KINDERGARTEN PREP
END OF YEAR GOALS
Social & Emotional Development
* I can complete self-help (personal care) tasks independently.
(Dressing, using restroom, washing hands, eating, wiping nose, and packing/unpacking backpack.)
* I can separate from parents
* I can play and work in groups with other children
* I can follow verbal directions
* I can clean up after myself
* I can use my words to express my thoughts and feelings
* I am respectful to my teacher and peers
* I can work independently
* I can follow 2 step directions
* I can listen when others speak at circle/group time
* I can finish my work in a timely manner
* I can identify my name, age and birth date
* I can recognize my name in print
* I can recite my full name
Math
* I can identify all basic colors (Red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, pink, white, black, brown, gray)
* I can identify all basic 8 shapes (circle, square, oval, diamond, rectangle, triangle, star, heart)
* I can count from 1-30
* I can identify numbers 1-29
* I can understand number order
* I can count numbers of objects (up to 10)
* I can measure with unifix cubes
* I can write numbers 1-20
* I can complete an AB pattern
* I can sort by color, size and shape
Language & Literacy
* I can identify at least 20 letters in the alphabet
* I can identify at least 10-15 letter sounds
* I can identify rhyming words
* I can identify syllables
* I can demonstrate an understanding of positional vocabulary (up, down, back, forward, side)
* I can give appropriate answers to questions
* I can identify the front & back of a book
* I can identify/recognize familiar words in a book/sign/logo
* I can sequence 3 picture cards
* I can respond to reading/viewings in a variety of ways, such as discussions, drawing, drama and painting
* I can observe, question, and investigate to explore and problem solve
Fine Motor Development
* I show an interest in writing
* I can use the correct pencil grip
* I can trace objects easily
* I can cut easily with scissors
* When printing, I can begin strokes at top
* I can write first and last name
* I can write some letters and numbers legibly
* I can manipulate small manipulatives (legos, cubes, etc.)
* I can draw myself with at least 4 body parts
* I can draw pictures to convey meaning
Gross Motor Development
* I can participate in physical activity
* I can walk up and down stairs alternating feet
* I can keep balance while standing on one foot
* I can jump on two feet
* I can catch a rolled ball
* I can throw a ball overhand
* I can walk backwards (toe to heel)
* I can skip
* I can demonstrate good sportsmanship
Religion & Pledges
* I can make the Sign of the Cross
* I can genuflect
* I know what the Bible is
* I know God is the creator
* I know about Jesus (birth and miracles)
* I can recite the Our Father, before & after meal blessings
* I have knowledge of religious holidays
* I can recite the Pledge of Allegiance
* I can recite the Holy Rosary School pledge