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1 Sing, Spell, Read & Write Correlated to The Work Sampling System

2 I. Personal and Social Development A. Self concept 1. Demonstrates self-confidence. Teachers, parents, and other adults may observe these 2. Shows some self-direction. behaviors in the classroom and at home. B. Self control 1. Follows simple classroom rules and routines. Teachers, parents, and other adults may observe these 2. Uses classroom materials carefully. behaviors in the classroom and at home. 3. Manages transitions. C. Approaches to learning 1. Shows eagerness and curiosity as a learner. Teachers, parents, and other adults may observe these 2. Attends to tasks and seeks help when encountering a behaviors in the classroom and at home. problem. 3. Approaches tasks with flexibility and inventiveness. D. Interaction with others 1. Interacts easily with one or more children. Teachers, parents, and other adults may observe these 2. Interacts with familiar adults. behaviors in the classroom and at home. 3. Participates in the group life of the class. 4. Shows empathy and caring for others. E. Social problem-solving 1. Seeks adult help when needed to resolve conflicts. Teachers, parents, and other adults may observe this II. Language and Literacy A. Listening 1. Gains meaning by listening. Listening: TM 26, 64, 67 Recommended Reading Lists: TM 21, 28, 34, 38, 48, 52, 55, 58, 62, 65, 68, 90 Songs/Games: TM 26, 32-33, 67, 69-70, 88, 91-92, Songs: TM 21-22, 28-29, 38-39, 48-49, Follows two- or three-step directions. Follow Directions: TM 73; AP 138, 142, 146, 150, 154, 158, 162, 166, 170, 174, 178, 182, 186, 190, 194, 198, 202, 206, 210, 214, 218, 222, 226, 230, 234, Demonstrates phonological awareness. Alphabet Lane Song: TM 69-71, 101 A-Z Phonics Song: TM A-Z Songs/Games: TM 68-71, A-Z Sound/Letter: TM 72-86; AP Phonemic Awareness: TM 65-67; AP TM: Teacher s Manual; AP: Activity Page 2

3 B. Speaking 1. Speaks clearly enough to be understood with contextual clues. 2. Uses expanded vocabulary and language for a variety of purposes. Teachers, parents, and other adults may observe this Colors: TM 21-27; AP 1-22 Shapes: TM 28-33; AP Opposites: TM Big/Little: TM 40; AP Up/Down: TM 40; AP 69 Over/Under: TM 41; AP 70 In front of/behind/in back of: TM 41-42; AP 71 On/Off: TM 42; AP 72 In/Out: TM 42; AP 73 Inside/Outside: TM 43; AP 74 Wide/Narrow: TM 43 Open/Close: TM 42; AP 75 Long/Short: TM 44; AP 76 High/Low: TM 44; AP 77 Top/Bottom: TM 45; AP 78 Fast/Slow: TM 45; AP 79 Soft/Hard: TM 46; AP 80 Stop/Go: TM 46 Noisy/Quiet: TM 46; AP 81 Many/Few: TM 47; AP 82 Directional Concepts: TM Next to: TM 50; AP 83 Between: TM: 50; AP 84 Through & Top to Bottom: TM 51; AP Left to Right: TM 51; AP Seasons: TM 58-61; AP C. Reading 1. Shows appreciation for books and reading. Teachers, parents, and other adults may observe this behavior during shared reading and read-aloud activities. See: Recommended Reading Lists: TM 21, 28, 34, 38, 48, 52, 55, 58, 62, 65, 68, Shows beginning understanding of concepts about print. Teachers, parents, and other adults may observe this behavior during shared reading and read-aloud activities. Also see: Manuscript Wall Cards (see TM 15) ABC/Number Line Strip (see TM 15) Alphabet Lane Song: TM 69-71, Begins to develop knowledge about letters. Alphabet Lane Song: TM 69-71, 101 A-Z Songs/Games: TM 68-71, Write upper/lower case letters: TM 72; AP 136, 140, 144, 148, 152, 156, 160, 164, 168, 172, 176, 180, 184, 188, 192, 196, 200, 204, 208, 212, 216, 220, 224, 228, 232, Comprehends and responds to stories read aloud. Teachers, parents, and other adults may observe these behavior during shared reading and read-aloud activities. See: Recommended Reading Lists: TM 21, 28, 34, 38, 48, 52, 55, 58, 62, 65, 68, 90 3

4 D. Writing 1. Represents ideas and stories through pictures, dictation, and plays. 2. Uses letter-like shapes, symbols, and letters to convey meaning. Dramatizing: TM 27 Storytelling: TM 57 Teachers, parents, and other adults may observe these behaviors in the classroom and at home. See: Hands-on: TM 30, 54, 61 Write upper/lower case letters: TM 72; AP 136, 140, 144, 148, 152, 156, 160, 164, 168, 172, 176, 180, 184, 188, 192, 196, 200, 204, 208, 212, 216, 220, 224, 228, 232, Understands purposes for writing. Teachers, parents, and other adults may observe these III. Mathematical Thinking A. Mathematical processes 1. Begins to use simple strategies to solve mathematical problems. B. Number and operations 1. Shows beginning understanding of number and quantity. Teachers, parents, and other adults may observe this Many/Few: TM 47; AP 82 Numbers 0 10: TM C. Patterns, relationships, and functions 1. Sorts objects into subgroups that vary by one or two Sorting/Classifying: TM 31, 64 attributes. 2. Recognizes simple patterns and duplicates them. Sequence/Patterns: TM 37 D. Geometry and spatial relations 1. Begins to recognize and describe the attributes of shapes. 2. Shows understanding of and uses several positional words. Circle Song: TM 28-29, 98 Rectangle Song: TM 28-29, 98 Shape Review Song: TM 28-29, 99 Shapes: TM 28-33; AP Square Song: TM 28-29, 98 Triangle Song: TM 28-29, 98 Between: TM: 50; AP 84 High/Low: TM 44; AP 77 In front of/behind/in back of: TM 41-42; AP 71 In/Out: TM 42; AP 73 Inside/Outside: TM 43; AP 74 Left to Right: TM 51; AP Looby Loo Song: TM 38-39, 48-49, 100 Next to: TM 50; AP 83 Opposites: TM Over/Under: TM 41; AP 70 Through & Top to Bottom: TM 51; AP Top/Bottom: TM 45; AP 78 Up/Down: TM 40; AP 69 4

5 E. Measurement 1. Orders, compares and describes objects according to a single attribute. 2. Participates in measuring activities. Teachers, parents, and other adults may observe these behaviors in the classroom and at home. IV. Scientific Thinking A. Inquiry 1. Asks questions and uses senses to observe and explore materials and natural phenomena. Teachers, parents, and other adults may observe these behaviors in the classroom and at home. Also see: 2. Uses simple tools and equipment for investigation. Hands-on: TM 30 Food/Cooking: TM: 23, Makes comparisons among objects. Matching, Same & Different: TM V. Social Studies A. People, past and present 1. Identifies similarities and differences in personal and family characteristics. B. Human interdependence 1. Begins to understand family needs, roles, and relationships. 2. Describes some people s jobs and what is required to perform them. 3. Begins to be aware of technology and how it affects life. Teachers, parents, and other adults may observe students understanding of this concept during classroom and home conversations. Teachers, parents, and other adults may observe students understanding of these concepts in the classroom and at home. C. Citizenship and government 1. Demonstrates awareness of rules. Teachers, parents, and other adults may observe these 2. Shows awareness of what it means to be a leader. behaviors in the classroom and at home. D. People and where they live 1. Describes the location of things in the environment. Teachers, parents, and other adults may observe these 2. Shows awareness of the environment. behaviors in the classroom and at home. VI. The Arts A. Expression and representation 1. Participates in group music experiences. Students have ample opportunities to experience and participate in music-based activities: See: Alphabet Lane Song: TM 69-71, 101 A-Z Phonics Song: TM Circle Song: TM 28-29, 98 Colors Song: TM 21-22, 97 Looby Loo Song: TM 38-39, 48-49, 100 Rectangle Song: TM 28-29, 98 Shape Review Song: TM 28-29, 99 5

6 Expression and representation (cont.) 1. (cont.) Square Song: TM 28-29, 98 Triangle Song: TM 28-29, 98 (Songs referenced throughout the TM are also on audio CD) 2. Participates in creative movement, dance, and drama. Dramatizing: TM 27 Songs/Games: TM 26, 32-33, 67, 69-70, 88, 91-92, Storytelling: TM Uses a variety of art materials for tactile experience and exploration. Food/Cooking: TM: 3, 32 Hands-on: TM 30, 54, 61 B. Understanding and appreciation 1. Responds to artistic creations. Teachers, parents, and other adults may observe this VII. Physical Development and Health A. Gross motor development 1. Moves with balance and control. Teachers, parents, and other adults may observe this 2. Coordinates movements to perform simple tasks. Students use body movement as they participate in the following songs and activities: Circle Song: TM 28-29, 98 Looby Loo Song: TM 38-39, 48-49, 100 Rectangle Song: TM 28-29, 98 Shape Review Song: TM 28-29, 99 Square Song: TM 28-29, 98 Triangle Song: TM 28-29, 98 Songs/Games: TM 33 B. Fine motor development 1. Uses strength and control to perform simple tasks. Students demonstrate small motor skills as they complete 2. Uses eye-hand coordination to perform tasks. activity pages, engage in art activities, and use 3. Shows beginning control of writing, drawing, and art tools. manipulatives. See: Hands-on: TM 30, 54, 61 C. Personal health and safety 1. Performs some self-care tasks independently. Teachers, parents, and other adults may observe these 2. Follows basic health and safety rules. behaviors in the classroom and at home. 6

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