Student:
Teacher:
KINDERGARTEN LITERACY REPORT
Writing Attitudes
Is enthusiastic about writing and learning to write
Shares writing with others
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Writing Conventions
Leaves spaces between words
Uses capitals and lower case where appropriate
Uses end punctuation
Uses high frequency words
Makes use of developmental/transitional spelling in writing
Writing Process
Can read back what she/he has written
Draws pictures that support their writing
Writes a complete thought
Penmanship
Uses proper letter formation
Uses an appropriate pencil grip
Reading Skills and Strategies
Identifies capital letters
Identifies lower case letters
Identifies letter sounds
Recognizes rhyming words
Can read high frequency words
Can retell a story in Beginning-Middle-End sequence
Uses reading strategies to read unfamiliar text (picture clues,
beginning sounds, meaning)
Literacy Development Stages
The shaded box indicates the stage most kindergarten students will reach by the end of the school year.
The dated line indicates the stage at which the student is performing most of the time at this point in the school year.
PREEMERGENT
EMERGENT
▫ Listens and
responds to
literature.
▫ Uses oral language
to effectively
communicate
thoughts and ideas.
▫ Identifies some
letters of the
alphabet.
▫ Distinguishes
among letters,
words, and
numerals.
▫ Chooses books and
has favorites.
▫ Relies on memory
to “read” familiar
and predictable
books.
▫ Relies on pictures
to construct
meaning.
▫ Identifies most
letters of the
alphabet and their
sounds.
▫
Recognizes some
words in context.
DEVELOPING
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Relies on print and
illustrations.
Recognizes an
increasing number of
sight words.
Reads books with
patterns and
predictability.
Strengthens and
applies letter/sound
connections.
Maintains interest in
self-selected books.
4 = Exceeds grade level expectations
3 = Consistent
2 = Developing
BEGINNING
▫ Relies on print more
than illustrations.
▫ Independently reads
and comprehends
grade level books.
▫ Continues to develop
a larger base of sight
words.
▫ Retells beginning,
middle, and end
▫ Maintains interest in
self-selected books
for longer periods of
time.
Assessment Key
EXPANDING
▫ Reads fluently with
expression.
▫ Independently reads
and comprehends
more challenging
books in a variety of
genre.
▫ Retells story and
includes major events
and elements in order.
▫ Makes connections
between reading,
writing, and
experiences.
▫ Pays attention to basic
punctuation and
dialogue when
reading aloud.
BRIDGING
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Reads medium level
chapter books.
Reads and finishes a
variety of materials
with guidance.
Reads and
understands most
new words.
Reads silently for
extended periods of
time.
Begins to express
ideas about books
more fully in writing.
1 = Needs improvement
NC = Not currently demonstrating this behavior
KINDERGARTEN MATH
Unit of
Study
Unit 1: Sorting
and Classifying
Unit 2: Patterns
Unit 3: Numbers
0-5
Unit 4: Numbers
6-12
Unit 5: Calendars
and Clocks
Unit 6:
Measurement and
Money
Unit 7: Addition
Unit 8:
Subtraction
Unit 9: Geometry
and Fractions
Unit 10: Greater
Numbers
Student:
Concepts/Skills
Second
Quarter
Third
Quarter
Fourth
Quarter
1. Uses positional words to show where objects are.
2. Sorts objects by one of the three attributes: color, size,
and shape.
3. Uses a bar graph for information.
4. Demonstrates understanding of different types of patterns
(sound, motion, objects).
5. Can identify AB, ABC, and AAB patterns.
6. Continues a pattern that has been begun.
7. Understands equal sets.
8. Counts and writes 0-5.
9. Knows ordinal numbers.
10. Counts, writes and orders numbers 0 – 12.
11. Understands the concept of estimation.
12. Can name the seven days of the week.
13. Can name the twelve months of the year.
14. Knows the time to the hour.
15. Can compare length, weight, and capacity.
16. Identifies coins and their values (penny, nickel, and
dime).
17. Adds two numbers to the sum of 10.
18. Can write a number sentence.
19. Can subtract numbers through 10.
20. Can write a number sentence.
21. Can determine when addition or subtraction is the
appropriate process.
22. Recognizes the basic plane shapes.
23. Recognized three-dimensional shapes.
24. Understands the concept of ½.
25. Identifies and writes numbers 0 – 30.
26. Is able to demonstrate “counting on”.
KINDERGARTEN SOCIAL STUDIES REPORT
Concepts/Skills
Demonstrates understanding of topics.
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Demonstrates an understanding of different family structures.
Recognizes national symbols and holidays.
Assessment Key
4 = Exceeds grade level expectations
3 = Consistent
2 = Developing
1 = Needs improvement
NC = Not currently demonstrating this behavior
KINDERGARTEN SCIENCE
Student:
Scientific Process
Demonstrates curiosity about concepts and asks simple questions. .
Uses scientific equipment and tools.
Uses evidence (observations, data) to develop reasonable explanations.
Communicates observations and results of scientific investigations
(drawing, writing, content vocabulary, graphing).
Uses prior knowledge or scientific knowledge to predict.
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Functions effectively in a team or group setting (talks, listens,
participates, performs group tasks).
Scientific Content: Investigating Water
Identifies the properties of water.
Describes the three states of water.
Scientific Content: From Seed to Plant
Identifies the life cycle of a plant.
Identifies the parts of a plant and describe each part’s function.
Identifies what plants need to thrive.
SOCIAL SKILLS AND WORK HABITS
These are the behaviors we believe help children develop into
positive and productive members of our school community.
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Is respectful to self, others, and school property.
Follows class and school rules.
Cooperates with teachers and other students.
Demonstrates self-responsibility and independence in the classroom.
Works in an organized manner.
Transitions easily between class activities.
Completes assignments in a reasonable amount of time.
Puts forth best effort on classwork and homework.
Days Tardy/Days Absent
KINDERGARTEN RELATED ARTS CLASSES
Art
Listens, follows directions, and uses time
effectively
Exhibits positive attitude, behavior, and cooperation
Physical Education
Demonstrates use of motor/fitness skills
Exhibits positive attitude, behavior, and cooperation
Media Center
Returns books/materials on time
Music
Demonstrates use of music skills while listening to
or performing music.
Exhibits positive attitude, behavior, and cooperation
Teacher’s General Comments:
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