COUNT DOWN TO KINDERGARTEN
After September I Can
After October I Can
After November I Can
After December I Can
After January I Can
After February I Can
After March I Can
After April I Can
After May I Can
- say my full name.
- say my full address- street, city, state, and zip code.
- hop on one foot 2 times (with both feet).
- zip and unzip an object like my jacket.
After October I Can
- recite the alphabet.
- recognize Uppercase and lowercase letters.
- stand on one foot for 15 secs (left and right).
- draw a straight line and a wavy line.
- draw a picture of a house, tree, me, or other things.
After November I Can
- name my colors: red, blue, green, yellow, orange, purple, brown, black, pink, and gray.
- take 5 steps heel-to-toe forward and 5 steps heel-to-toe backwards.
- use a crayon or pencil to draw a picture of and color a picture of .
After December I Can
- count to 25.
- hop and skip.
- go up and down stairs.
- pick up small items such as coins or game pieces.
After January I Can
- recognize and name from pictures: a child, boy, girl, dog, cat, tree, leaf, apple, banana, orange, car, truck, airplane, train, cup, plate, spoon, fork, and other common items.
- toss a ball.
- catch a ball.
- use child appropriate scissors to cut out shapes.
After February I Can
- recognize and name a square, rectangle, triangle, circle, plus sign, minus sign, equal sign, and line.
- create the above shapes and symbols using common items such as books, toys, buttons, or fingers.
- using a pencil or crayon draw a square, rectangle, triangle, circle, plus sign, minus sign, equal sign, and line.
After March I Can
- recognize and name the following body parts: head, face, eye, nose, mouth, ear, chin, jaw, arm, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, finger, fingernail, leg, hip, knee, ankle, foot, toes, heel, waist, and chest.
- play Simon Says.
- pick up small objects such as game pieces or coins.
After April I Can
- match a quantity with the corresponding numeral (count a set of five items and match it with the numeral 5)
- count steps between two locations (such as one tree to another or house to mailbox)
- write: numbers 1-20, Uppercase letters, lowercase letters and shapes.
After May I Can
- print my first name and my last name.
- hop, run, skip, jump, throw a ball, kick a ball, and catch a ball.
- make my name using rocks or other small objects.