Semester A

Course Description

During the first semester students will learn foundational math facts. They will learn to count to 12, how to compare sizes, ordinal numbers putting items in order, what a number line is and its uses, basic measurements such as inches and feet, and how to tell time on digital and analog clocks.

Students will have many opportunities to practice these new concepts by interacting with online confirmation exercises and filling out worksheets off line.

A special emphasis this semester is for students to have fun with numbers, finding success with concepts such as bigger and smaller and being comfortable in an online environment.

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Semester B

Course Description

Students learn to count to twenty. They work with comparing objects using the terms tall, longer, and shorter as well as comparing two objects using the terms lighter and heavier. They will continue their exploration of basic geometric shapes such as cones and spheres. The will work with the concept of first, middle, and last.
 
Arranging and sorting receive special emphasis this semester. Students will also work on writing numbers with 3, 4, and 5 given special attention. Students will learn the concepts of left and right. Coins are also a focus as students will count pennies, nickels and dimes. Finally the number 7 is studies using the colors of the rainbow.

Projects include making paper fingers and thumbs and creating designs with them. They will also make the numbers 1-10 out of dough.

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Requirements

Grade Level
Kindergarten

*Materials
78 beans or counters
Empty egg carton
Chalk
45 mini marshmallows
Hole punch
Scissors
Yarn
Tape
Buttons, beads
Pipe cleaner
Finger paints
PDF icon Basic School Supplies
PDF icon Kindergarten Materials Kit

*Materials listed should be acquired by the student prior to beginning work in the course.

Duration
2 Semesters

Prerequisites
None

Technology Skills