Kindergarten Curriculum Outline (Words Only)

Parent-facing planning outline. For DBM’s full scope & sequence, visit: https://www.dbmlearningacademy.com/compliance/general/compliance/curriculum.php

Language & Literacy

Phonological & Phonemic Awareness

• Identify and produce rhymes; clap syllables in words.
• Blend and segment onset-rime (c-at → cat) and 2–3 phoneme words (CVC).
• Isolate beginning and ending sounds; introduce medial short vowel sounds.

Phonics & Decoding

• Letter–sound mastery for most consonants and short vowels (a, e, i, o, u).
• Decode CVC words (cat, map, sit) and common word families (-at, -an, -it).
• Introduce digraphs (sh, th, ch) later in the year as ready.

High-Frequency Words & Fluency

• Read and write a core set of high-frequency words (e.g., I, a, the, and, to, is, my, like, we, can).
• Develop phrased, expressive reading with predictable texts and rereads.

Comprehension & Oral Language

• Retell stories with beginning, middle, end; identify characters and settings.
• Ask and answer who/what/where questions; make simple predictions.
• Build vocabulary through read-alouds, conversation, and picture discussion.

Writing & Conventions

• Print upper- and lowercase letters with legible formation and spacing.
• Compose simple sentences with capital at the start and period at the end.
• Label drawings; use inventive spelling while applying known phonics.

Mathematics

Counting & Cardinality

• Rote count to 100 by ones; count to 100 by tens (as ready).
• Count objects to tell how many; recognize that the last number named tells the total.
• Compare numbers (greater than, less than, equal to) within 10.

Operations & Algebraic Thinking

• Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, drawings, or stories.
• Fluent addition and subtraction within 5; work within 10 using concrete models.
• Decompose numbers ≤10 in more than one way (e.g., 7 = 4 + 3 = 5 + 2).

Number & Base Ten

• Read, write, and represent numbers 0–20; connect numerals to quantities.
• Understand teen numbers as “ten and some more.”

Geometry

• Identify and describe 2D shapes (circle, triangle, square, rectangle, hexagon) and basic 3D shapes (cube, cone, sphere, cylinder).
• Analyze and compare shapes; create composite shapes from simple parts.

Measurement & Data

• Compare objects: longer/shorter, heavier/lighter, more/less.
• Classify objects and count how many in each category; simple picture graphs.

Science & Nature

Scientific Practices

• Observe, ask questions, make predictions, and record with drawings/charts.
• Use simple tools: magnifiers, droppers, rulers (non-standard units acceptable).

Life Science

• Basic needs of plants and animals; simple life cycles (seed → plant; egg → chick).
• Habitats and how living things meet their needs.

Earth & Space Science

• Weather patterns and seasons; dress and safety for conditions.
• Sunlight and shade; day/night observations.

Physical Science

• Pushes and pulls; how motion changes with strength and direction.
• Properties of materials (flexible/rigid, rough/smooth, sink/float explorations).

Social Studies & Civics

Self, Family, and Community

• Roles at home and school; classroom jobs and helping behaviors.
• Community helpers and how they serve.

Rules, Routines, and Responsibility

• Why we have rules; safety practices; taking care of materials.
• Sharing, turn-taking, kindness, and repairing mistakes.

Geography & Culture

• Simple maps and locations (home, school, neighborhood).
• Celebrations and traditions with respect for differences.

Social & Emotional Learning

Self-Awareness & Self-Management

• Name feelings with more precision (proud, frustrated, worried).
• Use calming strategies: breathing, quiet space, ask for help.
• Set simple goals (“I will try three bites,” “I will write my name”).

Relationships & Decision-Making

• Work and play cooperatively; solve small problems with words.
• Recognize safe vs. unsafe choices; seek adult help appropriately.

Motor Skills & Health

Gross Motor

• Balance on one foot, hop, jump with two feet, skip or gallop as ready.
• Throw, catch, and kick with improving control.

Fine Motor & Handwriting

• Proper pencil grip; controlled tracing and copying of letters and numbers.
• Cut along lines and shapes with safety scissors; glue with precision.

Health & Safety

• Hand-washing, covering coughs/sneezes, personal space awareness.
• Recognize trusted adults; basic emergency routines (stay with group, listen).

Arts & Music

Visual Arts

• Use lines, shapes, and colors to express ideas; draw people with multiple parts.
• Experiment with collage, paint, and clay/dough for fine-motor development.

Music & Movement

• Keep steady beat; echo simple rhythms; sing age-appropriate songs.
• Creative movement to show story sequence or science concepts.

Technology Readiness

• Basic device care; log in with help; open/close apps or pages as guided.
• Media balance and safety: ask an adult before clicking links or sharing.

For DBM’s complete scope and samples across grades, visit: https://www.dbmlearningacademy.com/compliance/general/compliance/curriculum.php