Units of Instruction
Weeks 1-6
How We Express Ourselves
Count two objects from a set of
more than two.
Recognize set of 2.
Associate numeral 2 with a
quantity.
Represent self, friends, and
school through a combination of
drawing and dictating.
Follow directions in a simple
song.
Recognize first name of a friend.
Participate in a variety of
activities.
Describe characteristics of self to
a friend/adult.
State classroom rules.
Begin to clean up when hears
familiar cue.
Hold a pencil, crayon, marker,
paintbrush with some control.
Toilet and wash hands
independently.
Put away book bag and
belongings.
Weeks 19-24
Weeks 7-12 Weeks 13-18
How We Express Ourselves/
Who We Are
Count three objects from a set of
more than three.
Recognize set of 1, 2, and 3.
Associate numeral 3 with a
quantity.
Compare objects by common
measurable attributes.
Group objects by one attribute
(size, shape, color).
Contribute to small/whole group
dictation.
Represent informational texts
during play.
Begin to identify significant words
in texts.
Represent a structure through a
combination of drawing, dictating,
or writing.
Create a structure and label parts.
Begin turn-taking during play,
Weeks 25- 30
Who We Are
Count four objects from a set of
more than four.
Recognize set of 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Associate numeral 4 with a
quantity.
Describe actions or events using
sentences.
Begin to identify significant
words in texts.
Represent one's family through a
combination of drawing,
dictating, or writing.
Represent informational texts
during play.
Begin to show awareness of
others' feelings.
Weeks 31-36
How We Organize Ourselves
Count five objects from a set of
more than five.
Recognize set of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
Associate numeral 5 with a
quantity.
Identify and represent circle,
square, triangle, and rectangle.
Utilize classroom displays,
materials, and texts
independently.
Begin to identify significant
words in texts.
Represent literary texts in play.
Represent a community through a
combination of drawing,
dictating, or writing.
Demonstrate the use of simple
strategies to resolve conflict.
How We Organize Ourselves/
Sharing the Planet
Count six and seven objects from
a set of more than six; than seven.
Recognize set of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
and 7.
Associate numeral 6, 7 with a
quantity.
Describe location using positional
words.
Construct and interpret a graph
with real objects.
Begin to identify significant words
in texts.
Represent a type of transportation
through a combination of drawing,
dictating, or writing.
Use a combination of drawing,
dictating, and writing to compose
a narrative.
Demonstrate delight and
satisfaction when completing a
task.
Interact and engage consistently in
conversations with others.
Sharing the Planet
Count eight and nine objects
from a set of more than eight;
than nine.
Recognize set of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,
7, 8, and 9.
Associate numerals 8, 9 with a
quantity.
Identify ordinal numbers 1st-
10th.
Identify patterns located in the
environment.
Represent simple addition and
subtraction.
Recognize letters of the alphabet.
Begin to comprehend words in
print.
Perceive themselves as readers.
Begin to identify significant
words in texts.
Represent informational texts in
play.
Represent my growth and change
through a combination of
drawing, dictating, or writing.
Begin to use classroom resources
to answer how and why
questions.
Demonstrate self-regulation and
responsibility.
Demonstrate balance and
coordination in play.