FIVE-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN DEVELOPMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
SOME DEVELOPMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
DISPLAYED BY MANY 5-YEAR-OLDS
SOME DEVELOPMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS
DISPLAYED BY MANY 6-YEAR-OLDS
• Manage a toothbrush/complete some picture puzzles
(small motor control)
• Go to bed quite willingly; some like to take a book
to bed or chat with mom or dad
• Ride a two-wheeler and learn simple dance steps
(large motor control)
• Typically sleep about 11 hours daily
• Display independence skills such as dressing and
feeding themselves
• Move toward the self-direction and self-control
required of school-aged children
• Persist longer at tasks and work until they are
completed
• Seem to be active almost constantly even when
sitting; some will stand or walk while working
READING, WRITING, SPEAKING AND
LISTENING
•Recognize and name capital and
lower case letters and sounds
•Connect sounds to letters
•Use sight words (e.g., and, to, the,
we like, I, a, my) in writing
•Identify, read and write numbers
to 30
•Use pencil, crayon and scissors
appropriately
•Solve simple number stories using
addition and subtraction
•Develop meaning for operations
•Demonstrate proper book care and
library checkout procedures
• Enjoy making things and are inventive
•Identify beginning and ending
sounds
•Demonstrate proper library behavior
making and conflict resolution skills
•Sequence events and stories
•Develop awareness of the world
of work including nontraditional
occupations
• Need to be in the middle of things, to be first, to win
• Talk about distant places like a farm or fire station
• “Tattling” is a pronounced characteristic
• Ask questions for practical reasons: What is this?
What do I do with this?
• Like to work at school but more so in spurts; don’t
show the persistence they will show later
• Enjoy friends; may have one or more close friends
• Love to hear about past times, especially about their
mom or dad’s childhood
• Love to talk, share their thoughts and have
conversations
•Retell stories
•Understand that print has meaning
•Recognize that literature comes in
many forms
•Acquire emergent (beginning)
reading skills
•Recognize high frequency words
•Participate actively in shared reading
and writing activities
•Listen attentively
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•Estimate size, number and weight
•Identify the difference between
healthy and unhealthy choices
•Recognize how each member needs
to cooperate to achieve group goals
•Develop awareness of problemsolving, decision-making and conflict
resolution skills
•Develop awareness of the world
of work including nontraditional
occupations
•Recognize that writing goes from left
to right
•Sort objects by two attributes (color,
size and/or shape)
•Print name correctly
•Identify, label and sort geometric
shapes
•Use a variety of art materials
appropriately
•Recognize and apply principles of
symmetry
•Explore many art forms such as
drawing, painting and sculpture
•Rote count by 1s, 2s, 5s and 10s
beyond 100
•Creatively express ideas through
various mediums
•Write a simple sentence
•Apply letter sounds to writing
•Begin to use spaces between words
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•Actively participate in classroom
mathematics activities (e.g.,
calendar, weather, days of school,
money, telling time, attendance,
graphing and measuring)
•List steps for protecting personal
safety
•Develop listening and speaking skills
•Express ideas in complete sentences
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MATHEMATICS
GUIDANCE
•Identify feelings and express them in
an appropriate manner
•Create, extend, record and describe
patterns
•Convey ideas through pictures and
writing
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•Count backward from ten or more
•Begin to use conventional spelling
•Recognize rhyming words
• Talk meaningfully about tomorrow and yesterday
• Enjoy the Kindergarten setting and is able to do
manipulative learning activities that will foster math,
language, science and artistic skills
COMMUNICATION ARTS
• Tend to be somewhat clumsy and will dawdle
• Often pair up with peers and have best friends, but
friendships may be erratic and pair combinations
may change many times during the school year
• Have defined preferences such as choice of toys,
clothes and television programs
WHEN STUDENTS COMPLETE FIVE-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN,
THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
ART
•Count using one-to-one
correspondence
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SOCIAL STUDIES
•Understand the people have different
customs, celebrations and traditions
•Recognize that every individual
and their family are unique and
important
•Recognize that all people have
feelings that should be respected
•Recognize the importance of the
community and community helpers
SCIENCE AND HEALTH
•Observe and discuss the concepts of
change in solids and liquids
•Observe and discuss similarities and
differences in living things
•Play simple games
•Observe and discuss life cycles
•Recognize healthy food choices
•Identify foods, food sources and the
importance of eating healthy foods
MUSIC
•Recognize body parts and cleanliness
as a part of healthy living
•Identify and use loud and soft
sounds
•Understand the importance and
functions of the five senses
•Recognize the difference between the
speaking and singing voice
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
•Develop an appreciation for many
forms of music
•Perform manipulative skills—
throwing, catching, kicking, striking
and dribbling
5K
•Demonstrate good sportsmanship
•Move to various rhythms
WELCOME
TO FIVE-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN
A PARENT PREVIEW OF WHAT YOU AND YOUR CHILD CAN EXPECT IN 5K
•Explore various musical instruments
•Learn simple patterned songs
COMMUNICATION WITH YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL
HOME/SCHOOL COMMUNICATIONS
We welcome your partnership in helping your child achieve
success in school. By working and talking together, we can
create a very positive learning environment. Each staff member
has mail and e-mail. Please feel free to contact your child’s
teacher or the office with any questions or concerns.
WAYS WE KEEP IN TOUCH
99 District Web site—www.oasd.org
99 Open House in August
99 Parent/Teacher Conferences
(Fall and Spring)
99 Trimester grade report and progress reports
99 Field trip notices/permission forms
A WORD ABOUT FIVE-YEAR-OLD KINDERGARTEN
What will your child be learning this year? How can you help your child be successful in school? These are important family
questions! This brochure was created to explain the major academic expectations held by our District for students in fiveyear-old Kindergarten. You’ll also learn more about homework, how our teachers measure learning progress, home/school
communications, common behaviors for 5–and 6-year-olds and much more.
Welcome to Five-Year-Old Kindergarten. Together, we can help your child reach their full potential and get the most
out of their five-year-old kindergarten experience.
99 Parent/teacher notes, phone calls, e-mails
99 Monthly on-line school newsletter
99 District school calendar
SCHOOL & DISTRICT INFORMATION
Greenland Elementary
Grades 4K-4
440 Coolidge St.
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
262-560-8100
Ixonia Elementary
Grades 4K-4
N8425 North Rd.
Ixonia, WI 53036
262-560-8400
Meadow View Elementary
Grades 4K-4
W360 N7077 Brown St.
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
262-560-8000
Park Lawn Elementary
Grades 4K-4
300 Park Lawn St.
Oconomowoc WI 53066
262-560-8200
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Summit Elementary
Grades 4K-4
1680 Valley Rd.
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
262-560-8300
District Office
W360 N7077 Brown St.
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
262-560-1115
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EXPECTATION LIST
ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS
As you review this brochure,
please note that we can’t include
everything your child will be
learning due to space limitations.
Please contact your child’s
teachers at any time during the
school year for more information.
MEASURING YOUR CHILD’S
LEARNING PROGRESS
• Teacher observations
• Daily classroom activities
• Report cards
• Individual student portfolios
WAYS FAMILIES CAN GET
INVOLVED
1. Ensure that your child comes to school
rested, well-fed and ready to learn.
2. Talk with your child about the day’s
activities.
3. Review homework assignments and
schoolwork with your child daily.
4. Take an interest in what your child
is learning; recognize your child’s
achievements and progress.
6. Engage your child in learning games
and conversations.
7. Understand the school rules.
8. Work in cooperation with school and
your child’s teachers.
9. Monitor your child’s television
viewing habits and outside activities.
10. Attend parent/teacher conferences.
5. Read with and to your child daily.
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