Preschool

Communication Arts

Standard 1: Uses language to communicate

Benchmark 1: Uses spoken/expressive language to communicate ideas and feelings

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. use simple pronouns (ex: I, me, you, he, she, mine) correctly. 
2. memorize simply rhymes, songs or fingerplays. 
3. use complete sentences.
4. use personal experiences, knowledge and/or feelings when speaking.
5. ask questions to increase understanding including “how” questions.
6. verbalize first and last name and identify all classmates by name. 
7. ask for help as needed.
8. make relevant contributions in group discussions. 

Benchmark 2: Uses listening/receptive language for communication

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. answer simple questions appropriately.
2. follow a two to three step direction.
3. listen attentively to a story being read.
4. respond verbally to the story or text.
5. respond appropriately to the words of another in an exchange of ideas, comments or questions.
6. participate in group for a developmentally appropriate amount of time.

 

Standard 2: Demonstrates early reading skills

Benchmark 1: Demonstrates knowledge of the alphabet

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. identify most uppercase letters.
2. identify some lowercase letters.

Benchmark 2: Demonstrates an understanding of the printed word

Preschool – does not apply

Benchmark 3: Exhibits an interest in reading and books

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. identify favorite book by title, cover, and/or a brief description. 
2. respond to and talk about pictures in books.
3. pretend to read easy or predictable books. 
4. hold a book and look at one page at a time. 

Benchmark 4: Demonstrates emergent phonemic/phonological awareness

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. recognize matching sounds and rhymes in familiar words or words in songs.
2. recognize sounds that match.

Benchmark 5: Develops/Comprehends stories

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. demonstrate comprehension by answering questions about the story.
2. use pictures and illustrations to tell a story. 
3. recall information and sequence of a story.
4. sequence 3 to 5 simple picture/story cards.
5. tell a story based on personal experiences, imagination, dreams and/or stories from books. 

 

Standard 3: Demonstrates fine motor and emergent writing skills

Benchmark 1: Develops fine motor skills

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. hold crayon between thumb and first two fingers (tripod grasp). 
2. stack eight or more cubes.
3. snip with scissors. 
4. begin to grasp scissors with thumb on top. 
5. begin to use scissors to cut on a given line.
6. tear paper.
7. roll play dough into snakes and balls. 
8. string 6-8 half inch beads.
9. follow a sequence of holes when lacing.
10. unzip and begin to zip.
11. unsnap and begin to snap.
12. work interlocking puzzles up to 6 pieces.
13. put on coat without help.
14. put on shoes without help. 

Benchmark 2: Demonstrates emergent writing skills

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. copy circles, vertical, horizontal and crossed lines.
2. use correct directionality (left to right, top to bottom) when forming letters.
3. reproduce some shapes and some uppercase letters with writing utensils. 
4. write or draw; separated scribbles, shapes, pictures, to convey a story. 
5. draw a recognizable person consisting of a circle and lines for arms and legs.

Math

Standard 1: Demonstrates understanding of number concepts and numerical operations 

Benchmark 1: Demonstrates understanding of numbers 

A Preschool student will be able to: 

1. recognize numbers 0 to 10. 

Benchmark 2: Demonstrates an understanding of number computation 

A Preschool student will be able to: 

1. demonstrate an understanding that the last number spoken represents the entire set (ex: counts five blocks on the table and says, “There are five blocks.”)
2. demonstrate an understanding of one to one correspondence by touching each object while counting to 5. 

Benchmark 3: Understands number concepts 

A Preschool student will be able to: 

1. understand ordinal positions first and last (ex: 1^st in line and last in line). 

Benchmark 4: Develops knowledge of sequence and temporal awareness 

A Preschool student will be able to: 

1. describe the sequence of daily events (ex: “We will go outside after snack time”.)
2. understand the concept of day and month. 
3. sequence 3 story picture cards. 

 

Standard 2: Demonstrates an understanding of patterns and relationships (Algebra) 

Benchmark 1: Uses the attributes of objects for comparison and patterning 

A Preschool student will be able to: 

1. replicate a pattern or model with blocks or manipulative. 
2. continue a pattern of AB form. 
3. sort objects into two given attributes (size, shape or color). 

Benchmark 2: Uses the attributes of objects for comparison and measurement 

A Preschool student will be able to: 

1. understand the concepts of full/empty, big/little, and tall/short.
2. have a general understanding of measurement.
3. understand simple bar graphs. 

 

Standard 3: Demonstrates an understanding of geometric and spatial sense 

Benchmark 1: Recognizes and describes spatial relationships  

A Preschool student will be able to: 

1. understand spatial relationships (up/down, in/out, over/under, in front of/behind).
2. understand movement words (fast/slow and around). 

Benchmark 2: Recognizes geometrical shapes and their attributes 

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. recognize triangle, circle, square, rectangle, oval, diamond/kite, heart and star.

          2. work interlocking puzzles up to six pieces.

Music

Standard 1: ­­­­­­­­­­Elements of Music

Benchmark 1: Melody

A Preschool student will be able to:

          1. develop strong singing skills.

          2. sing folk music.

          3. sing campfire Cowboy songs.

          4. match pitch.

          5. echo sing.

          6. become familiar with the solfege scale.

Benchmark 2:  Rhythm

A Preschool student will be able to:

          1. move to the rhythm of a song.

          2. know the difference between fast and slow.

          3. clap in rhythm.

          4. march to the beat.

          5. differentiate between rhythm and beat.

Benchmark 3:  Dynamics

A Preschool student will be able to:

          1. distinguish between loud and soft sounds.

          2. sit up or lie down to show whether sounds are loud or soft.

          3. play drums and other instruments loudly and softly.

          4. sing expressively.

          5. learn different ways to use the voice.

Benchmark 4:  Form

Preschool – does not apply

Benchmark 5: Tone Color

A Preschool student will be able to:

          1. learn about keyboards and listen to their sounds.

          2. listen to string instruments and listen to their sounds.

          3. listen to brass instruments and listen to their sounds.

          4. listen to woodwind instruments and listen to their sounds.

          5. listen to percussion instruments and listen to their sounds.

          6. make own instrument.

Benchmark 6: Cultural

A Preschool student will be able to:

          1. be exposed to Gospel and Blues music.

          2. be exposed to Chinese music.

          3. be exposed to Israeli music.

          4. be exposed to Middle Eastern music.

          5. be exposed to a Mariachi band.

          6. be exposed to African music.

          7. be exposed to Caribbean music.

          8. grow in familiarity with classical composers.

Benchmark 7: Tempo

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. identify different tempos: fast, medium, and slow.
2. be able to move to the different tempos.

Benchmark 8: Harmony

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. recognize major and minor sounds.

 

Standard 2: Performance

Benchmark 1:  Oakhill’s Activities

A Preschool student will be able to:

          1. develop listening skills and an understanding of following directions.

          2. make your own instrument.

          3. integrate classroom theme with music.

Benchmark 2: Holiday and Spring Performances

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. correct singing posture.
2. present songs for the Winter Performance.

Physical Education

Benchmark 2:  Display knowledge and comprehension of motor skills

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. begin to practice time, force and flow in movement.
2. begin to show expression in rhythm and dance.
3. practice skills in organized games.
4. experiment in movement exploration activities.
5. demonstrate they can move through an obstacle course with varying levels and directions.
6. practice manipulative activities.
7. practice toss and catch activities.
8. practice jumping activities.
9. identify and perform animal movements.

 

Standard 2: Movement Concepts and Strategies

Benchmark 1: Demonstrate movement concepts, principles and strategies as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activity

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. begin keeping an object continuously in motion.
2. practice manipulative activities.
3. practice jumping activities.
4. experiment in movement exploration activities.
5. identify correctly various body parts (knee, foot, arm…).
6. develop skills in organized games.

Science

Standard 1: Demonstrates an understanding of life and earth science concepts

Benchmark 1: Demonstrates an understanding of the human body 

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. identify the following body parts: eyes, ears, nose, mouth, tongue, teeth, chin, shoulders, fingers, hands, elbow, wrist, knee, ankle, toes and foot.
2. understand the basic functions of known body parts.
3. match the five senses to the corresponding body parts.
4. understand that experiences come from our senses. 

Benchmark 2: Develops a knowledge of healthy habits and nutrition 

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. understand the concept of the food groups.
2. differentiate between healthy and non-healthy foods.
3. understand the concept of cooking.
4. demonstrate basic hygiene practices (washing hands, eating healthy foods.).
5. understand the basic concept of dental health. 

Benchmark 3: Demonstrates and understanding of animal and insect life 

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. recognize different kinds of animals, their characteristics, needs and uses.
2. understand the basic concept of hibernation.
3. recognize different insects and their characteristics. 

Benchmark 4: Develops knowledge of plant life 

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. identify the basic parts of a plant.
2. understand the process of planting and caring for seeds.
3. observe the life cycle of a plant.

Benchmark 5: Demonstrates an understanding of the concepts of seasons and weather 

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. understand the concept of seasons and their characteristics.
2. develop concepts of weather and changes in nature. 

Benchmark 6: Develops a knowledge of environmental awareness 

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. understand the basic concept of recycling.
2. help with recycling practice. 

 

Standard 2: Demonstrates an understanding of physical science and the process of scientific inquiry 

Benchmark 1: Develops a knowledge of physical science concepts 

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. explore the concepts of hot and cold to further expand their knowledge.
2. discover the effects of magnets.
3. understand that combining two colors creates another color. 

Benchmark 2: Demonstrates inquiry skills including problem solving and decision making 

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. answer questions and/or test predictions using simple experiments (ex: cracking a nut to look inside).
2. ask and answer questions about objects, organisms, and events in their environment.
3. make observations and communicate findings with others (ex: “look this tree has big green leaves”).

Social Studies

Standard 1: Demonstrates an understanding of basic social studies concepts

Benchmark 1: Demonstrates an understanding of the relationships between people and places  

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. identify personal attributes (boy/girl, whole name, age, hair and eye color).
2. identify immediate and extended family members including the distinguishing gender.  
3. conceptualize different holidays celebrated throughout the year. 
4. identify occupations and their roles in the community. 
5. begin to demonstrate an understanding of home, school and community. 
6. create simple “maps” or drawings of familiar places. 
7. match objects to usual locations (for example: tree in park, bed in bedroom).

Social and Emotional

Standard 1: Develops positive social relationships

Benchmark 1: Shows attachment and emotional connections toward others 

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. encourage or praise peers.
2. recognize the needs of others.
3. express interests, acceptance, and affection to others. 
4. play with different friends each day.
5. respect adult leadership.
6. begin to use verbal courtesies.
7. begin to understand the concept of empathy.
8. participate in resolving conflict with adult assistance. 

 

Standard 2: Develops self-control and personal responsibility 

Benchmark 1:  Demonstrates an understanding of simple rules and limitations 

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. follow rules and simple directions. 
2. understand concept of taking turns.
3. begin to adapt behavior appropriate to different environments.
4. understand and follow schedules and routines.
5. follow basic safety rules.
6. manage smooth transitions from one activity to the next. 

Benchmark 2: Recognizes, expresses and copes with feelings appropriately 

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. verbally label basic emotions (happy, mad, sad).
2. accept changes in the daily routine.
3. separate from parent easily. 
4. begin to control and impulse to take an object away from another child (for example uses appropriate words instead of hitting).
5. begin to show understanding when a peer accidentally knocks down his or her block structure.
6. begin to understand that one can lose a game without getting upset.
7. begin to persist in trying to complete a task after many attempts have failed.  

 

Standard 3: Demonstrates imagination and creativity in play

Benchmark 1: Engages in various levels of play 

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. engage in constructive play by manipulating objects or materials for the purpose of constructing or creating something.
2. begin to engage in dramatic play.
3. begin cooperative play-creates and occasionally coordinates play with others.
4. begin to play games with simple rules.  

 

Standard 4: Develops self help skills

Benchmark 1: Exhibits self awareness 

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. stand up for his or her own rights and needs. 
2. acknowledge accomplishments.
3. express likes and dislikes. 
4. make choices.  

Benchmark 2: Demonstrates self help skills 

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. use restroom unaided.
2. put on coat without help.
3. put on shoes without help.
4. unzip and begin to zip.
5. unsnap and begin to snap.
6. put away materials at clean-up time.
7. begin to open up food containers. 
8. wipe nose with assistance. 

 

Standard 5: Develops a variety of learning approaches 

Benchmark 1: Shows curiosity in learning 

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. investigate and experiment with materials.
2. show interest in how others do things.
3. use questions to find answers.  

Benchmark 2: Takes initiative in learning 

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. ask a friend to join in play.
2. join a play activity already in progress.
3. participate in group activities.
4. begin to suggest play activities.
5. select materials for a project.
6. make decisions independently.
7. begin to do the correct thing when others do not. 
8. complete a task. 

Spanish

Standard 1: ­­­­­­­­­­Communication

Benchmark 1: Colors

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. understand Spanish words for colors (rojo, azul, amarillo, verde, anaranjado, morado, blanco, negro, rosa, and café).
2. repeat Spanish word for colors in oral language.
3. match primary, secondary, white, black and brown colors when instructed in Spanish.

Benchmark 2: Numbers

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. count to 20.
2. understand Spanish words for numbers to 20.
3. match written number to the spoken number in Spanish.

Benchmark 3: Shapes

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. understand Spanish words for shapes (triangulo, cuadrado, rectángulo, círculo, rombo, corazón, y ovalo).
2. use the Spanish words for shapes in oral language.

Benchmark 4: Personal Information and Basic Greetings

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. say hello and good bye in Spanish.
2. describe themselves in Spanish using contrasts – big/small, pretty, brave, smart and strong.
3. tell who is in their family in Spanish using Spanish for mom, dad, brother, sister, and grandparents.

Benchmark 5: Body Parts

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. understand Spanish words for their body (cara, cabeza, nariz, orejas, boca, dientes, ojos, manos, dedos, pies).
2. use Spanish words for the above body parts when singing.
3. point to body parts when singing.

Benchmark 6: Opposites

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. understand grande/pequeño, día/noche, alto/bajo, rápido/despacio, niño/nina in Spanish.
2. use opposites when singing in Spanish.
3. use appropriate actions to show vocabulary understanding.

Benchmark 7: Verbs

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. understand the verbs ‘ser’  in first person to say their name.
2. understand the verb ‘gustar’ with ‘me’ and ‘te.’
3. understand the verb ‘estar’ in the second person when asked “¿Como estas?”

Benchmark 8: TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling)

Preschool – does not apply

Benchmark 9: Weather, Seasons and Climate

Preschool – does not apply

Benchmark 10: Calendar

Preschool – does not apply

Benchmark 11: House

Preschool – does not apply

Benchmark 12: Food

Preschool – does not apply

Benchmark 13: Time

Preschool – does not apply

 

Standard 2: Culture

Benchmark 1: Understanding differences

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. learn that there are different ways of doing things in other countries.
2. learn about special celebrations in other countries.

Benchmark 2: Geography

Preschool – does not apply

Benchmark 3: Celebrations

Preschool – does not apply

 

Standard 3: Written Vocabulary

Benchmark 1: Alphabet

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. sing along to the Spanish alphabet song.
2. repeat letters in the Spanish Alphabet.
3. match letters when singing Spanish alphabet song.
4. point to the first letter of their name.

Benchmark 2: Grammar

Preschool – does not apply

Technology

Standard 1: Technology Operations and Concepts

Benchmark 1:  Equipment, File, Drive and Network Awareness

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. demonstrate appropriate behavior at the computer.
2. treat equipment with respect.
3. understand what a computer is.

Benchmark 2:  Mouse Usage and Keyboarding

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. point, drag, click and double click using the mouse.
2. use the mouse to navigate various software programs.

Standard 2: Digital Citizenship

Benchmark 1:  Online Safety

Preschool - does not apply

Benchmark 2:  Security

Preschool - does not apply

Benchmark 3:  Digital Life

Preschool - does not apply

Benchmark 4: Privacy, Digital Footprints and Self-Expression

Preschool - does not apply

Standard 3: Creativity and Innovation

Benchmark 1:  Visual Media (graphics, pictures, video)

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. demonstrate use of basic paint tools within age-appropriate software.

Benchmark 2:  Audio Media

A Preschool student will be able to:

1. change volume based on needs.

Standard 4: Communication and Collaboration

Benchmark 1:  Email and Internet

Preschool - does not apply

Benchmark 2:  Word Processing and Desktop Publishing

Preschool - does not apply

Standard 5: Research and Information Fluency

Benchmark 1: Searching Online

Preschool - does not apply

Benchmark 2: Respecting Creative Work

Preschool - does not apply

Benchmark 3: Spreadsheets

Preschool - does not apply

Standard 6: Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

Benchmark 1: Website Evaluation

Preschool - does not apply