Second Trimester

PRE-KINDER LANGUAGE AREA

INSTRUCTOR NAME AND INFORMATION

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

Activities undertaken under this area are directed towards developing children´s language by stimulating reasoning skills and aptitudes according to planned thematic units and projects.

STANDARDS:

Language Arts:

Language Arts Standard 01
Demonstrates competence in writing and application of the writing process

LAK.01.01 Demonstrates print awareness in writing
LAK.01.02 Uses writing process: pre-writes, drafts, revises, edits,

Language Arts Standard 02
Demonstrates competence in writing a variety of genre and styles
LAK.02.01 Writes daily to communicate on a regular basis
LAK.02.02 Writes statements of information
LAK.02.03 Responds to stories/personal experiences

Language Arts Standard 04
Demonstrates competence in gathering and using information for research purposes
LAK.04.01 Generates questions about topics with specific guidelines
LAK.04.02 Uses multi-media to gather information for research topics
LAK.04.03 Shares new information with others

Language Arts Standard 05
Demonstrates competence in the general skills and strategies for reading and responding to a variety of literary texts

LAK.05.01 Looks story in own words not on daily basis
LAK.05.02 Participates in independent and group reading experiences
LAK.05.03 Understands setting, main characters, main events, and problems/solutions in stories

Language Arts Standard 06
Demonstrates competence in the general skills and strategies of reading for information and understanding
LAK.06.01 Demonstrates concepts of print
LAK.06.02 Applies word recognition skills
LAK.06.03 Comprehends written text

Language Arts Standard 07
Demonstrates competence in reading for critical analysis and evaluation
LAK.07.01 Constructs meaning prior to reading
LAK.07.02 Interprets what is read
LAK.07.03 Analyses what is read in their own way
LAK.07.04 Evaluates what is read

Language Arts Standard 08
Demonstrates competence in speaking and listening
LAK.08.01 Follows rules of conversation
LAK.08.02 Listens with understanding
LAK.08.03 Listens for a variety of purposes
LAK.08.04 Speaks for a variety of purposes
LAK.08.05 Contributes to group discussions
LAK.08.06 Uses techniques of oral presentation

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Books and printed materials, flashcards, conversation, tapes, CDs, poems, songs,
Costumes, puppets, concrete material, etc.

COURSE EVALUATION:
Based on observation and execution. Continuous assessment will be conducted and registered in appropriate monthly, anecdotal and standards records.

Second Trimester

GRADE
PRE-KINDER MATHEMATICS

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

The Preschool Math program is designed to introduce the students to mathematical concepts in a practical way. We provide developmentally appropriate experiences and use a wide range of manipulatives. We integrate math concepts into many other curriculum areas. Math in preschool is an active process working towards a true understanding of the real and concrete concepts of mathematics. Students are encouraged to formulate and solve problems directly related to the world around them. Concrete experiences and materials provide the foundation for understanding concepts and constructing meaning. Reasoning is fundamental in Mathematics.

C. STANDARDS:

Mathematics:

Mathematics Standard 01
Uses a variety of strategies in the problem-solving process
MAK.01.01 Understands how pictures can represent math problems
MAK.01.02 Uses manipulative to represent problems

Mathematics Standard 02
Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of the concepts of numbers
MAK.02.01 Counts whole numbers, cardinal.
MAK.02.02 Understands symbolic, concrete, and pictorial represtations of numbers
MAK.02.03 Understands basic whole number relationships

Mathematics Standard 03
Uses Basic and advanced procedures while performing the processes of computation
MAK.03.02 Understands common terms used with estimation

Mathematics Standard 04
Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of the concepts of measurement
MAK.04.01 Understands the basic measures length, width, height, weight.
MAK.04.02 Understands the concept of time and how it is measured
MAK.04.03 Understands common terms used with estimation

Mathematics Standard 05
Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of the concepts of geometry
MAK.05.01 Understands basic properties of and similarities and differences between simple geometric shapes
MAK.05.02 Understands the common language of spatial sense.
MAK.05.03 Understands that geometric shapes are useful for representing and describing real world situations

Mathematics Standard 06
Understands and applies basic and advanced concepts of statistics and Data analysis
MAK.06.01 Collects and organizes simple sets of data
MAK.06.02 Reads and interprets simple graphs, tables, and charts

Mathematics Standard 08
Understands and applies basic and advanced properties of functions and Algebra
MAK.08.01 Understands patterns in a variety of contexts
MAK.08.02 Extends simple patterns

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

Books and printed materials, all types of manipulative materials, such as: pattern blocks, attribute blocks, solid geometric shapes, geoboards and rubber bands, tangram materials, building blocks, unifix cubes, wooden beads, pattern blocks, number lines, balance scales, assorted objects to weigh, own body and other objects.

COURSE EVALUATION:
Based on observation and execution. Continuous assessment will be conducted and registered in appropriate monthly, anecdotic and standards records