Kindergarten Math Readiness

First Quarter Expectations 1.Independently identify Count Independently: -by ones to 25 -forward from a given number between 1 and Identify and describe: -objects in the environment Using names of shapes (e.g. circles, squares, triangles, rectangles, hexagons, cubes, cones, cylinders, spheres) -the position of objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.

Second Quarter Expectations 1. Independently count up to 10 objects using 1-to1 correspondence. 2. Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group. (Up to 10 objects) 3. Independently writes numbers Independently count: -by ones to 50. -by tens to 50. -forward from a given number between 1 and Compose and decompose numbers less than or equal to 10 into pairs in more than one way correctly using operation vocabulary (putting together, adding to, taking apart and taking from) (e.g. 5=3+2, 5=4+1) 6. Describe attributes (e.g., weight, length) of objects.

Third Quarter Expectations 1. Independently count up to 20 objects using 1-to1 correspondence. 2. Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group. (up to 20 objects) 3. Independently identify numbers from 11 – Independently write numbers Independently count -by ones to 75 -by tens to 100 -forward from a given number between 1 and Compose and decompose numbers from 11 to 19 into tens and ones. (e.g., 18=10+8) 7.Solve addition and subtraction word problems by adding and subtracting within 5. 8.Compare 2 objects to see which has more or less of a measurable attribute (e.g. length or weight) 9. Analyze and compare two- and three- dimensional shapes using informal language. (e.g. sides, corners)

Fourth Quarter Expectations 1. Independently count: -by ones to 100 -forward from a given number between 1 and Fluently add and subtract within 5 3.Solve addition and subtraction word problems by adding and subtracting within Classify objects into given categories; count the number of objects in each; and sort the categories by count. (greater, less)

What You Can Do… Begin Now Count, write and use number flashcards to learn numbers Toss and Count Toss a giant foam die then clap, stomp or count out loud to show how many. Counting Bags Gather a variety of small items, such as plastic animals, shells, or milk jug caps. A child picks a number card, places the correct items in the bag while counting them aloud. OR Number different bags and have student count out the correct corresponding number of items into the bag.

What You Can Do… * Model math in your daily life. Let your child see that math, numbers and counting are part of our daily lives. Deck of Sums Skill: beginning addition Use playing cards to model math problems! Remove the face cards from a deck of cards. Mask any extra symbols so that the total number of symbols on each card matches the numeral. To create and solve a problem, ask two students to each take one card at random. Have them say an addition problem with their numbers and then count the symbols on the cards to determine the sum. Dinnertime! Skill: beginning addition To serve up practice with addition combinations, label the largest section of a divided disposable plate with a chosen sum. Place a number card in the largest section of the plate. Gather some small plastic toys or cubes or dry beans. The h have your child show that many by placing some counters in each section. Use the words “3 and 5 are 8 ORpractice 3 +5= 8.

What You Can Do… Model math in daily life Sing counting games; recite number rhymes; read books about numbers Sort and count household objects Play games Teach phone number and address Math Night Each school year Norco Primary School hosts a math night. Join the learning fun by attending with your child and “playing” math games and activities.