Activities

Students at Roberts Pre-K participate in many hands on activities.

Art

Every child is an artist

We are using the materials in this center to meet the following Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Content Standards:

Literacy

1.PK.2 Identify initial sound of own name
1.PK.3 Identify letters in own name
6.PK.1 Experiment with writing tools and materials to communicate
7.PK.1b Listen to and follow a two-step oral direction with the use of formal and informal language

Social Emotional

6.PK.1a Attend to a task for at least 10 minutes
6.PK.1d Demonstrate ability to delay gratification to complete a larger task

Math

1.PK.3b Estimate the number of objects in a set of 5 and verify by counting
1.PK.4b Count to 10 by demonstrating one to one correspondence using objects
2.PK.2 Recognize and replicate simple patterns (e.g., ABAB)
4.PK.1a Identify circles, triangles, and squares

Science

N.PK1.a Observe their world

Ask Me/Show Me:

What sound does your name start with? (Literacy 1.PK.2)
What letters are in your name? How do you spell your name? We need to write it on your picture. (Literacy 1.PK.3)
What did you draw? Tell me about your drawing. I will write it on your paper. (Literacy 6.PK.1)
Put a brush on the table then put water in the cup. (Literacy 7.PK.1b)
Put this clay on the shelf to dry then you can paint it tomorrow. (Social Emotional 6.PK.1d)
How many colors do you think are in your picture? (Math 1.PK.3b)
How many markers are in your box? (Math 1.PK.4b)
What shapes can you find in your drawing? (Math 4.PK.1a)

How does that play dough feel? (Science N.PK1.a)

Fine Motor

Hands-on learning

We are using the materials in this center to meet the following Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Content Standards:

Literacy

1.PK.5 Demonstrate awareness that print carries a message
6.PK.1 Experiment with writing tools and materials to communicate
8.PK.2 Use and expand vocabulary to describe feelings, experiences, observations and ideas

Social Emotional

6.PK.1a Attend to a task for at least 10 minutes
6.PK.1d Demonstrate ability to delay gratification to complete a larger task

Math

1.PK.3c Match the number of objects in a set to the correct numeral 0-5
1.PK.4b Count to 10 by demonstrating one to one correspondence using objects
2.PK.1 Sort objects by similar attributes (e.g., size, shape, and color)
2.PK.2 Recognize and replicate simple patterns (e.g., ABAB)

Science

N.PK1.b Ask questions about their world

Ask Me/Show Me:

What do you think this says? while pointing to words on a puzzle (Literacy 1.PK.5)
Tell me what you wrote so I can write it too. (Literacy 6.PK.1)
How did you put this together? follow up on answer (Literacy 8.PK.2)
Where can you put this so you can finish it later? (Social Emotional 6.PK.1d)
How many red pieces are in this building? (Math 1.PK.3c)
Count how many beads are on the string. (Math 1.PK.4b)
How did you decide which beads to use? (Math 2.PK.1)
I want to make tower of yellow, green, yellow, green. How are you going to make your tower? (Math 2.PK.2)

This puzzle piece has two flat sides – where do you think it goes? (Science N.PK1.b)

Blocks

Experience

We are using the materials in this center to meet the following Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Content Standards:

Literacy

7.PK.1b Listen to and follow a two-step oral direction with the use of formal and informal language.
8.PK.2 Use and expand vocabulary to describe feelings, experiences, observations and ideas.

Social Emotional

5.PK.2a Participate in cooperative groups to complete a task.
6.PK.1b Move on to next activity without exhibiting signs of stress.

Math

1.PK.3b Estimate the number of objects in a set of 5 and verify by counting.
2.PK.1 Sort objects by similar attributes (e.g., size, shape, and color)
3.PK.1 Compare objects by size to measure smaller and larger
4.PK.1a Identify circles, triangles, and squares

Ask Me/Show Me:

Make a tall building and draw a picture of it. (Literacy 7.PK.1b)
Tell me about that structure. How did you put this structure together? (Literacy 8.PK.2)
What are you building with your friends? (Social Emotional 5.PK.2a)
What do we do when it is time to clean up? (Social Emotional 6.PK.1b)
How many blocks are in your structure? (Math 1.PK.3b)
Why did you put these together this way? (Math 2.PK.1)
Which ones are smaller/larger? (Math 3.PK.1)

What is this shape? (Math 4.PK.1a)

Dramatic Play

Imagination

We are using the materials in this center to meet the following Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Content Standards:

Literacy

1.PK.5 Demonstrate awareness that print carries a message
3.PK.1 Retell a story with the aid of pictures, props or a book
6.PK.1 Experiment with writing tools and materials to communicate
8.PK.4a Initiate conversation and respond to others

Social Emotional

3.PK.2a Express feelings, needs or wants in appropriate ways
6.PK.1b Move on to next activity without exhibiting signs of stress

Math

1.PK.3a Recognize and read numerals 0-5
1.PK.3c Match the number of objects in a set to the correct numeral 0-5
1.PK.4a Count to 10
1.PK.5 Use concrete objects to combine and separate groups up to 5

Science

N.PK1.a Observe their world
N.PK1.b Ask questions about their world

Ask Me/Show Me:

What is on this menu? (Literacy 1.PK.5)
Read this book to me. (Literacy 3.PK.1)
Excuse me waiter, can you take my order? (Literacy 6.PK.1)
Ask Julie what she is going to wear to the restaurant? (Literacy 8.PK.4a)
What do you want to play? (Social Emotional 3.PK.2a)

Let’s stir the food 10 times. (Math 1.PK.4a)
Bring 5 plates to my table. (Math 1.PK.5)
Is this food hot or cold? (Science N.PK1.a)
I need to know how to dress my baby. What is the weather outside? (Science N.PK1.a)

- Where do we put this when it’s time to clean up? (Social Emotional 6.PK.1a)
- Dial 0 on the phone. (Math 1.PK.3a)

It looks like we need to set the table. How many plates do we need? (Math 1.PK.3c)

Library

A child becomes a reader in their parents' lap

We are using the materials in this center to meet the following Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Content Standards:

Literacy

1.PK.1 Listen and respond to rhyme
1.PK.2 Identify initial sound of own name
2.PK.2 Ask questions or make comments pertinent to the story being read
3.PK.8 Predict what will happen next in a story and respond
7.PK.2 Listen and respond appropriately to stories and group discussions
8.PK.2 Use expanded vocabulary to describe feelings, experiences, observations and ideas
8.PK.4a Initiate conversation and respond to others

Social Emotional

3.PK.2a Express feelings, needs or wants in appropriate ways

Math

1.PK.3a Recognize and read numerals 0-5
3.PK.1 Compare objects by size to measure smaller and larger

Science

N.PK1.b Ask questions about their world

Ask Me/Show Me:

Let’s think of another word that rhymes with cat. (Literacy 1.PK.1)
Whose name has the same beginning sound as bear? (Literacy 1.PK.2)
What is happening in this picture? (Literacy 2.PK.2)
What do you think this story is about? (Literacy 3.PK.8)
What did you like about the story? (Literacy 7.PK.2)
How does that make you feel? Why does it make you feel that way? (Literacy 8.PK.2)
Ask your friend how it made him/her feel. (Literacy 8.PK.4a)
What should you do if you want to look at it too? (Social Emotional 3.PK.2a)
What page number is this? How do you know? (Math 1.PK.3a)
Please get me a big/small book. (Math 3.PK.1)
Why did that happen? (Science N.PK1.b)

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Math

Math is not about numbers, equations, or algorithms; it's about understanding

We are using the materials in this center to meet the following Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Content Standards:

Literacy

1.PK.5 Demonstrate awareness that print carries a message
6.PK.1 Experiment with writing tools and materials to communicate
7.PK.1b Listen to and follow a two-step oral direction with the use of formal and informal language
8.PK.2 Use and expand vocabulary to describe feelings, experiences, observations and ideas

Social Emotional

5.PK.2a Participate in cooperative groups to complete a task

Math

1.PK.3b Estimate the number of objects in a set of 5 and verify by counting
1.PK.3c Match the number of objects in a set to the correct numeral 0-5
1.PK.4a Count to 10
1.PK.4b Count to 10 by demonstrating one to one correspondence using objects
2.PK.1 Sort objects by similar attributes (e.g., size, shape, and color)

Science

N.PK1.a Observe their world

Ask Me/Show Me:

Find something with numbers written on it. (Literacy 1.PK.5)
What can you use to write the number 1? (Literacy 6.PK.1)
How long is your foot? What can we use to measure it? (Literacy 7.PK.1b)
How long is it? Is that really long or the longest? (Literacy 8.PK.2)
Ask a friend to help you put together this floor puzzle. (Social Emotional 5.PK.2a)
Give me 5 links? How do you know there are 5? (Math 1.PK.3b)
How many pegs should we put with the number 5? Can you count them? (Math 1.PK.3c)
How high can you count? (Math 1.PK.4a)
How do you know there are 10 blocks in this tower? (Math 1.PK.4b)
Why did you put these together this way? (Math 2.PK.1)

How do we know how hot it is outside? thermometer (Science N.PK1.a)

Science

Explore

We are using the materials in this center to meet the following Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Content Standards:

Literacy

6.PK.1 Experiment with writing tools and materials to communicate
7.PK.2 Listen and respond appropriately to stories and group discussions
8.PK.4a Initiate conversation and respond to others

Social Emotional

3.PK.2a Express feelings, needs or wants in appropriate ways
6.PK.1d Demonstrate ability to delay gratification to complete a larger task

Math

1.PK.3b Estimate the number of objects in a set of 5 and verify by counting
2.PK.1 Sort objects by similar attributes (e.g., size, shape, and color)
3.PK.1 Compare objects by size to measure smaller and larger
4.PK.1a Identify circles, triangles, and squares

Science

N.PK1.a Observe their world
N.PK1.b Ask questions about their world

Ask Me/Show Me:

Tell me about your drawing. Write down the response (Literacy 6.PK.1)
Why do you think Julie likes the fish? Did you tell her why you like them? (Literacy 7.PK.2)
Ask Julie about the fish. (Literacy 8.PK.4a)
The plants are wilting, what should we do? (Social Emotional 3.PK.2a)
What do you think will happen if we plant this seed? (Social Emotional 6.PK.1d)
How many shells do you think are in this cup? (Math 1.PK.3b)
Why did you put all these rocks in this pile? (Math 2.PK.1)
How do we find out which one weighs more? (Math 3.PK.1)
What shape is this leaf/rock/nest? (Math 4.PK.1a)
What do you think lived in this nest? (Science N.PK1.a)

Where do you think these ____ came from? (Science N.PK1.b)

Sand & Water

Sensory Experiences

We are using the materials in this center to meet the following Nevada Pre-Kindergarten Content Standards:

Literacy

7.PK.1b Listen to and follow a two-step oral direction with the use of formal and informal language
8.PK.2 Use and expand vocabulary to describe feelings, experiences, observations and ideas

Social Emotional

3.PK.2a Express feelings, needs or wants in appropriate ways
5.PK.2a Participate in cooperative groups to complete a task

Math

1.PK.3c Match the number of objects in a set to the correct numeral 0-5
1.PK.5 Use concrete objects to combine and separate groups up to 5
3.PK.1 Compare objects by size to measure smaller and larger
4.PK.1a Identify circles, triangles, and squares

Science

N.PK1.a Observe their world
N.PK1.b Ask questions about their world

Ask Me/Show Me:

Make a hole in the sand then put water in it. You can make a lake. (Literacy 7.PK.1b)
What happened to the water when you poured it in the hole? (Literacy 8.PK.2)
How do you ask your friend if you want a turn with the shovel? (Social Emotional 3.PK.2a)
What are you and your friends going to create from the sand? (Social Emotional 5.PK.2a)
Let’s make 5 holes in the sand. (Math 1.PK.3c)
Please get 3 shovels and 2 buckets. How many tools do we have? (Math 1.PK.5)
Which castle is larger/smaller? (Math 3.PK.1)
What can we use to make a circle/triangle/square in the sand? (Math 4.PK.1a)
Tell me about the water/sand. (Science N.PK1.a)

What do you think will happen if we put ice in the water? (Science N.PK1.b)