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Kindergarten Pacing Guide

Theme Social Studies Essential Standard

Science Essential Standard

Health Resources Suggested Month

Transportation SS 7.02 Explore modes of transportation at home and around the world

N/A K.PCH. 2.1: Recognize the meanings of traffic signs and signals.K.PCH 2.2: Explain the benefits of wearing seat belts & bicycle helmets.K.PCH 2.3: Illustrate how to get help in an emergency.K.PCH 2.4: Identify appropriate responses to warning signs, sounds, and labels.

August

Simple Maps SS 5.01 Locate and describe familiar places in the home, school, and other

K.G.1.1: Use maps to locate places in the classroom, school, and home.

August


environmentsSS 5.02 Create and interpret simple maps, models, and drawings of the home, school and other environments.

K.G. 1.2: Use globes and maps to locate land and water features.K.G. 1.3: Identify physical features (mountains, hills, etc.)K.G. 1.4: Identify locations in the classroom using positional words.

Rules: School and Bus

SS 2.01 Exhibit citizenship traits such as integrity, responsibility, and trustworthiness in the classroom, school and other social environments.SS 2.03 Describe the importance of rules and

K.C & G.1.1: Exemplify positive relationships through fair play and friendship.

K.C & G.1.2: Explain why citizens obey rules in the classroom, school, home and

K.PCH. 2.1: Recognize the meanings of traffic signs and signals.

K.MEH 1.1: Recognize feelings & ways of expressing them.K.MEH 1.2: Recall

August


laws. neighborhood. stressors and stress responses.K.MEH 1.3: Illustrate personal responsibility for actions and possessions.KICR.1.1: Explain reasons for sharing.K.ICR.1.2: Compare people in terms of what they have in common and how they are unique. K.ICR.1.3: Summarize protective behaviors to use when approached by strangers.K.ICR.1.4 Recognize bullying, teasing, and


aggressive behaviors and how to respond.

Safety Drills: Fire and Tornado

SS 2.03 Describe the importance of rules and laws.

K.C & G.1.2: Explain why citizens obey rules in the classroom, school, home and neighborhood.

K.PCH 2.3: Illustrate how to get help in an emergency.K.PCH 2.4: Identify appropriate responses to warning signs, sounds, and labels.

August

All About Me SS 1.01 Describe how individuals are unique and valued.SS 1.02 Identify different groups to which individuals belong.SS 3.01 Observe and describe how individuals belong.

K.C.1.1: Explain similarities in self and others.K.C. 1.2: Explain the elements of culture (how people speak, dress, foods they eat, etc.)

K.H.1.3: Explain the impact of how life events

K.MEH 1.1: Recognize feelings & ways of expressing them.K.MEH 1.2: Recall stressors and stress responses.K.MEH 1.3: Illustrate personal responsibility for actions and

September


bring change (a new sibling, moving, a new job, new school, etc.).

possessions.K.PCH.1.1: Use steps of correct hand washing at appropriate times throughout the day. KICR.1.1: Explain reasons for sharing.K.ICR.1.2: Compare people in terms of what they have in common and how they are unique. K.NPA.2.1: Recognize nutrient-dense foods in a list of foods that are culturally diverse.

Feelings SS 1.01 Describe how individuals

K.C.1.1: Explain

K.MEH 1.1: Recognize

September


are unique and valued.

similarities in self and others.

feelings & ways of expressing them.K.MEH 1.2: Recall stressors and stress responses.K.MEH 1.3: Illustrate personal responsibility for actions and possessions.KICR.1.1: Explain reasons for sharing.K.ICR.1.2: Compare people in terms of what they have in common and how they are unique.

Birthdays SS 1.01 Describe how individuals are unique and valued.

K.C.1.1: Explain similarities in self and

K.MEH 1.1: Recognize feelings & ways of

September


others.K.C. 1.2: Explain the elements of culture (how people speak, dress, foods they eat, etc.)

expressing them.K.MEH 1.2: Recall stressors and stress responses.K.MEH 1.3: Illustrate personal responsibility for actions and possessions.KICR.1.1: Explain reasons for sharing.K.ICR.1.2: Compare people in terms of what they have in common and how they are unique.

Parents & Family

SS 1.03 Examine diverse family structures around the world.SS1.04

K.C.1.1: Explain similarities in self and others.K.C. 1.2:

K.MEH 1.1: Recognize feelings & ways of expressing them.

September


Recognize that families and groups have similarities and differences.SS1.05 Compare and contrast customs of families in communities around the world.SS 3.01 Observe and describe how individuals belong.SS 4.01 Explore how families express their cultures through celebrations, rituals, and traditions.SS 5.03 Describe the functions of places in the home, school and other environments.

Explain the elements of culture (how people speak, dress, foods they eat, etc.)

K.MEH 1.2: Recall stressors and stress responses.K.MEH 1.3: Illustrate personal responsibility for actions and possessions.KICR.1.1: Explain reasons for sharing.K.ICR.1.2: Compare people in terms of what they have in common and how they are unique. K.NPA.2.1: Recognize nutrient-dense foods in a list of foods that are culturally diverse.


Fall Sci 2.01 Observe and report daily weather changes throughout the yearSci 2.02 Identify different weather features including: Precipitation, wind, temperature, cloud cover.Sci 2.03 Identify types of precipitation, changes in wind, force, direction and sky conditions.Sci 2.04 Observe and determine the effects of weather on human activities.Sci 2.05 Use

K.E. 1.1: Infer change is something that happens to many things in the environment based on observations made using one or more of the senses.K.E. 1.2: Summarize daily weather conditions noting changes that occur from day to day and throughout the year.K.E. 1.3: Compare weather patterns that occur from season to season.

September


common tools to measure weather.

Apples Sci 3.02 Develop and use vocabulary associated with the properties of materials: color, size, shape, texture.Sci 3.03 Describe how objects look, feel, smell, taste and sound using their own senses.Sci 3.04 Observe that objects can be described and sorted by their properties.

K.P. 2.1: Classify objects by observable physical properties (including size, color, shape, texture, weight, and flexibility).

K.NPA.2.1: Recognize nutrient-dense foods in a list of foods that are culturally diverse.

September

Leaves SS 5.04 Recognize and explain seasonal changes of the environment.

K.H. 1.2: Explain how seasons change over time.

Sci 3.03 Describe how objects look, feel, smell, taste and sound using

K.P. 2.1Classify objects by observable physical properties

September


their own senses.Sci 3.04 Observe that objects can be described and sorted by their properties.

(including size, color, shape, texture, weight, and flexibility).

Fall Celebrations SS 4.01 Explore how families express their cultures through celebrations, rituals, and traditions.SS 4.02 Identify religious and secular symbols associated with famous people, holidays and special days of diverse cultures.SS 4.03 State the reasons for observing special religious and secular holidays of diverse cultures.


K.MEH 1.1: Recognize feelings & ways of expressing them.K.MEH 1.2: Recall stressors and stress responses.K.MEH 1.3: Illustrate personal responsibility for actions and possessions.KICR.1.1: Explain reasons for sharing.K.ICR.1.2: Compare people in terms of

October


what they have in common and how they are unique. K.ICR.1.3: Summarize protective behaviors to use when approached by strangers.

Spiders Sci 1.02 Observe how animals interact with their surroundings. Sci 1.03 Observe the behaviors of several common animals.

K.L. 1.1: Compare different types of the same animal to determine individual differences within a particular type of animal.K.L. 1.2: Compare characteristics of living and nonliving things.

October

Bones Sci 1.05 Observe the similarities of humans to

K.L. 1.1: Compare different types of the

K.NPA.1.2: Recall foods and beverages

October


other animals including: basic needs growth, change, and movement.

same animal to determine individual differences within a particular type of animal.K.L. 1.2: Compare characteristics of living and nonliving things.

beneficial to teeth and bones.

Harvest Time SS 5.04 Recognize and explain seasonal changes of the environment


Sci 3.03 Describe how objects look, feel, smell, taste, and sound using their own senses.


October

Farm SS4.01 Explore how families express their cultures through celebrations, rituals, and traditions.

K.C.1.1: Explain similarities in self and others.K.C. 1.2: Explain the elements of culture (how people speak, dress, foods

Sci 1.01 Observe and describe the similarities and differences among animals including: structure, growth,

K.P. 2.1: Classify objects by observable physical properties (including size, color, shape, texture, weight, and

October


they eat, etc.) changes, movementSci 1.02 Observe how animals interact with their surroundingsSci 1.03 Observe the behaviors of several common animalsSci 1.04 Demonstrate how to care for a variety of animalsSci 1.05 Observe the similarities of humans to other animals including: basic needs, growth and change, movement

flexibility).


Christopher Columbus SS 4.02 Identify religious and secular symbols associated with famous people,

October


holidays and special days of diverse cultures.

Animals in the Fall K.H. 1.2: Explain how seasons change over time.

Sci 1.01 Observe and describe the similarities and differences among animals including: structure, growth, changes, movementSci 1.02 Observe how animals interact with their surroundingsSci 1.03 Observe the behaviors of several common animals



October


Thanksgiving SS4.01 Explore how families express their cultures through celebrations, rituals, and traditions.SS 4.02 Identify religious and secular symbols associated with famous people, holidays and special days of diverse cultures.



November

Turkeys Sci 1.01 Observe and describe the similarities and differences among animals including: structure, growth, changes, movementSci 1.02 Observe how animals interact with their


K.L. 1.1: Compare different types of the same animal

November


surroundings to determine individual differences within a particular type of animal.K.L. 1.2: Compare characteristics of living and nonliving things.

Native Americans

SS 3.02 Evaluate how the lives of individuals and families of the past are different from what they are today.

K.C.1.1: Explain similarities in self and others.K.C. 1.2: Explain the elements of culture (how people speak, dress, foods they eat, etc.)K.H. 1.1Explain how people change over time (self and others)


November

Pilgrims SS 3.02 Evaluate how the lives of individuals and families of the


K.NPA.2.1: Recognize nutrient-dense foods

November


past are different from what they are today.

others.K.C. 1.2: Explain the elements of culture (how people speak, dress, foods they eat, etc.)K.H. 1.1: Explain how people change over time (self and others)

in a list of foods that are culturally diverse.

Popcorn Sci 3.02 Develop and use vocabulary associated with the properties of materials: color, size, shape, texture.Sci 3.03 Describe how objects look, feel, smell, taste, and sound using their own senses.Sci 3.04 Observe that


November


objects can be described and sorted by their properties.

Harvest Time (contd)

SS 5.04 Recognize and explain seasonal changes of the environment.


Sci 3.03 Describe how objects look, feel, smell, taste, and sound using their own senses.

November

Winter Celebrations (Christmas)

SS1.05 Compare and contrast customs of families in communities around the world.SS 4.03 State the reasons for observing special religious and secular holidays of diverse cultures.



December

Winter Celebrations (Kwanza)

SS1.05 Compare and contrast customs of families in communities around the world.

K.C.1.1: Explain similarities in self and others.K.C. 1.2: Explain the

December


SS 4.03 State the reasons for observing special religious and secular holidays of diverse cultures.

elements of culture (how people speak, dress, foods they eat, etc.)

Winter Celebrations (Hanukkah)

SS1.05 Compare and contrast customs of families in communities around the world.SS 4.03 State the reasons for observing special religious and secular holidays of diverse cultures.



December

Winter SS 5.04 Recognize and explain seasonal changes of the environment.


Sci 2.01 Observe and report daily weather changes throughout the yearSci 2.02 Identify different weather features including:

K.E. 1.1: Infer change is something that happens to many things in the environment based on observations made using one or more of the senses.K.E. 1.2:

January


Precipitation, wind, temperature, cloud cover.Sci 2.03 Identify types of precipitation, changes in wind, force, direction and sky conditions.Sci 2.04 Observe and determine the effects of weather on human activities.Sci 2.05 Use common tools to measure weather.

Summarize daily weather conditions noting changes that occur from day to day and throughout the year.K.E. 1.3: Compare weather patterns that occur from season to season.

Animals in Winter K.H. 1.2: Explain how seasons change over time.

Sci 1.01 Observe and describe the similarities and differences among animals including: structure, growth,

K.P. 2.1: Classify objects by observable physical properties (including size, color, shape, texture, weight, and

January


changes, movementSci 1.02 Observe how animals interact with their surroundingsSci 1.03 Observe the behaviors of several common animalsSci 1.04 Demonstrate how to care for a variety of animalsSci 1.05 Observe the similarities of humans to other animals including: basic needs, growth and change, movement

flexibility).


Weather Tools Sci 2.05 Use common tools to measure weather

K.E. 1.2: Summarize daily weather conditions noting

January


changes that occur from day to day and throughout the year.

Tools in our World Sci 4.01 Describe how tools can be used to make comparisonsSci 4.02 Observe and describe how various tools and units ofmeasure are useful: scissors, pencils, crayons, paper clips, hammersSci 4.03 Use nonstandard units of measure to describe and compare objects.Sci 4.04 Demonstrate theuse of standard units

January


of measure and compare with nonstandard units of measure.Sci 4.05 Demonstrate that standard units of measure produce more consistent results than nonstandard units, allowing information to be shared.

New Years SS4.01 Explore how families express their cultures through celebrations, rituals, and traditions.SS 4.02 Identify religious and secular symbols associated with famous people, holidays and special days of diverse cultures.


January


Martin Luther King Jr. SS 4.02 Identify religious and secular symbols associated with famous people, holidays and special days of diverse cultures.


January

Valentine’s Day SS4.01 Explore how families express their cultures through celebrations, rituals, and traditions.SS 4.03 State the reasons for observing special religious and secular holidays of diverse cultures.


February

Black History Month SS 4.03 State the reasons for observing special religious and secular

K.C.1.1: Explain similarities in self and others.

K.NPA.2.1: Recognize nutrient-dense foods in a list of

February


holidays of diverse cultures.

K.C. 1.2: Explain the elements of culture (how people speak, dress, foods they eat, etc.)

foods that are culturally diverse.

Groundhog Day SS 4.03 State the reasons for observing special religious and secular holidays of diverse cultures.


Sci 1.01 Observe and describe the similarities and differences among animals including: structure, growth, changes, movementSci 1.02 Observe how animals interact with their surroundings


K.L. 1.1: Compare different types of the same animal to determine individual differences within a particular type of animal.K.L. 1.2:

February


Compare characteristics of living and nonliving things.

Presidents’ Day/ Famous Americans

SS 4.03 State the reasons for observing special religious and secular holidays of diverse cultures.


February

Dental Health K.PCH.1.2: Illustrate proper tooth brushing techniques.K.PCH.1.3: Explain rationale for not sharing hygiene products.K.NPA.1.2: Recall foods and beverages beneficial to

February


teeth and bones.

Healthy Living K.NPA.1.1: Classify foods by groups in MyPyramid.K.NPA.1.2: Recall foods and beverages beneficial to teeth and bones.K.NPA.1.3: Recall activities for fitness and recreation during out of school hours.K.NPA.2.1: Recognize nutrient-dense foods in a list of foods that are culturally diverse.K.NPA.2.2: Summarize the importance of a healthy


breakfast & lunch.

Food/Nutrition K.NPA.1.1: Classify foods by groups in MyPyramid.K.NPA.1.2: Recall foods and beverages beneficial to teeth and bones.K.NPA.1.3: Recall activities for fitness and recreation during out of school hours.K.NPA.2.1: Recognize nutrient-dense foods in a list of foods that are culturally diverse.K.NPA.2.2: Summarize the importance of a healthy

February


breakfast & lunch.

Decision Making SS 2.02 Participate in democratic decision makingSS 2.04 Analyze classroom problems and suggest fair solutions.

K.C & G.1.1: Exemplify positive relationships through fair play and friendship.

K.C & G.1.2: Explain why citizens obey rules in the classroom, school, home and neighborhood.

K.NPA.1.2: Recall foods and beverages beneficial to teeth and bones.K.NPA.1.3: Recall activities for fitness and recreation during out of school hours.K.NPA.2.2: Summarize the importance of a healthy breakfast & lunch.

February

St.Patrick’s Day SS 4.03 State the reasons for observing special religious and secular holidays of diverse cultures.

K.C.1.1: Explain similarities in self and others.K.C. 1.2: Explain the elements of culture (how people speak, dress, foods


March


they eat, etc.)

Spring SS 5.04 Recognize and explain seasonal changes of the environment.


Sci 2.01 Observe and report daily weather changes throughout the yearSci 2.02 Identify different weather features including: Precipitation, wind, temperature, cloud cover.

K.E. 1.1: Infer that change is something that happens to many things in the environment based on observations made using one or more of their senses.

March

Easter SS4.01 Explore how families express their cultures through celebrations, rituals, and traditions.SS 4.02 Identify religious and secular symbols associated with famous people, holidays and



March/April


special days of diverse cultures.SS 4.03 State the reasons for observing special religious and secular holidays of diverse cultures.

Wants and Needs SS 6.01 Distinguish between wants and needsSS 6.02 Examine the concept of scarcity and how it influences the economySS 6.03 Identify examples of how families and communities work together to meet their basic needs and wants.SS 6.04 Give examples of how money is used within the communities such as

K.E. 1.1: Explain how families have needs and wants. K.E. 1.2: Explain how jobs help people meet their needs and wants.

K.NPA.1.1: Classify foods by groups in MyPyramid.K.NPA.1.2: Recall foods and beverages beneficial to teeth and bones.K.NPA.1.3: Recall activities for fitness and recreation during out of school hours.K.NPA.2.1: Recognize nutrient-dense foods in a list of foods that

April


spending and saving.SS 6.05 Explore goods and services provided in communities.

are culturally diverse.K.NPA.2.2: Summarize the importance of a healthy breakfast & lunch.

Earth Day SS 5.05 Identify and state how natural and human resources are used within the community.SS 6.02 Examine the concept of scarcity and how it influences the economy

Sci 3.01 Observe and describe the properties of different kinds of objects (clay, wood, cloth, paper, other) and how they are used.Sci 3.04 Observe that objects can be described and sorted by their properties.Sci 3.05 Identify some common objects and organisms that are considered to be natural

K.P. 2.2K.P. 2.1: Classify objects by observable physical properties.

K.P. 2.2: Compare the observable physical properties of different kinds of materials from which objects are made and how they are used.

April


resources in our world.

Insects Sci 1.01 Observe and describe the similarities and differences among animals including: structure, growth, changes, movement



May/ June

Cinco de Mayo SS 4.03 State K.C.1.1: K.NPA.2.1: May/ June


the reasons for observing special religious and secular holidays of diverse cultures.

Explain similarities in self and others.K.C. 1.2: Explain the elements of culture (how people speak, dress, foods they eat, etc.)

Recognize nutrient-dense foods in a list of foods that are culturally diverse.

Mother’s Day SS 4.03 State the reasons for observing special religious and secular holidays of diverse cultures.


May/ June

Zoo/Farm/Circus Animals

Sci 1.01 Observe and describe the similarities and differences among animals including:

K.P. 2.1: Classify objects by observable physical properties (including size, color, shape,

May/ June


structure, growth, changes, movement

texture, weight, and flexibility).


Summer Fun SS4.01 Explore how families express their cultures through celebrations, rituals, and traditions.


K.ATOD.1.1: Explain what is likely to happen if harmful household products are ingested or inhaled.K.ATOD.1.2: Classify things found

May/ June


around the house as medicinal drugs or other.K.ATOD.1.3: Identify adults & professionals who can be trusted to provide safety information about household products & medicines.K.ATOD.1.4: Use appropriate strategies to access help when needed in emergencies involving household products and medicines.

Memorial Day SS 4.03 State the reasons for observing special religious


May/ June


and secular holidays of diverse cultures.

others.K.C. 1.2: Explain the elements of culture (how people speak, dress, foods they eat, etc.)

Father’s Day SS 4.03 State the reasons for observing special religious and secular holidays of diverse cultures.


May/ June

Media/Communication SS 7.01 Identify different types of media and forms of communicationSS 7.03 Describe functions of computers and other electronic devices in the home, school, and other

May/ June


environments.

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