Mrs. Brennan's KinderKids: Don't Forget!

By the end of May, your child should be able to...

*Write his/her first name and last name

*Identify the letters/sounds of the alphabet

*Write basic C-V-C words

*Write numbers to 30+

*Count aloud to 50+

*Count backwards from 20-0, with some guidance
*Recognize numbers 0-20, in random order, with little assistance
*Follow a 3-4 step direction.

*Read/write sight-words:
I, can, we, see, the, a, like, to, my, are, he, to, do, too, me, with, you, your, and, he, she, play, for, little

*Identify/describe basic shapes

*Identify 3-d shapes

*Cut out basic shapes

*Read CVC words with decoding skills

*Count by 5's and 10's to 100

*Write a simple 4-5 word sentence with basic conventions.

*Count by 2's to 20, with a tool/assistance

*Add sums within 10, using multiple strategies

*Subtract differences within 10, using multiple strategies

*Use environmental print around the room to write simple stories.

*Use problem-solving skills to resolve conflict with peers.

*zip coats

*tie shoes