The Journey Begins Kindergarten 1st Quarter SOLs Mathematics Orally counts forward to 100 without errors or assistance. (K.4) Writes and identifies numerals to 15 without assistance. (K.2) Counts & matches numerals to record 15 objects. (K.2) Gathers & displays data by counting & tallying to 10. (K.14) Identify one more/one less than a given number (K. 4) Identifies, describe, and extends patterns. (K.16) Counts using one to one correspondence with sets of 15 or less, identify more/fewer/same. (K.1) Applies ordinal position to tenth. (K.3) Sorts and classifies by size, shape, and color. (K.13, K.14) Language Arts Reading Develop understanding of basic phonemic principals (identify uppercase and lowercase letters) (K.7) Writing Use available technology for reading and writing. (K.13) Oral Language Demonstrate growth in the use of oral language. (K.1) Expand understanding and use of word meanings. (K.2) Build oral communication skills. (K.3) Science Conduct investigations using reasoning and logic. (K.1) Investigate and understand that the position, motion, and physical properties of an object can be described. (K.4) Investigate and understand simple patterns in his/her life. (K.8) Investigate and understand that change occurs over time and that rates may be fast or slow. (K.9) History and Social Science Describe everyday life in the present and in the past and begin to recognize that things change over time. (K.2) Use simple maps and globes. (K.4) Understanding communities and what people in communities do. (K. 6, K.7) Demonstrate the characteristics of being a good citizen. (K.8) Recognizing American flag, the Pledge of Allegiance, and that the president is the leader of the United States. (K.9)