Kindergarten Prep 26

Ages 4–5 · 13 minutes · Math, English, Science, Stories

The letter Z, calendar, comparing numbers, choose a story and graduation!

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

- Calendar
- Letter of the day: Z
- Comparing numbers (more, less)
- Story: student choice!
- Practice pages (for after class)
- Celebrate with a graduation ceremony!

No prior experience required.

Part of

Kindergarten Prep

Standards alignment

Common Core State Standards

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.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
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).
ELA21.K.2 — Actively engage in teacher-led reading experiences and collaborative discussions with peers to build background knowledge needed to be successful as they learn to read and, later, read to learn.
ELA21.K.34a — Print upper and lower case letters using proper approach strokes, letter formation, and line placement.
ELA21.K.17 — With guidance and support, orally utilize new academic, content-specific, grade-level vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge.

Alaska

K.CC.6 — Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group (e.g., by using matching, counting, or estimating strategies).
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.CC.5 — Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1-20, count out that many objects.
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
K.MD.4 — Name in sequence the days of the week.

Arizona

K.CC.C.6 — Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies.
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.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.RL.10 — With prompting and support, actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.
K.WF.1.b — Write upper and lower manuscript letters, with reference to a model.

Arkansas

K.FR.21.F — Produce the most common sound for each letter of the alphabet with accuracy and automaticity.
K.NPV.7 — Use matching and counting strategies to compare the number of objects in one group to the number of objects in another group (0 to 10) using the terms greater than, less than, or equal.
K.FR.19.H — Form upper and lowercase letters and numerals correctly, using a common path of movement.
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.CC.C.6 — Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies.
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.CC.B.4.a — When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
RL.K.10 — Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.

Colorado

K.CC.C.6 — Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies. (Include groups with up to 10 objects.)
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.
RWC20-GR.K-S.2-GLE.3 — Develop basic reading skills through the use of foundational skills.
RWC20-GR.K-S.3-GLE.4-EO.b.iii — Write a letter or letters for most consonant and short-vowel sounds (phonemes).
RWC20-GR.K-S.1-GLE.2-EO.h — Use new vocabulary that is directly taught through reading, speaking, and listening.

Connecticut

K.CC.C.6 — Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies.
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.CC.B.4.a — When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
RL.K.10 — Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.

Delaware

K.CC.C.6 — Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies.
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.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
RL.K.10 — Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.
K.CC.B.4.b — Understand that the last number name said tells the number of objects counted. The number of objects is the same regardless of their arrangement or the order in which they were counted.

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.NSO.1.4 — Compare the number of objects from 0 to 20 in two groups using the terms less than, equal to or greater than.
MA.K.NSO.1.1 — Given a group of up to 20 objects, count the number of objects in that group and represent the number of objects with a written numeral. State the number of objects in a rearrangement of that group without recounting.
SS.K.A.3.2 — Explain that calendars represent days of the week and months of the year.
MA.K.DP.1.1 — Collect and sort objects into categories and compare the categories by counting the objects in each category. Report the results verbally, with a written numeral or with drawings.

Georgia

ELAGSEKRF3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one to one letter-sound correspondences for each consonant.
K.NR.4.2 — Compare two sets of up to 10 objects and identify whether the number of objects in one group is more or less than the other group, using the words “greater than,” “less than,” or “the same as”.
ELAGSEKRF1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
ELAGSEKRL10 — Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.
ELAGSEKL2.c — Write a letter or letters for most consonant and short-vowel sounds (phonemes).
K.PAR.6.2 — Describe patterns involving the passage of time using words and phrases related to actual events.

Hawaii

K.CC.C.6 — Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies.
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.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.RF.1d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
K.L.1a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

Idaho

K.CC.C.6 — Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group for groups with up to ten objects.
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.FR.PC.1h — Identify and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
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.CC.C.6 — Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies.
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.CC.B.4.a — When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.

Indiana

K.NS.5 — Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group (e.g., by using matching and counting strategies).
K.RF.7 — Use letter-sound knowledge to decode the sound of each consonant. (E)
K.RF.3 — Identify and name all uppercase (capital) and lowercase letters of the alphabet. (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)
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)

Iowa

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.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
WF.K.1.a — Form many upper and lowercase manuscript letters and numerals correctly with proportion, line awareness, and spacing (between words and letters).

Kansas

K.CC.6 — Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, (e.g. by using matching and counting strategies.) Include groups with up to ten objects.
RF.K.3.a — Demonstrate basic knowledge of one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or many of the most frequent sounds for each consonant.
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.
SL.K.1 — Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about Kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

Kentucky

KY.K.CC.6 — Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group.
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.CC.5.b — Count to answer “how many?” questions with as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration.
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.

Louisiana

K.CC.C.6 — Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies.
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.CC.B.4.a — When counting objects in standard order, say the number names as they relate to each object in the group, demonstrating one-to-one correspondence.
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.CC.C.6 — Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies. Include groups with up to ten objects.
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.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.
R.1.K.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
W.3.K.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

Maryland

PK.CC.C.6 — Compare groups of objects up to 5 and then to 10. Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies (includes groups with up to 5 objects).
PK.CC.B.5 — Represent a number by producing sets of objects with concrete materials, pictures, and or numerals. (First 0-5 and then to 10) Can correctly respond when asked "how many" after counting concrete objects.
PK.MD.B.4 — Compare categories using words such as greater than/more, less than, and equal to/same. (Limit category counts to less than 5)

Massachusetts

K.CC.C.6 — Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group for groups with up to 10 objects, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies.
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.CC.B.5 — Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1–20, count out that many objects.
L.K.2.a — Print upper- and lowercase letters.
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.

Michigan

K.CC.C.6 — Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies.
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.CC.B.4.a — When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
L.K.2.c — Write a letter or letters for most consonant and short-vowel sounds (phonemes).

Minnesota

0.1.1.0.b — Demonstrate understanding of the basic features of print: Recognize and name all uppercase and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
0.2.1.2 — Demonstrate one-to-one letter-sound correspondence.
K.1.1.5 — Compare and order whole numbers, with and without objects, from 0 to 20. For example: Put the number cards 7, 3, 19 and 12 in numerical order.
0.1.2.3 — Choose and read texts that explore personal identity and interests, with prompting and support.
0.2.1.0 — Print many uppercase and lowercase letters.
K.1.1.2 — Read, write, and represent whole numbers from 0 to at least 31. Representations may include numerals, pictures, real objects and picture graphs, spoken words, and manipulatives such as connecting cubes. For example: Represent the number of students taking hot lunch with tally marks.

Mississippi

K.CC.6 — Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies.
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.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.
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.

Missouri

K.NS.C.10 — Compare two or more sets of objects and identify which set is equal to, more than or less than the other.
K.RF.3.A.a — producing and writing letter(s) for most short vowel and consonant sounds
K.L.1.B.f — write and name the printed letters that match the sound
K.RF.2.A.a — identifying sounds in spoken words
K.NS.B.6 — Demonstrate that the last number name said tells the number of objects counted and the number of objects is the same regardless of their arrangement or the order in which they were counted.

Montana

K.CC.C.6 — Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies.
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.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.
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.

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.1.a — Identify all upper and lowercase letters of the alphabet in isolation and in connected text.
LA.K.FW.1 — Demonstrate basic handwriting skills.
LA.K.RP.8 — Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.

Nevada

K.CC.C.6 — Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies.
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.CC.B.5 — Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1—20, count out that many objects.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.

New Hampshire

K.CC.C.6 — Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies.
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.CC.B.4.a — When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.
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.

New Jersey

K.CC.C.6 — Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies.
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.CC.B.4a — When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.
L.K.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.CC.C.6 — Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies.
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.CC.B.4.a — When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.

New York

KRF3a — Demonstrate one-to-one letter-sound correspondence by producing the primary sound or most frequent sound for each consonant.
NY-K.CC.6 — Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than (more than), less than (fewer than), or equal to (the same as) the number of objects in another group.
KRF1d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
NY-K.CC.5.a — Answer counting questions using as many as 20 objects arranged in a line, a rectangular array, and a circle. Answer counting questions using as many as 10 objects in a scattered configuration.

North Carolina

NC.K.CC.6 — Identify whether the number of objects, within 10, in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, by using matching and counting strategies.
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lower-case letters of the alphabet.
NC.K.CC.4 — Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities. • When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object (one-to-one correspondence). • Recognize that the last number named tells the number of objects counted regardless of their arrangement (cardinality). • State the number of objects in a group, of up to 5 objects, without counting the objects (perceptual subitizing).
SL.K.1 — Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

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.NO.NBT.2 — Compare two numbers between 1 and 20 using words greater than, less than, or equal to.
K.F.13 — Write uppercase and lowercase letters accurately.
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.GM.M.2 — Tell time related to daily life (today, yesterday, tomorrow, morning, afternoon, night).

Ohio

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.CC.4.b — Understand that the last number name said tells 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.
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.
RL.K.10 — Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding. Activate prior knowledge and draw on previous experiences in order to make text-to-self or text-to-text connections and comparisons.

Oklahoma

PK.2.PWS.3 — Students will produce some sounds represented by letters.
PK.1.S.3 — Students will ask and answer questions with prompting.
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.8.R — Students will listen and respond to read-alouds, participate in shared reading, and interact independently with texts.
PK.4.R.3 — Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge.

Oregon

K.RF.1d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
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 all upper- and lowercase letters.
K.RL.10 — Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.

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.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.2.1.K.A.3 — Apply the concept of magnitude to compare numbers and quantities.
CC.1.5.PK.C — Respond to what a speaker says in order to follow directions, seek help, or gather information.

Rhode Island

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.a — Print upper- and lowercase letters.
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
RL.K.10 — Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.
SL.K.1 — Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

South Carolina

ELA.K.F.3.1 — Identify, name, and form all upper and lowercase letters with automaticity.
ELA.K.F.3.3 — Produce one-to-one letter-sound correspondences for each consonant with automaticity.
K.NS.4a — Understand the relationship between number and quantity. Connect counting to cardinality by demonstrating an understanding that the last number said tells the number of objects in the set (cardinality).
K.NS.8 — Compare two written numerals up to 10 using more than, less than or equal to.
ELA.K.C.9.1 — Ask and answer questions in conversation on a topic.

South Dakota

K.CC.C.6 — Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group. Include groups with up to ten objects.
K.RF.3.a — Demonstrate one-to-one letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary sound for each consonant.
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.

Tennessee

K.CC.B.5.a — When counting objects 1-20, say the number names in the standard order, using one-to-one correspondence.
K.FL.PC.1.d — Recognize and name all upper and lowercase letters of the alphabet in isolation and in connected text.
K.CC.C.8 — Compare two given numbers up to 10, when written as numerals, using the terms greater than, less than, or equal to. (Students need not use comparison symbols here.)
K.FL.WC.4.a — Write uppercase and lowercase manuscript letters from memory.
K.SL.CC.1 — Participate with varied peers and adults in collaborative conversations in small or large groups about appropriate Kindergarten topics.

Texas

K.2B.i — identifying and matching the common sounds that letters represent;
K.2E — develop handwriting by accurately forming all uppercase and lowercase letters using appropriate directionality.
K.2D.v — identifying all uppercase and lowercase letters; and

Utah

K.CC.6 — Use matching or counting strategies to identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group. Include groups with up to ten objects.
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.W.5 — Legibly write all upper- and lowercase manuscript letters.

Vermont

K.CC.C.6 — Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies.
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.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.
RL.K.10 — Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

Virginia

K.FFR.3.B — Identify common letter-sound correspondences.
K.NS.2 — The student will identify, represent, and compare quantities up to 30. Students will demonstrate the following Knowledge and Skills:
K.FFR.3.A — Identify capital and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
K.NS.1 — The student will utilize flexible counting strategies to determine and describe quantities up to 100. 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:

Washington

K.CC.C.6 — Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies.
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.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.

Washington, D.C.

K.CC.C.6 — Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies.
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.CC.B.4.a — When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
RL.K.10 — Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.

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.6 — Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group (e.g., by using matching and counting strategies).
ELA.K.III — Print upper- and lowercase letters.
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.
ELA.K.19 — Actively engage in group reading activities of informational texts with purpose and understanding.

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.CC.C.7 — Identify whether the number of objects (up to 10) in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies.
ELA.K.RF.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
M.K.CC.B.6 — Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1-20, count out that many objects.
ELA.K.W.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.

Wyoming

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.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.
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.
SL.K.1 — Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.