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Pre-K - Level A

Foundational Skills in Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies designed for early learners.

Math Curriculum Overview

Module 1: Counting to 5

Topic A: Matching Objects

  • Lesson 1: Identify identical objects.
  • Lessons 2–3: Match 2 objects that are the same, but….
  • Lesson 4: Match 2 objects that are used together.

Topic B: Sorting

  • Lesson 5: Make one group with a given attribute.
  • Lesson 6: Sort into two groups.
  • Lesson 7: Sort the same group of objects in two different ways.

Topic C: How Many Questions with 1, 2, or 3 Objects

  • Lesson 8: Count up to 3 objects.
  • Lessons 9–10: Arrange and count up to 3 objects in scattered and linear configurations.
  • Lesson 11: Arrange and count up to 3 objects to play a game

Topic D: Matching 1 Numeral with up to 3 Objects

  • Lesson 12: Match the numerals 1, 2, and 3 to quantities.
  • Lesson 13: Make a group of up to 3 objects and match the numeral (concrete to abstract).
  • Lesson 14: Look at a numeral and count out a group of objects to match (abstract to concrete).

Mid-Module Assessment: Topics A–D (interview style assessment, 4 days)

Topic E: How Many Questions with 4 or 5 Objects

  • Lessons 15–16: Arrange and count up to 5 objects in scattered and linear configurations.
  • Lesson 17: Count fingers on the left hand from 1 to 5.
  • Lesson 18: Arrange and count 4 objects in an array configuration.
  • Lesson 19: Find embedded numbers within 4 and 5 objects.
  • Lesson 20: Arrange and count 5 objects in a circular configuration.

Topic F: Matching 1 Numeral with up to 5 Objects

  • Lesson 21: Count up to 4 objects and match the numerals.
  • Lesson 22: Count up to 5 objects and match the numerals.
  • Lesson 23: Make a group of up to 5 objects and match the numeral (concrete to abstract).
  • Lesson 24: Look at a numeral and count out a group of objects to match (abstract to concrete).

Module 2: Shapes

Topic A: Two-Dimensional Shapes

  • Identify and describe flat shapes (circles, squares, triangles, rectangles).
  • Sort and classify two-dimensional shapes.
  • Find two-dimensional shapes in the environment.

Topic B: Constructing Two-Dimensional Shapes

  • Use materials (e.g., sticks, play-doh) to create shapes.
  • Draw two-dimensional shapes.
  • Combine simple shapes to form larger shapes.

Topic C: Three-Dimensional Shapes

  • Identify and describe solid shapes (cubes, cones, cylinders, spheres).
  • Compare two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes.
  • Find three-dimensional shapes in the environment.

Module 3: Counting to 10

Topic A: How Many Questions with up to 8 Objects

  • Count up to 8 objects in various configurations (linear, scattered, array).
  • Answer "how many" questions for groups of up to 8 objects.

Topic B: Matching One Numeral with up to 8 Objects

  • Match numerals 1-8 to quantities of objects.
  • Count out a group of objects to match a given numeral.

Topic C: How Many Questions with up to 10 Objects

  • Count up to 10 objects in various configurations.
  • Answer "how many" questions for groups of up to 10 objects.
  • Understand that the last number counted tells the total.

Topic D: Matching One Numeral with up to 10 Objects

  • Match numerals 0-10 to quantities of objects.
  • Count out a group of objects to match a given numeral.
  • Write numerals 0-10.

Module 4: Comparison of Length, Weight, Capacity, and Numbers to 5

Topic A: Comparison of Length

  • Compare two objects by length using "longer than," "shorter than," "as long as."
  • Order objects by length.

Topic B: Comparison of Weight

  • Compare two objects by weight using "heavier than," "lighter than," "as heavy as."
  • Use a balance scale to compare weights.

Topic C: Comparison of Capacity

  • Compare two containers by capacity using "more than," "less than," "as much as."
  • Fill and empty containers to compare capacity.

Topic D: Comparison of Numbers to 5

  • Compare two groups of objects (up to 5) using "more than," "less than," "the same as."
  • Match quantities to compare.

Module 5: Addition and Subtraction Stories and Counting to 20

Topic A: Writing Numerals 0-5

  • Practice writing numerals 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
  • Form numerals using various materials.

Topic B: Addition Stories (Numbers 1-5)

  • Act out and model addition stories with objects and drawings (sums up to 5).
  • Solve "add to with result unknown" and "put together with total unknown" problems.

Topic C: Subtraction Stories (Numbers 1-5)

  • Act out and model subtraction stories with objects and drawings (minuends up to 5).
  • Solve "take from with result unknown" problems.

Topic D: Decontextualizing Subtraction Stories

  • Represent subtraction stories using fingers, cubes, or drawings.
  • Connect concrete actions to abstract representations of subtraction.

Topic E: Duplicating and Extending Patterns

  • Duplicate simple AB, AAB, ABB patterns.
  • Extend simple patterns.

Module 6: Analyzing, Comparing, and Composing Shapes

Topic A: Building and Drawing Flat and Solid Shapes

  • Describe and identify flat (2D) and solid (3D) shapes.
  • Build shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay).
  • Draw shapes.

Topic B: Composing and Decomposing Shapes

  • Combine simple shapes to form larger shapes (composing).
  • Break apart larger shapes into smaller shapes (decomposing).
  • Explore how shapes fit together.

Language Arts Module 1

Content for Language Arts is currently being developed. Please check back soon!

Science Module 1

Content for Science is currently being developed. Please check back soon!

Social Studies Module 1

Content for Social Studies skills will be added here, structured by topics and lessons.

Skill Plans Overview

Here you can find an overview of the full Pre-K skill plan across all subjects, helping you map out your learning journey.

(e.g., downloadables, full curriculum maps, progress tracking coming soon!)