learning goals

English Language Arts

• The child has learned to identify and write uppercase and lowercase letters.
• The child has learned basic sight words and can read simple sentences.
• The child has demonstrated an understanding of basic punctuation marks, such as periods and question marks.
• The child has developed basic listening and speaking skills through participating in discussions and following instructions.

For continued development, encourage the child to practice writing letters and words using different materials such as sand, paint, or chalk. Engage in conversations with the child to expand their vocabulary and encourage them to ask and answer questions.

Book Recommendations

• The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle: This book introduces vocabulary related to food and teaches the days of the week.
• Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle: This book helps reinforce color recognition and introduces various animals.
• Corduroy by Don Freeman: This story focuses on friendship and teaches important values like kindness and acceptance.