Kindergarten Prep 23

Ages 4–5 · 15 minutes · Math, English, Science, Stories

The letter W, wild weather, cones, the color blue and more!

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

- Calendar
- Letter of the day: W
- Weather
- 3D cones
- Story: Wild Weather - tornadoes, blizzards, and hurricanes
- 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.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.

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.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.
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.
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.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.
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).
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.

Arizona

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.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).
K.WF.1.b — Write upper and lower manuscript letters, with reference to a model.

Arkansas

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.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.4.RF — Build general and academic vocabulary and background knowledge of age and grade-appropriate topics through discussion, reading, and writing.
Some kinds of severe weather are more likely than others in a given region. Weather scientists forecast severe weather so that the communities can prepare for and respond to these events.

California

K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
K.G.A.3 — Identify shapes as two-dimensional (lying in a plane, "flat") or three-dimensional ("solid").
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.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.

Colorado

RWC20-GR.K-S.2-GLE.3-EO.b.vii — Identify phonemes for letters.
RWC20-GR.K-S.2-GLE.3-EO.c.i — Demonstrate basic knowledge of letter-sound correspondences by producing the primary or most frequent sound for each consonant.
ESS2.D — Weather and Climate: Weather is the combination of sunlight, wind, snow or rain, and temperature in a particular region at a particular time. People measure these conditions to describe and record the weather and to notice patterns over time.
RWC20-GR.K-S.1-GLE.2-EO.d — Sort common objects into categories (for example: shapes, foods) to gain a sense of the concepts the categories represent.
RWC20-GR.K-S.2-GLE.3-EO.f.i — Identify and produce groups of words that begin with the same sound (alliteration).

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.
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.
K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

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.
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.
L.K.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.

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.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.
MA.K.GR.1.3 — Compare three-dimensional figures based on their similarities, differences and positions. Sort three-dimensional figures based on their similarities and differences. Figures are limited to spheres, cubes, cones and cylinders.
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.GSR.8 — Identify, describe, and compare basic shapes encountered in the environment, and form two-dimensional shapes and three-dimensional figures.
ELAGSEKL1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
ELAGSEKRF1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.

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.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.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.

Idaho

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.3 — Identify shapes as two-dimensional (lying in a plane, “flat”) or three-dimensional (“solid”).
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.FR.PC.1h — Identify and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.

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.
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.
K.G.A.3 — Identify shapes as two-dimensional (lying in a plane, "flat") or three-dimensional ("solid").
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.

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.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.
K.ESS.3 — Investigate the local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.
K.RC.7 — Identify and sort pictures of objects into categories (e.g., colors, shapes, opposites) through oral discussions. (E)

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.
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.
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.
WF.K.1.b — Begin to produce manuscript writing.

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.
K.G.2 — Correctly gives most precise name of shapes regardless of their orientations (position and direction in space) or overall size.
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).
K.G.3 — Identify shapes as two-dimensional (lying in a plane, “flat”) or three-dimensional (“solid”).
RL.K.13 — Listen to high quality prose and poetry of appropriate complexity for Kindergarten.

Kentucky

KY.K.G.1.a — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes.
KY.K.G.4 — Describe the similarities, differences and attributes of two and three dimensional shapes using different sizes and orientations.
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.
HW.K.1 — Print all upper and lowercase letters and numerals.
KY.K.G.3 — Identify shapes as two-dimensional or three-dimensional.
K-ESS3-2 — Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather.*

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.
K.G.A.3 — Identify shapes as two-dimensional (lying in a plane, "flat") or three-dimensional ("solid").
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 sounds for each consonant.
K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.

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.
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).
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.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
K.G.A.3 — Identify shapes as two-dimensional (lying in a plane, "flat") or three-dimensional ("solid").
W.3.K.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

Maryland

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).
K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
PK.G.B.4 — Use real world examples to describe three-dimensional objects using correct mathematical vocabulary (cube, sphere, and cylinder).
K-ESS3-2 — Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather.

Massachusetts

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.
L.K.6 — Use words and phrases acquired through conversations, activities in the kindergarten curriculum, reading and being read to, and responding to texts.
RF.K.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
PreK-ESS2-5(MA) — Describe how local weather changes from day to day and over the seasons and recognize patterns in those changes.

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.
K.G.A.3 — Identify shapes as two-dimensional (lying in a plane, "flat") or three-dimensional ("solid").
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-ESS3-2 — Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather.

Minnesota

0.2.1.2 — Demonstrate one-to-one letter-sound correspondence.
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.
0.1.1.0.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.
0E.1.1.1.1 — Ask questions to obtain information from weather forecasts to prepare for and respond to severe weather.* (P: 1, CC: 7, CI: ESS3, ETS2)

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.
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).
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.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

Missouri

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.RF.3.A.a — producing and writing letter(s) for most short vowel and consonant sounds
K.ESS2.D.1 — Use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.
K.GM.C.8 — Identify and describe the attribute of shapes, and use the attributes to sort a collection of shapes.
K.RF.2.A.g — isolating the initial, medial, and final sounds in spoken words

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.
K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
K-ESS2-1 — use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time; and

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.V.1 — Recognize and use conversational and grade-level academic vocabulary.
LA.K.RI.8 — Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding.

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.
K.G.A.3 — Identify shapes as two-dimensional (lying in a plane, "flat") or three-dimensional ("solid").
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.
K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

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.
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.
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 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.
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 many of the most frequently used sounds of each consonant.
K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
K.G.A.3 — Identify shapes as two-dimensional (lying in a plane, “flat”) or three-dimensional (“solid”).

New Mexico

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.
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.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.
NY-K.G.4 — Analyze, compare, and sort two- and three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts, and other attributes.
KL1 — Demonstrate command of the conventions of academic English grammar and usage when writing or speaking. (See Notes for grade-band conventions.)
NY-K.G.2 — Name shapes regardless of their orientation or overall size.

North Carolina

NC.K.G.2 — Correctly name squares, circles, triangles, rectangles, hexagons, cubes, cones, cylinders, and spheres regardless of their orientations or overall size.
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.
ESS.K.1 — Understand change and observable patterns of weather that occur from day to day and throughout the year.
NC.K.G.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes, and describe the relative positions of objects using positional terms.
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.

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.11 — Orally use new academic, content-specific, grade-level vocabulary, and relate new words to prior knowledge.
K.GM.G.2 — Name shapes and identify them as three-dimensional (cubes and spheres) regardless of their orientations or overall sizes.
K.GM.M.2 — Tell time related to daily life (today, yesterday, tomorrow, morning, afternoon, night).
K.F.13 — Write uppercase and lowercase letters accurately.

Ohio

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.
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.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
K.ESS.1 — Weather changes are long-term and short-term.

Oklahoma

PK.2.PWS.3 — Students will produce some sounds represented by letters.
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.4.R.3 — Students will begin to acquire new vocabulary and relate new words to prior knowledge.
PK.8.R — Students will listen and respond to read-alouds, participate in shared reading, and interact independently with texts.
PK.4.R.1 — Students will name and sort familiar objects into categories based on similarities and differences with prompting.

Oregon

K.GM.A.2 — Correctly name common two-dimensional and three-dimensional geometric shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
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.
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.GM.A.1 — Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes and describe the relative positions of these objects in their environment.
K.L.1a — Print all upper- and lowercase letters.
K.ESS3.2 — Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather. [Clarification Statement: Emphasis is on local forms of severe weather and preparation efforts to respond to weather events that sometimes happen more often in some regions or locations.][assessment boundary: assessment focuses on a particular region at a particular time to describe weather and notice patterns, including severe weather events.]

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.
3.3.K.D — Ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather.

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.
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.
K.G.A.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.
L.K.2.a — Print upper- and lowercase letters.

South Carolina

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.1 — Demonstrate early phonological awareness to basic phonemic awareness in spoken words. (FK -1.3-2.18 LF BR-430)
K.G.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes of different sizes and orientations using informal language.
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.
K-ESS2-1.DCI.D: — Weather and Climate Weather is the combination of sunlight, wind, snow, or rain, and temperature in a particular region at a particular time. People measure these conditions to describe and record the weather and to notice patterns over time. NRC Framework Link

South Dakota

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.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.L.1.a — Print all uppercase (capital) and lowercase letters of the alphabet using correct formation.

Tennessee

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.FL.WC.4.b — Write a letter/letters for most consonant and short vowel sounds (phonemes).
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.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.6B — identify three-dimensional solids, including cylinders, cones, spheres, and cubes, in the real world;
K.2E — develop handwriting by accurately forming all uppercase and lowercase letters using appropriate directionality.
K.10B — observe and describe weather changes from day to day and over seasons; 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.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.3.a — Demonstrate mastery of all consonant names and sounds using one-to-one letter-sound correspondence (alphabetic principle).
K.G.3 — Identify shapes as two-dimensional ("flat") or three-dimensional ("solid").
K.R.3 — Demonstrate mastery of age-appropriate phonics skills.
K.G.2 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall sizes.

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.
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.
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.

Virginia

K.FFR.3.B — Identify common letter-sound correspondences.
K.C.2.C — Participate in a variety of oral language activities, including choral speaking and recitation of short poems, rhymes, songs, and stories with repeated patterns and refrains.
K.RV.1.C — Use vocabulary from across content areas.

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.
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.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
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.
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.1.d — Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet.
L.K.1.a — Print many upper- and lowercase letters.
RI.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.22 — Using real-life objects, identify shapes as two-dimensional (lying in a plane, "flat") or three-dimensional ("solid").
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.
ELA.K.III — Print upper- and lowercase letters.
M.K.21 — Correctly name shapes regardless of their orientations or overall size.

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.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.
M.K.G.A.3 — Identify shapes as two-dimensional (lying in a plane, "flat") or three-dimensional ("solid").
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).
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

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.
K.G.H.3 — Identify shapes as two-dimensional or three-dimensional.
K.G.I.4 — Analyze and compare two- and three-dimensional shapes, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, and attributes.