Welcome to Kindergarten!

Computer Science:
Students will use computers and/or tablets to develop beginning keyboarding skills, complete tasks, and learn how information is shared. They will also create and identify patterns in data.

English Language Arts:
Kindergarteners practice reading by building phonological awareness and recognizing letter sounds. They also learn to write various styles of texts and participate in conversations and presentations using appropriate vocabulary.

Fine Arts:
Students engage with music, theater, dance, and visual art. They use the arts to explore emotions, cultures, and celebrations. 

Health Education:
Students practice emotional awareness, identify safe people, and discuss the importance of safety equipment (e.g., bicycle helmets). They also explore nutrition and hygiene. 

Library:
Students will learn good behavior, explore topics they’re curious about, and find information using books and videos. They will understand the difference between fiction and nonfiction, identify how media messages are made, and practice using technology safely.

Mathematics:
Students develop foundational skills in counting, identifying quantities, and understanding addition and subtraction. They also explore number relationships, shapes, measurements, and data. 

Physical Education:
Students practice balance, coordination, and moving in different directions and speeds. They also learn about the importance of physical activity, nutrition, and cooperative play.

Science:
Students explore weather patterns and the needs of living things. They also conduct experiments to understand the effects of sunlight, forces, and motion.

Social Studies:
Students learn about community, citizenship, and geography. They will explore the roles of individuals and groups, learn basic map skills, and recognize the importance of rules and responsibilities.

 

USBE PARENT GUIDE - KINDERGARTEN     UTAH CORE STANDARDS

 

 

English Language Arts: 

• Encourage reading by having conversations about stories, listening to your child read, and engaging in activities like singing songs, reciting rhymes, and playing word games.
• Support letter recognition by pointing out print in everyday environments.

 

Fine Arts:

• Provide materials for children to explore creating art (ex., collages, costumes, or simple instruments) in a space where some mess is okay.
• Use music and dance for parties and celebrations.
• Engage in various arts activities together (ex., Attend a live performance, make sculptures out of food, or make music together).

 

Health Education:

• Discuss safety with your child. Model the importance of seatbelt and booster seat use, and help your child identify trusted adults they can turn to.
• Practice calming techniques for when they feel frustrated or angry.
• Involve your child in preparing a variety of healthy meals.

 

Mathematics: 

• Foster a positive attitude toward math by speaking positively about it and emphasizing perseverance over speed.
• Practice estimating and counting with everyday objects. 
• Use calendars to develop concepts of time. Count down to an exciting event together.

 

Physical Education:

• Engage in various physical activities with your child that encourage cooperation,  teamwork, and moving their bodies in different ways.
• Involve them in planning healthy meals that support an active lifestyle.

 

Science: 

• Help your child observe and record weather patterns throughout the seasons, discussing the changes and how they vary across different times of the year.
• Encourage exploration of how plants and animals meet their survival needs.
• Engage in simple experiments. For example, test how pushing with different levels of strength affects a ball's movement.

 

Social Studies:

• Take your child on walks around the neighborhood or visit local landmarks to discuss different places, people, and their roles in the community.
• Use simple maps of your home, neighborhood, or town to help your child identify places and directions.