1. KDE Standards (Kindergarten) Reference Sheet for Lesson Planning
STANDARDS READING
Concepts of print:
 Recognize own name
 Understand directionality-track print-front to back of book, top to bottom of page, left to
right on line, return sweep- back left for next line
 Understand that print provides information
 Distinguish between letters, words and sentences
 Match oral and written words
 Distinguish between upper and lowercase letters
 Understand correct book handling
 Find key parts of a book (text features-front and back cover, title page, spine, etc)
Phonemic Awareness
 Recognize and produce rhyming words
 Identify a word
 Track each word in a spoken sentence(clap or use paper to push up as each word is read)
 Recognize and produce words beginning with the same sound
 Identify and isolate initial, final and medial sounds in spoken words
RD-EP-.0.1
 Segment a word into individual sounds and syllables
 Manipulate sounds into words
 Identify beginning, middle and/or ending sounds that are the same or different
Phonics
 Know letter/sound relationships
 Blend sounds of letters to decode words
 Use word families to decode common words
Word Structure
 Decode words with common word parts
 Use blending strategies-Apply knowledge of letter/sound relationships to decode unfamiliar
words
 Apply knowledge of word structure to decode unfamiliar words
Context
 Discuss the use of context and use picture cues along with letter sound relationships to
decode unfamiliar words
 Distinguish between long and short vowel sounds in orally stated words
RD-EP-1.0.2 Name synonyms and antonyms
RD-EP-1.0.3 Recognize that some words have multiple meanings
RD-EP-1.0.5 Recognize the purpose of the following text features by the author to help make meaning of text
(capitalization, punctuation, bold face type)
RD-EP-2.0.1 Recognize the difference between fiction and non-fiction texts
RD-EP-2.0.2 Identify and describe story- main idea, setting, characters, problem solution, beginning/ middle/end
RD-EP-2.0.4 Discuss and orally use specialized vocabulary that will enhance text comprehension
RD-EP-2.0.5 Recognize correct sequence of events and retell story using pictures, manipulatives and graphic
organizers
RD-EP-5.0.2 Use pictures to make predictions and answer questions about a passage
RD-EP-5.0.4 Understand that a passage can be organized in a pattern (predictable books)
STANDARDS WRITING
WR-E-1.1.0 Writing has a purpose-we use it to communicate through telling a story, evoking an image (draw)
 write to a specific audience
 write about a life event or relationship
 engage in interactive writing
WR-E-1.2.0 Develop a story line (beginning/middle/end)
WR-E-2.3.0 Recognize that ideas are communicated in a logical order
Arrange ideas in a logical order through interactive writing/modeled
WR-E-2.4.0 Write letters to form words and words to form simple sentences
WR-E-3.6.0 Apply correct spelling, punctuation, and capitalization appropriate for grade/development
KDE standards/Core Content for Assessment CCA-4.1Elementary version (August 2006) retrieved and adapted November
6, 2009 from
http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/Curriculum+Documents+and+Resources/Core+Content+fo
r+Assessment/Core+Content+for+Assessment+4.1/ Page 1

2. KDE Standards (Kindergarten) Reference Sheet for Lesson Planning
STANDARDS MATHEMATICS
MA-EP-1.1.1  Count read and write whole numbers 0 to 50
 Develop an understanding of place value for ones and tens
 Develop beginning fractional concepts (whole/half)
 Count one to one correspondence to 20
MA-EP-1.1.2 Order groups by quantity(more, less, same/equal)
MA-EP-1.1.3a Begin to identify and explore odd and even numbers
MA-EP-1.2.1 Explore appropriate estimation procedures
MA-EP-1.3.1  Develop an understanding of addition and subtraction using whole numbers (0-10)using
physical objects and concrete materials
 Skip counting by 10s to 100, 2s to 20, 5s to 50 and backwards by 1s from 10
MA-EP-1.5.2a Use physical objects to understand communicative property (turn around facts/fact families) of
addition to 10 (2+3=3+2)and explore zero property of addition to 10 (0+1=1)
MA-EP-2.1.1d Explores non standard measurement tools (cubes, string etc.)
Estimate and explore relative weight (heavier than/lighter than)
Identifies coins (penny nickel, dime, quarter) recognizes dollar value of coins, process of “trading up”
Tells time to the hour and half hour
Uses calendar concepts (day, week, month, year; 7 days +week etc.)
MA-EP-3.1.1 Use geometric terms when describing shapes (side, corner)
MA-EP-3.1.2 Identify, describe, and provide examples of 2D geometric figures (circle, square, rectangle, triangle,
rhombus, oval) and apply to real world math problems.
MA-EP-3.1.3 Identify, describe and provide examples of 3D geometric figures (sphere, cone, cylinder, pyramid,
cube) and apply to real world math problems
MA-EP-4.1.1 Explore simple graphs (pictographs, charts, bar graphs, circle graphs, tally tables, Venn diagram)
MA-EP-4.2.1a Organize and display data (using pictographs)
MA-EP-5.1.1 Explore and recognize two and three part patterns
MA-EP-5.3.1 Explore real world situations with simple number sentences. (draw, write or oral representation)
STANDARDS SCIENCE
SC-EP-1.1.1 Classify and sort objects according to physical properties (color, shape, size)
SC-EP-1.1.2 Use senses to observe and describe objects
SC-EP-1.1.3 Understand that matter exists as a solid and a liquid and how it can change between the two states
SC-EP-1.2.2 Describe positions and locations of objects
SC-EP-2.3.1 Use scientific tools to observe earth materials (rock, soil, air, water)
SC-EP-2.3.2 Observe weather conditions and record data over time (seasonal patterns and temperature)
SC-EP-3.4.1 Explain that most living things need water air and food in order to survive
SC-EP-3.4.2 Distinguish between living and non living things
SC-EP-3.4.4 Observe different animal and plant life cycles (pumpkins, butterflies, apples, beans)
SC-EP-4.6.1 Ask questions that can be investigated, plan and conduct fair tests and communicate findings
STANDARDS SOCIAL STUDIES
SS-EP-1.1.1 Identify how the government establishes order and provides security through community helpers
SS-EP-1.1.2 Identify rules needed in the home and school setting
SS-EP-1.3.1/.2 Explain and demonstrate ways to be a responsible student/good citizen in the classroom
SS-EP-2.1.1 Recognize elements of culture (customs, traditions, languages)
SS-EP-2.3.1 Describe interactions that can occur in classroom (conflict, cooperation and compromise)
SS-EP-2.3.2 Practice basic conflict resolution strategies
SS-EP-3.1.1 Identify basic resources needed to live ( food, clothing, water)
SS-EP-4.4.1 Identify how Early Americans changed their physical surroundings to meet their basic physical needs)
SS-EP-3.2.1 Identify the function of a bank
SS-EP-3.3.1 Recognize supply and demand in relationship to classroom supplies
SS-EP-4.1.1 Explore examples of maps/globes, mental maps, charts and graphs
SS-EP-5.1.1 Explore past, present and future using calendar, folktales and timelines
SS-EP-5.2.1 Explore patriotic symbols, songs, holidays and landmarks
SS-EP-5.2.4 Explore change over time by investigating their own lives
KDE standards/Core Content for Assessment CCA-4.1Elementary version (August 2006) retrieved and adapted November
6, 2009 from
http://www.education.ky.gov/KDE/Instructional+Resources/Curriculum+Documents+and+Resources/Core+Content+fo
r+Assessment/Core+Content+for+Assessment+4.1/ Page 2