G.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/“corners”) and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
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.

Missouri

K.EG.5.A.a — Identify maps as representations of real places.
K.EG.5.A.c — Match legend symbols to map features.
K.GM.C.6 — Identify shapes and describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, recognizing the name stays the same regardless of orientation or size.
K.L.1.B.f — write and name the printed letters that match the sound
K.GM.B.4 — Name the days of the week.

Montana

K.G.A.1 — Describe objects, including those of Montana American Indians, in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as: above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
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).
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
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.V.1 — Recognize and use conversational and grade-level academic vocabulary.

Nevada

K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
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.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
RI.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

New Hampshire

K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
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.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
RI.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

New Jersey

K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
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.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/“corners”) and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
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).
RI.K.7 — With prompting and support, describe the relationship between illustrations and the text in which they appear (e.g., what person, place, thing, or idea in the text an illustration depicts).

New Mexico

K.19 — Recognize and identify signs and symbols around their town and community including the locations of places, people, and objects.
K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
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.
RI.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

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.G.3 — Explore two- and three-dimensional objects and use informal language to describe their similarities, differences, and other attributes.
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.
KR1 — Develop and answer questions about a text. (RI&RL)
KRF1d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.

North Carolina

K.G.1.1 — Use maps, globes, and/or digital representations to locate places in the classroom, school, community, and around the world.
NC.K.G.2 — Correctly name squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, hexagons, cubes, cones, cylinders, and spheres regardless of their orientations or overall size.
K.G.1.2 — Identify physical features of places using maps, globes, and/or digital representations.
NC.K.G.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, attributes and other properties.
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lower-case letters of the alphabet.

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.F.13 — Write uppercase and lowercase letters accurately.
K.F.8d — irregularly spelled high-frequency words.
K.GM.M.2 — Tell time related to daily life (today, yesterday, tomorrow, morning, afternoon, night).
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.GM.G.2 — Name shapes and identify them as three-dimensional (cubes and spheres) regardless of their orientations or overall sizes.

Ohio

K.G.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
K.G.4 — Describe and compare two- or three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their commonalities, differences, parts, and other attributes.
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).
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
RI.K.2 — With prompting and support, identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.

Oklahoma

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.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.
K.2.F.3 — Students will begin to develop a sight word vocabulary by decoding and reading regularly- and irregularly-spelled words in isolation and context with increasing automaticity.
PK.3.R.2 — Students will answer basic questions (e.g., who, what, where, and when) about texts, photographs, or illustrations during shared reading or other text experiences with prompting.
PK.4.R.3 — Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge.

Oregon

K.9 — Identify, compare, and contrast pictures, maps, and globes.
K.GM.A.2 — Correctly name common two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometric shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
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.12 — Use terms related to location, direction, and distance (such as over/under, here/there, left/right, above/below, forward/backward, between).
K.GM.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes and describe the relative positions of these objects in their environment.
K.GM.B.4 — Analyze and compare two and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts and attributes.

Pennsylvania

Maps show where things are located. One can map the shapes and kinds of land and water in any area.
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.2.3.PreK.A.1 — Identify and describe shapes.
CC.1.2.PK.B — Answer questions about a text.
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.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
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.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
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.2.d — Write a letter or letters for most consonant and short-vowel sounds (phonemes).

South Carolina

K.G.1 — Identify a map, various map features, and explain the purpose of maps.This indicator was developed to encourage inquiry into the purpose of maps and begin to recognize how the parts of maps are used to gain information (e.g., map title, map key/legend). This indicator was also developed to encourage the use of positional words used to describe locations on maps.
K.G.2 — Identify and describe a given shape and shapes of objects in everyday situations to include two-dimensional shapes (i.e., triangle, square, rectangle, hexagon, and circle) and three-dimensional shapes (i.e., cone, cube, cylinder, and sphere).
ELA.K.F.3.1 — Identify, name, and form all upper and lowercase letters with automaticity.
ELA.K.C.6.1 — Print all uppercase and lowercase letters, focusing on pencil grasp, letter formation, legibility, and pacing; use appropriate spacing for letters, words, and sentences.

South Dakota

K.G.1.1 — Recognize that maps and globes represent places
K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
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.G.3.1 — Identify and describe places in the immediate environment including the classroom and/or playground
K.L.1.a — Print all uppercase (capital) and lowercase letters of the alphabet using correct formation.

Tennessee

K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes and solids (squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, hexagons, cubes, cones, cylinders, and spheres). Describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, between, and next to.
K.FL.WC.4.a — Write uppercase and lowercase manuscript letters from memory.
K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes and solids (squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, hexagons, cubes, cones, cylinders, and spheres) regardless of their orientations or overall size.
K.G.A.3 — Identify shapes (squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, and hexagons) as two-dimensional and solids (cubes, cones, cylinders, and spheres) as three-dimensional.
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.2E — develop handwriting by accurately forming all uppercase and lowercase letters using appropriate directionality.
1.4A — create and use simple maps such as maps of the home, classroom, school, and community; and

Utah

K.G.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
K.R.3.a — Demonstrate mastery of all consonant names and sounds using one-to-one letter-sound correspondence (alphabetic principle).
K.R.3.e — Read and spell common irregular words.
K.G.4 — Analyze, compare, and sort two- and three-dimensional shapes and objects, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, and other attributes (for example, color, size, shape, number of sides).
K.R.5 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text. (RL & RI)
K.W.5 — Legibly write all upper- and lowercase manuscript letters.

Vermont

K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
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.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
RI.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

Virginia

K.FFR.3.B — Identify common letter-sound correspondences.
K.FFR.3.H — Use letter-sound correspondences to read grade-level high frequency words, including decodable and irregular words, with automaticity and accuracy.
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.1.A — With prompting and support, ask and answer literal (who, what, when, where) or inferential (why, how) questions about what is read.
K.FFW.1.B — Accurately and automatically print capital and lowercase letters of the alphabet independently.

Washington

K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
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.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
G2.K.2 — Identify natural events or physical features such as air, water, land, or wind.

Washington, D.C.

K.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
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.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).
RI.K.2 — With prompting and support, identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

West Virginia

ELA.K.4 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in an informational text.
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.
M.K.20 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind and next to.
ELA.K.V.d — Recognize and name upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
M.K.23 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/ "corners"), and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length). Instructional Note: Student focus should include real-world shapes.

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.G.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
ELA.K.R.1 — With prompting and support, develop and answer questions about a text. (RI&RL)
M.K.G.B.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts (e.g., number of sides and vertices/"corners") and other attributes (e.g., having sides of equal length).

Wyoming

K.G.H — Identify and describe shapes (squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, hexagons, cubes, cones, cylinders, and spheres).
K.G.H.1 — Describe objects in the environment using the names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
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).
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
RI.K.1 — With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.