Kindergarten Math Standards
What I Need to Learn by the
End of Kindergarten
 I can match a number symbol to the number of objects
from 0 to 31.
 I can tell if something is first, second, third, fourth, or
last.
 I can count forward and backwards with and without
objects to at least 20.
 I can read, write, and represent whole numbers from 0
to 31.
 I can find a number that is 1 more or 1 less than a given
number.
 I can compare and order whole numbers, with and
without objects, from 0 to 20.
 I can use objects and draw pictures to find sums and
differences of numbers between 0 and 10.
 I can make a number in variety of ways up to 10.
 I can identify, create, or extend a simple pattern.
 I can name squares, circles, rectangles, triangles, cubes,
spheres, cones, trapezoids, hexagons, and cylinders.
 I can sort and explain how objects are similar or
different. (such as shape, size, color, and thickness)
How Parents Can Help!
 I can practice counting objects (such as clothing, foods,
buttons, mail) with my child.
 I can talk about our day with my child and ask what we
will do first, second, third, fourth, and last.
 I can practice counting out loud with my child.
 Use tally marks to count things. Make a calendar
countdown to something. Count popcorn, blocks,
M&M’s.
 I can play math games such as “Guess My Number”
with my child.
 I can cut up old calendars or lunch menus and let my
child arrange the numbers 1 to 30 in order.
 I can make up stories with my child (example: there are
4 forks on the table. One falls on the floor. How many
forks are left on the table?)
 Use a deck of cards and match 2 and 8, 3 and 7.
 I can play board games that involve counting spaces or
identifying shapes and patterns (such as “Chutes and
Ladders”) with my child.
 I can play “I Spy…” with my child.
 I can sort other familiar household items with my child.
I can sort all the shoes in the closet by type of closure
(buckle, Velcro, tie, slip-on) or by color.
 I can find objects to represent basic shapes. (a soup
represents a cylinder)
 I can compare 2 or 3 objects and tell: Which holds
more? Which is heavier or lighter? Which is shorter or
taller?
 I can go on a “shape hunt” in the house or
neighborhood with my child.
 I can cook with my child and discuss measurement.