Kindergarten Standards Checklists
Extended Learning Ideas
Outdoor play:
Ride a bike, go on a walk, swing, ride a scooter, fly a kite, go on a scavenger hunt, outdoor possibilities are endless!
STEAM Ideas:
*Build a zoo with blocks and label each animal area.
*Make and imaginary campfire and tell your family a story.
*Make a road with tape on a piece of cardboard and drive a hot wheel around it.
*Make a puppet out of paper and tape it to a wooden spoon and put on a puppet show.
*Make a map of your house. Include a key and labels.
*What is an invention? What is an inventor? With a guardian, research an invention you are interested in learning about.
*Use a magnet to test items around the house. What sticks to the magnet? Do metal items stick? Do plastic items stick?
*With a guardian, research a famous person from history. What was this person famous for doing?
*What is light? What is heavy? Find items around your house that are light and heavy. Choose two items to compare.
*What are the 5 senses? Find something around your home to practice each sense.
*What is a want? What is a need? Make a list of wants and needs.
*What is a habitat? With a helper make the perfect habitat for a turtle or a frog.
*What is a sunrise? What is a sunset? With a guardian, see if you can watch the sun rise or set.
*What does is mean to be helpful? Take part in a helpful act for a loved one or friend.
*What are the four seasons? Illustrate 4 trees to show all the seasons.
*What is a tradition? Discuss with your family some of your traditions for the holidays.
*What does it mean to vote? Take a vote with your family. Do they like chocolate or vanilla more?
*At dark, go outside or look out a window. Do you see the moon and stars? What makes the moon glow?
* What is a family? Who is in your family? Make a family tree to show your family.
*Make a timeline of your life. Add all the important events you've had in your life.
*Look at a map. Identify your country, state and town.
*Choose your favorite card or board game to play. Review and teach a family member the rules to the game.
*What is a liquid? What is a gas? What is a solid? Search your home for a solid and liquid.
*What are the parts of a plant? Draw a plant. Label the roots, stem, leaves, and flower.
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