All domains of learning are equally
important as they can boost performance
in cognitive skills including Reading,
Writing, and Mathematics. Social Studies,
Science, and Fine Arts are embedded in
each domain.
Language and Literacy
Listen, ask, and answer questions
Identify, blend, and segment syllables in spoken words
Recognize rhyming words, speak or express thoughts, feelings and ideas clearly
Participate in conversations with adults and peers
Print letters of own name
Print meaningful words
Describe persons, animals, places, events, actions, etc.
Identify the beginning, middle and end of literary texts
Speak or express thoughts, feelings and ideas clearly enough to be understood in a variety of
settings
Determine the meaning of unknown words using conversations, pictures or concrete objects
Use colors, lines, and shapes to communicate ideas about the world they observe
Mathematics
Count to 20
Name written numerals and pairing them with concrete objects
Sort multiple groups by one attribute (e.g., all red or all cats)
Compare and describe two objects with a measurable attribute (e.g., longer/shorter, heavier/taller)
Order objects by measurable attributes (e.g., biggest to smallest)
Measure length and volume using non-standard measurement tools
Match similar shapes and naming two-dimensional shapes
Solve simple addition and subtraction problems with totals less than 5, using concrete objects
Use manipulatives to find the amount needed to complete the set
Social Studies
Express, understand, and respond to feelings (emotions) of self and others
Follow routines and multistep directions
Share materials and equipment with other children
Demonstrate the ability to delay gratification for short periods of time
Request and accept guidance from familiar adults
Solve everyday problems based upon past experiences
Explain reasoning for the solution selected
Physical Well Being and Motor Development
Use large muscles to perform a variety of physical skills (e.g., running, hopping, jumping and
demonstrating these skills with control, coordination, and balance)
Identify and follow basic safety rules
Independently completing personal care tasks
Use classroom and household tools independently with eye-hand coordination to carry out
activities (e.g., using a three-finger grasp of dominant hand to hold a writing tool)
