Kindergarten Learning
Standards
Kindergarten Language and Literacy Standards:
1. Apply word analysis and vocabulary skills
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Demonstrate book handling skills
Identify all uppercase and lowercase letters
Match uppercase with lowercase letters
Identify and write letters in his/her name
Understand the concept of letters and words
Recognize beginning and ending sounds
Recognize if pairs of words rhyme
Recognize words in his/her environment
2. Apply reading strategies
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Use pictures as a strategy to construct meaning
Predict text using prior knowledge and text structure
Relate personal experiences by connecting to self, world and other texts
3. Develop comprehension
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Understand that reading must make sense and expect to gather meaning
while reading
Sequence ideas when retelling stories
Include important events from texts read to them
Listen attentively during story time
Participate in discussion or response to reading
4. Read and interpret a variety of literacy works
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Differentiate between real and make believe
Recognize a variety of languages, cultures and experiences
5. Use correct spelling, punctuation and capitalization
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Demonstrate appropriate growth in developmental writing stages
Use capital letters and periods when writing sentences
6. Develop writing skills
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Participate in prewriting activities
Print first and last name
Write from left to right, top to bottom of page
Fill in blank/write sentences
Share writing by reading
7. Develop listening skills
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Listen while others speak
Follow simple oral directions
Listen to others’ ideas and opinions
8. Develop speaking skills
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Speak in sentences
Take turns when conversing
Respond appropriately
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Kindergarten Mathematics Standards
1. Numbers and Operations
Understand numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships
among numbers and number systems:
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Count with understanding and recognize “how many’ in sets of objects
Develop a sense of whole numbers and use them in flexible ways
Connect number words and numerals to the quantities they represent
Understand meanings of operations and how they relate to one
another:
• Explore the concepts of addition and subtraction using manipulatives
2. Algebra
Understand patterns, relations and functions:
• Sort, classify and order objects by size, number and other properties
• Recognize, describe, extend and translate patterns from one
representation to another
Use mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative
relationships:
• Model situations that involve the addition and subtraction of whole
numbers using objects, pictures and symbols
3. Geometry
Analyze characteristics and properties of two- and threedimensional geometric shape:
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Recognize, name, build, draw, compare and sort two- and threedimensional shapes
Describe attributes and parts of two- and three-dimensional shapes
Specify locations and describe spatial relationships using coordinate
geometry and other representational systems:
• Describe, name and interpret relative positions in space
Apply transformations and use symmetry to analyze mathematical
situations:
• Recognize and create shapes that have symmetry
Use visualization, spatial reasoning and geometric modeling to
solve problems:
• Create mental images of geometric shapes using spatial memory and
spatial visualization
• Recognize geometric shapes and structure in the environment and specify
their location
4. Measurement
Understand measurable attributes of objects and the units, systems
and processes of measurement:
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Recognize the attributes of length and weight, compare and order objects
according to these attributes
Understand how to measure using nonstandard units
5. Data Analysis and Probability
Formulate questions that can be addressed with data. Collect,
organize and display relevant data to answer these questions:
• Pose questions and gather data about themselves and their surroundings
• Sort and classify objects according to their attributes and organize data
about the objects
• Represent data using concrete objects, pictures and graphs
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Kindergarten Science Standards
1. Develop Basic Scientific Skills:
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Collect and record data as a whole class
2. Learn about earth/space, life and physical sciences:
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Identify and describe patterns of weather and seasonal change
Identify the sense organs and their function
Recognize there are similarities and differences between the physical
aspects of people
Identify body parts, e.g., shoulders, wrist, elbows, ankles, heels, hips,
waist, knees
Demonstrate a basic understanding of the needs of plants and animals
Recognize that objects differ in size, shape, color and weight
3. Explore Issues of Science, Technology and Society
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Use basic safety practices
Demonstrate ways to preserve the environment
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Kindergarten Social Studies Standards
1. Political Systems:
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Recognize the purpose of rules and laws
Recognize leaders (president), voters and citizens
Make classroom rules together (teacher and students)
2. Economic Systems:
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Understand money is used to buy goods and services
Know the earth’s resources are in fishing, farming, building and
transportation
3. History:
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Recognize that various events and celebrations can mark the past
Celebrate heroes (Washington, Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr.)
4. Geography:
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Recognize a globe as a model of the earth
Understand things that change over time (season, weather)
Describe ways to preserve and protect the earth
Describe ways to conserve the earth’s resources (water)
5. Social Systems:
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Understand roles and interactions of individuals and groups (self, family
classroom)
Identify chores/jobs that help one’s family
Recognize that family customs , traditions and languages are passed
through the years
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Kindergarten Fine Art Standards
1. Understand the Sensory Elements, Organizational
Principles and Expressive Qualities of the Arts:
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Investigate the elements of dance, drama, music, and visual arts
2. Understand the Similarities, Distinctions and
Connections in and Among the Arts:
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Recognize a steady beat
Recognize the difference between beat and rhythm
Distinguish a singing voice from a speaking voice
Identify high and low tones
Recognize same and different patterns of sound
Understand the correlation of size and pitch
Name classroom instruments
3. Apply Skills and Knowledge Necessary to Create and
Perform in One or More of the Arts
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Use creative arts as an avenue for self expression
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Kindergarten Health and Physical Development
Standards
1. Demonstrate Physical Competency in Individual and
Team Sports, Creative Movement, and Leisure and
Work-Related Activities:
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Learn and practice basic locomotor and non-locomotor skills in isolation
2. Analyze Various Movement Concepts and
Applications:
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Coordinate movements to perform complex tasks
3. Demonstrate Knowledge of Rules, Safety and
Strategies During Physical Activity
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Follow simple safety rules while participating in activities
4. Explain the Effects of Health-Related Actions on the
Body Systems
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Learn about positive health choices (nutrition, cleanliness, safety)
Act independently in caring for personal hygiene needs
Understand the importance of dental health
5. Other Kindergarten Health and Physical Development
Expectations
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Demonstrate skills essential to enhancing health and avoiding dangerous
situations
Demonstrate procedures for communicating in positive ways, resolving
differences and preventing conflict
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Kindergarten Social/Emotional Development
Standards
1. Develop a Positive Self-Concept:
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Describe self by using several basic characteristics
Exhibit eagerness and curiosity as a learner
Exhibit persistence and creativity in seeking solutions to problems
Show some initiative and independence in actions
Use appropriate communication skills when expressing needs, wants and
feelings
2. Perform Effectively as an Individual:
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Begin to understand and follow rules
Manage transitions and adapt to change in routines
Show empathy and caring for others
Use the classroom environment purposefully and respectfully
3. Perform Effectively as a Member of a Group
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Engage in cooperative group play
Begin to share materials and experiences and take turns
Respect the rights of self and others
Develop relationships with children and adults
**Kindergarten Learning Standards reflect the Kindergarten Learning Expectations
of Community Consolidated School District 89 and the Illinois Early Learning
Standards.**