Dunn's Corners Elementary School

Where we create an inspiring, challenging, and supportive environment where students are encouraged and assisted in reaching their highest potential.

Mathematics:

I Can Use Numbers to Help Me Understand Math

I can count to 100 by ones (K.CC.1)
I can count forward starting at a given number. (K.CC.2)
I can write numbers from 0 to 20 (K.CC.3)
I can understand that adding an object to a group will make the total number one larger. (K.CC.4c)
I can count to tell how many. (K.CC.5)
I can count to tell how many. (lines, circles, arrays and scattered arrangements) (K.CC.5)
I can compare two written numbers between 1 and 10. (K.CC.7)

I Can Use Addition to Help Me Understand Math

I can use objects, fingers and pictures to help me show addition. (K.OA.1)
I can solve addition word problems within 10 by using objects or drawings to represent the problem. (K.OA.2)
I can take apart numbers less than or equal to 10. (5 = 2 + 3) (K.OA.3)
I can find the number that is added to 1 through 9 to make 10. I can use objects or drawings to show my answer. (K.OA.4)

I Can Use Geometry to Help Me Understand Math

I can find shapes around me. (K.G.1)
I can tell where shapes are. (above, below, beside, in front of, behind, next to) (K.G.1)
I can tell about shapes. (K.G.1)
I can compare shapes. (K.G.1)
I can tell about and compare two-dimensional and three-dimensional shapes. (K.G.4)
I can make shapes using materials like sticks and clay. (K.G.5)
I can use simple shapes to make larger shapes. (K.G.6)

Science:

With guidance and support form adults:

I can construct an argument supported by evidence for how plants and animals (including humans) can change the environment to meet their needs.
I can use and share observations of local weather conditions to describe patterns over time.
I can ask questions to obtain information about the purpose of weather forecasting to prepare for, and respond to, severe weather.
I can communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.

English Language Arts:

I Can Understand Nonfiction with Help

I Can Understand Fiction

I can tell who, what, where, when, why and how after listening to stories. (RL.K.1)
I can retell a story. (RL.K.2)
I can ask and answer questions about new words in a story. (RL.K.4)
I can tell who the author and illustrator are. I can tell what their jobs are. (RL.K.6)

I Can Use Phonics Skills to Help Me Read

I can find and say the initial, middle vowel and last sound in simple words. (RF.K.2d)

I can make the most common sound for each consonant. (RF.K.3a)
I can match the most common long and short vowel sounds with the common spellings. (RF.K.3b)
I can read common high-frequency words. (RF.K.3c)

I Can Read Fluently

Speaking and Listening

I Can Share What I Know

Language

I can print upper and lower case letters. (L.K.1a)
I can use nouns and verbs when writing or speaking. (L.K.1b)
I can make a noun into a plural noun by adding /s/ when I say it. (L.K.1c)
I understand question words and know how to use them. (LK.1d)
I can use prepositions correctly. (L.K.1e)
I can produce and expand complete sentences in shared language activities. (LK.1f)
I can sort objects into categories. (LK.5a)
I can show you that I understand certain words by saying the opposite word. (LK.5b)

Writing

I Can Write Different Types of Writing

I Can Make My Writing Better

I Can Use Research to Help My Writing

Social and Learning:

I can interact appropriately with peers.
I can demonstrate responsibly.
I can show respect for classmates, adults and property.
I can follow school/class routine, directions and procedures.
I can work independently.
I can cooperate and contribute to group work.
I can demonstrate on task behaviors.
I can participate in class discussions
I can demonstrate age appropriate self-help skills
I can exhibit appropriate fine motor development: coloring, butting, pasting, zippering